Serena Williams wins her first match in 430 DAYS as she defeats Nuria Parrizas-Diaz in Toronto
2 years, 5 months ago

Serena Williams wins her first match in 430 DAYS as she defeats Nuria Parrizas-Diaz in Toronto

Daily Mail  

Serena Williams earned her first win in more than a year Monday, beating Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 6-3, 6-4 at the women's National Bank Open. The result marked Williams first win in a remarkable 430 days - sine she beat Danielle Rose Collins on June 4 in the 2021 French Open. Serena Williams defeated Nuria Parrizas Diaz in the National Bank Open first round Williams, 40, holds both arms up in celebration to the crowd after her first victory in 430 days Williams pictured in her previous victory, on June 4 2021, at the French Open at Roland Garros Before then, she last competed at the 2021 Wimbledon tournament, where she retired in the middle of her first match due to a torn hamstring suffered after slipping on the grass surface. Williams' first victory since the 2021 French Open sent her through to face the either Belinda Bencic or Tereza Martincova in Canada.

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Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record
4 months ago

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1920 — Bill Tilden wins his first of seven U.S. Open men’s singles titles, defeating Bill Johnston, 6-1, 1-6, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. 1941 — Bobby Riggs beats Frank Kovacs in …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12
4 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 2003 — Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, in the U.S. Open men’s singles final. 2012 — Bob and Mike Bryan beat Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-4 to …

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open
4 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open

Associated Press  

Sept. 3 1908 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Australian Bill Lang in 6 rounds in Melbourne in a warmup fight for his famous title bout with Jack Johnson. 1945 — Frank Parker defends his U.S. Open title, defeating Bill Talbert 14-12, 6-1, 6-2 in the final of the first postwar U.S. Open. 1989 — Chris Evert …

Serena returns to US Open — as a fan
4 months, 1 week ago

Serena returns to US Open — as a fan

China Daily  

Former tennis player Serena Williams was in the stands during the third-round match between Australia's Christopher O'Connell and Italy's Jannik Sinner on Saturday. REUTERS Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major winner appeared at the US Open — as a fan — for the first time since stepping away from tennis two years ago. The …

Serena Williams visits the US Open for the first time since playing her last match there in 2022
4 months, 1 week ago

Serena Williams visits the US Open for the first time since playing her last match there in 2022

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Welcome back to the U.S. Open, Serena Williams. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, returned to Flushing Meadows on Saturday — but she was watching tennis, not playing it. She made it to the third round then before losing to Ajla Tomljanovic in her last match, although Williams was careful not to say she was retiring, …

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final

Associated Press  

LONDON — Barbora Krejcikova had a bad back and just a handful of wins this season before Wimbledon. I could reach a Wimbledon final, that I can be a different player,” said Krejcikova, who won the 2021 French Open for her only Grand Slam singles title. 31 seed, ousted 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court …

On this day in 2009: Serena Williams reclaims Wimbledon title from sister Venus
6 months ago

On this day in 2009: Serena Williams reclaims Wimbledon title from sister Venus

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How well do you know Wimbledon? Try the AP’s quiz about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How well do you know Wimbledon? Try the AP’s quiz about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — How well do you know Wimbledon, the Grand Slam tennis tournament that begins Monday on the grass courts of the All England Club? Give this AP quiz a try: 1st Round: Williams sisters Neither Serena Williams, who played the last match of her career in 2022, nor Venus Williams, who has participated in just seven matches over …

On this day in 2015: Serena Williams wins 20th grand slam title at Roland Garros
7 months ago

On this day in 2015: Serena Williams wins 20th grand slam title at Roland Garros

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Danielle Collins keeps on winning even with retirement looming. She’s in the Italian Open semifinals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Danielle Collins keeps on winning even with retirement looming. She’s in the Italian Open semifinals

Associated Press  

ROME — Danielle Collins has been nearly unbeatable lately. I want to go out playing my best tennis.” Collins frustrated Azarenka with her aggressive baseline play and even took out her aggression on a TV cameraman at one point, telling him after being approached on a changeover, “Hey dude, you’re going to have to back up a little bit.” Late …

