Serena Williams says she is ‘evolving away’ from tennis
2 years, 5 months ago

Serena Williams says she is ‘evolving away’ from tennis

Live Mint  

- Serena Williams said on Tuesday that she is "evolving away from tennis" as she hinted at retiring from the sport she dominated for much of her career with 23 singles Grand Slam titles. On Monday, Williams played only her second singles match since she returned to action at Wimbledon in June after a year-long absence from competition, beating Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz to reach the second round of the Toronto Open. "I have never liked the word retirement," Williams wrote in a Vogue article. Williams later talked in an Instagram post about the time to move in a "different direction."

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Venus Williams’ latest off-court serve? A wellness book
4 months ago

Venus Williams’ latest off-court serve? A wellness book

LA Times  

Tennis star Venus Williams’ new wellness book, “Strive,” consists of tenets she’s gleaned over the course of her 30-year career. It’s no surprise that tennis star Venus Williams is “very serious about success.” Williams, the most decorated tennis player in Olympic history, offers a guide to success with her new book, “Strive: 8 Steps to Find Your Awesome.” The wellness …

On This Day in 2018 – New mother Serena Williams withdraws from Australian Open
1 year ago

On This Day in 2018 – New mother Serena Williams withdraws from Australian Open

The Independent  

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Serena Williams has a two-book deal, starting with an ‘‘intimate’‘ and ‘‘open-hearted’‘ memoir about her career
1 year, 2 months ago

Serena Williams has a two-book deal, starting with an ‘‘intimate’‘ and ‘‘open-hearted’‘ memoir about her career

The Hindu  

Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis great has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group, starting with an “intimate” memoir in which she will open up about everything from her childhood and early tennis training, dramatized in the 2021 film “King Richard,” to …

Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir
1 year, 2 months ago

Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis great has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group, starting with an “intimate” memoir in which she will open up about everything from her childhood and early tennis training, dramatized in the 2021 film …

Roger Federer to be celebrated at Wimbledon, pregnant Serena Williams not to attend
1 year, 6 months ago

Roger Federer to be celebrated at Wimbledon, pregnant Serena Williams not to attend

The Hindu  

Roger Federer will be back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday. READ - Wimbledon 2023, Day 2 Order of Play: Alcaraz, Rybakina and Sabalenka amongst others in first-round action Martina Navratilova set the overall standard by claiming nine women’s singles titles at Wimbledon. “Pleased to say that Roger will be with us tomorrow, and we will have a special …

Roger Federer will be celebrated at Wimbledon. A pregnant Serena Williams declined an invitation
1 year, 6 months ago

Roger Federer will be celebrated at Wimbledon. A pregnant Serena Williams declined an invitation

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer will be back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Federer, who announced his retirement last year, won eight of his 20 Grand Slam singles championships at the All England Club, the most ever by a man — a mark that Novak Djokovic will try to equal this year. “Pleased to say that Roger will …

Former Wimbledon champion Venus on playing till 50: “If there is anyone who could do it, it would be me”
1 year, 6 months ago

Former Wimbledon champion Venus on playing till 50: “If there is anyone who could do it, it would be me”

The Hindu  

Venus Williams insists she’s not ready to call time on her career, claiming on Saturday she is probably the only player able to keep competing until she’s 50. “It’s never been done before so if there is anyone who could do it, it would be me,” said the five-time Wimbledon champion. “The Grand Slams mean the most to me,” added …

Wozniacki, former World No. 1, announces return to tennis
1 year, 6 months ago

Wozniacki, former World No. 1, announces return to tennis

The Hindu  

Caroline Wozniacki is set to make a comeback to tennis after the former world number one said on Thursday that she was ready to return to the Tour having retired from the sport in 2020 to start a family. Over these past three years away from the game I got to make up for lost time with my family, I …

Serena Williams announces pregnancy at Met Gala 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Serena Williams announces pregnancy at Met Gala 2023

The Hindu  

Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian are expecting their second child, the couple confirmed ahead of this year’s Met Gala in New York on Tuesday. Serena posted pictures on her Instagram account, with a baby bump and her caption read “3 of us” speaking of herself, her husband Alexis Ohanian and her unborn child. Met Gala is an annual …

Top Tennis moments from 2022: Part II - Swiatek, Alcaraz create history; Serena ‘evolves away’
2 years ago

Top Tennis moments from 2022: Part II - Swiatek, Alcaraz create history; Serena ‘evolves away’

