Do you know Wimbledon? Try the AP’s quiz about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament
1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} How well do you know Wimbledon, the Grand Slam tennis tournament that begins Monday on the grass courts of the All England Club? $10,000 c.) $20,000 d.) $50,000 2nd Round: British tennis Katie Boulter beat Jodie Burrage 6-3, 6-3 in an all-British final on June 18 to win the Nottingham Open, one of several pre-Wimbledon tune-up events played on grass courts. 1987 c.) 1997 d.) 2007 3rd Round: Men's champions Who was the last player other than Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray to win the men's singles championship at Wimbledon? Kim Clijsters c.) Maria Sharapova d.) Emma Raducanu Quarterfinals: Djokovic's title defenses As the reigning men's champion at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic will open play on Centre Court on the first Monday of the tournament.

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Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Wimbledon | Novotna told me that I had the potential to be a champion, says Krejcikova
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon | Novotna told me that I had the potential to be a champion, says Krejcikova

The Hindu  

Wimbledon and the Czech Republic seem to have a special relationship. Four women representing the country have won Grand Slam singles titles and all four have triumphed at SW19, with Barbora Krejcikova joining Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova and Marketa Vondrousova. I didn’t have a good season and it is unbelievable that I am standing here with this trophy.” The 28-year-old …

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Why Wimbledon is the Grand Slam title that every player craves
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Wimbledon is the Grand Slam title that every player craves

New York Times  

Iga Swiatek started flirting with a very strange idea last fall. “I really want to win every title that I go for, and I think Wimbledon is even more special.” Brad Gilbert, the former player who now coaches Coco Gauff, was living a nice life in California last year, commentating on Grand Slams, coaching promising college players and other people …

Which player has won most singles titles at Wimbledon?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Which player has won most singles titles at Wimbledon?

The Hindu  

With the iconic grass Major - Wimbledon - beginning from Monday, tennis enthusiasts all over the world are guaranteed a sporting spectacle of the highest quality. However, since 1968, when the Open Era began, no male or female player has won more singles titles than USA’s Martina Navratilova. She reached the women’s singles final 12 times and ended up lifting …

Wimbledon’s qualifying rounds are the tournament before the tournament
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon’s qualifying rounds are the tournament before the tournament

Associated Press  

ROEHAMPTON, England — About 3 miles from the All England Club — a 15-to-20-minute drive during moderate mid-morning traffic, along tree-lined roads — sits the Roehampton Community Sports Centre, site of this week’s qualifying rounds that let lower-ranked players earn their way into the Wimbledon brackets. Banks received a wild-card invitation for qualifying from the All England Club and made …

Coco Gauff at 20: One Grand Slam, a year unbeaten in the States… is she just getting started?
9 months, 1 week ago

Coco Gauff at 20: One Grand Slam, a year unbeaten in the States… is she just getting started?

New York Times  

Coco Gauff is that rare person who can seem young and old at the same time, and never more so than today, March 13 — which this year is her 20th birthday. Then again, having won her first Grand Slam singles title at the U.S. Open last September, Gauff may just be getting started. If it doesn’t, whatever.” She’s Martina …

Australian Open 2024: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz

Associated Press  

How well do you know the Australian Open, which begins at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning? 2004 c.) 2006 d.) 2008 2nd Round: Coco Gauff The Australian Open marks Coco Gauff’s first major tournament as a Grand Slam champion; she won the U.S. Open last September at 19. 2000 c.) 2005 d.) 2010 Semifinals: Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic’s 24 Grand …

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

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 …

Wimbledon: A left-handed Czech and a champion, one few saw coming
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: A left-handed Czech and a champion, one few saw coming

Hindustan Times  

In 2022, for the third time in her young career, Marketa Vondrousova missed six months of the tour due to injury. Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova celebrates with the trophy after beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur to win the final of the women's singles on day thirteen of the Wimbledon tennis championships Up against sixth seed Ons Jabeur in the final, playing …

List of records Vondrousova set by winning Wimbledon 2023 title
1 year, 5 months ago