Collins follows Miami win with victory at Charleston Open
9 months ago

Collins follows Miami win with victory at Charleston Open

China Daily  

Danielle Collins of the United States celebrates her win after the singles final against Daria Kasatkina on the final day of the WTA 500 Credit One Charleston Open at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina April 7, 2024. CHARLESTON, S.C. — Danielle Collins powered to her second straight WTA title, following her Miami Open victory with the Charleston Open …

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in her first match since last summer
10 months ago

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in her first match since last summer

LA Times  

Venus Williams hits a return during her match against Nao Hibino in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven Grand Slam titles gave away the lead and the last 10 games in a 2-6, …

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 …

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record
1 year, 4 months ago

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1920 — Bill Tilden wins his first of seven U.S. Open men’s singles titles, defeating Bill Johnston, 6-1, 1-6, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. 1941 — Bobby Riggs beats Frank Kovacs in …

How much is too much for a legend like Venus Williams? Retirement around the corner after heaviest US Open defeat?
1 year, 4 months ago

How much is too much for a legend like Venus Williams? Retirement around the corner after heaviest US Open defeat?

Hindustan Times  

Legendary American tennis player Venus Williams’ record-extending 24th US Open appearance came to a sorry end after she was defeated by Greet Minnen in the first round earlier this week. Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during a match against Greet Minnen, of Belgium, at the first round of the U.S. Open Williams was given a wild card entry …

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in first round
1 year, 4 months ago

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in first round

Hindustan Times  

There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during the US Open match against Greet Minnen of Belgium Her younger sister's playing days are done after one last hurrah at …

US Open 2023: Venus Williams suffers lopsided loss of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Venus Williams suffers lopsided loss of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round

The Hindu  

There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the U.S. Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches at the Grand …

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in the first round
1 year, 4 months ago

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in the first round

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the U.S. Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches …

Venus Williams beats top-20 player for first time in four years, advances in Cincinnati Masters
1 year, 4 months ago

Venus Williams beats top-20 player for first time in four years, advances in Cincinnati Masters

Hindustan Times  

Venus Williams beat a top-20 player for the first time in four years, rallying from big deficits in both sets to knock off 16th-ranked Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 7-5 in the first round of the Western & Southern Open on Monday. Venus Williams of the United States celebrates winning the match point against Veronika Kudermetova of Russia during their second-round match …

Wimbledon 2023: Fifth seed Garcia beats Fernandez in second-round thriller
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Fifth seed Garcia beats Fernandez in second-round thriller

The Hindu  

It took a 10-point shootout, but French fifth seed Caroline Garcia finally overcame Leylah Fernandez in three sets to reach the Wimbledon third round in early evening sunshine on Thursday. Having dropped the opening set 6-3, in which Fernandez slammed 10 clean winners, the Frenchwoman – her right racket-arm and shoulder strapped heavily – level with a 6-4 second set …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 7 - July 13
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 7 - July 13

Associated Press  

July 7 1911 — Dorothea Lambert Chambers sets the record for the shortest championship match at Wimbledon — 25 minutes — by disposing of Dora Boothby 6-0, 6-0 in the women’s finals. 1985 — West Germany’s Boris Becker, 17, becomes the youngest champion and first unseeded player in the history of the men’s singles at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-7, …

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final

Associated Press  

July 9 1922 — Johnny Weissmuller is the first to swim the 100-meter freestyle under 1 minute as he breaks Duke Kahanamoku’s world record with a time of 58.6 seconds. 1965 — Peter Thomson wins his fifth British Open title by two strokes over Brian Huggett and Christy O’Connor Sr. Thomson shoots a 7-under 285 at the Royal Birkdale Golf …

Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams return was bigger than any result or knee injury
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams return was bigger than any result or knee injury

The Independent  

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On this day in 2009: Serena Williams reclaims Wimbledon...
1 year, 6 months ago

On this day in 2009: Serena Williams reclaims Wimbledon...