The Hindu  

The 2022 tennis season had everything. PART ONE PART THREE PART FOUR Before the 2023 season begins with the United Cup in Australia, here is a quick look at part two of the top 40 tennis moments of 2022: Alcaraz dazzles Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz came into the limelight with a stunning third-round win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in five sets …

'I am not retired': Serena Williams says chances of return ‘very high’
2 years, 2 months ago

'I am not retired': Serena Williams says chances of return ‘very high’

Hindustan Times  

Serena Williams on Monday said she has not retired from tennis and that the chances of her returning are "very high" after she previously indicated that she would step away from the sport after last month's U.S. Open. USA's Serena Williams "I am not retired," Williams said at a conference in San Francisco while promoting her investment company, Serena Ventures. …

Serena Williams says she has not retired from tennis
2 years, 2 months ago

Serena Williams says she has not retired from tennis

The Hindu  

Serena Williams on Monday said she has not retired from tennis and that the chances of her returning are "very high" after she previously indicated that she would step away from the sport after last month's U. S. Open. "I am not retired," Williams said at a conference in San Francisco while promoting her investment company, Serena Ventures. Williams, 41, …

I am not retired: Serena Williams says chances of a return are very high
2 years, 2 months ago

I am not retired: Serena Williams says chances of a return are very high

India Today  

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams stated that she has "not retired" from tennis and that the chances of a return are "very high". Williams had indicated that she would evolve away from the sport following the 2022 US Open, where she crashed out in the third round. "I am not retired," Williams said at a conference in …

What Serena Williams’ Retirement Taught Me
2 years, 3 months ago

What Serena Williams’ Retirement Taught Me

Huff Post  

There’s a power you’re able to harness while witnessing Serena Williams. And though I didn’t play tennis, Serena had a unique grasp on how I saw myself as an athlete. But seeing a young girl from Compton fiercely disrupt that alongside her sister energized me in a way I didn’t truly understand until watching her play one of the last …

Serena Williams Welcomes Roger Federer To A Club Without Tennis
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena Williams Welcomes Roger Federer To A Club Without Tennis

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Serena Williams welcomed fellow tennis legend Roger Federer to the “retirement club” on Thursday after the Swiss star announced he was calling it quits. Williams, whose recent U.S. Open run to the third round was likely her last tournament, congratulated the 20-time Grand Slam champ for a career “perfectly done.” “I have always looked up to you …

Serena Williams says Tom Brady's NFL un-retirement 'really cool trend', reveals pressure from sister Venus
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena Williams says Tom Brady's NFL un-retirement 'really cool trend', reveals pressure from sister Venus

Firstpost  

Williams didn’t commit to following in the footsteps of Tom Brady who led Tampa Bay to victory in last week’s NFL season opener. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that she liked the example of 45-year-old NFL star quarterback Tom Brady, who retired in February only to say six weeks later he was coming …

Serena’s retirement after U.S. Open heralds sunset of tennis’ golden era
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena’s retirement after U.S. Open heralds sunset of tennis’ golden era

The Hindu  

The likely end of Serena Williams' tennis career has left the game staring at the beginning of the end of the sport's golden era, a dreaded prospect that has long been on the horizon. "She's box office," former British number one Greg Rusedski summed it up on Sky Sports after Williams informed the world of her decision last month in …

Serena Williams: From glass-strewn Compton courts to all-time tennis great
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams: From glass-strewn Compton courts to all-time tennis great

The Independent  

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Analysis: Let Serena define her legacy as she leaves tennis
2 years, 4 months ago

Analysis: Let Serena define her legacy as she leaves tennis

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After all of the many tributes to Serena Williams were done, the celebratory words and the video montages, the standing ovations and the shouts of her name, it seemed appropriate that she herself would provide the defining look at her legacy. So, sure, it’s impossible to assess Williams without considering her place in the pantheon of superstars, …

Serena Williams tributes: Sachin Tendulkar congratulates legendary tennis player on 'inspiring career'
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams tributes: Sachin Tendulkar congratulates legendary tennis player on 'inspiring career'

Firstpost  

Sachin Tendulkar hailed Serena Williams on her ‘inspiring career’ after she played possibly the last match of her glorious career. New York: On a thrilling night in New York, Serena Williams bid adieu to the US Open, and her decorated career in tearful emotions, after she was defeated by Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic. However, she dropped a hint by saying, “You …

