Roger Federer and Serena Williams primed for Wimbledon openers on Super Tuesday
3 years, 6 months ago

Roger Federer and Serena Williams primed for Wimbledon openers on Super Tuesday

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Roger Federer and Serena Williams hope to defy the doubters when they get their Wimbledon campaigns underway on 'Super Tuesday' at the All England Club where a backlog of matches needs to be cleared after the opening day downpours. Eight-time winner Federer, like Williams edging closer to his 40th birthday, had a disappointing second round exit at Halle -- his traditional warm-up for Wimbledon which he has won 10 times. Tuesday's bumper programme also includes second seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev, fresh from his first grass court title in Mallorca, facing Jan-Lennard Struff. Venus Williams, the five-time winner, faces Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu while French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova tackles Clara Tauson of Denmark.

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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, …

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 …

Wimbledon women’s single final: Krejcikova beats Paolini
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon women’s single final: Krejcikova beats Paolini

The Hindu  

Barbora Krejcikova held off Italian crowd favourite Jasmine Paolini to win the Wimbledon singles title on Saturday, coming through 6-2 2-6 6-4 on a sunlit Centre Court. It was heartache for the popular Paolini who lost the French Open final a few weeks ago and was bidding to become the first Italian player to win a Wimbledon singles title. Krejcikova, …

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini to win second Grand Slam title
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini to win second Grand Slam title

Hindustan Times  

Barbora Krejcikova beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2-, 2-6, 6-4 on Saturday on the iconic Centre Court in the Wimbledon 2024 women's singles final to claim her second Grand Slam title. With the win, Krejcikova became the fourth Czech player to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish in the Open Era after her one-time mentor Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova and last year’s champion …

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 …

Wimbledon 2024 five quick hits: Carlos Alcaraz wins thriller, Coco Gauf and Emma Raducanu win through
6 months ago

Wimbledon 2024 five quick hits: Carlos Alcaraz wins thriller, Coco Gauf and Emma Raducanu win through

ABC  

The defending men's champion Carlos Alcaraz has to dig deep to see off an inspired Frances Tiafoe at a soggy Wimbledon on day five. Meanwhile, a home favourite's tournament comes to an end, Serena Williams says playing with Andy Murray was one of the highlights of her life, and Wimbledon's participation prize gets some love. "I realise that good players …

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

The Independent  

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The seven-year streak that could point to this year’s Wimbledon champion
6 months, 1 week ago

The seven-year streak that could point to this year’s Wimbledon champion

The Independent  

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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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17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman
7 months ago

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman

Associated Press  

PARIS — Varvara Gracheva was the last French woman or man standing in the French Open singles. That’s how I always play.” Andreeva already knew Gracheva well from having trained together at the Elite Tennis Center in Cannes in the south of France. “She served well, she played a very serious match.” Andreeva became the third woman in the last …

Never past your prime
11 months, 1 week ago

Never past your prime

The Hindu  

The older they are, the better they get at sports. Swiss great Roger Federer won his 20th and last Grand Slam title — the 2018 Australian Open — when he was 36 and played a Wimbledon final with Novak Djokovic a year later that lasted longer than an average Netflix binge. Their utter dominance has birthed the “lost generation” in …

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 …

Margaret Court - who is Australian tennis great whose record of 24 Grand Slam wins Novak Djokovic equalled at US Open
1 year, 3 months ago

Margaret Court - who is Australian tennis great whose record of 24 Grand Slam wins Novak Djokovic equalled at US Open

The Hindu  

When dealing with the number 24 in Grand Slam tennis’ history books, before Novak Djokovic, there was Margaret Court Here’s a closer look at the life of fierce and often controversial figure in global sport The Australian, whose career flourished alongside the likes of Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova, was born in 1942 in Albury, New South Wales Court …

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 …

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the US Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. In the biggest upset of the day, seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas fell in the second round to 128th-ranked Swiss qualifier Dominic …

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round
1 year, 4 months ago

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek “That’s why we train several hours a day in humid, hot conditions so we can …

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 …

An even chance: The Hindu Editorial on the 2023 U.S. Open
1 year, 4 months ago

An even chance: The Hindu Editorial on the 2023 U.S. Open

The Hindu  

The last men’s singles player to defend the U.S. Open title was Roger Federer in 2008. The 23-time Major winner may well find added motivation if he so desires to course-correct at the U.S. Open, a tournament where he has lost a record six finals, been defaulted once and barred from competing for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The …

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz

Associated Press  

How well do you know the U.S. Open? Try this AP quiz about the tournament that begins Monday in New York: 1st Round: Serena Williams and Roger Federer Last year’s U.S. Open was the last tournament of Serena Williams’ playing career. 1998 c.) 1997 d.) 1996 2nd Round: Equal Prize Money The U.S. Tennis Association is marking the 50th anniversary …

Alcaraz lays out his grass credentials with Wimbledon victory
1 year, 5 months ago

Alcaraz lays out his grass credentials with Wimbledon victory

The Hindu  

“I know my opponents want to get a scalp; they want to get a win. I feel a lot of motivation.” Falling short: Novak Djokovic’s final defeat meant he was unable to equal Roger Federer’s men’s record of eight Wimbledon titles and Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 major wins. John McEnroe, the ESPN analyst who captured three Wimbledon titles …