Daily Mail  

Serena Williams beat sister Venus Williams on this day in 2009 to claim her third Wimbledon singles title. Older sister Venus was the defending champion Serena broke serve twice in the second set and although Venus saved three match points, the younger sister made sure of victory on her next chance. It was a third Wimbledon singles title for Serena, …

Venus Williams falls to Svitolina in first round in 24th Wimbledon appearance
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams falls to Svitolina in first round in 24th Wimbledon appearance

The Hindu  

As Venus Williams entered Centre Court for her 24th Wimbledon appearance at age 43, greeted by a standing ovation, she held a green exercise band overhead with both hands and stretched it while striding to her sideline seat. Williams twice was treated by a trainer — including getting that knee taped up during a medical timeout after the first set …

Venus Williams beaten by Elina Svitolina on Wimbledon return
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams beaten by Elina Svitolina on Wimbledon return

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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 …

Venus Williams falls early in her first match at her 24th Wimbledon and loses to Elina Svitolina
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams falls early in her first match at her 24th Wimbledon and loses to Elina Svitolina

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — As Venus Williams entered Centre Court for her 24th Wimbledon appearance at age 43, greeted by a standing ovation, she held a green exercise band overhead with both hands and stretched it while striding to her sideline seat. Williams twice was treated by a trainer — including getting that knee taped up during a medical timeout after …

Evergreen Venus returns to grace grass of Wimbledon
1 year, 6 months ago

Evergreen Venus returns to grace grass of Wimbledon

China Daily  

Serena and Venus Williams pose with their trophies following the 2003 Wimbledon women's singles final, which Serena won. Having played the tournament in four different decades, Williams boasts wins over the likes of fellow Grand Slam standouts Martina Hingis, Justine Henin, Kim Clijsters and Maria Sharapova — all long retired — on the famous lawns of southwest London. Williams' 2008 …

Today in Sports - Serena Williams beats big sister Venus for 3rd Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Serena Williams beats big sister Venus for 3rd Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam

Associated Press  

July 4 1907 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Bill Squires of Australia in round 1 in Colma, California, his 6th title defense. 1999 — Pete Sampras overwhelms Andre Agassi in three sets to capture his sixth Wimbledon title and tie Roy Emerson’s record with his 12th Grand Slam championship. 2002 — Venus and Serena Williams win …

Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell
1 year, 6 months ago

Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell

The Hindu  

The summer of 1997 saw Britain hand over Hong Kong to China, “Men in Black” top the movie charts and Harry Potter take his first, faltering steps at Hogwarts. “The only thing you have to do is pay your taxes or else you’re going to jail.” Having played the tournament in four different decades, Williams boasts wins over the likes …

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon
1 year, 6 months ago

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon

Firstpost  

Wimbledon: Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry on Wednesday. Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and was a finalist at the grass-court major in 2017, two decades after her debut at the All England Club. Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina and British …

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon
1 year, 6 months ago

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry on Wednesday. Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and was a finalist at the grass-court major in 2017, two decades after her debut at the All England Club. Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina …

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic

Hindustan Times  

At age 43 and ranked No. 697, Venus Williams isn't done quite yet — especially on her favored surface of grass. Venus Williams of the US celebrates defeating Italy's Camila Giorgi on day one of the Birmingham Classic tournament at Edgbaston Priory Club Williams upset 48th-ranked Camile Giorgi 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 after more than three hours at the Birmingham Classic …

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic

China Daily  

Venus Williams in action against Camila Giorgi during the women's singles qualifying match on day one of the Rothesay Classic Birmingham at Edgbaston Priory Club June 19, 2023. 697, Venus Williams isn't done quite yet — especially on her favored surface of grass. Williams upset 48th-ranked Camile Giorgi 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 after more than three hours at the Birmingham Classic …

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, England — At age 43 and ranked No. 697, Venus Williams isn’t done quite yet — especially on her favored surface of grass. Williams upset 48th-ranked Camile Giorgi 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 after more than three hours at the Birmingham Classic on Monday for her first victory over a player in the top 50 in nearly four years. Williams, a …

Venus Williams beaten by Swiss teenager Celine Naef in 1st match since January hamstring injury
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams beaten by Swiss teenager Celine Naef in 1st match since January hamstring injury

China Daily  

Venus Williams of the United States reacts in her women's singles first round match against Celine Naef of Switzerland at the Libema Open Grass Court Championships at Autotron Rosmalen Den Bosch, Netherlands June 13, 2023. DEN BOSCH, Netherlands — Seven-time major champion Venus Williams lost her first competitive singles match since injuring her hamstring in January, succumbing to 17-year-old Celine …

