Serena Williams

Serena says motherhood may make her better player

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Look out, women's tennis. Serena Williams isn't quite back on tour, but she says she wants more Grand Slam titles and may be an even better player after becoming a mother. In an interview with Vogue magazine published Wednesday, Williams also recounts the harrowing medical ordeal she went through after giving birth to her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., on September 1.Read more

Halep, Wozniacki lead race to seize Serena's Aussie crown

Melbourne - Muslimchronicle

Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki spearhead the charge to succeed Serena Williams at an Australian Open left wide open by the withdrawal of the defending champion and new mum. A pregnant Williams sealed her 23rd Grand Slam singles title and seventh Melbourne Park crown a year ago, but last week announced she wouldn't defend her title, saying she was "super close" but notRead more

Wozniacki targets New Zealand crown ahead of Australian Open

Wellington - Muslimchronicle

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki faces a difficult assignment in the opening round of the ASB Classic in Auckland on Monday after being drawn against unpredictable American Madison Brengle, as the Danish player tunes up for the Australian Open next month. Although Brengle is only ranked 85th in the world, she has been as high as 35th and her successes include makingRead more

Beaten Serena unsure about Australian Open

Abu Dhabi - Muslimchronicle

A slow moving Serena Williams made an encouraging return to tennis after maternity leave, taking a set off the French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in an exhibition match Saturday, but said she has not made up her mind about defending the Australian Open title. In a match featuring a super tie-break and lasting one hour and seven minutes, Ostapenko won 6-2, 3-6,Read more

Serena Williams to make comeback

Abu Dhabi - Muslimchronicle

Former world number one Serena Williams will make a surprise comeback at the Mubadala exhibition event in Abu Dhabi next Saturday, as she gears up for her Australian Open title defence in January. The decision to play in the United Arab Emirates should virtually confirm Williams' participation at Melbourne Park. The 36-year-old has not played since clinching a 23rd GrandRead more

Serena sorts out baby teething issues, hints at return

Miami - Muslimchronicle

Serena Williams says she has struggled with her baby daughter's teething pain even as she tweeted a photo hinting she might be working on a comeback to defend her Australian Open title. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and former world number one drew sympathetic replies to Sunday tweets about baby daughter Alexis Olympia's teething issues, complete with a photo, thenRead more

Serena entered for 'family-friendly' Australian Open

Sydney - Muslimchronicle

New mum Serena Williams has accepted a place at the Australian Open and is "anticipated to return" to the tournament in January, less than five months after giving birth, organisers said Friday. The defending women's champion was among 98 of the 100 top women, and all of the men's top 100, to be "confirmed" for the season's opening Grand Slam,Read more

Serena 'very likely' to make comeback at Australian Open

MELBOURNE - Muslimchronicle

Serena Williams will be ready to make her tennis comeback at the Australian Open with her return to Melbourne for the season’s opening Grand Slam “very likely,” tournament organizers said Wednesday. Williams, 36, won this year’s Australian Open while pregnant and gave birth to a baby girl in September. She has not played a competition since, raising questions over whetherRead more

New Orleans abuzz over 'secret' Serena wedding

New Orleans - Muslimchronicle

The fiance of tennis superstar Serena Williams was spotted arriving at the New Orleans museum where the couple are expected to wed Thursday, in a ceremony reportedly drawing dozens of A-listers to the city known for its jazz and party atmosphere. Despite the media frenzy, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and the tennis legend released few details of their ceremony. ButRead more

Serena Williams set to tie the knot in New Orleans

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Tennis superstar Serena Williams is used to hoisting trophies, but on Thursday, it looks like she'll be carrying a wedding bouquet. Music royalty Beyonce and Jay Z, along with actress Eva Longoria are among the A-listers reportedly convening in New Orleans for Williams' wedding to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.People and The Daily Mail, citing unnamed sources, have reported that aboutRead more