Australian Open 2014: Is it end of road for Venus Williams?

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 19:18

Venus Williams` first round exit at the Australian Open 2014 indicates that she is heading towards the twilight zone of her illustrious career.

Makarova stuns Venus Williams in first round of Australian Open

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 10:42

Ekaterina Makarova, who upset an injured Serena Williams in the fourth round of the 2012 Australian Open, completed a Melbourne Park sweep of the Williams sisters by eliminating Venus 2-6 6-4 6-4 to advance to the second round on Monday.

Venus hopes to come to Auckland next year with sister Serena despite ASB Classic loss

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 14:04

American tennis star Venus Williams has said that she wants to come to Auckland next year with her sister and world number one Serena Williams for the ASB Classic final as she had a great experience in New Zealand despite losing at the final to Ana Ivanovic.

Ana Ivanovic beats Venus Williams to claim Auckland title

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 22:52

Ana Ivanovic claimed her first WTA Tour title in more than two years when she completed a 6-2 5-7 6-4 victory over fellow former world number one Venus Williams to clinch the Auckland Classic on Saturday.

Ivanovic stands out as Auckland determines final four

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 14:38

Ana Ivanovic continued her compelling form in the Auckland Classic as she swept into the semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Japan`s Kurumi Nara on Thursday.

Venus Williams to play Hobart WTA event

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 09:40

American star Venus Williams has been confirmed as a starter in the Hobart WTA International in January, organisers said on Wednesday.

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.

Venus Williams accepts Andy Murray`s five-set proposal for women

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 11:13

Former world number one Venus Williams has said she would have no issues with playing five sets at grand slam tournaments after Andy Murray`s recent call for equal match lengths in men`s and women`s tennis.

Young American legacy of Williams sisters emerges

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 10:23

The legacy of the championship years of the Williams sisters is beginning to emerge, with 10 American women now ranked in the top 100 and members of the younger set beginning to knock on the door of grand slam success.

Venus vows to come back after defeat to China`s Jie

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 12:27

Walking out the door, Venus Williams vowed to be back.

Venus Williams beaten by China`s Zheng Jie at US Open

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 08:30

Venus Williams was knocked out of the US Open on Wednesday, beaten 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 by China`s Zheng Jie after the pair slugged it out for more than three hours.