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Serena Williams: Dressed For Success  | Tennis News
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Serena Williams: Dressed For Success | Tennis News

[ad_1] Over a career which stretched to more than a quarter of a century, Serena Williams's on-court outfits were often as eye-catching as her tennis.AFP Sport looks at 10 of the best worn by the 23-time Grand Slam title winner:2002 - Catsuit, not wet suitWhen Williams won her second US Open in 2002, she did it dressed in a Lycra catsuit.It dominated large parts of her opening round press conference where some reporters were bemused."Great outfit. Does it come with flippers, mask and snorkel?""Of course not," fired back the American. "This is more of a cat suit. It's not a wet suit. A wet suit has long sleeves and it's usually longer and thicker material."This is made of Lycra. It's supposed to have the illusion of looking a little bit like leather from a distance. But it's made of Lycra...
Serena Williams: From Mean Streets To Grand Slam Tennis Queen | Tennis News
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Serena Williams: From Mean Streets To Grand Slam Tennis Queen | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams went from learning tennis on public courts in a notorious American gangland neighborhood to becoming a superstar for a generation and perhaps the greatest player in history. Now, the 40-year-old legend is heading for retirement after almost certainly playing her last match, a three-set defeat to Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open on Friday."I'm ready to be a mom and explore a different version of myself," she said as she looked ahead to family time with daughter Olympia.Serena became an African-American icon in a white-dominated sport, winning 23 Grand Slam titles and smashing aside milestones with a determination as powerful as the raw energy that defines her shotmaking magic.Serena and sister Venus, a seven-time Grand Slam winner, were executive producers on the mov...
“…If There Wasn’t Venus”: Emotional Serena Williams After Crashing Out Of US Open | Tennis News
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“…If There Wasn’t Venus”: Emotional Serena Williams After Crashing Out Of US Open | Tennis News

