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Serena loses it! Furious Williams smashes her racket as U.S. teenager dumps her out of Australian Open

Serena Williams had no idea how bad things were going to get when she muttered to herself that this year's Australian Open had been the 'worst two weeks'.

Not long after a courtside microphone picked up the comment during her quarterfinal with American Sloane Stephens, 19, not only did she lose to the teen, but she received a code violation after smashing her racket in fury.

Stephens outplayed Williams, whose movement and serves had been slowed by a back injury, and beat the 15-time Grand Slam champion 3-6, 7-5, 6-4.

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She's done it! Sloane Stephens looks shocked after beating Serena Williams

Frustration: Williams smashes her racket as she loses the second set

No use: A racket damaged by Williams lies on the floor

It was Williams' first loss since August 17, and her first defeat at a Grand Slam tournament since last year's French Open.

Williams' downer of a Grand Slam Down Under started badly when she turned her right ankle in her opening match at Melbourne Park.

'I've had a tough two weeks between the ankle ... and my back, which started hurting,' Williams said. 'A lot of stuff.'

While Williams packed for home — she and sister Venus have also lost in doubles — Stephens advanced to a semifinal on Thursday against defending champion Victoria Azarenka.

Williams hurt her back in the eighth game of the second set and things got progressively worse. She yelled at herself on several occasions, and smashed a racket into the court, earning a $1,500 fine from tournament officials.

'I was running to the net for a drop shot,' Williams said, describing the lead up to her injury. 'As I went to hit it, it was on the backhand. I even screamed on the court. I totally locked up after that.'

Boiling over: Williams earned a code violation for breaking her racket

Angry: The American was frustrated at having to play a third set, having gone a break up in the second

Quick temper: It's not the first time Williams has lost her cool on the court

She reiterated after the match that her injuries had made this Australian Open difficult for her.

Danny Rose is lying to whom?' Serbian FA's bizarre video bid to smear U21 star

The Serbian FA have shamefully tried to discredit Danny Rose’s claim that he was racially abused by fans during England’s Under 21 European Championship play-off win on Tuesday.

Just 24 hours after the Serbs insisted there had been no racist chanting during the ill-tempered clash in Krusevac, their official YouTube channel posted a bizarre video mocking the Tottenham player’s accusation. 

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The heavily edited six-minute clip, entitled ‘Danny Rose is lying to whom?’, contained footage of Rose in action at various moments in the game, with no apparent evidence of racist abuse aimed at him.

However, the video ended at 76 minutes and ignored the explosive end to the game in which Rose was shown a red card for kicking a ball into the crowd out of frustration at the abuse from the stands.

Other YouTube footage had clearly implicated the crowd, while several witnesses gave first-hand accounts of the abuse, which England players insisted had taken place from the warm-up onwards.

Shame on Serbia: Young England footballers and coaches involved in mass brawl following racist abuse hurled by fans

England player Danny Rose subjected to monkey chants after sending off
Brawl erupts among players and coaches with fans storming the pitch
England coach Martin Thomas headbutted by Serbian counterpart

FA has reported 'a number of incidents of racism' to UEFA
Former England Star Paul Ince said Serbia should be banned for 10 years
Senior side's match against Poland postponed until tomorrow due to bad weather

England's Under 21 footballers and coaching staff were involved in a mass brawl following racist chanting at a match in Serbia.

The trouble flared when England players were pelted with missiles as they celebrated a late goal before Spurs defender Danny Rose was sent off for kicking the ball into the crowd.

Rose appeared to be subjected to monkey chants from the home supporters as as he left the field of play and responded by putting his thumbs up and then moving both arms under his shoulders in a monkey gesture.

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Brawl: The fight breaks out between England and Serbia Under 21s on Tuesday night

Brawl: The fight breaks out between England and Serbia Under 21s on Tuesday night

With tensions boiling over, players from both sides were involved in angry exchanges before punches and kicks were thrown as a brawl erupted among players and coaching staff.

Scuffles broke out when supporters invaded the field moments after Connor Wickham struck in injury time to complete a 2-0 aggregate win and book England's place at next summer's tournament.

England assistant coach Steve Wigley was photographed being manhandled by both opposition players and training staff, while England coach Martin Thomas was headbutted by one of his Serbian counterparts.

The Football Association have confirmed they have reported 'a number of incidents of racism' to UEFA following the match in Krusevac.

Welcome home, champ! Murray arrives in Dunblane celebrate US Open title and Olympic gold medal

'Overwhelmed' Andy Murray admitted he is still coming to terms with winning his first grand slam title, as he returned to Dunblane on Sunday.

The newly crowned US Open champion began his career at the town's tennis club and returned on Sunday afternoon to celebrate his success this summer.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Murray beat Novak Djokovic in a time of four hours and 54 minutes to be crowned US Open champion and end Britain's 76-year wait for a men's Grand Slam singles title.

Homecoming: Murray is welcomed back home by adoring crowds in Dunblane

The win in the Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows emulated Fred Perry's 1936 achievement and capped a special year for the 25-year-old Scot, who won gold at the Olympic Games after he beat Roger Federer in the final - a rematch of this year's Wimbledon final where the Swiss triumphed.

Murray also won Olympic silver in the mixed doubles competition with Laura Robson.

'It's overwhelming and I've never had anything like that before,' Murray told Sky Sports News, after around 15,000 people came to celebrate his return.

Man's best friend: Murray even had his face licked by a dog

'I think it [the US Open win] will sink in over the next couple of days. It's been a bit of a whirlwind since the match with all the stuff the day after and travelling back, then all the stuff today with so many people.

The look of love: Amir Khan and stunning fiancée Faryal cuddle up ahead of Giles Deacon's fashion show

Most of the stars attending London Fashion Week are hoping to pick up tips on the latest trends and future styles.

But as Amir Khan and fiancée Faryal Makhdoom attended the GIles Deacon show at London Fashion Week on Monday, the pair looked as though fashion was the last thing on their mind as they cuddled up ahead of the runway display.

Faryal, 20, looked stunning in a black dress and a pair of peep toe slingbacks for the star-studded event, accessoring her outfit perfectly with her dazzling £100,000 engagement ring.

Fashionable pair: Amir Khan and fiancee Faryal Makhdoom arrive at the Gilles