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Sloane Stephens of the United States plays a forehand in her Quarterfinal match against Serena Williams of the United States during day ten of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

19-Year-Old American Stuns No. 3 Serena Williams At Australian Open Quarterfinals

Serena Williams is out of the Australian Open after losing her quarterfinal match 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 to 19-year-old American Sloane Stephens.

2013/01/22

Serena Williams of the US reacts on court against Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez from Spain during their 2012 US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on August 30, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Serena Williams Breezes Past Sanchez In 2nd Round Open

Serena Williams beat old nemesis Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez in straight sets in the second round of the U.S. Open.

2012/08/30

MASON, OH - AUGUST 17: Serena Williams changes ends in the second set against Angelique Kerber of Germany during day seven of the Western & Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2012 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Serena Williams Upset, Venus Reaches Semis Western & Southern Open

Only one of the Williams sisters is heading to a semifinal, and it’s not the one with the long winning streak. Serena Williams lost that — and her cool — at the Western & Southern Open.

2012/08/17

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Serena Williams of the United States reacts after defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia to win the gold medal match of the Women's Singles Tennis on Day 8 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on August 4, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Serena Williams Beats Sharapova For Olympic Gold

As Serena Williams stood atop the medal podium, her career Golden Slam complete thanks to an Olympic rout, the gusty wind on Centre Court blew the U.S. flag off its pole midway through the national anthem.

2012/08/04

Serena Williams (L) and Venus Williams of the USA celebrate with their winners trophies after their Ladies’ Doubles final match against Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic on day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Williams Sisters Win Wimbledon Doubles Title

One Wimbledon title wasn’t enough for Serena Williams. About five hours after Williams won her fifth singles title by beating Agnieszka Radwanska, she and sister Venus were back on Centre Court to beat Czech duo Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka 7-5, 6-4 Saturday in the doubles final.

2012/07/07

Serena Williams of the USA lifts the winners trophy and celebrates after her Ladies’ Singles final match against Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland on day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Serena Williams Beats Radwanska In 3 Sets To Win 5th Wimbledon Title

Serena Williams is back, and she looks almost as good as ever. The 30-year-old American won her fifth Wimbledon title Saturday on Centre Court, beating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 to claim her 14th major championship.

2012/07/07

Serena Williams of the USA celebrates match point during her Ladies' Singles semi final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on day ten of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Serena Back In Wimbledon Final After Serving Up 24 Aces

Serena Williams wins with so much more than serving, of course. Her groundstrokes are intimidating. Her superb speed and anticipation fuel unparalleled court-covering defense. Her returns are outstanding, too.

2012/07/05

Serena Williams Draws #28 Seed At U.S. Open

Serena Williams was seeded 28th for the U.S. Open, which stuck with its policy of following the rankings instead of taking into account players’ past performances.

2011/08/23

Serena Williams Wins Another Title Heading Into U.S. Open

Serena Williams is looking like her victorious self leading into the U.S. Open.

2011/08/14

Serena Williams Cruises Past Maria Sharapova

Serena Williams signalled her readiness for the upcoming U.S. Open with an authoritative 6-1, 6-3 over No.2 seed Maria Sharapova at the Bank of the West Classic on Friday.

2011/07/30

Tearful Serena Wins In Wimbledon Return

Returning to Grand Slam tennis after a year out with health problems, Serena Williams opened defense of her Wimbledon title by beating Aravane Rezai in three sets — then burst into tears on Centre Court.

2011/06/21

Serena Williams Pulls Out Of French Open

Serena Williams has pulled out of the French Open. Williams has been out since last July after two foot operations, then blood clots in her lung, and has not fully recovered.

2011/05/12

Report: Serena Williams ‘Depressed’ After Several Health Problems

Serena Williams tells USA Today that she’s at the end of (her) rope” after several physical setbacks that have kept her off the court since July.

2011/03/16

Report: Serena Williams Suffers Pulmonary Embolism

Tennis star Serena Williams underwent “emergency treatment” Monday, days after doctors discovered a blood clot in her lungs, People magazine reported.

2011/03/02

LA Native Serena Williams Withdraws From US Open

Serena Williams has pulled out of the U.S. Open because she is still recovering from cutting her foot last month. The top-ranked Williams has won three titles at Flushing Meadows, part of her 13 Grand […]

2010/08/20