Seven-time Wimbledon singles champion Serena Williams reached the quarter-finals with a dominant display against Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro. The American 11th seed, 37, raced to a 6-2 6-2 victory against the 30-year-old world number 31. Williams will play compatriot Alison…
Serena Williams gets easy win over Julia Goerges (EveningStandard)
Serena Williams laid down a marker in her bid for an eighth Wimbledon title with a straight-sets win over the dangerous Julia Goerges. In a repeat of last year’s semi-final, Williams was too strong for the German 18th seed and…
Why I wanted to play with Andy Murray – Serena Williams (Express)
Serena Williams goes into her much-anticipated mixed doubles pairing with Andy Murray eager to find out what it is like to be considered on the side of the good guys by the British crowd. The 23-time grand slam champion has…
Andy Murray and Serena Williams set for their once-in-a-lifetime show (Guardian)
A frisson of excitement willowed through Wimbledon shortly after Pimm’s on Wednesday afternoon. The mixed doubles draw had landed. And there it was, confirmation of an historic partnership: Andy Murray, feminist and all-round good guy, to play with Serena Williams,…
Serena Williams no longer intimidates opponents, says Wilander (TennisWorldUSA)
Speaking on Eurosport the seven-time Grand Slam winner Mats Wilander commented on the quality of the women’s tennis. Wilander believes players have a different mentality now. “Now there are so many good players and ball strikers, there is so depth.…
French Open: Serena Williams reaches third round after beating Kurumi Nara (BBC)
Serena Williams cruised into the third round of the French Open with a straight-set victory over Japanese qualifier Kurumi Nara. The 23-time Grand Slam champion beat 27-year-old Nara 6-3 6-2 in one hour seven minutes. American 10th seed Williams will…
Serena Williams taught me many things, says sister Venus (TennisWorldUSA)
In an interview with La Repubblica, Venus Williams commented on how her sister Serena influenced her life and career. Venus has been dealing with Sjogren Syndrome since 2011 but at 38 years of age, she is still competing. “She has…
*Police arrest four women for abducting, trafficking 14 children (Vanguard) *Man commits suicide after killing wife, son (Guardian)
Police arrest four women for abducting, trafficking 14 children (Vanguard) Dania Detectives attached to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos State, have arrested four women and rescued 14 children from Benin Republic who were abducted by the women.…
Serena Williams had many health issues over the last 18 months – Coach (TennisWorldUSA)
In an interview to SPOX, Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou commented on his co-operation with the American that started in 2012 and also analysed the reasons why the 23-time Major winner has not been to compete at her best lately.…
