'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. Williams, 41, said she was "evolving away from tennis" in an essay in August and, while she did not confirm the U.S. Open as her farewell event, she was given lavish tributes before each match in New York and waved an emotional goodbye after losing in the third round. "I still haven't really thought about," Williams said.

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Serena Williams returns to US Open, albeit as a fan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serena Williams returns to US Open, albeit as a fan

The Hindu  

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. “But at the end of the day, I think she’s always been, you know, a happy and outgoing person.” Williams was seen chatting with world …

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 …

Sania Mirza back at Wimbledon; says she doesn’t miss the practice sessions but the competition
1 year, 5 months ago

Sania Mirza back at Wimbledon; says she doesn’t miss the practice sessions but the competition

Hindustan Times  

Sania Mirza might have stepped out of the tennis court after announcing her retirement earlier this year, but the sport refuses to her go. Sania Mirza has won six tennis Grand Slam titles – three in women’s doubles and three in mixed doubles Before her stint at Wimbledon, she made her debut as a commentator during the IPL 2023 tournament …

Roger Federer to be celebrated at Wimbledon, pregnant Serena Williams not to attend
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

Wozniacki, former World No. 1, announces return to tennis
1 year, 5 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, 7 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 …

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 …

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, 3 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 …

Analysis: Let Serena define her legacy as she leaves tennis
2 years, 3 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 loses to Tomljanovic in U.S. Open farewell
2 years, 3 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’ incomparable legacy is only growing in her U.S. Open farewell
2 years, 3 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 …

Plan Early, Make No Emotional Moves: Serena Williams’ Career Can Inspire You to Ace Your Financial Game
2 years, 3 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 …

Analysis: Can Serena Williams keep going at the US Open?
2 years, 3 months ago

Analysis: Can Serena Williams keep going at the US Open?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Serena Williams now can say she has won a U.S. Open match in her teens, her 20s, her 30s and — with her daughter on hand — her 40s. That’s a tough feeling to have, and to leave knowing the more you do it, the more you can shine.” That’s somewhat of a scary prospect for Kontaveit …

US Open: Serena Williams puts off retirement talk after Danka Kovinic win
2 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Serena Williams puts off retirement talk after Danka Kovinic win

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

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 Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to retirement
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to retirement

Associated Press  

Saying “the countdown has begun,” 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced Tuesday she is ready to step away from tennis so she can turn her focus to having another child and her business interests, presaging the end of a career that transcended sports. I’m gonna relish these next few weeks.” Williams, one of the greatest and most accomplished athletes …

AP PHOTOS: Serena Williams, the athlete and cultural icon
2 years, 4 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 …

Serena Williams announces plan to retire from tennis after US Open
2 years, 4 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 announces upcoming retirement from tennis
2 years, 4 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 makes her choice: family over tennis
2 years, 4 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. …

'Motivated' Serena brushes off retirement talk
2 years, 5 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. …

A note on the issue: It’s Wimbledon, it’s special
2 years, 6 months ago

A note on the issue: It’s Wimbledon, it’s special

Live Mint  

We have to admit it. As Lounge columnist and Straits Times’ writer Rohit Brijnath puts it, “Wimbledon is Federer’s surface and his tribe.” Federer may not be playing this year but Wimbledon is a fixture on any tennis fan’s calendar, much like the Lounge Wimbledon special is on ours. Both are in their mid-30s, and Nadal is dealing with what …

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, 8 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, 8 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 …

‘Sad story': An injured Serena Williams is out of Wimbledon
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Sad story': An injured Serena Williams is out of Wimbledon

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams bit her upper lip. “Feeling the extraordinary warmth and support of the crowd today when I walked on — and off — the court,” she said, “meant the world to me.” Said Sasnovich: “She’s a great champion, and it’s sad story.” Roger Federer surely articulated a common sentiment when told by a reporter what happened …

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