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Strange anomaly in the WTA ranking of Barty, Osaka & Williams

Strange anomaly in the WTA ranking of Barty, Osaka & Williams!

Naomi Osaka ranking vs Ashleigh Barty’s ranking

Naomi Osaka is ranked only no.2 in spite of winning two slams while Ashleigh Barty won just two smaller titles in 1 year and a half.

Naomi Osaka has just captured her 2nd Australian Open and fourth career slam. The Japanese champion exhibited remarkable and solid tennis and she is widely deemed to be the face of WTA tennis and the player to beat.

Naomi stands at 2 slams right now and for some bizarre reasons, she is rated only no.2 in the world after Ashleigh Barty who has yet to get a major title to her name. The Australian Ashleigh Barty, in the last year and a half, won just 2 minor titles: one in Adelaide and the Yarra Classic in Melbourne

The justification for this inconsistency is that the WTA decided to protect the rankings because of the pandemic, which made a case for good judgment only until a certain point. But now with the 2021 season underway, it doesn’t seem to reflect the true picture. Fans would like to see the a re-rating based on actual achievements of the players. However, the Women’s Tennis Association have not indicated anything to that effect. On the other hand, the men’s ranking seem to portray the right order.

Serena Williams’ ranking

The American superstar didn’t manage to win the 2021 version of the Australian Open and she bowed down in the semifinal to Naomi Osaka. After her current run, she is back in the top10 to be ranked no.7.

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Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams receive an emotional message from Michelle Obama

February 19, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Naomi Osaka Serena Williams Spotlight

Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams receive an emotional message from Michelle Obama.

Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams receive an emotional message from Michelle Obama after their block buster of a clash at the 2021 Australian Open.

Michelle Obama articulates once again the respect she has for Serena Williams and the younger generation lead by Naomi Osaka.

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka engaged in a blockbuster semifinal at the 2021 Australian Open that ended with Naomi triumphing in successive sets. The Japanese super star played a incredible match and after being 0-2 down in the first set, she shifted gears and didn’t leave much to Serena. The end result was a uncomplicated 6-3 6-4.

Regrettably, the American legend looked exceptionally distressed after losing the match. She stopped on court to thank the crowd and later she had to stop the post match interview as she erupted into tears. Later she sent a profound message to her enormous fan base in Australia, thanking them for the support. Regrettably, everything indicated out that that was most likely the final match that the 23-slam champion played in Melbourne.

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Serena Williams calls it a big error day before she breaks down during post match presser

February 18, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Players Serena Williams

Serena Williams calls it a big error day before she breaks down during post match presser.

In a semi final where 2 of the greatest names in women’s tennis clashed there obviously had to emerge a single winner.

And today was Naomi Osaka’s day as she outclassed Serena Williams in straight sets and confirmed her berth in the finals alongside Jennifer Brady.

Naomi Osaka has said it before that she totally idolizes Serena and she did give her a respectful bow after the match.

Likewise Serena ahs also said it before that she adores Naomi. Some observers believe that Serena sees her younger self in her.

In the post match presser Serena acknowledges that today was not her day and that it was filled with unforced errors. She went on to say that even the errors were so simple ones that she decided to call it a “big error day” for her.

Watch the presser till the end when she actually breaks down and leaves the podium.

Serena’s fans are heart broken as for now, and will eagerly await her next grand slam appearance. Hopefully Serena will get to level Margaret Court’s record then.

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Why does Serena consider Naomi an ‘Incredible Opponent

February 17, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Naomi Osaka Players Serena Williams

Why does Serena consider Naomi an ‘Incredible Opponent ?

While Noami Osaka grew up idolizing Serena Williams, the latter is all praise for the former.

“I believe like she does everything well,” the twenty three-time Grand Slam singles title champion was all praise when she spoke about Naomi Osaka.

Serena Williams complimented Naomi Osaka as an “incredible opponent” in a press conference on Tuesday as the two tennis megastars prepare to lock horns in the semifinals of the 2021 Australian Open on Thursday.

After beating Romania’s Halep in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Williams responded to questions about what her thoughts were about the impending semi-final match against Japan’s Osaka during a post-match interview.

“I feel good, I feel like … I’m here, I’m happy to be here, and I gotta keep going, that’s obviously the goal,” Williams said. “Obviously, I have an incredible opponent to play, so it’ll be nice to hopefully keep raising the level of my game – I’m going to have to.”

