Tag: Serena Williams
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Laureus Nominee Serena Williams is ‘Marching Towards History’ says Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova
London, March 18, 2015: Laureus World Sports Academy Member and tennis legend Martina Navratilova believes Serena Williams could overtake Steffi Graf’s Open Era record of 22 Grand Slam singles victories. Serena is nominated for a record-equalling fourth Laureus World Sports Award and in an exclusive interview on Laureus.com, Martina said: “Serena’s very motivated, she’s healthy…
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Williams and Djokovic named 2014 ITF World Champions
London, Dec 18, 2014: The ITF announced today that Serena Williams of the United States and Novak Djokovic of Serbia are the 2014 ITF World Champions. Williams is named Women’s World Champion for the fifth time, while this is the fourth occasion that Djokovic has received the honour. Americans Bob and Mike Bryan are named…
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Six skiers running for spot on IOC Committee
Oberhofen / Thunersee, August 21, 2013: Five alpine skiers and one cross-country skier announced their intention to run for election to the Athletes Commission of International Olympic Committee. Former Swiss downhill great Didier Cuche headlined the group, which was announced on August 16th. He is joined by: Austrian-born Kilian Albrecht of Bulgaria; Ana Jelusic of…
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Sweet 16 for Serena at Roland Garros
Paris – France, June 12, 2013: Serena Williams lifted her second Roland Garros trophy – 11 years after her first – on the Parisian clay on Saturday. The 31-year-old dropped eight games as she defeated Russia’s Maria Sharapova in one hour 46 minutes to claim her 16th Grand Slam title. It was Sharapova who secured…
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ITF to honour All England Club Djokovic and Williams
London, June 03, 2013: ENGLAND CLUB, The All England Lawn Tennis Club will be presented with the ITF’s highest accolade, the Philippe Chatrier Award, at the 2013 ITF World Champions Dinner on Tuesday 4 June in Paris at the Pavillon d’Armenonville. This year’s dinner forms part of the 2013 ITF Centenary celebrations. The World Champions…
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US Open Tennis; Williams reclaims US Open title
Serena Williams reclaimed her US Open crown on Sunday night with a 62 26 75 victory over world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka. It is the American’s fourth US Open title and her 15th Grand Slam victory. Serena started the match in typical powerful fashion and Azarenka looked unable to cope as the American broke serve…
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Belarus pair claim historic mixed doubles
London – GBR, August 05, 2012: Please find below Sunday’s results for the 2012 Olympic Tennis Event held at the All England Club, Wimbledon from Saturday 28 July until Sunday 5 August. All the latest news from the Olympic Tennis Event, including live scores, can be found on the ITF’s official Olympic websites in English…
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Olympic Tennis: Serena powers to Olympic gold
London – GBR, August 04, 2012: Please find below Saturday’s results for the 2012 Olympic Tennis Event being held at the All England Club, Wimbledon from Saturday 28 July until Sunday 5 August. All the latest news from the Olympic Tennis Event, including live scores, can be found on the ITF’s official Olympic websites in…
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Serena Williams secures fifth Wimbledon title
London, July 09, 2012: : Serena Williams won her fifth Wimbledon title with a 61 57 62 victory over Agnieszka Radwanska in Saturday’s ladies final. She has now won 14 Grand Slam singles titles, which puts her in fourth place in the Open Era list for most Grand Slam titles behind Steffi Graf, Chris Evert…
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Serbia and Czech Republic to meet in Fed Cup Final
London, April 23, 2012: Fed Cup Final, Czech Republic will be the hosts for the 2012 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final and will welcome Serbia, who are playing in their first ever Final. The Czech team entered Sunday in a commanding position and the victory was soon confirmed as was their place in the…