Celebrating Serena: The Story and Numbers Behind Serena Williams' Stellar Career
2 years, 4 months ago

Celebrating Serena: The Story and Numbers Behind Serena Williams' Stellar Career

News 18  

If I ever say farewell, I wouldn?t tell anyone, so…? -Said Serena Williams, one of the most recognisable names in world tennis, after her 2021 Australian Open loss against Naomi Osaka. She wound up living the dream as she won seven Australian Open titles, three French Opens, seven Wimbledon crowns and six US Opens to stand agonisingly just one shy …

Serena Williams loses to Tomljanovic in U.S. Open farewell
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams loses to Tomljanovic in U.S. Open farewell

The Hindu  

Leave it to Serena Williams to not want to go quietly, to not want this match, this trip to the U.S. Open, this transcendent career of hers, to really, truly end. “It’s been the most incredible ride and journey I’ve ever been on in my life,” Williams said, tears streaming down her cheeks shortly after one final shot of hers …

Serena Williams – analysing the barely believable data that explains her genius
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams – analysing the barely believable data that explains her genius

New York Times  

After 23 grand-slam titles, more than a thousand matches, and innumerable GOAT debates, Serena Williams’ professional tennis career is over. Winning those tournaments meant the younger Williams held all four of tennis’ major titles simultaneously, an achievement that was dubbed the “Serena Slam”. Williams’ initial success came on the quicker courts — her first grand slam was at the US …

Serena Williams’ incomparable legacy is only growing in her U.S. Open farewell
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams’ incomparable legacy is only growing in her U.S. Open farewell

New York Times  

NEW YORK — In the fall of 1992, a television crew from the United Kingdom traveled to the Rick Macci Tennis Academy in Florida to interview a pair of young sisters for a program called Trans World Sport. “Well,” Serena began, a smile on her face and her hair in beads, “I’d like other people to be like me.” To …

Serena Williams is a tennis great, and so much greater than that
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams is a tennis great, and so much greater than that

NPR  

Serena Williams is a tennis great, and so much greater than that Enlarge this image toggle caption William West/AFP/Getty Images William West/AFP/Getty Images Most people are not fortunate enough to realize the impact their life has made on others because, well, the majority of the accolades often come at memorials. Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Levine/Getty Images Kevin Levine/Getty …

Plan Early, Make No Emotional Moves: Serena Williams’ Career Can Inspire You to Ace Your Financial Game
2 years, 4 months ago

Plan Early, Make No Emotional Moves: Serena Williams’ Career Can Inspire You to Ace Your Financial Game

News 18  

For most tennis enthusiasts and sports lovers across the world, the legacy of Serena Williams goes far beyond the popular racquet sport. Here are some points you can take home to ace your financial planning: Start Saving Early Williams turned pro when she was just 14 years old. If you start setting aside the same amount 10 years later, at …

Serena Williams prepares to retire as US Open ends Slam year
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams prepares to retire as US Open ends Slam year

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Thanks to Serena Williams, this U.S. Open will be like none other. And I think that she’s changed the way women compete, as far as it’s OK to be ferocious and passionate and vocal out there, emotional out there on the court, and still be a woman.” The ways in which Williams — and, to be sure, …

Serena Williams' post-retirement plans
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams' post-retirement plans

NPR  

Serena Williams' post-retirement plans MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Earlier this week, one of the most celebrated athletes in the world made the kind of announcement that is certain to come, but rarely welcomed when it does. In a feature in Vogue magazine, Serena Williams wrote that she plans to focus on investing in companies led by women and people of color …

Serena’s Legacy: Plenty of wins, plenty of stands on issues
2 years, 5 months ago

Serena’s Legacy: Plenty of wins, plenty of stands on issues

Associated Press  

A couple of days before Serena Williams claimed the 22nd of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon in 2016, she was asked what she makes of it when people refer to her as one of history’s greatest female athletes. Her reply: She prefers being characterized as “one of the greatest athletes of all time.” That one, brief response …

AP PHOTOS: Serena Williams, the athlete and cultural icon
2 years, 5 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Serena Williams, the athlete and cultural icon

Associated Press  

After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams says she is turning her focus to having another child and her business interests as she readies to step away from tennis. I’m gonna relish these next few weeks.” Williams, one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of her — or any other — sport, has seven titles apiece at …

How Serena Williams Decided To Retire Is A Career Lesson For Us All On How To Move On
2 years, 5 months ago

