PARIS -- At the outset, Serena Williams was grimacing and cursing and, worst of all, losing by a lot. Then, suddenly, the 19-time Grand Slam singles champion was putting shots right where she wanted, ...

‘I mean, it’s obviously disappointing. At the same time, you know, I did what I could today,’ Williams said NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams already was struggling to keep up in a fast-paced U.S. Open ...

Even through the third, when Azarenka was at her best and in the lead, most of the points shown in this clip are of Serena’s winning shots. Power and speed, offense and defense, in equal measures: ...

(Adds quotes) By Martyn Herman PARIS, May 30 (Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams needed all her fighting qualities to beat Victoria Azarenka 3-6 6-4 6-2 and reach the last 16 of the French ...

Centre Court is not the squared circle, but Victoria Azarenka's last trip inside the lines with Serena Williams at a major left her feeling like she'd spent a few rounds on the ropes. "It's painful.

NEW YORK – If there’s a player out there who possibly could test No. 1-seeded Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final, it’s her opponent Sunday, No. 2 Victoria Azarenka. Williams, it’s worth noting, ...

Naomi Osaka of Japan won to advance to her second US Open final in three years on Thursday, while Serena Williams of the USA was upset by Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the other semifinal. Osaka ...

In recent years, Victoria Azarenka may not have possessed the mental stamina to withstand Serena Williams’ early surge in Thursday’s semifinals. In 2012 and 2013, the Belarus star was the new queen of ...

NEW YORK (AP) - If there's a player out there who could possibly test No. 1-seeded Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final, it's her opponent Sunday, No. 2 Victoria Azarenka. Williams, it's worth ...

Victoria Azarenka staged a comeback to beat Serena Williams in the US Open quarterfinals, earning her first Grand Slam finals appearance in seven years. When Williams took a time-out during the final ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams already was struggling to keep up in a fast-paced U.S. Open semifinal when she stopped behind the baseline after a third-set point and leaned over. She held that pose ...