China Open: Serena Williams stumbles through to last eight

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 14:35

Serena Williams edged her way into the quarter-finals of the China Open Thursday, claiming victory over Maria Kirilenko in two unconvincing sets, with the scores finishing 7-5, 7-5.

Usain Bolt to race 100 metres on major Buenos Aires avenue

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 09:09

Olympic champion Usain Bolt will run a 100 metres exhibition race on a track laid down on the iconic 9 de Julio Avenue in central Buenos Aires in December, local media reported on Tuesday.

Serena Williams stumbles through into third round of China Open

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 18:11

Serena Williams stumbled her way through to the third round of the China Open Tuesday, claiming victory over Francesca Schiavone in an unconvincing two sets.

Serena bags world number one year-end crown for third time

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 12:53

Serena Williams has clinched the year-end women`s world number one ranking for the third time in her career after winning two grand slam titles during an excellent 2013.

Serena Williams retains top position in WTA rankings

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 09:40

American tennis player Serena Williams continued to lead the way in the latest WTA rankings with 12260 points for a big advantage over Victoria Azarenka.

Azarenka claims closing gap to `best ever` Serena Williams

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 11:18

Belarusian player Victoria Azarenka has said that she is steadily closing the gap in being the best women`s tennis player and that she too, is playing the best tennis like World No.1 Serena Williams.

Li Na to play Djokovic in battle of the sexes

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 13:33

Chinese tennis star Li Na will reportedly play against world number one Novak Djokovic in a `battle of the sexes` to mark the 10th anniversary of the China Open at the National Tennis Center, Beijing on September 24.

Jaded Williams withdraws from Tokyo tournament

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 12:53

Women`s world number one Serena Williams has pulled out of next week`s Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo citing fatigue, Japan`s Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday.

Serena retains WTA rankings lead following US Open win

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 14:09

US Open champion Serena Williams has reportedly remained in the top position in the latest top ten women`s tennis rankings issued by Women`s Tennis Association ( WTA).

US Open 2013: Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams brace for hefty tax cut post title triumph

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 13:39

Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams each took home a record USD 3.6 million in prize money for winning US Open titles.

Martina Hingis withdraws from Tokyo`s Pan Pacific Open citing personal reasons

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 09:40

Former World No.1 Martina Hingis has withdrawn from the Pan Pacific Open women`s tennis tournament in Tokyo, after being given a wild-card doubles entry.

Revitalized Serena Williams ready for Grand Slam history run

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 08:52

Serena Williams has taken her tennis career to another level by winning four of the past six Grand Slam titles since teaming up with French coach Patrick Mouratoglou.