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Stanford Classic AGAIN

American Tennis star, Serena Williams, has defeated Coco Vandeweghe of her own country by 7-5 6-3 and won the Stanford classic title again. Vandeweghe had reached to the finals of a WTA tournament for the first time. The experience of Serena Williams was enough to go through the young Vandeweghe. Vandeweghe made a lot of errors in the match which eventually cost her the match.

Serena has been in fine form in the last few days. She won the Wimbledon Championship just a few days ago. After returning from England, she has been struggling a lot with jet lag, but even after that, she performed brilliantly in this tournament. The recent form of Williams has made her the favourite for the London Olympics. Serena is yet to win a singles title in the Olympics. However, she has won the doubles title in the Olympics for two times by playing with her sister Venus Williams.

On being asked about her preparations for the Olympic, Serena said that she has been struggling with his back problem in the last few days. So, she would like to take rest before going into the Olympics. Serena had to play a match for Washington Kastles on 21st of July, but, she decided to keep herself out of that match. As per Serena, it would have been so nice to go to Washington DC and play, but, at the same time she should take care of her body as she has to represent her country in the Olympics. So, she decided to stay out of the match. As per Serena, She would not play in any tournament before going into the Olympics. She said that taking rest for a few days would make him fit and refreshed. She said that if she wins the singles title in the Olympics, it would be the best moment of her life.

Serena Williams wants Career Golden Slam

Having recently won her 5th title at Wimbledon and the 14th Grand Slam title of her career in singles, Serena Williams could have taken some much needed time off from the game as she look ahead to heading back to the All England Club for the London Olympic Games.

Serena, who has won the Gold Medal at the Olympic Games twice in doubles with her elder sister Venus, once in 2000 at Sydney and again in 2008 in Beijing, is looking forward to the singles event this time around with doubts over the fitness of her sister and to complete the coveted Career Golden Slam as well.

Only the legendary Steffi Graf has a Career Golden Slam in women’s tennis and for Serena, who grew up in the 90s idolizing the German phenomenon, emulating her idol might just be the greatest achievement of her career. The closest Serena Williams came to Olympic Games glory in singles competition was in 2008 when she reached the quarter final stages, but for a player of the caliber of Williams, it simply isn’t good enough. Continue reading Serena Williams wants Career Golden Slam

Clijsters on Course for Wimbledon

Kim Clijsters showed she is back to full fitness, after returning to competitive action with a victory in the Unicef Open.
The Belgian star had not played in a WTA Tour event since March, when Yanina Wickmayer beat her in the round of 32 in Miami.

A hip problem had forced Clijsters into a lengthy injury break, but the former world number one looks to be on course for Wimbledon. Having skipped the clay-court season to get back to full fitness, she now has her sights set on two appearances at SW19, with the Olympics also taking place at the All England Club, later this summer.

Clijsters received a bye through to the second round of the Unicef Open in ‘S-Hertogenbosch, where she came up against Romina Oprandi. Although the world number 53 lost the first set to her Swiss opponent, the three-time US Open champion eventually came through 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 6-3. Continue reading Clijsters on Course for Wimbledon