PARIS -- At the outset, Serena Williams was grimacing and cursing and, worst of all, losing by a lot. Then, suddenly, the 19-time Grand Slam singles champion was putting shots right where she wanted, ...

Serena Williams will face Maria Sharapova in the semi-finals of Wimbledon after seeing off Victoria Azarenka. Azarenka has never beaten Williams on grass, but the former world number one looked ...

‘I mean, it’s obviously disappointing. At the same time, you know, I did what I could today,’ Williams said NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams already was struggling to keep up in a fast-paced U.S. Open ...

(Adds quotes) By Martyn Herman PARIS, May 30 (Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams needed all her fighting qualities to beat Victoria Azarenka 3-6 6-4 6-2 and reach the last 16 of the French ...

NEW YORK — Serena Williams already was struggling to keep up in a fast-paced U.S. Open semifinal when she stopped behind the baseline after a third-set point and leaned over. She held that pose for a ...

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Serena Williams enjoyed her best start at this year’s US Open on Thursday but it was a familiar foe, Victoria Azarenka, who finished the stronger to halt her friend and fellow mom’s quest for a record ...

Victoria Azarenka spent her whole career falling short against Serena Williams in Grand Slams. For one set, it looked as if she'd bow out in embarrassing fashion again. Then she fought back, shocked ...

Sept 9 (Reuters) - A look at the key facts and records of American Serena Williams and Belarus' Victoria Azarenka before their U.S. Open semi-final on Thursday (prefix number denotes seeding): ...

Victoria Azarenka staged a comeback to beat Serena Williams in the US Open quarterfinals, earning her first Grand Slam finals appearance in seven years. When Williams took a time-out during the final ...