At another point in the news conference, Serena Williams commented that Osaka is a “very strong player.”

She acknowledged that Naomi has a good serve, has a great return, strong on both sides.

Williams and Osaka had a memorable encounter at the 2018 U.S. Open, when umpire Carlos Ramos polemically delivered Williams three code violations. Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams in that match, achieving her first Grand Slam title.

Furor surrounding the legendary match dwarfed Osaka’s win at the time, and the event fueled a wave of discriminatory and sexist assaults against Serena.

Williams tackled the scandalous match in a 2019 essay for Harper’s Bazaar, sharing a note she sent to Naomi that read, in part:

“I had no idea the media would pit us against each other. I would love the chance to live that moment over again. I am, was, and will always be happy for you and supportive of you. I would never, ever want the light to shine away from another female, specifically another black female athlete.”

Twenty three year old Osaka, who grew up adoring the thirty nine year old Serena, noted during a post-match interview this week that she always “watches Serena’s matches.”

Williams is pursuing her twenty fourth Grand Slam singles title, which would bring her level with Margaret Court’s record, including the thirteen Court won before the Open era.

Two larger than life and totally in form tennis stars have set the stage for a blockbuster semi final at the 2021 Australian Open.

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Serena Williams Unstoppable Jewellery collection in aid of Black entrepreneurs

February 15, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Players Serena Williams

Serena Williams Unstoppable Jewellery collection in aid of Black entrepreneurs.

Serena Williams offers financial support for black small business owners.

For Black History Month, Serena Williams Jewellery is contributing a part of the profits to Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund.

Opportunity Fund is a leading nonprofit association assisting diverse, resilient business persons through these difficult times.

From fiscal assistance to professional advice, its Small Business Relief Fund provides essential relief to small businesses crushed by the pandemic — particularly those run by women, people of color and immigrants.

Since 1994, Opportunity Fund has utilized more than $1 billion and aided thousands of businesspersons invest in their families’ futures.

Serena Williams Jewellery aims to help black women and black small business owners by bequeathing the proceeds to Opportunity Fund.

Tennis star, Jewellery and fashion designer Serena Williams is growing her assistance for Opportunity Fund.

Throughout February, a portion of the earnings from Serena Williams Jewellery has been earmarked to go into the Opportunity Fund’s Small Industry Relief Fund, which provides direct monetary assistance to Black Small-Business Owners.

With the creation of Jewellery that signifies Serena’s positivity, fortitude and kindness comes a renewed commitment to the community, symbolizing her relentless desire to help others in a significant way.

Purchasing a necklace or bracelet from the Serena Williams Jewellery Unstoppable line not only enriches a woman’s accessory wardrobe, but also gives her a sense of inspiration by helping others.

Serena’s stance on Instagram and other social media in February pays homage to black women whose power, valor and foresight have changed the course of history: among these unstoppable

Serena Williams Jewellery Unstoppable product line is available on serenawilliamsJewellery.com. In association with international diamond manufacturer K.P. Sanghvi, Serena Williams Jewellery features morally sourced and discord-free diamonds.

K.P. Sanghvi is one of the world’s leading diamond and diamond Jewellery makers, having worked with well-known Jewellery brands across the globe for over 5 decades. Guided by the perceptions and guidance of 3 generations of the Sanghvi family, K.P. Sanghvi places social accountability at the vanguard of the company values, along with honesty and superior craftsmanship.

While Serena Williams is busy competing at the 2021 Australian Open, her Jewellery business is engaged in helping the black community.

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Watch Serena Williams’ Tribute to Venus and her thoughts on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Serena Williams

Watch Serena Williams’ Tribute to Venus and her thoughts on Valentine’s Day

Serena Williams got a Valentine’s Day triumph to keep her strongly in contention for an 8th Australian Open title, brushing aside a strong challenge from world No.7 Aryna Sabalenka to advance to the quarter-finals with a 6-4 2-6 6-4 win.

After breaking in the tenth game of the 1st set to clinch it, the 23-time Grand Slam champion had to rise to the level of her much younger opponent in the decider after the impetus shifted decisively onto the Belarusian’s side of the net.

In an age-daring match, she managed to do just that, stunning commentators with her skill to blunt the power of Sabalenka before seizing the initiative at crucial moments.

