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Serena Williams loses in straight sets to Elena Rybakina in fourth round of French Open
PARIS — Serena Williams could not put together a comeback against a much younger and less experienced opponent in the fourth round of the French Open, losing 6-3, 7-5 to Elena Rybakina on Sunday. Williams’ defeat came hours after Roger Federer withdrew from the tournament, saying he needed to let his body recover after a …
Naomi Osaka response to Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka gave a four-word response to a question about Serena Williams. Image: Australian Open Fans are calling it, tennis greats are predicting it. Just don’t ask Naomi Osaka if she’s the new Serena Williams. Osaka is being hailed as the new Queen of tennis after capturing her fourth grand slam title at the Australian …
Naomi Osaka denies Serena Williams a shot at record-tying 24th major title at Australian Open
The highly anticipated women’s singles semifinal at Rod Laver Arena had a noticeable buzz from crowds returning to the stands for the first time after a five-day lockdown, the result of a small coronavirus outbreak in Melbourne which led the state government to impose snap Covid-19 containment measures. Osaka won the match 6-3, 6-4 to …
Gigi Hadid reveals she hurt her arm while practicing for virtual tennis match with Serena Williams
Gigi Hadid is one competitive lady. The model just revealed that she actually ‘pulled’ her arm muscle while trying to get ready for a virtual tennis match with pal Serena Williams. Gigi, who just announced she is expecting a child, talked to Jimmy Fallon via video chat about the injury, admitting: ‘I’ve been practicing a …
Andreescu wins US Open; Serena still stuck on 23
NEW YORK — For Bianca Andreescu, the first time was her time. And for Serena Williams, the wait for a record-tying major continues. Andreescu, the 19-year-old Canadian, beat Williams 6-3, 7-5 to win the US Open on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title in her first career appearance at the event. The 37-year-old Williams, …
Serena poised for multiple record-breaking U.S. Open final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Twenty years after an improbable run at the age of 17 to her maiden U.S. Open victory, Serena Williams is running out of records to break. Tantalizingly close to tying Margaret Court’s record 24 Grand Slam titles, Williams is already tennis’ undisputed GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in the eyes of …
Serena to face Andreescu, 19, in US Open final
NEW YORK — By no means was Serena Williams perfect at the start of her US Open semifinal. She faced three break points in the opening game and managed to pull it out. She trailed 40-love in the second, then came through again. Another trio of break points arrived later in that initial set. Once …
‘You have to take your chances against the best in the world’ – Svitolina lauds ‘legendary’ Serena
While Williams didn’t play a perfect match from Svitolina’s perspective, the former World No.1 maintained a level she, herself, hopes to emulate at major tournaments in the future. “I think generally I have to improve my level for when I’m not playing unbelievable, because every day you cannot play unbelievably. My middle level, where I have …
‘Best work in the world’: Serena reflects on 20 years at the top
New York – Serena Williams said tennis had “come a really long way” as she moved to within a victory of a 10th US Open final on Tuesday, 20 years after winning her first Grand Slam title in New York. Williams, who turns 38 later this month, charged into the last four at Flushing …
Caty McNally reflects on Serena Williams match
When Caty McNally took the court on Wednesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, she tried not to overthink who her opponent was across the way, even though it happened to be Serena Williams. “I just try to take it as another match and not really worry about who’s across the net,” McNally said at the …