Wimbledon 2023: 16-year-old Andreeva reaches fourth round; Vondrousova reaches quarters
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: 16-year-old Andreeva reaches fourth round; Vondrousova reaches quarters

The Hindu  

Russian prodigy Mirra Andreeva, playing in her first senior grasscourt tournament at the age of 16, upset her compatriot and 22nd seed Anastasia Potapova 6-2 7-5 on Sunday to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon. Potapova found some range and consistency at the start of the second set and broke twice to lead 4-1, but Andreeva discovered new reserves of …

Roger Federer's heart-melting wish for Rafael Nadal as Fedal's staggering Wimbledon record ends with Spaniard's absence
1 year, 6 months ago

Roger Federer's heart-melting wish for Rafael Nadal as Fedal's staggering Wimbledon record ends with Spaniard's absence

Hindustan Times  

Wimbledon 2023 finally got underway on July 3, but for the first-time in the Grand Slam event's history, there was no Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal. Meanwhile, Nadal hasn't played competitive tennis since a hip muscle injury during his second round Australian Open 2023 defeat in January. This year, it is the first time since 1999 that neither Federer nor …

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 …

Today in Sports - Venus Williams beats Lindsay Davenport 6-3, 7-6 (3) for her first Grand Slam title
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Venus Williams beats Lindsay Davenport 6-3, 7-6 (3) for her first Grand Slam title

Associated Press  

July 8 1889 — John L. Sullivan defeats Jake Kilrain in the 75th round in Richburg, Miss., for the U.S. heavyweight championship. 1984 — John McEnroe whips Jimmy Connors 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 in 100-degree temperatures to take the men’s singles title at Wimbledon. 1991 — Michael Stich upsets three-time champion Boris Becker to win the men’s singles title at Wimbledon, …

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Beats Jordan Thompson to Register His 350th Grand Slam Singles Victory
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Beats Jordan Thompson to Register His 350th Grand Slam Singles Victory

News 18  

Novak Djokovic registered a thumping over unseeded Australia’s Jordan Thompson 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 to reach the third round at Wimbledon on Wednesday. With the triumph, Djokovic became only the third player in history to win 350 Grand Slam singles matches. He is also chasing a 24th career Grand Slam title, which would equal Margaret Court’s all-time record. The ace tennis …

Novak Djokovic celebrates 350th Grand Slam win at Wimbledon, advances to third round
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic celebrates 350th Grand Slam win at Wimbledon, advances to third round

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic became only the third player in history to win 350 Grand Slam singles matches after seeing off the challenge of Jordan Thompson at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his second round match against Australia's Jordan Thompson The defending champion beat his unseeded Australian opponent 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 to reach the third round, where he …

Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans and Princess Kate
1 year, 6 months ago

Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans and Princess Kate

The Hindu  

Roger Federer received a standing ovation of 1 1/2 minutes from spectators including Princess Kate as he entered the Royal Box at Centre Court on Tuesday, when he was celebrated during a brief ceremony for his career and his men’s-record eight singles championships at Wimbledon. Wearing a cream-colored suit with his purple All England Club member’s pin attached to a …

In Pictures: Roger Federer returns to Wimbledon
1 year, 6 months ago

In Pictures: Roger Federer returns to Wimbledon

The Hindu  

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer is honoured with his wife, Mirka in the Royal Box prior to the first-round match between Shelby Rogers and Elena Rybakina on day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Tuesday in London. Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, along with eight-time Wimbledon Champion Roger Federer and his …

Federer wows Wimbledon Centre Court
1 year, 6 months ago

Federer wows Wimbledon Centre Court

The Hindu  

Retired Swiss great Roger Federer made a surprise appearance on his favourite stage to the delight of a packed Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Federer, whose 20 Grand Slam singles titles include a record eight at Wimbledon and who many regard as the greatest player of all time, retired last year at the age of 41. But even without …

Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans. And from Princess Kate
1 year, 6 months ago

Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans. And from Princess Kate

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer received a standing ovation of 1 1/2 minutes from spectators including Princess Kate as he entered the Royal Box at Centre Court on Tuesday, when he was celebrated during a brief ceremony for his career and his men’s-record eight singles championships at Wimbledon. Wearing a cream-colored suit with his purple All England Club member’s pin …

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

The Independent  

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Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek advance; Venus Williams, Coco Gauff crash out
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek advance; Venus Williams, Coco Gauff crash out

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek progressed to the second round of Wimbledon in straight sets. Watch: Djokovic uses towel to dry Centre Court surface Djokovic, who has won the first two majors in the year at the Australian and French Opens, is bidding to also match Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles. Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and …

Wimbledon 2023 | Swiatek, Djokovic win on Day 1, Venus Williams and Coco Gauff in action
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 | Swiatek, Djokovic win on Day 1, Venus Williams and Coco Gauff in action

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek advanced with straight-set victories Monday despite a rain delay as Wimbledon got started. It is the year’s third major tournament — and Djokovic won the first two: the Australian Open in January and the French Open in June. Djokovic dries Wimbledon court before wiping floor with opponent Novak Djokovic helped dry the grass on Wimbledon’s …

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 …

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