How Serena Williams Decided To Retire Is A Career Lesson For Us All On How To Move On

Huff Post  

Robert Prange via Getty Images Framing retirement as an “evolution” shows that ending one career chapter doesn’t mean you are starting your next one from scratch. Framing retirement as an “evolution” shows that ending one career chapter doesn’t mean starting the next one from scratch. Tanisha Ranger, a Nevada-based clinical psychologist, said she enjoys Williams’ use of the word “evolution” …

Serena Williams announces plan to retire from tennis after US Open
2 years, 5 months ago

Serena Williams announces plan to retire from tennis after US Open

Firstpost  

Serena Williams has announced she will be retiring from the sport sometime after the US Open which gets underway on 29 August. Williams, who will turn 41 in September, wasn’t explicit when would be her last tournament but said in an Instagram post that the “countdown has begun.” She cited family as the primary reason for giving up the sport …

Serena Williams has transcended women's tennis as the greatest female player EVER
2 years, 5 months ago

Serena Williams has transcended women's tennis as the greatest female player EVER

Daily Mail  

The extraordinary story of her family was celebrated with an Oscar–winning movie last year, and when it came to retirement Serena Williams leant heavily on the language of Hollywood. Serena Williams transcended women's tennis as the greatest female player of all time The 23-time Grand Slam winner fell just short of Margaret Court's record of 24, but she will still …

Serena Williams announces upcoming retirement from tennis
2 years, 5 months ago

Serena Williams announces upcoming retirement from tennis

The Hindu  

Serena Williams said on August 9, 2022 that she is "evolving away from tennis" as she hinted at retiring from the sport she dominated for much of her career with 23 singles Grand Slam titles. On Monday, Williams played only her second singles match since she returned to action at Wimbledon in June after a year-long absence from competition, beating …

Serena Williams announces her retirement from tennis
2 years, 5 months ago

Serena Williams announces her retirement from tennis

Daily Mail  

Serena Williams is stepping away from tennis after the upcoming US Open, although she's not quite ready to put a firm date on it, or even say the word 'retirement.' Alexis Ohanian, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. and Serena Williams at the King Richard premiere last November in Los Angeles Serena Williams of the US with her daughter Alexis Olympia after …

Serena Williams makes her choice: family over tennis
2 years, 5 months ago

Serena Williams makes her choice: family over tennis

LA Times  

Serena Williams never did conform to anyone’s expectations. They were two Black girls who were pushed by an insistent father on a journey that would take them to the top of the predominantly white tennis world, where elegant Venus would win seven Grand Slam singles titles and perfectionist Serena would win 23, the second-most by a male or female player. …

Serena Williams says she plans to retire from tennis
2 years, 5 months ago

Serena Williams says she plans to retire from tennis

LA Times  

Serena Williams, shown at Wimbledon in June, wrote in Vogue, “I’ll be evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me,” Serena Williams doesn’t like the word “retirement.” But, as she wrote in a column published by Vogue on Tuesday morning, “something has to give.” In that column, the 23-time Grand Slam champion announced that her career …

'Motivated' Serena brushes off retirement talk
2 years, 6 months ago

'Motivated' Serena brushes off retirement talk

China Daily  

Serena Williams waves to the Centre Court crowd after losing her first-round match against France's Harmony Tan at Wimbledon on Tuesday. REUTERS Legend insists she will carry on after Wimbledon exit LONDON－Serena Williams brushed off any talk of retirement on Tuesday by insisting she is "motivated" to play at the US Open later this year despite a shattering Wimbledon defeat. …

Serena Williams loses at Wimbledon in 1st match in a year
2 years, 6 months ago

Serena Williams loses at Wimbledon in 1st match in a year

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams began — and ended — her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out of singles competition looking very much like someone who hadn’t competed in just that long. Who knows where I’ll pop up?” With her older sister, Venus, jumping out of a guest box seat at Centre Court to celebrate the best points, Serena …

WIMBLEDON 2022: A look at past comebacks by Serena Williams
2 years, 6 months ago

WIMBLEDON 2022: A look at past comebacks by Serena Williams

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams plans to make her return to singles competition via a wild-card entry at Wimbledon, where matches begin on Monday. Here is a look at other times she missed two or more consecutive Grand Slam tournaments since making her major championship debut at the 1998 Australian Open: ___ When Williams Was Sidelined: 2003-04 Why: Left knee …

Serena 'feels great' but admits retirement crossed her mind
2 years, 6 months ago

