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Impressive Williams Race Into Auckland Final Against Pegula

January 11, 2020 5:23 pm

Serena Williams delivered a masterclass in her semi-final at the WTA Auckland Classic on Saturday, needing only 43 minutes to down rising star Amanda Anisimova and set up a showdown against Jessica Pegula.

The unsung and unseeded Pegula stunned Caroline Wozniacki in a three-set semi-final 3-6, 6-4, 6-0.

Top-seed Williams, at her imperious best, rapidly eliminated third-seed Anisimova 6-1, 6-1.

It highlighted the gulf between the 38-year-old, the women’s tennis figurehead for the past two decades, and the next generation of players led by the 18-year-old Anisimova.

The mother of two-year-old Olympia said she had been working hard to juggle …

Williams Ushers In Cardiff Win Between Wedding Stints

December 22, 2019 4:14 pm

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams played a key role in Cardiff’s Pro 14 derby win over regional rivals the Ospreys in between celebrating his older brother’s wedding, Blues coach John Mulvihill has revealed.

Williams was an usher at the wedding before driving to the match in Swansea, where he helped create the Blues’ only try in their 19-16 win on Saturday.

The 24-year-old then returned to the reception in Treorchy (35 miles; 56km away).

“That’s what rugby means to him,” Mulvihill told the BBC.

Williams, one of three Cardiff players to receive a yellow card, atoned for his spell in the …

No Points But Russell Has High Hopes With Williams In 2020

December 1, 2019 3:08 pm

George Russell completed his rookie season in Formula One on Sunday as the only driver without a point, but with his reputation enhanced during a character-building year with former champions Williams.

The 21-year-old Briton, who on Saturday completed a 21-0 whitewash of team-mate Robert Kubica in their qualifying contests for the year, finished 17th in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

For a Williams driver, in another season of frustration and disappointment, it was a small victory as he and his team looked ahead to ending their slump in 2020.

“I felt so sick on Thursday, I wasn’t sure I would …

Canadian Latifi To Drive For Williams In 2020

November 28, 2019 4:23 pm

Canadian Nicholas Latifi will drive for Williams next season, partnering lead driver George Russell, the team announced Thursday.

Latifi, 24, earned his spot after impressing the team during his stint as reserve driver this year, Williams said.

The Canadian, who replaces the departing Polish driver Roberto Kubica, is competing this season in Formula 2, a rung below F1, “winning multiple races” and ranked second in the drivers’ championship, the team added.

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“I look forward to the journey ahead with the team, and I am excited to make my Formula …

Akintola Williams hits 100, still waxing strong

August 9, 2019 12:59 am

“As the whole world looks forward to his centenary next August, a grateful nation cannot wait to celebrate the accountant and statesman.”

This was exactly how The Guardian concluded a special tribute to the doyen of the accounting profession in Nigeria, Chief Akintola Williams when he marked his 99th birthday last year. Then, clocking 100 sounded too far. But today, the veteran accountant has finally joined the prestigious league of centenarians. Hurray! Akintola Williams is 100 years old today.

Today, his Ikoyi Lagos residence will be busy with friends and family members who will surely gather to celebrate the centenarian. …