Showing posts with label Serena Williams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Serena Williams. Show all posts

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Serena Williams to beach football in bikini

A knee injury may have kept her off the court of late, but Serena Williams still looked in fantastic shape while on holiday in Miami yesterday.

The tennis star, who spent the day on the beach, was spotted playing American football in the surf with a group of friends.

And despite the down-time, she did not disappoint in the style stakes. The 28-year-old wore a bright green bikini with black lace trim, and, bizarrely given the situation, a co-ordinating black lace glove. The look was completed by chandelier earrings.


Glamorous: Serena Williams wore a green bikini trimmed with black lace for a game of football in the Miami beach surf with friends

It is not the first statement swimwear she has been seen wearing lately. Only last week she was seen soaking up the Florida sun in a geometric-print cut-out swimsuit.

She had been celebrating after winning the 2009 WTA Tour Player of the Year award, as well as the Doubles Team Of The Year award with her sister.


Down-time: Serena, 28, was enjoying some time off the tennis court, after sustaining a knee injury that may keep her out of the upcoming Italian Open

It’s exciting because I don’t think we’ve won the Doubles Team of the Year award before,' Serena said.

'I won the daily double today and that was cool.'

Five-time Sony Ericsson Open champion Serena is currently in Miami to support Venus, who is set to take on Kim Clijsters in the tournament final today.


All action girl: Serena showed little sign of her knee injury as she got involved in the beach-side football game


Statement swimwear: The tennis star drew attention from fellow beachgoers as she took part in the game with her girlfriends

While in the city she has been enjoying her time off the court, joining Miss America Caressa Cameron to support former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland at her ‘I Heart My Girlfriends’ charity event.

Whether Serena will have recovered from her injury in time for the Italian Open remains to be seen, but it is believed that a wild card spot will be held open for her.


Shady lady: Before the football game, Serena had been relaxing on a sun lounger

Serena Williams to beach football in bikini

A knee injury may have kept her off the court of late, but Serena Williams still looked in fantastic shape while on holiday in Miami yesterday.

The tennis star, who spent the day on the beach, was spotted playing American football in the surf with a group of friends.

And despite the down-time, she did not disappoint in the style stakes. The 28-year-old wore a bright green bikini with black lace trim, and, bizarrely given the situation, a co-ordinating black lace glove. The look was completed by chandelier earrings.


Glamorous: Serena Williams wore a green bikini trimmed with black lace for a game of football in the Miami beach surf with friends

It is not the first statement swimwear she has been seen wearing lately. Only last week she was seen soaking up the Florida sun in a geometric-print cut-out swimsuit.

She had been celebrating after winning the 2009 WTA Tour Player of the Year award, as well as the Doubles Team Of The Year award with her sister.


Down-time: Serena, 28, was enjoying some time off the tennis court, after sustaining a knee injury that may keep her out of the upcoming Italian Open

It’s exciting because I don’t think we’ve won the Doubles Team of the Year award before,' Serena said.

'I won the daily double today and that was cool.'

Five-time Sony Ericsson Open champion Serena is currently in Miami to support Venus, who is set to take on Kim Clijsters in the tournament final today.


All action girl: Serena showed little sign of her knee injury as she got involved in the beach-side football game


Statement swimwear: The tennis star drew attention from fellow beachgoers as she took part in the game with her girlfriends

While in the city she has been enjoying her time off the court, joining Miss America Caressa Cameron to support former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland at her ‘I Heart My Girlfriends’ charity event.

Whether Serena will have recovered from her injury in time for the Italian Open remains to be seen, but it is believed that a wild card spot will be held open for her.


Shady lady: Before the football game, Serena had been relaxing on a sun lounger

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Serena Williams swimsuit malfunction being fined £50,000 for outburst

Messing around in the sea on a Barbados beach yesterday, Serena Williams suffered an embarrassing slip-up - when her strapless swimsuit rolled down.

Luckily for her friends, the tennis ace saw the funny side, laughing off the incident.

Her relaxed attitude must have been a relief - the 28-year-old isn't known for being placid.
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Double fault: Serena Williams slips out of her bathing suit as she body boards with friends on a beach in Barbados

Yesterday, the world number one was hit with a record penalty in women’s tennis for her US Open outburst.

Serena was fined £50,000 and given a suspended ban from Flushing Meadows over the next three years for the threats she directed at a line judge who foot-faulted her during her semi-final against Kim Clijsters.

While an immediate suspension was never likely to materialise, the fine, which could double if Williams commits another major misdemeanour at a grand slam event, was lower than had been widely expected.

