Rome: Shot Of The Day (Sunday)
Serena Williams had Sunday’s shot of the day at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.
Serena Williams had Sunday’s shot of the day at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.
How well can your favorite WTA stars unscramble the tournaments they play each week? Check out the quiz on wtatennis.com.
CoCo Vandeweghe discusses the importance of listening to different voices – from parents to various coaches – throughout her career during a press conference at the Australian Open.
Top seeds Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sania Mirza eased into the last eight of the Australian Open mixed doubles event with Mike Bryan and Ivan Dodig, respectively.
MELBOURNE, Australia – No.2 seeds Sania Mirza and Ivan Dodig overcame a stern test from the unseeded Gabriela Dabrowski and Rohan Bopanna to move into the semifinals of the mixed doubles competition at the Australian Open.
Mirza and Dodig needed one hour and seven minutes to complete the 6-4, 3-6, (12-10) victory despite hitting 19 winners to Dabrowski and Bopanna’s 32.
It was an interesting match for Mirza in particular, as the last time she shared a court with Bopanna they were on the same side of the net at the Olympic tennis event in Rio representing India in doubles. They finished fourth in the competition after losing the bronze medal match.
Up next for Mirza and Dodig will be a potential clash with another familiar pair of faces for the Indian World No.2, as they’ll take on either Mirza’s former doubles partner Martina Hingis and fellow Indian star Leander Paes or the Aussie duo Samantha Stosur and Sam Groth.
Also through to the semifinals are the unseeded duo of Abigail Spears and Juan Sebastian Cabal, who defeated Michaella Krajicek and Raven Klaasen, 6-4 6-3. They’ll face the winners between the top-seeded Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Mike Bryan or Elina Svitolina and Chris Guccione.
On Tuesday afternoon Serena Williams will begin the defense of her French Open crown when she meets Magdalena Rybarikova on Philippe Chatrier.
By her own high standards, Williams’ made a slow start to 2016. But judging by her performance in Rome, where she lifted the 70th title of her career, she appears to be rounding into form at just the right time.
Ahead of her return to the French capital, CNN Open Court sat down Williams to discuss her love of clay, coaching set-up and the quest for Grand Slam title number 22.
Serena Williams says that playing her big sister in the Australian Open final means it’s a win-win situation for her…
Serena Williams talks about the impact she thinks she and sister Venus have had on the sport.
MELBOURNE, Australia – It was during the wee hours of the morning for most of the world when Serena Williams defeated Venus Williams in the final of the Australian Open, clinching an Open Era record 23 Grand Slam titles.
But the impact of Serena’s victory was felt all over the world, and the congratulations poured in from big names everywhere – from her tennis peers on the WTA and beyond, to fellow sports stars and celebrities.
One of the first to send her congrats was Karlie Kloss – she gave them to the champion in person. The model was in Melbourne and at Rod Laver Arena with a front row view to Serena’s monumental achievement.
Congratulations @SerenaWilliams on your @AustralianOpen victory!! ? pic.twitter.com/k4Dl8T3nFn
— Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) January 28, 2017
.@karliekloss and @alexisohanian congratulating the #AusOpen 2017 Champion @serenawilliams pic.twitter.com/B1iq2fLxf9
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2017
Also in the front row? Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, though you might know him better as Serena’s fiancé:
I'm so proud of you, Serena. https://t.co/i2HhjyeJhv
— Alexis Ohanian (@alexisohanian) January 28, 2017
Serena’s fellow Nike athletes – led by basketball legend Kobe Bryant – sent had a simple yet powerful message for her: “Greatest ever.”
#GOAT pic.twitter.com/38itTeQijV
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 28, 2017
Greatest ever. @SerenaWilliams #justdoit https://t.co/1AIDDsYoXW pic.twitter.com/ETrlYcq5rE
— Eden hazard (@hazardeden10) January 28, 2017
Congrats, Serena! Greatest ever! #justdoit @serenawilliams pic.twitter.com/SEYPg0CxWl
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) January 28, 2017
Congrats on #23 @serenawilliams!?? pic.twitter.com/KbLPCMK1qU
— Allyson Felix (@allysonfelix) January 28, 2017
The WWE even put Serena’s accomplishment in a category of its own, creating a specially-designed title belt for the 23-time Grand Slam champion. She can add this to the custom surprise she received from one of sports’ biggest legends, Michael Jordan.
The WWE created a special championship belt for Serena Williams after she won her 23rd grand slam this morning. pic.twitter.com/BT5xiAZoEt
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) January 28, 2017
But as the rest of the world woke up to the news of Serena’s history-making achievement, congratulations began to pour in from all over the Twitter-sphere.
Check out some of the best celebrity tweets:
Exciting to see @serenawilliams make more history. What an amazing tennis weekend. #WilliamsSisters
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) January 28, 2017
Congrats to #WilliamsSisters #AustralianOpen2017#finals @serenawilliams #23grandslams @Venuseswilliams #history
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) January 28, 2017
Up late for the best reason in the world. Venus & Serena.The tennis nerd in me is filled with fangirl joy. #AustralianOpen #SerenavsVenus
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 28, 2017
You gotta admire these awesome women. V&S show us what family means, how to be unapologetically competitive & what a little swagger can do.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 28, 2017
Serena and Venus I love you both. Barriers broken smashed and demolished, you represent us all Everytime and we forever love you. Thank you
— Trey Songz (@TreySongz) January 28, 2017
The reason I picked up a tennis racquet #WilliamsSisters
— Minenhle Dlamini (@MinnieDlamini) January 28, 2017
Getting my whole life with @Venuseswilliams and @serenawilliams right now #AusOpen
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) January 28, 2017
YESSS! congrats @serenawilliams ? “the top is never lonely when your best friend is there” #blackgirlmagic #sistergoals #23 pic.twitter.com/NG42csnNTX
— chloe x halle (@chloeandhalle) January 28, 2017
The Williams Sisters 2 of the most amazing sportspersons of our time …..period!!!!!! @serenawilliams @Venuseswilliams
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) January 28, 2017
G.O.A.T ???????????????????????beyond proud my friend @serenawilliams A legend! An icon! Rena congrats on your 23rd… pic.twitter.com/83ZsNd7FAk
— LA LA (@lala) January 28, 2017
Huge congrats to both Williams sisters! @serenawilliams @Venuseswilliams You guys are an inspiration! #AusOpen2017
— scott foley (@scottkfoley) January 28, 2017
Daria Gavrilova rallied the troops at the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy to watch the Australian Open final; check out their reaction to championship point right here on wtatennis.com.