[ad_1] File photo of Serena and Venus Williams© AFP23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams crashed out of the ongoing US Open on Friday after going down in the third round to Croatia's Ajla Tomljanovic. Regarded one of the greatest players to ever play the sport, Serena went down 5-7, 7-6, 1-6 in the third round. After the match, Serena was rightfully emotional and she said she would not reconsider retirement but "you never know".In a on-court interview, Serena Williams was seen crying and she credited her sister Venus for achieving massive success in the sport."I wouldn't be Serena if there wasn't Venus. So thank you, Venus. She is the only reason Serena Williams ever existed. It all started with my parents, they deserve everything. I am so grateful to them. These are happy tears, I g...
Serena Williams “Greatest Of All Time, Period”: Ajla Tomljanovic | Tennis News
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Serena Williams “Greatest Of All Time, Period”: Ajla Tomljanovic | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams bows out of US Open after losing in third round© AFPAjla Tomljanovic sent Serena Williams into almost certain retirement on Friday when she knocked the tennis legend out of the US Open before hailing her as "the greatest of all time. Period." The American 23-time Grand Slam title winner, and six-time champion in New York, lost her third round clash 7-5, 6-7 (4/7), 6-1."I'm feeling really sorry just because I love Serena just as much as you guys do. What she's done for me, for the sport of tennis, is incredible," said Australia's Tomljanovic."I never thought I'd have a chance to play her in her last match when I remember watching her in all those finals, so this is a surreal moment for me."It was a nervy conclusion for the 29-year-old Tomljanovic who sealed the deal...
Serena Williams Was Asked If She Would Rethink Retirement. Her Reply | Tennis News
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Serena Williams Was Asked If She Would Rethink Retirement. Her Reply | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams said Friday that she will not reconsider her decision to retire from tennis, but added: "You never know". Williams suffered what was almost certainly a  career-ending defeat when she was knocked out of the US Open by Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic."Will you reconsider?" a tearful Williams was asked on court."I don't think so, but you never know."The 23-time Grand Slam title winner, and six-time champion in New York, lost her third round clash 7-5, 6-7 (4/7), 6-1.Asked by an on-court interviewer whether there was any possibility she might yet extend her career, she replied: "I don't think so, but you never know.""It's been a fun ride," she said. "It's been the most incredible ride and journey I've ever been on, I mean, in my life."I'm just so grateful to every single ...
US Open: Serena Williams Crashes Out After Going Down In 3rd Round | Tennis News
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US Open: Serena Williams Crashes Out After Going Down In 3rd Round | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams' dreams of a fairytale finish to her glittering career were left in ruins on Friday as the tennis icon was sent crashing out of the US Open by Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic. The 40-year-old Williams -- who last month signalled she planned to retire after the Open -- was beaten 7-5, 6-7 (4/7) 6-1 by Tomljanovic in a gruelling 3-hour 5-minute battle.Williams, a sporting and cultural icon who amassed 23 Grand Slam singles titles in her 27-year career, poured everything into one last stand in front of a ferociously partisan crowd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.But the veteran wilted visibly in the decisive third set, wearied by the demands of a heroic second set display that saw her level the match in a tie break.As Tomljanovic raced into a 5-1 lead in the third, Williams s...
Serena And Venus Williams Out Of US Open Doubles | Tennis News
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Serena And Venus Williams Out Of US Open Doubles | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena and Venus Williams' glittering Grand Slam doubles career was brought to an abrupt end at the US Open on Thursday as the reunited sisters crashed out in the first round against Czech duo Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova. The Williams sisters -- in what is almost certainly their final outing together as a Grand Slam doubles duo -- slumped to a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 loss at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.The American pair - winners of 14 Grand Slam crowns and three Olympic gold medals -- had not played together in a doubles tournament since 2018.But they were handed a wild card into the draw for this year's US Open just weeks after Serena indicated she planned to retire following the tournament.On Wednesday, Serena kept her US Open singles campaign alive with a roller coaster, never-say-die...
US Open 2022: Never-Say-Die Serena Williams Beats World No.2 Anett Kontaveit To Reach 3rd Round | Tennis News
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US Open 2022: Never-Say-Die Serena Williams Beats World No.2 Anett Kontaveit To Reach 3rd Round | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams dramatically extended her iconic career on Wednesday with a never-say-die, three-set victory over world number two Anett Kontaveit at the US Open. The 40-year-old, 23-time Grand Slam title winner triumphed 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 6-2 in front of a raucous, partisan Arthur Ashe Stadium Court crowd to reach the third round of a tournament she has won six times. Having declared that she was already "evolving away from tennis" after a 27-year career, Williams' force of will ensured that the retirement party was put on hold for a little longer."There's no rush," said Serena on court when reminded that she had declared herself to be in the closing stages of her career."There's still a little left in me so we'll see. I'm a pretty good player. I love a challenge.""I'm just Serena,...
Coco Gauff To Cheer Serena Williams After Clearing US Open Hurdle | Tennis News
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Coco Gauff To Cheer Serena Williams After Clearing US Open Hurdle | Tennis News

[ad_1] US teenager Coco Gauff said she planned to cheer on Serena Williams from the stands after sweeping into the second round of the US Open on Monday. Gauff, one of a crop of African-American players who cite Williams as the inspiration for their career, made short work of defeating France's Leolia Jeanjean 6-2, 6-3 in her first round match. But while most players would be hustling back to their luxury Manhattan hotels for rest and recuperation, Gauff revealed after her victory she was going to hang around to catch Williams later Monday in what could be her final Grand Slam match. Williams has signalled she plans to retire after this year's US Open.The 18-year-old Gauff had initially decided to watch Williams' first round match on television, but changed her mind after her victory on ...
“Have Been Pretty Vague About It”: Serena Williams On Retirement Plans  | Tennis News
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“Have Been Pretty Vague About It”: Serena Williams On Retirement Plans | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams said she is "staying vague" over her expected retirement from tennis after reaching the US Open second round on Monday. "I have been pretty vague about it, right? I'm going to stay vague because you never know," said the 40-year-old after beating Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam title winner, said earlier this month that she was "evolving away" from tennis and that "the countdown" was on for her retirement after 27 years as a professional.Before Monday, the former world number one had won just one match on tour all year and seen her ranking slip to 605.That kind of form prompted her to reveal that she was on the brink of retirement and hinting that this US Open would be her farewell.However, the guessing game over her concrete plans over her f...