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Seeing the funny side: Serena and her friend share a laugh after her slip-up

Williams’ earnings from the singles and doubles events at the tournament were £334,307, so the penalty was covered by what she made from that fortnight alone.

The possible £106,658 that she could forfeit is, in effect, a match fee fine, as that is the difference between the money paid to singles quarter-finalists and beaten semi-finalists.

Williams was within two points of losing when she went berserk at the female line judge and threatened, among a blitz of colourful language, to ram the ball down her throat.
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Outburst: Serena Williams (right) confronts the line judge at the US Open

While the threat of a future suspension sounds severe, she would need to commit another ‘major offence’ at a grand slam for it to kick in. Were she to receive a code violation at another grand slam for smashing her racket, for example, that alone would not trigger the ban.

Australian Lleyton Hewitt was fined £60,970 (reduced to £12,199 on appeal) in 2002 by the ATP Tour for refusing to fulfil media commitments.

The previous biggest punishment meted out was to the American Jeff Tarango, who walked off the court at Wimbledon and accused officials of being corrupt. He was barred from Wimbledon the following year and fined £29,274 for his outburst.

Serena Williams swimsuit malfunction being fined £50,000 for outburst

Messing around in the sea on a Barbados beach yesterday, Serena Williams suffered an embarrassing slip-up - when her strapless swimsuit rolled down.

Luckily for her friends, the tennis ace saw the funny side, laughing off the incident.

Her relaxed attitude must have been a relief - the 28-year-old isn't known for being placid.
Serena William
Double fault: Serena Williams slips out of her bathing suit as she body boards with friends on a beach in Barbados

Yesterday, the world number one was hit with a record penalty in women’s tennis for her US Open outburst.

Serena was fined £50,000 and given a suspended ban from Flushing Meadows over the next three years for the threats she directed at a line judge who foot-faulted her during her semi-final against Kim Clijsters.

While an immediate suspension was never likely to materialise, the fine, which could double if Williams commits another major misdemeanour at a grand slam event, was lower than had been widely expected.

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Seeing the funny side: Serena and her friend share a laugh after her slip-up

Williams’ earnings from the singles and doubles events at the tournament were £334,307, so the penalty was covered by what she made from that fortnight alone.

The possible £106,658 that she could forfeit is, in effect, a match fee fine, as that is the difference between the money paid to singles quarter-finalists and beaten semi-finalists.

Williams was within two points of losing when she went berserk at the female line judge and threatened, among a blitz of colourful language, to ram the ball down her throat.
Serena William
Outburst: Serena Williams (right) confronts the line judge at the US Open

While the threat of a future suspension sounds severe, she would need to commit another ‘major offence’ at a grand slam for it to kick in. Were she to receive a code violation at another grand slam for smashing her racket, for example, that alone would not trigger the ban.

Australian Lleyton Hewitt was fined £60,970 (reduced to £12,199 on appeal) in 2002 by the ATP Tour for refusing to fulfil media commitments.

The previous biggest punishment meted out was to the American Jeff Tarango, who walked off the court at Wimbledon and accused officials of being corrupt. He was barred from Wimbledon the following year and fined £29,274 for his outburst.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Serena Williams catches some waves in a pair of ill-fitting bikini bottoms

Tennis champ Serena Williams may have decided to sit out a recent tournament due to injury.

But she was keen to get involved in the sport of surfing as she caught some waves on the beach in Hawaii.

Unfortunately for the tennis champ, her itsy bitsy red bikini bottoms left her somewhat exposed, as it failed to cover her athletic physique.
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Serena gets some surf action while on holiday in Hawaii - but unfortunately leaves herself over-exposed

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She's a champ: Serena puts her all into it

Serena tried out longboarding with her rapper and actor boyfriend Common.

The pair have been linked together previously, with Serena previously appearing in one of his videos.

While Common looked comfortable on his surfboard, Serena had to show bit more determination as she struggled to stay on board.
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Tight fit: The tennis champ surfed in an ill-fitting bikini which left little of her athletic physique to the imagination

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Serena hit the surf with rapper/actor boyfriend Common

Yesterday the tennis champ looked relaxed as she showed off her toned and honed physique, as she emerged from the sea after a cooling dip.

The Wimbledon champion was seen in the South Beach playground with her close friend, Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland.

Serena's non-appearance at the tennis tournament saw her lose her World Tennis Association No. 1 ranking to Serbian player Jelena Jankovic after pulling out.
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Wet suit: Serena showers off the salty surf at the end of her surfing session

Serena Williams catches some waves in a pair of ill-fitting bikini bottoms

Tennis champ Serena Williams may have decided to sit out a recent tournament due to injury.

