The Irish Times

Serena Williams joins list of tennis stars to rule out competing at Olympics

Four-time gold medallist reluctant to go because she wouldn't be able to take her daughter

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 14:42

Serena Williams into Australian Open third round for 19th time

Seven-times champion finding the balance between thought and instinct when on court

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 08:59

Serena Williams inspired by kindred spirit Brady’s phenomenal achievements

Like the famed veteran quarterback, American great fully focused on the next challenge

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 22:21

Safety first as officials try to get Paula Badosa training equipment

Former great Margaret Court not invited to attend Open but receives Order of Australia

Tue Jan 26 2021 - 20:16

After a year of sporting famine, get ready for a high summer feast in 2021

Johnny Watterson looks at the year ahead as sport, like life, tries to get back to normal

Sat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00

Serena Williams pulls out of French Open with achilles injury

Pursuit of 24th Grand Slam has to wait as she pulls out of second round Pironkova tie

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 12:08

Resurgent Victoria Azarenka extends Serena Williams’ quest

Williams loses out in US Open semi-final, extending her pursuit of grand slam record

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 06:55

US Open: Serena Williams on course to claim singles record

Tsvetana Pironkova’s remarkable comeback ends at quarter-final stage

Wed Sept 09 2020 - 20:31

Serena Williams makes no mistake this time against Maria Sakkari

15th seed books a place in her 16th US Open quarter-final

Mon Sept 07 2020 - 20:15

Serena Williams fights back to keep dream alive in New York

‘Having ‘Serena’ on your back is a massive target for the tour, for press, for stress’

Sun Sept 06 2020 - 11:16

Serena Williams has a golden opportunity amidst US Open Covid chaos

23 Grand Slams could become 24 as the best of them all cements status into statistical fact

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 06:00

Coronavirus threatening tennis superstars’ place in history

Navratilova reflects on Roger Federer and Serena Williams’ pursuit of records

Wed May 13 2020 - 09:11

Australian tennis faces moral dilemma with honour for Margaret Court

Tipping Point: Separating the player from their toxic personal views is a tough call

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 06:00

Tennis and Tokyo: the dream combination

No surprise that Nike-backed Naomi Osaka is the second-highest paid female athlete

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 05:32

Wimbledon: Simona Halep crushes Serena Williams’ dream in less than an hour

Williams remains one victory away from finally equalling Margaret Court’s record

Sat Jul 13 2019 - 15:40

Serena Williams becomes oldest Grand Slam finalist in Open Era

She has come within a match of equaling the record of Margaret Court’s 24 Grand Slams

Thu Jul 11 2019 - 19:05

Ashleigh Barty now living up to all her earlier promise

Talented Australian has overcome adversity to rise to the top of the world rankings

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 07:15

Rafael Nadal wins a stunning 12th French Open title

Spaniard lures in Dominic Thiem before blowing him away in four sets and three hours in Paris

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 17:41

Ashleigh Barty bowls over Vondrousova to take French Open title

23-year-old Australian routs Czech teenager as she emulates Margaret Court in Paris

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 17:04

Serena Williams still the force on return to Australian Open

American star was eight weeks pregnant when she won the Grand Slam title in 2017

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 10:39

Williams burns the house down as Osaka is forgotten

Outburst divided opinion among fans and marred what should have been a special final

Sun Sept 09 2018 - 22:30

Wimbledon finally starting to ‘get’ Serena Williams

Despite success All England crowd haven’t always warmed to the American

Wed Jul 11 2018 - 13:25

Wimbledon: Roger Federer continues exhibition of brilliance

Opening set against Adrian Mannarino was more akin to performance art

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 21:28

Serena Williams a step closer to glorious Wimbledon return

American saw off French player Kristina Mladenovic to reach the fourth round at SW19

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 19:10

Tennis Review 2017: Golden oldies sparkle on the biggest stages

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams defied time to shape another year

Tue Dec 26 2017 - 09:00

Battle of the Sexes review: Game, set, match to Billy Jean

‘Male Chauvinist Pig versus Hairy Legged Feminist! You’re still a feminist, right?’

Fri Nov 24 2017 - 05:00

America at Large: Hollywood finally tips its hat to ‘Battle of the Sexes’

Billie Jean King/Bobby Riggs showdown in 1973 a bizarre interlude in a turbulent time

Wed Oct 04 2017 - 17:30

Serena Williams gives birth to baby girl, says coach

‘I hope she doesn’t play tennis,’ says world number three Garbine Muguruza

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 12:30

US Open: Women’s game crying out for a rivalry

Inconsistency at the top of the women’s game remains a problem for the sport

Mon Aug 28 2017 - 09:59

Leadership mantle resting easily on Helen Shields’ shoulders

First female president of Fitzwilliam welcomes revival of Irish Women’s Open after 12-year gap

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 06:00

Roger Federer basking in golden glow of his Indian summer

Wimbledon winner’s decision to take a break has resulted in two more Grand Slams

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 13:00

John McEnroe will not apologise over Serena Williams remarks

‘I didn’t know it would create controversy. I’ve said this 1,000 times’

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 16:12

Nadal decimates Wawrinka to complete La Decima in Paris

Spanish star loses just six games as he secures straight sets win at French Open

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 16:58

Serena Williams confirms she is expecting her first child

Player was close to two months pregnant when winning the Australian Open in January

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 21:10