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That gave Williams what she calls the “Serena Slam”, for a second time in her career, four major championships in order, the 2014 U.S. Open, the Australian Open, the French Open and Wimbledon.

Together Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova have earned more than $100 million in prize money, with the glamorous duo boosting those lofty totals through endorsements – especially the latter, who is habitually named the world’s richest female athlete.

Williams bludgeoned mercilessly past Maria Sharapova 6-2 6-4 to book her eighth Wimbledon final appearance, claiming her 17th consecutive victory over the Russian who she loves to beat.

“I think when she plays against me, she certainly does take you out of your game”, said Sharapova.

She was determined to do well and to win.

The 34-year-old Swiss player, already a member of the worldwide Tennis Hall of Fame, teamed up with Sania Mirza of India to win the women’s doubles title on Saturday. She has won WTA Tour events large and small. It also gave her a “Serena Slam” for the second...

Here’s the one element that might give Muguruza a hint of hope: In the French Open’s second round previous year, she stunned Williams 6-2, 6-2, the most lopsided loss in Williams’ 318-match Grand Slam career. Muguruza saves match point with a cross-court victor...

Three major titles later, Williams will meet Muguruza again – but the elder stateswoman does not expect the young Spaniard to be fearful.

Murray was only three games from victory – then a straightforward hold made it two.

“They helped me rather than hindered me”, said Federer who said he was looking forward to meeting Murray. She’s the first Spanish woman to advance to the Wimbledon final since Arantxa Sanchez Vicario in 1996. Then again, there was no shame in a 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-4...

Serena Williams right and her sister Venus Williams stretch ahead of their singles match, at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, Monday.

Wimbledon will hold a minute of silence at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the London bombings.

At 2/5 with BoyleSports Serena Williams has to still make it past 7/1 shot Sharapova, but the American is the best player in the world, and should once more hoist the famous trophy come Saturday afternoon.

It was not her best match, but she came out the victor, which was all that mattered.

In the last round she was just points away from being knocked out in what would have been a massive shock by Britain’s Heather Watson.