Tennis in 2022: End of Federer-Serena era and the rise of a dynamic wunderkind
1 year, 11 months ago

Tennis in 2022: End of Federer-Serena era and the rise of a dynamic wunderkind

The Hindu  

Two ageless champions continued their reign, while two tennis giants retired after long and brilliant careers. As the Eurosport TV commentator said, “We’ve just seen one of the great pieces of sportsmanship.” BEST U.S. OPEN FINAL NET STATS — The precocious 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz won 34 of 45 points at the net, including 15 of 21 on serve and volley, …

Venus Williams makes winning return at Auckland Classic
2 years ago

Venus Williams makes winning return at Auckland Classic

The Hindu  

Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams overcame a player less than half her age on Monday in a vintage performance in the first round of the Auckland Classic. An hour-long rain interruption worked in Williams’ favour, as she resumed in style to beat fellow American Katie Volynets 7-6, 6-2. My coach could barely talk to me so I’m going to …

Auckland Classic: Venus Williams Makes Winning Return Against Katie Volynets
2 years ago

Auckland Classic: Venus Williams Makes Winning Return Against Katie Volynets

News 18  

Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams overcame a player less than half her age on Monday in a vintage performance in the first round of the Auckland Classic. An hour-long rain interruption worked in Williams’ favour, as she resumed in style to beat fellow American Katie Volynets 7-6, 6-2. My coach could barely talk to me so I’m going to …

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 …

Venus Williams Given Australian Open, Auckland WTA Tournaments Wildcards
2 years ago

Venus Williams Given Australian Open, Auckland WTA Tournaments Wildcards

News 18  

Venus Williams will roll back the years next month, with the 42-year-old accepting wildcards to play in the main draws of both the Australian Open and the Auckland WTA tournaments, it was announced Wednesday. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who last took the court at September’s US Open playing doubles with her sister Serena, will be in the singles field …

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 and a tournament of firsts — how this year's U.S. Open made history
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena and a tournament of firsts — how this year's U.S. Open made history

NPR  

Serena and a tournament of firsts — how this year's U.S. Open made history Enlarge this image toggle caption Charles Krupa/AP Charles Krupa/AP The U.S. Open tennis tournament ended Sunday and history was made, as several competitors broke ground as the firsts, while 27-year veteran Serena Williams punctuated her career by participating in what is thought to be her last …

As Serena leaves, Nadal loses, Federer absent, is era over?
2 years, 4 months ago

As Serena leaves, Nadal loses, Federer absent, is era over?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Serena Williams, you might have heard, played what’s expected to be her last match at the U.S. Open. It’s logical.” Folks have been wondering — and, perhaps, worrying — about when someone new would emerge to take on the mantle in both women’s tennis and men’s tennis. “It’s cool,” Tiafoe said, “to see a new era.” And …

24-time Grand Slam champion Margaret Court takes a jibe at Serena Williams, says American great never admired her
2 years, 4 months ago

24-time Grand Slam champion Margaret Court takes a jibe at Serena Williams, says American great never admired her

India Today  

The 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Margaret Court has hit out at the American great Serena Williams, claiming that the 23-time majors winner didn't admire her like she did. The legendary Australian Court went onto add that Williams didn't mention her opponent Ajla Tomljanovic in her speech after losing in the third round of the 2022 US Open. The 80-year-old …

Serena Williams loses final ever tennis match to bring probable end to glittering career
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams loses final ever tennis match to bring probable end to glittering career

The Independent  

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Serena’s gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena’s gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Much like for so many other folks, Serena Williams’ last match at the U.S. Open was must-see TV for players still in the tournament, so Jessica Pegula and Petra Kvitova tuned in from their hotel rooms the night before their victories led off Saturday’s schedule and set up a fourth-round showdown. But, I don’t know, like I …

Serena Williams stats: 23 majors, third-most No 1 reigns, win-loss records and more jaw-dropping numbers
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams stats: 23 majors, third-most No 1 reigns, win-loss records and more jaw-dropping numbers

Firstpost  

With her days as an active player likely coming to an end, we take a look at some statistics from Serena’s glorious run spanning more than two decades Serena Williams’ storied career possibly came to an end following a third-round loss to Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open. The American tennis legend, who remains one shy of Margaret Court’s …

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