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Serena Williams returns to US Open, albeit as a fan
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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Serena Williams falls at US Open: 'Thank you for inspiring us', 'GOAT', 'Unique' and more reactions
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams falls at US Open: 'Thank you for inspiring us', 'GOAT', 'Unique' and more reactions

Firstpost  

As Serena Williams played potentially her last match in a storied career, her peers and others from sport hailed her achievements and influence. A legend 🏆 Wishing you another fun ride girl @serenawilliams 🥳 pic.twitter.com/0DXiunaNik — Aleksandra Wozniak September 3, 2022 Serena ❤️ — Lisa Raymond September 3, 2022 Her incredible career made its mark on tennis history. @serenawilliams pic.twitter.com/SQ2KqRLsxx …

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End of era as Serena Williams loses last match at U.S. Open
2 years, 4 months ago

End of era as Serena Williams loses last match at U.S. Open

LA Times  

Serena Williams acknowledges the crowd Friday night after losing 7-5, 6-7, 6-1 to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the U.S. Open. Serena Williams’ trailblazing tennis career ended with one last blast of fire on a cool summer night at the U.S. Open, the scene of her first major triumph in 1999. “I’m really feeling sorry because I love …

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Gladys Knight ‘honored’ by mistaken identity with Dionne Warwick at U.S. Open
2 years, 4 months ago

Gladys Knight ‘honored’ by mistaken identity with Dionne Warwick at U.S. Open

LA Times  

It seems the U.S. Open had a two-for-one deal for celebrity mixups. Commentators seem to have mixed up the identities of legendary singers Dionne Warwick and Gladys Knight, who were both in the stands Wednesday for Serena Williams’ match against Anett Kontaveit. One Twitter user called out the commentators for the “unacceptable” mistake, as another claimed that Rubin’s and Carillo’s …

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

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

NPR  

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

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US Open 2022: Serena Williams, the last dance
2 years, 4 months ago

US Open 2022: Serena Williams, the last dance

India TV News  

Highlights Serena Williams has 23 Grand Slams to her name Serena Williams debuted in 1995 As speculations have it, this might be Serena's last international tournament US Open 2022: Serena Williams, turning all the odds in her favor registered her first win in the US Open. The 23-time Grand Slam winner looks pretty motivated and after her stellar show in …

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Serena’s opponent, Kovinic, ‘honored’ to face her at US Open
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena’s opponent, Kovinic, ‘honored’ to face her at US Open

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Someone, of course, will end up in the history books as the last opponent of Serena Williams’ stellar career. “I was like, ‘OK, that’s Serena and I am Danka,’” said the 80th-ranked Kovinic, whose best Grand Slam results were reaching the third round at the Australian Open in January and French Open in May before losing at …

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How Serena Williams transformed tennis
2 years, 4 months ago

How Serena Williams transformed tennis

Live Mint  

‘You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I’ll rise.’ Serena Williams gave a haunting rendition of this poem by Maya Angelou in a BBC video, ahead of Wimbledon 2016; one African-American icon bringing to life the work of another. After the 40-year-old …

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Granderson: The mind of Serena Williams
2 years, 5 months ago

Granderson: The mind of Serena Williams

LA Times  

During coverage of the 2005 French Open, tennis commentator Mary Carillo famously shared an essay in which she pointed out the similarities between winning on clay and winning at life. It was another example of the sports world’s nasty habit of characterizing Black athletes as “naturally gifted” as opposed to hard-working or gym rats, like their white counterparts. After the …

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7-time champion Serena Williams won’t play Australian Open
3 years, 1 month ago

7-time champion Serena Williams won’t play Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Not long after Serena Williams’ name was absent from the entry list for the Australian Open, she confirmed the obvious: the seven-time champion won’t play the 2022 edition of the season-opening major in January. She won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at the 2017 Australian Open, and was beaten in the semifinals this …

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US Open 2021 final: Teens shape women's tennis, one Grand Slam at a time
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open 2021 final: Teens shape women's tennis, one Grand Slam at a time

The Hindu  

The absence of home favourite Serena Williams, one of tennis' biggest stars, in the US Open 2021, has in no way stopped the surprises from coming. Emma Raducanu: History beckons Briton teen at US Open Meanwhile, women’s tennis is set to crown its 13th different Grand Slam champion since Serena’s momentous triumph at the 2017 Australian Open. The average would …

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Serena, Venus Williams out of US Open; 1st time since 2003
3 years, 4 months ago