List of records Vondrousova set by winning Wimbledon 2023 title

The Hindu  

Marketa Vondrousova beat Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon on Saturday to win her maiden Grand Slam title. Here are all the records set by the 24-year-old Vondrousova with her triumph:- 1 - Marketa Vondrousova is the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in the Open era. pic.twitter.com/LqEjDYHvZ7 — Sportstar July 15, 2023 5 - …

How wild cards and debutants have lit up Wimbledon this year
1 year, 5 months ago

How wild cards and debutants have lit up Wimbledon this year

Live Mint  

Like a relic from the past, Christopher Eubanks rushed to the net after carving out a low backhand slice. I'm sitting here now, so it's pretty cool.” Daniil Medvedev, Eubank’s next opponent, credited Eubanks’s rise to him playing “total tennis”. “ hits very, very fast and goes to the net as soon as he has the opportunity, has a big …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 7 - July 13
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, …

Novak Djokovic celebrates 350th Grand Slam win at Wimbledon, advances to third round
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans. And from Princess Kate
1 year, 5 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 …

On this day in 2009: Serena Williams reclaims Wimbledon...
1 year, 5 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, …

Wimbledon 2023 | Swiatek, Djokovic win on Day 1, Venus Williams and Coco Gauff in action
1 year, 5 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, 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 …

Wimbledon 2023: All England Club to celebrate Roger Federer's career on Centre Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: All England Club to celebrate Roger Federer's career on Centre Court

Firstpost  

Roger Federer and Serena Williams have been invited by the All England Club to celebrate their careers at Wimbledon. Wimbledon will celebrate the career of Roger Federer at the All England Club on Tuesday, the second day of the Championships. “I’m pleased to say that Roger will be with us tomorrow and we will have a special celebratory moment on …

Wimbledon 2023: Here is what you need to know before play begins Monday
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Here is what you need to know before play begins Monday

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a fifth consecutive title at Wimbledon and eighth overall at Centre Court on Monday. Djokovic also will be trying to add to his men’s-record 23 Grand Slam singles titles — he broke a tie with Rafael Nadal by winning the French Open last month — and become the first player to …

Wimbledon: Hallowed grass awaits change of guard
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: Hallowed grass awaits change of guard

Hindustan Times  

A recent promotional poster released by Wimbledon has been a topic of debate. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz practices at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, Friday June 30, 2023, ahead of the championships Andy Murray termed the pecking order strange. Since 2003, every men’s singles trophy of the grass-court Grand Slam has been won by either Roger …

Wimbledon 2023: The new Big Three on the Women’s Tour?
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: The new Big Three on the Women’s Tour?

Live Mint  

With the disintegration of the Big Three last year, the tennis world lost a poetic wordplay that had helped identify the sport’s greatest players for over a decade and half. But a new rivalry blossoming on the women’s tour, rebuilding since the retirement of Serena Williams, who cast a long shadow on women’s tennis, has added a novel twist to …

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina are the defending champions
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina are the defending champions

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — A glance at Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2023: SURFACE Grass courts SITE All England Club SCHEDULE Play begins Monday at what is now a scheduled 14-day tournament, because as of last year, there is play on the middle Sunday, traditionally a day of rest. 2022 WOMEN’S SINGLES CHAMPION Elena Rybakina, Kazakhstan 2022 MEN’S …

Evergreen Venus returns to grace grass of Wimbledon
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

Iga Swiatek is No. 1 and owns 4 Grand Slam titles at age 22. Can she win Wimbledon, too?
1 year, 5 months ago

Iga Swiatek is No. 1 and owns 4 Grand Slam titles at age 22. Can she win Wimbledon, too?

