The Irish Times

Australian Open: Bencic sends Venus packing on bleak day for America

There’ll be no Williams sister in second round for the first time in over 20 years

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 09:25

Australian Open: Serena Williams safely through

The American is joined in the second round by Heather Watson who had to dig deep

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 07:25

Serena Williams favourite to win her seventh Australia Open title

Victory would secure a record 23rd Grand Slam title for the 35-year-old American

Sat Jan 14 2017 - 00:30

Roger Federer makes winning return in Hopman Cup

‘I’d like to live it again. I’m a little bit sad it’s over, because it was so nice out there’

Mon Jan 02 2017 - 14:09

Maria Sharapova not the only player ignoring Wada emails

Many players depend on their doctors or support staff to keep up to date on prohibited substances

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 14:28

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova set for Melbourne quarter-final

American has won her last 17 against Russian including 2015 Australian Open final

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 12:18

Serena Williams survives scare in US Open third round

Serena slam still on after title holder recovers from set down against Mattek-Sands

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 13:25

Serena Williams puts sister love on hold at Wimbledon

World number one advances to quarter-finals with straight sets win over Venus

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 01:00

Wozniacki hopes for positive Peng Shuai to her final quest

The Dane is hoping to make the US Open final for a second time

Wed Sept 03 2014 - 15:02

Petra Kvitova ushers Venus Williams towards the final exit door

Czech’s victory heralds a changing of the guard as youth comes to the fore

Sat Jun 28 2014 - 01:00

Serena Williams follows Venus out of French Open

Williams sisters both beaten in Paris with Serena’s defeat a huge shock

Wed May 28 2014 - 14:02

Roger Federer powers past Lukas Lacko at French Open

Swiss number two triumphs 6-2, 6-4, 6-2

Mon May 26 2014 - 01:00