Williams broke early in the 3rd set and got out to a 4-1 lead before an engrossing match was given another surprise, with Sabalenka battling back to draw level at 4-4.

However, just when it seemed like Serena Williams might be headed for the exit door, she shifted gears again to hold serve for 5-4 before an impeccable return game finally cracked the rising Belarusian star.

After the match Williams used her on-court talk with Jelena Dokic to give a reminder of her strong self-belief, disclosing she had been confident throughout the swinging three-setter that the match was hers for the taking.

She then swerved to her player’s box in the stands to pay praise her 40-year-old sister Venus, who bowed out in the 2nd round in a one-sided match against Italy’s Sara Errani, doing so bravely after brutally twisting her ankle in the 1st set.

Serena Williams said her illustrious career had been made significantly easier by her ever-present sister who has been a continuous support since they arrived on the professional tour together more than 20 years ago.

Williams was then put in the corner by Dokic, who questioned if her 4th round win had been her only present on Valentine’s Day, as the television camera rolled to her husband Alexis Ohanian in the stands.

“You certainly put him in an uncomfortable position,” Serena said, confirming that he hadn’t given her a present.

Then she went on to clarify that she doesn’t actually celebrate Valentine’s Day or other holidays.

Serena Williams pays tribute to sister Venus, reveals Valentine's Day stance after win https://t.co/Q8UB2XZbqY
— NL. Sawlani (@NlSawlani) February 14, 2021

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Serena Williams is an unstoppable queen and the greatest athlete ever

February 13, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Players Serena Williams

Serena Williams is an unstoppable queen and the greatest athlete ever

Serena Williams’s husband Alexis Ohanian has honored her by wearing “unstoppable queen” t-shirt at the 2021 Australian Open.

Serena Williams’s husband Alexis Ohanian wearing his wife’s shirt at the Australian Openhttps://t.co/pcxmR5Or62
— NL. Sawlani (@NlSawlani) February 13, 2021

Serena Williams is having a dream run in Melbourne at the 2021 Australian Open. The American superstar looks stronger and stronger as she has not dropped a single set in the first 3 rounds of the Australian Open. The ex world no.1 was great in salvaging from a 3-5 deficit in her game against Anastasia Potapova before winning 7-6 (5) 6-2 in the second round.

While Serena has been making news on the courts her Husband has been equally popular off the court. Alexis Ohanian has been seen wearing Serena’s latest range of “Unstoppable Queen” t-shirts. Alexis Ohanian, Serena’s husband, accompanied his wife to Melbourne in order to take care of their daughter Olympia.

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Earlier in February Nike revealed the jaw-dropping collection inspired by tennis icon Serena Williams ahead of the 2021 Australian Open.

The compilation includes 5 graphic tees with motivating phrases like “powerful and beautiful”, “Unstoppable queen” and “You are strong”. Plus there is one witty print that says “Greatest athlete ever”, with the word “female” crossed out because she’s evidently one of the greatest of all time, irrespective of gender.

The unveiling of the new line came just ahead of the tennis star leaving for the 2021 Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Maria and Serena the Saga of Rivalry to Friendship

Serena Williams boasts of her beach body in single-piece swimsuit

Serena Williams and her Daughter Olympia Light Up Streets of Rome

Age is just a number to the Williams Sisters

February 9, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Serena Williams

Age is just a number to Williams sisters and both Serena and Venus make a dream start to Australian Open

Serena and Venus rolled back the years on Monday as both stormed to straight-set wins in the 2021 Australian Open 1st round.

Serena Williams’ opening round win sends a loud message to her peers!

Serena, 39, hammered Laura Siegemund 6-1 6-1 shortly after her older sister Venus, 40, defeated Kirsten Flipkens 7-5 6-2.

Serena’s win was a proclamation of sorts as she bids for a record-equalling 24th career grand slam title.

In fact, Serena seldom has challenges with first-round matches at grand slams. She’s lost just one of 77 in her lengthy career and hardly looked unsettled against Siegemund despite coming into the contest nursing a shoulder injury.

Serena hit sixteen winners and 4 aces to brush aside Siegemund in less than one hour and set up a meeting with Serbia’s Nina Stojanovic in the 2nd round.

