Venus returns to top ten with China win Venus Williams claimed the WTA Elite Trophy with a battling victory against Karolina Pliskova in Zhuhai, China on Sunday to secure a return to the top ten. Tennis • 08 Nov 15
Venus returns to top ten with China win Venus Williams claimed the WTA Elite Trophy with a battling victory against Karolina Pliskova in Zhuhai, China on Sunday to secure a return to the top ten. Tennis • 08 Nov 15
Williams claims crown as opponent retires hurt Venus Williams claimed her 47th WTA singles title by winning the Wuhan Open after fifth seed Garbine Muguruza was forced the retire from the final due to injury. Tennis • 03 Oct 15
Williams claims crown as opponent retires hurt Venus Williams claimed her 47th WTA singles title by winning the Wuhan Open after fifth seed Garbine Muguruza was forced the retire from the final due to injury. Tennis • 03 Oct 15
Serena comes out on top in Williams family affair Serena Williams powered past big sister Venus to reach her 11th Wimbledon quarter-final, while best friend Caroline Wozniacki's wait for a place in the last eight at SW19 goes on. Tennis • 06 Jul 15
Serena comes out on top in Williams family affair Serena Williams powered past big sister Venus to reach her 11th Wimbledon quarter-final, while best friend Caroline Wozniacki's wait for a place in the last eight at SW19 goes on. Tennis • 06 Jul 15
Williams and Sharapova into Australian Open final Serena Williams will face Maria Sharapova in Saturday's Australian Open final after the top two seeds recorded straight-set victories in Melbourne. Tennis • 29 Jan 15
Williams and Sharapova into Australian Open final Serena Williams will face Maria Sharapova in Saturday's Australian Open final after the top two seeds recorded straight-set victories in Melbourne. Tennis • 29 Jan 15
Tarpischev sanctioned for ‘Williams brothers' jibe Serena Williams has labelled Russian tennis federation president Shamil Tarpischev's comments about her and her sister Venus "sexist, racist and bullying". Tennis • 19 Oct 14
Tarpischev sanctioned for ‘Williams brothers' jibe Serena Williams has labelled Russian tennis federation president Shamil Tarpischev's comments about her and her sister Venus "sexist, racist and bullying". Tennis • 19 Oct 14
Sharapova digs deep to beat Dulgheru Maria Sharapova survived an attritional battle against Romania's Alexandra Dulgheru to reach the third round of the US Open but Agnieszka Radwanska became the first major casualty. Tennis • 28 Aug 14
Sharapova digs deep to beat Dulgheru Maria Sharapova survived an attritional battle against Romania's Alexandra Dulgheru to reach the third round of the US Open but Agnieszka Radwanska became the first major casualty. Tennis • 28 Aug 14
Sharapova new favourite as Williams sisters beaten Maria Sharapova assumed the mantle of French Open favourite as both Williams sisters were beaten in the second round. Tennis • 28 May 14
Sharapova new favourite as Williams sisters beaten Maria Sharapova assumed the mantle of French Open favourite as both Williams sisters were beaten in the second round. Tennis • 28 May 14
Venus Williams exits, Serena cruises in Australia Serena Williams ruthlessly dispatched teenager Ashleigh Barty but Venus Williams and Petra Kvitova were both sent packing on the opening day at the Australian Open. Tennis • 13 Jan 14
Venus Williams exits, Serena cruises in Australia Serena Williams ruthlessly dispatched teenager Ashleigh Barty but Venus Williams and Petra Kvitova were both sent packing on the opening day at the Australian Open. Tennis • 13 Jan 14
Venus eclipsed at Flushing Meadows Venus Williams was sent packing from the US Open on Wednesday after her sister Serena's center court clash was among dozens of matches postponed because of rain on a gloomy third day at the last grand slam of the year. Tennis • 29 Aug 13
Venus eclipsed at Flushing Meadows Venus Williams was sent packing from the US Open on Wednesday after her sister Serena's center court clash was among dozens of matches postponed because of rain on a gloomy third day at the last grand slam of the year. Tennis • 29 Aug 13
Williams sisters impress at Flushing Meadows Venus Williams rolled back the years to beat Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens in the first round of the US Open on Monday as the final grand slam of the year burst into life. Tennis • 27 Aug 13
Williams sisters impress at Flushing Meadows Venus Williams rolled back the years to beat Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens in the first round of the US Open on Monday as the final grand slam of the year burst into life. Tennis • 27 Aug 13
Angelique Kerber eliminates Venus in NY Sixth seed Angelique Kerber continued her winning streak against the Williams sisters with a dramatic victory over Venus on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Tennis • 31 Aug 12
Angelique Kerber eliminates Venus in NY Sixth seed Angelique Kerber continued her winning streak against the Williams sisters with a dramatic victory over Venus on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Tennis • 31 Aug 12