But she was keen to get involved in the sport of surfing as she caught some waves on the beach in Hawaii.

Unfortunately for the tennis champ, her itsy bitsy red bikini bottoms left her somewhat exposed, as it failed to cover her athletic physique.
Serena Williams

Serena gets some surf action while on holiday in Hawaii - but unfortunately leaves herself over-exposed

Serena Williams

She's a champ: Serena puts her all into it

Serena tried out longboarding with her rapper and actor boyfriend Common.

The pair have been linked together previously, with Serena previously appearing in one of his videos.

While Common looked comfortable on his surfboard, Serena had to show bit more determination as she struggled to stay on board.
Serena Williams

Tight fit: The tennis champ surfed in an ill-fitting bikini which left little of her athletic physique to the imagination

Serena Williams

Serena hit the surf with rapper/actor boyfriend Common

Yesterday the tennis champ looked relaxed as she showed off her toned and honed physique, as she emerged from the sea after a cooling dip.

The Wimbledon champion was seen in the South Beach playground with her close friend, Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland.

Serena's non-appearance at the tennis tournament saw her lose her World Tennis Association No. 1 ranking to Serbian player Jelena Jankovic after pulling out.
Serena Williams

Wet suit: Serena showers off the salty surf at the end of her surfing session

Friday, April 11, 2008

Tennis ace Serena Williams holds court at Miami Beach in a tiny bikini

After serving up yet another tournament victory in Florida, Serena Williams enjoyed a well-deserved day of sun and fun at Miami beach yesterday.

The star looked relaxed as she showed of her athletic physique in very skimpy black bikini while cooling off in the surf.

Her mood couldn't have been more different on Saturday as she battled it out on the court in a tense match against Jelena Jankovic.
Tennis ace Serena Williams holds court at Miami Beach in a tiny bikini
Cooling off: Serena Williams enjoys an afternoon of rest and relaxation in Miami yesterday

She smashed her racket on the stadium court at one point during the game before recovering to defeat the fourth-seed 6-1, 5-7, 6-3.

The win claimed her fifth Sony Ericsson Open title - a tie with Steffi Graf for the most women's singles titles at Key Biscayne.

The 26-year-old was thrilled to be matching her hero's record, saying after the match: "I love Steffi Graf. She's a great champion and was my role model.
Tennis ace Serena Williams holds court at Miami Beach in a tiny bikini

Winner and grinner: Serena took her fifth Sony Ericsson Open title on Saturday

To even be compared to her is awesome."

Williams', who was last year romantically linked to rapper Common, has long been criticised for devoting too energy on her pursuits away from the court, including fashion design.

But she insists tennis is once again her top priority.

She says with a laugh: "I wasn't making as much money, so I've got to go back to the bread and butter."

"I feel like all I want to do is play tennis."
Tennis ace Serena Williams holds court at Miami Beach in a tiny bikini
Big hitter: the 26-year-old, who has tried her hand at fashion design, says she's returned her focus to her tennis career

Tennis ace Serena Williams holds court at Miami Beach in a tiny bikini

After serving up yet another tournament victory in Florida, Serena Williams enjoyed a well-deserved day of sun and fun at Miami beach yesterday.

The star looked relaxed as she showed of her athletic physique in very skimpy black bikini while cooling off in the surf.

Her mood couldn't have been more different on Saturday as she battled it out on the court in a tense match against Jelena Jankovic.
Tennis ace Serena Williams holds court at Miami Beach in a tiny bikini
Cooling off: Serena Williams enjoys an afternoon of rest and relaxation in Miami yesterday

She smashed her racket on the stadium court at one point during the game before recovering to defeat the fourth-seed 6-1, 5-7, 6-3.

The win claimed her fifth Sony Ericsson Open title - a tie with Steffi Graf for the most women's singles titles at Key Biscayne.

The 26-year-old was thrilled to be matching her hero's record, saying after the match: "I love Steffi Graf. She's a great champion and was my role model.
Tennis ace Serena Williams holds court at Miami Beach in a tiny bikini

Winner and grinner: Serena took her fifth Sony Ericsson Open title on Saturday

To even be compared to her is awesome."

Williams', who was last year romantically linked to rapper Common, has long been criticised for devoting too energy on her pursuits away from the court, including fashion design.

But she insists tennis is once again her top priority.

She says with a laugh: "I wasn't making as much money, so I've got to go back to the bread and butter."

"I feel like all I want to do is play tennis."
Tennis ace Serena Williams holds court at Miami Beach in a tiny bikini
Big hitter: the 26-year-old, who has tried her hand at fashion design, says she's returned her focus to her tennis career