Venus Williams
Sharapova hands Venus a tennis lesson
Jan 18, 2013 09:46 EST
A determined Maria Sharapova handed out a tennis lesson to the ageing Venus Williams at the Australian Open Friday, crushing the veteran American in straight sets.
Djokovic, Sharapova a class apart in Melbourne
Jan 18, 2013 08:27 EST
Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open fourth round without dropping serve Friday and Maria Sharapova was also a class apart as she floored seven-time major-winner Venus Williams.
Rampant Sharapova leads seeds in Melbourne
Jan 18, 2013 08:26 EST
A rampant Maria Sharapova blitzed Venus Williams on Friday as she led a parade of top women's seeds into the Australian Open fourth round.
Sharapova crushes Venus to reach fourth round
Jan 18, 2013 05:09 EST
Second seed Maria Sharapova sent Venus Williams crashing out of the Australian Open Friday in a crushing straight sets defeat in the third round.
Top women's seeds advance at Australian Open
Jan 18, 2013 03:04 EST
The women's top seeds barely shifted out of first gear Friday with Agnieszka Radwanska, Angelique Kerber and Li Na leading the drive into the Australian Open fourth round.
Ankle, now fat lip as Serena moves on
Jan 17, 2013 03:22 EST
Serena Williams bounced back from an injured ankle to sweep into the Australian Open third round, but now has a fat lip to worry about after hitting herself in the face.
Djokovic, Sharapova irresistible in Melbourne
Jan 16, 2013 15:11 EST
Defending champion Novak Djokovic oozed class in an awesome performance at the Australian Open Wednesday as Maria Sharapova stormed into the third round without dropping a game.
Venus says Serena will play on despite injury
Jan 16, 2013 09:48 EST
Venus Williams said Wednesday her sister Serena was a fighter and was determined to play on at the Australian Open, despite rolling her ankle in the first round.
Sharapova dominant, but Stosur flops
Jan 16, 2013 03:10 EST
A dominant Maria Sharapova routed another hapless opponent as ninth seed Samantha Stosur flopped out of the Australian Open, amid increasing speculation about Serena Williams' fitness.
Radwanska, Li lead women into third round
Jan 15, 2013 23:46 EST
Fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska built on her sizzling start to the season to join Chinese star Li Na and fifth seed Angelique Kerber in the third round of the Australian Open.
Sharapova, Li fire up Australia campaigns
Jan 14, 2013 08:25 EST
Maria Sharapova and Li Na crushed hapless opponents to storm into the Australian Open second round, making their intentions clear as they bid for further Grand Slam glory.
Djokovic sets off on historic Aussie Open quest
Jan 14, 2013 08:18 EST
Novak Djokovic moved into the Australian Open's second round with ominous ease Monday as he goes in search of a historic title hat-trick at the season's opening Grand Slam.
Sharapova, Li ease through in Australia
Jan 13, 2013 23:26 EST
Maria Sharapova and Li Na crushed hapless opponents to storm into the Australian Open second round, making their intentions clear as they bid for further Grand Slam glory.
Sharapova, Li make quick starts in Australia
Jan 13, 2013 21:51 EST
Maria Sharapova and Li Na crushed hapless opponents to storm into the Australian Open second round as they kicked off their bids for further Grand Slam glory.
Isner injury puts Spain into Hopman final
Jan 03, 2013 10:23 EST
A tournament-ending knee injury to American John Isner on Thursday handed Spain a berth in this weekend's final of the Hopman Cup.
Venus Williams says ready for Australian Open
Jan 03, 2013 02:25 EST
Venus Williams believes she is on track to perform well at this month's Australian Open after remaining unbeaten in singles at the Hopman Cup.
Injured Isner hopeful on Australian Open
Jan 02, 2013 22:57 EST
World number 14 John Isner expects to be fit to play at this month's Australian Open, despite being forced out of the Hopman Cup by a knee injury.
Williams leads USA fightback
Jan 01, 2013 12:12 EST
Venus Williams lifted the United States to victory in their Hopman Cup tie against France on Tuesday.
Venus Williams leads US to victory over S. Africa
Dec 30, 2012 12:06 EST
American tennis star Venus Williams gave her comeback hopes a boost with a win at the Hopman Cup in Perth on Sunday, and said she still believed she could be a force in the Grand Slams.
Clijsters bids tennis farewell with Venus Williams win
Dec 12, 2012 16:53 EST
Former world number one Kim Clijsters celebrated the end of her sparkling tennis career with a victory in an exhibition match against American rival Venus Williams on Wednesday.