Serena, Venus Williams out of US Open; 1st time since 2003

Associated Press  

Serena and Venus Williams added themselves to the list of big-name withdrawals from the U.S. Open on Wednesday, making this the first time since 2003 neither of the sisters will appear in the year’s last Grand Slam tournament. “Having some issues with my leg all this summer and just couldn’t work through it.” The Americans join Roger Federer and Rafael …

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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 -- …

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Naomi Osaka Aims to Inspire New Generation, But Says Serena Williams is Still the Queen
3 years, 10 months ago

Naomi Osaka Aims to Inspire New Generation, But Says Serena Williams is Still the Queen

News 18  

Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said she felt comfortable being a role model for the next generation after her fourth Grand Slam victory solidified her position at the forefront of a new era for tennis. “I’m more at peace with where I am, and I’m honestly just happy to be playing a Grand Slam in a pandemic.” ‘Growing as a …

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Roger Federer, Serena Williams headline Australian bushfire charity match
5 years ago

Roger Federer, Serena Williams headline Australian bushfire charity match

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Superstars Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal will headline an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open to raise money for bushfire relief, organisers said on Wednesday. Tennis Australia last week announced a fundraising exhibition match at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena -- centre court at the Australian Open -- for January 15, the week before the opening Grand …

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Australian Open: Serena Williams eyeing Margaret Court's record
5 years ago

Australian Open: Serena Williams eyeing Margaret Court's record

The Hindu  

Serena Williams said she is eyeing the record for most grand slam women's singles titles at the Australian Open amid the former world number one's drought. Williams remains one trophy behind Margaret Court at the top of the all-time list – the 23-time major champion without a slam crown since the 2017 Australian Open. The 38-year-old Williams lost two major …

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Serena drawn to face old rival in Auckland
5 years ago

Serena drawn to face old rival in Auckland

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: Multiple Grand Slam winners Serena Williams and Svetlana Kuznetsova are set to resume their 16-year rivalry after being drawn to face each other in the first round of next week's Auckland WTA Classic. Tournament top seed Williams, 38, and Kuznetsova, 34, are in a competitive half of the draw in which the veterans are competing against the rising stars …

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Meghan wears necklace adorned with Prince Harry and Archie's initials in New York
5 years, 4 months ago

Meghan wears necklace adorned with Prince Harry and Archie's initials in New York

Daily Mail  

Meghan Markle kept husband Prince Harry and baby Archie close to her heart during her first trip away from her family as she arrived in New York yesterday. Meghan Markle, 38, was seen wearing a gold necklace embellished with the initials 'H' and 'A' in honour of Prince Harry, 35, and their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, four months, during her …

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US Open: Serena Williams makes easy work of Maria Sharapova in round 1
5 years, 4 months ago

US Open: Serena Williams makes easy work of Maria Sharapova in round 1

India TV News  

Playing her first match at the U.S. Open since last year's loss in a chaotic, controversial final, Serena Williams played nearly perfect tennis and beat Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 in a contest devoid of drama Monday night. "She would win the title, playing like this," 18-time major champion Chris Evert said about Williams on ESPN's telecast. The U.S. Tennis Association …

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Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova to meet for 1st time at US open
5 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova to meet for 1st time at US open

Deccan Chronicle  

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will have their first ever clash at Flushing Meadows at the US Open next week after being drawn against each other in the first round. Sharapova beat Williams twice in 2004, but has not prevailed since, not counting a walkover in the 2018 French Open, where the American pulled out with an injury. If Williams, …

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Wimbledon 2019: Simona Halep's newfound romance with grass continues as she sets up blockbuster final against Serena Williams
5 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2019: Simona Halep's newfound romance with grass continues as she sets up blockbuster final against Serena Williams

Firstpost  

While Halep has struggled to manage expectations after winning the 2018 French Open and taking over as the World No 1, this Wimbledon she has looked more ready to take charge and stay positive. “I have a lot of experience now, I’m more confident, I love grass — it’s the first time when I say that,” Halep had said after …

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Serena Williams outplays Kurumi Nara to progress
5 years, 7 months ago

Serena Williams outplays Kurumi Nara to progress

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: Serena Williams put her nervy start to the French Open behind her by thrashing Japanese qualifier Kurumi Nara on Thursday to step up her bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. A mouthwatering quarter-final clash with Naomi Osaka, who famously beat Williams in a dramatic 2018 US Open final, remains a possibility after the world number one’s thrilling …

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