“This was a terrific start. Definitely classic ‘Rena,'” said Serena, who is a 7-time Australian Open champion, in her on-court interview after her triumph.
“It’s certainly good. I think I’m fairly good at pacing myself in a grand slam.”
“I was glad just to get through it. Wasn’t convinced how my serve would be post the shoulder injury, but it’s feeling good, I’m feeling great.”

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Venus Williams is in terrific form

It was also a great day for Venus Williams, who made a solid start to the 2021 Australian Open shortly before Serena took to the court.

The one year older sister Venus came from a break down in the first set to beat Belgium’s Flipkens in a formidable show of grit and resolve.

Venus, who has surmounted a host of injuries and health problems in her career, is playing in her 88th grand slam main draw in Melbourne.
“I’m aiming to get better every single day,” said Venus, who will face Italy’s Sara Errani in the second round.
“I think that no question what ensues on you in life, you always hold your head up high, you don’t leave any stone unturned. That’s what I do day in and day out. That’s something that I can be pleased of.”

Age is just a number to the Williams Sisters!

The Williams sisters’ wins came just hours ahead of 43-year-old Tom Brady secured his 7th Super Bowl title demonstrating yet again that in sport, as in life, age is just a number.

Serena Williams was all praise for Tom Brady and his performance at the Super Bowl.

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Serena Williams’ goes bespoke with one-legged catsuit triggers a stir at the Australian Open

February 8, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Serena Williams

Serena Williams’ goes bespoke with one-legged catsuit triggers a stir at the Australian Open

Serena Williams official outfit for the 2021 Australian Open is a bright and vibrant one legged catsuit. She does this time and again, and she has pulled off the unexpected in fashion terms and turned heads with her current outfit.

Serena Williams has displayed no signs of a shoulder harm as she walked into the Australian Open second round with a dominating win over German Laura Siegemund.
Dressed in a brightly-coloured one-legged catsuit on Rod Laver Arena, the 7-time champion lost the initial game but then brushed aside Siegemund 6-1 6-1 in less than an hour.

The 39-year-old, who is ranked 10th, had retracted from a lead-up tournament semi-final against Ash Barty owing to a shoulder injury but she seems to have recovered from it for now. Sports and injuries go hand in hand, and it is known that muscles have a memory and that memory holds good even for injuries. Let us hope that she doesn’t face a relapse and goes through the entire tournament without any hiccups.

Chasing her 24th grand slam women’s singles title Serena Williams will next face Serbian ranked 99 Nina Stojanovic, who defeated Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets and with a truly impressive performance.

Serena Williams on the other hand, smacked 16 winners to Siegemund’s 4, with the world No.49 unable to find any way to halt the attack.

The eye-catching suit triggered a stir on social media, with tennis fans split on the daring choice.

‘Serena Williams just casually unveiled a one-legged jumpsuit,’ wrote one tennis fan.
‘While all those other suckers are wearing the same Nike uniform, Serena goes bespoke,’ added another.
‘Love this suit. She is definitely getting back to her peak physical form,’ wrote a third.

While all this was happening Serena was just keen to get off the court to watch the end of the Super Bowl and see the legendary Tom Brady (Tampa Bay quarterback), who is 43, in action.

‘I’m American and we love the Super Bowl and Tom Brady is in my age group so it’s exciting,’ she said. ‘He’s amazing – to be competing … at 43 is unheard of and it’s super inspiring for me at my ripe young age of 30-something.’

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Serena’s Daughter Olympia Melts Hearts – Champion in The Making

January 13, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Players Serena Williams Spotlight

Serena’s Daughter Olympia Melts Hearts – Champion in The Making

Serena Williams has indulged her fans yet again and this is just a couple of weeks out from the 2021 Australian Open. This time she has broken social media with a photo training with her daughter Olympia.

Williams is scheduled to travel to Melbourne in the next few days for the 2021 Australian Open where she will enter mandatory quarantine.

Despite her own tough training schedule the tennis mother was able to squeeze in some training time with her three-year-old daughter ahead of the trip.

The twenty three time Grand Slam champion posted a photo of her training at the family tennis court with daughter Olympia swinging a racket right in front of her.

She captioned the photo with some tennis advice: “Turn, back, reach, head, follow through.”

The photo reminds one of a similar one last year where Olympia was captured in the same purple outfit as Serena during training.

Fans went crazy over the photo and pointed out Olympia could be yet another family tennis champion in the making.

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