Associated Press  

Iga Swiatek is coming off her third title in the past four years on the French Open’s red clay. if I would a quarterfinal of Wimbledon, I would be, like, over the moon,” Swiatek replied, “and I wouldn’t believe that I’m in that place.” Poland’s Iga Swiatek returns the ball to France’s Alize Cornet during a third round women’s singles …

Do you know Wimbledon? Try the AP’s quiz about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament
1 year, 5 months ago

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

Associated Press  

How well do you know Wimbledon, the Grand Slam tennis tournament that begins Monday on the grass courts of the All England Club? $10,000 c.) $20,000 d.) $50,000 2nd Round: British tennis Katie Boulter beat Jodie Burrage 6-3, 6-3 in an all-British final on June 18 to win the Nottingham Open, one of several pre-Wimbledon tune-up events played on grass …

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 …

Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams, Heather Watson and Elina Svitolina receive wild card entry
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams, Heather Watson and Elina Svitolina receive wild card entry

The Hindu  

Five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams has been given a wild card and will feature at the upcoming Wimbledon 2023 Championships. Initial wild cards have been announced for The Championships 2023 ⬇️#Wimbledon — Wimbledon June 21, 2023 Williams was out for six months because of a hamstring injury sustained in Auckland in the first week of the year. In the …

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 …

Top Tennis moments from 2022: Part II - Swiatek, Alcaraz create history; Serena ‘evolves away’
1 year, 11 months 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 …

As Roger Federer retires, an appreciation of his career
2 years, 3 months ago

As Roger Federer retires, an appreciation of his career

Associated Press  

Roger Federer never let ’em see him sweat. “Some depart, others come and the world keeps going,” one of Federer’s great rivals, Rafael Nadal, said recently. He had a special jacket with a gold “15” on it to don right there on Centre Court after winning Wimbledon in 2009 to break Pete Sampras’ men’s mark of 14 career major trophies. …

Serena Williams stats: 23 majors, third-most No 1 reigns, win-loss records and more jaw-dropping numbers
2 years, 3 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 …

Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam singles titles and much more
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam singles titles and much more

Associated Press  

Serena Williams’ quarter-century professional tennis career came to end with a 7-5, 6-7, 6-1 loss to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday night. 1 Williams claimed her first Grand Slam title at age 17 by beating Martina Hingis 6-3, 7-6 in the U.S. Open final on Sept. 11, 1999, becoming the first Black woman …

Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam singles titles and much more
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam singles titles and much more

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. GRAND SLAM 4 A third consecutive all-Williams major final produced a third …

Serena Williams: Top five career moments
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena Williams: Top five career moments

The Hindu  

Serena Williams lost a three set thriller against Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia and was knocked out of the U.S. Open on Friday. Serena Williams of the USA in action against her sister Venus Williams of the USA during the Women’s Singles Final during the 2003 Australian Open. 2007 - COMEBACK WIN AT AUSTRALIAN OPEN Serena’s ability to come back from …

Serena Williams – analysing the barely believable data that explains her genius
2 years, 3 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, 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 …

Photos: Serena Williams going out in style at the US Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Photos: Serena Williams going out in style at the US Open

Al Jazeera  

After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams is engaged in what may be her final tournament at the US Open. Williams eliminated No 2 seed Anett Kontaveit in the US Open’s second round on Wednesday to ensure she will play at least one more singles match. One of the most accomplished athletes in the history of her sport, Williams …

Twenty-three facts about Serena Williams ahead of her retirement
2 years, 3 months ago

Twenty-three facts about Serena Williams ahead of her retirement

New York Times  

Serena Williams, winner of 23 Grand Slam titles, will retire after her play in the U.S. Open. Serena’s path to her first Grand Slam title was lined with former champions such as Kim Clijsters, Conchita Martínez, Seles and defending U.S. Open winner Lindsay Davenport. Thanks to victories in the 1999 French Open, 1999 U.S. Open, 2000 Wimbledon, 2001 Australian Open …

US Open: Serena Williams’ last hurrah at home grand slam headlines fascinating two weeks of tennis
2 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Serena Williams’ last hurrah at home grand slam headlines fascinating two weeks of tennis

CNN  

CNN — The curtain will soon come down on one of the greatest careers the world of sport has ever seen and Flushing Meadows, the home of the US Open, will provide a fitting stage for Serena Williams’ final act. Serena Williams beat Martina Hingis in the 1999 US Open final to win her first grand slam title. Video Ad …

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