Serena 'feels great' but admits retirement crossed her mind

China Daily  

Serena Williams in action during her doubles match at the Eastbourne International in England on Tuesday. The 40-year-old American teamed up with Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the Wimbledon warm-up event to defeat Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo and the Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-3, 13-11. Legend enjoys winning comeback at Wimbledon warm-up event after year-long absence from tour EASTBOURNE, England－Serena …

Why Ashleigh Barty is a rarity in a rare set
2 years, 9 months ago

Why Ashleigh Barty is a rarity in a rare set

Hindustan Times  

For Ashleigh Barty, left-field choices were no big deal. The affable Australian has finished the past three years as the top player in the world, a rare feat in this era of women’s tennis, which has resembled a carousel over the past decade. Retiring young Since the Women’s Tennis Association rankings were introduced in 1975, only 14 players have finished …

Why Ashleigh Barty is a rarity in a rare set
2 years, 9 months ago

Why Ashleigh Barty is a rarity in a rare set

Hindustan Times  

For Ashleigh Barty, left-field choices were no big deal. The affable Australian has finished the past three years as the top player in the world, a rare feat in this era of women’s tennis, which has resembled a carousel over the past decade. HT Image Retiring young Since the Women’s Tennis Association rankings were introduced in 1975, only 14 players …

India-exclusive Launch of Emmy Nominated Sports Docu-series 'Being Serena' on Discovery Plus
4 years, 1 month ago

India-exclusive Launch of Emmy Nominated Sports Docu-series 'Being Serena' on Discovery Plus

News 18  

Emmy nominated sports docu-series that follows pivotal moments in the life of former world No. 1 Tennis champion, Serena Williams titled “Being Serena”, the five-episode documentary series produced by HBO Sports and IMG’s Original Content showcases game-changing moments in her professional and personal life, tracking her pregnancy, motherhood, comeback and more is set to stream on Discovery Plus starting November …

Happy Birthday Serena Williams: When the Grand Slam Queen Shared Her Motherhood Struggles with the World
4 years, 3 months ago

Happy Birthday Serena Williams: When the Grand Slam Queen Shared Her Motherhood Struggles with the World

News 18  

Having bagged the most number of Grand Slam singles titles by any tennis player in the Open Era, Serena Williams is an inspiration for all tennis lovers. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do.” “The last 2 years have been my greatest accomplishment.” – in 2019 “Oh, my God, I’m not with her. That’s been the …

Coronavirus: Serena eager to return after lockdown break
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Serena eager to return after lockdown break

The Hindu  

US superstar Serena Williams says she's ready to play “real tennis” after the enforced rest of coronavirus quarantine. “I really look forward to getting back on the court,” the 23-time Grand Slam champion said in a chat with elder sister Venus during an Instagram live workout on Tuesday. “I felt like my body needed it, even though I didn't want …

Serena Williams needs fresh approach to surpass Court, says coach
4 years, 11 months ago

Serena Williams needs fresh approach to surpass Court, says coach

Deccan Chronicle  

Former world number one Serena Williams must rethink her approach to Grand Slams after her latest bid to win a record-equalling 24th major prize came unstuck at Melbourne Park, her coach Patrick Mouratoglou has said. The 38-year-old American, who is looking to match Australian great Margaret Court’s record, has reached four Grand Slam finals since giving birth to daughter Olympia …

Serena Williams needs to change strategy to win Grand Slam
4 years, 11 months ago

Serena Williams needs to change strategy to win Grand Slam

The Hindu  

Admitting that Serena Williams’ approach is not working anymore, coach Patrick Mouratoglou feels the former world No.1 needs to rethink her strategy after her latest bid to win a record-equalling 24th major at the Australian Open failed. “We have to face reality, but she’s positive that she can make it, otherwise she probably wouldn’t be on a tennis court anymore. …

Serena Williams laughs off the idea of retirement during appearance at Advertising Week New York
5 years, 3 months ago

Serena Williams laughs off the idea of retirement during appearance at Advertising Week New York

Daily Mail  

She's an ace on the tennis court. Serena Williams looked stunning in a figure-hugging dress when she stepped out in NYC for AdWeek's annual gathering on Tuesday Inside the conference Serena sat down with Verizon's Guru Gowrappan. Getting a leg up: The 37-year-old athlete/entrepreneur/activist showed off her terrifically toned stems while sporting a figure-hugging long-sleeve dress that featured a bold …

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