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Serena Williams Battles On As US Open Farewell Underway | Tennis News
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Serena Williams Battles On As US Open Farewell Underway | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams delayed her farewell to tennis on an electrifying opening night at the US Open on Monday as the sporting icon battled to victory in front of a star-studded crowd. The 23-time Grand Slam winner -- who earlier this month signalled she plans to retire from tennis after the tournament -- drew on all of her experience to down lowly ranked Montenegrin opponent Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3.A galaxy of celebrities ranging from Hollywood stars, fashion icons and former presidents were out in force at Flushing Meadows' Arthur Ashe Stadium to watch could have been Williams final appearance in a Grand Slam singles match.But the 40-year-old ensured that her legions of fans will have at least one more chance to savor her talents as she dug out victory despite an error-strewn display."...
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US Open 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Tennis News
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US Open 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Tennis News

[ad_1] File photo of Daniil Medvedev.© AFPThe 2022 US Open is all set to kick off on Monday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. In the limelight will be world number one Daniil Medvedev, who is also the defending champion of the men's singles. It is worth noting that top-seed Novak Djokovic opted out of the tournament this year due to COVID-19 vaccination protocols in the United States as he continues to remain unvaccinated. On the other hand, women's singles defending champion Emma Raducanu will also be the cynosure of all eyes.Meanwhile, Serena Williams will also take centre stage on Monday with the 23-time Grand Slam winner preparing to bid an emotional farewell to tennis. After announcing earlier this month that the countdown to her retirement had begun, Willi...
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Serena Williams Readies Farewell As US Open Begins | Tennis News
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Serena Williams Readies Farewell As US Open Begins | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams will take centre stage as the US Open gets under way on Monday with the 23-time Grand Slam winner preparing to bid an emotional farewell to tennis. After announcing earlier this month that the countdown to her retirement had begun, Williams will step on court at Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows for what could be her final appearance in a Grand Slam singles event.The 40-year-old sporting and cultural icon won the first of her Grand Slam titles at the same venue in 1999, lifting the trophy as a fresh-faced 17-year-old.In Monday's sold-out night session, which starts at 7:00 pm (2300 GMT), Williams will face Montenegro's Danka Kovinic, the world number 80.Whether Williams is able to extend her US Open campaign beyond that match remains to be seen.In her last ou...
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Serena Williams: Six Memorable Grand Slam Finals | Tennis News
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Serena Williams: Six Memorable Grand Slam Finals | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams is about to play the US Open which is very likely to be the final tournament of a career which has brought her 23 Grand Slam singles titles and accolade of the greatest player of all time. AFP Sport looks at six of her most memorable finals at the majors:1999 US OpenJust 17 years old, the first of her Slam titles came at Flushing Meadows courtesy of a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) win over Switzerland's Martina Hingis. Williams had defeated the likes of Conchita Martinez, Monica Seles and 1998 champion Lindsay Davenport on the way. She was also the first black woman to win a major since Althea Gibson in 1958."It's really amazing for me just to even have an opportunity to be compared as great as Althea Gibson. She was a great player. It's pretty exciting for me," she said.2002 Fre...
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Venus And Serena Williams Handed US Open Doubles Wild Card | Tennis News
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Venus And Serena Williams Handed US Open Doubles Wild Card | Tennis News

[ad_1] The Williams sisters have not played doubles at the US Open since 2014.© AFPSerena and Venus Williams will be reunited on court for the first time in four years after being handed a wild card into the doubles at the US Open, organisers confirmed on Saturday. Serena Williams, who is expected to retire after the US Open, has not partnered elder sister Venus in a doubles event since the duo lost in the last 16 at the 2018 French Open. They have not played doubles at the US Open since 2014.Playing together, the Williams sisters were a dominant force in Grand Slam doubles tennis, winning 14 titles as well as three Olympic gold medals.The last of their 14 Grand Slam doubles wins came at Wimbledon in 2016, 17 years after their first title together at the 1999 French Open.Serena Williams,...
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US Open 2022: Arthur Ashe Stadium Turns “GOAT Farm” As Rafael Nadal Meets Serena Williams. Watch | Tennis News
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US Open 2022: Arthur Ashe Stadium Turns “GOAT Farm” As Rafael Nadal Meets Serena Williams. Watch | Tennis News

[ad_1] Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams exchange pleasantries.© TwitterWith the US Open set to begin on Monday, there was a starry affair at the Arthur Ashe Stadium as two of the all-time greats met during practice. The official handle of the US Open took to Twitter to share a video of Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams meeting at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Nadal was court-side when Serena passed him by and she stopped as the two hugged and exchanged pleasantries. "Arthur Ashe Stadium has become a GOAT farm," the US Open tweeted, sharing the video.Arthur Ashe Stadium has become a GOAT farm @serenawilliams @RafaelNadal | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/77S3GFibHS— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 24, 2022GOAT, for the uninitiated, stands for "Greatest of all time", a moniker that both Nadal and Serena...
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Serena Williams To Face Danka Kovinic In US Open Start As Retirement Looms | Tennis News
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Serena Williams To Face Danka Kovinic In US Open Start As Retirement Looms | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams will face Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in her first round match at the US Open following the draw for the tournament made on Thursday. Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam title winner who has hinted she will make the event her farewell tournament, is in the same quarter of the draw as second seed Anett Kontaveit of Estonia. The 40-year-old American superstar, whose first Grand Slam title came at the 1999 US Open, would meet Kontaveit in the second round if both win their opening matches at the year's final Grand Slam event, which begins Monday.Williams, who is one title shy of the all-time record 24 Slam crowns won by Margaret Court, could have quite a path to the final were she to make a shock run on the Flushing Meadows hardcourts.She could face Canada's 14th-seeded ...
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Serena Williams Seen As Icon With Muhammad Ali By Fellow US Tennis Legends | Tennis News
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Serena Williams Seen As Icon With Muhammad Ali By Fellow US Tennis Legends | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams ranks alongside such icons as Muhammad Ali among the greatest legends in sport, retired US tennis stars John McEnroe and Chris Evert said on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of their ESPN commentary duties for the US Open that begins on Monday, Evert hailed 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams, who is likely to retire after this year's Grand Slam showdown in New York. "I would put her up there as far as the influence, the fact how she revolutionized the game and also how she's influenced girls and women and people throughout the world," Evert said."That's how big of a star. She's a superstar. What impresses me the most is just off-court influence and how she's influenced young women to own their power, to speak their mind, to be fearless."McEnroe gave Serena the GOAT labe...
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US Open: Serena Williams Prepares For Final Curtain Call | Tennis News
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US Open: Serena Williams Prepares For Final Curtain Call | Tennis News

[ad_1] After a glittering 27-year professional career in which she became one of the greatest players of all time, Serena Williams is preparing to bid farewell to tennis at the major where it all began. The 40-year-old sporting icon ended the guessing game surrounding her future earlier this month by revealing that the "countdown" to her retirement had started, with her final Grand Slam appearance coming at next week's US Open in New York. "There comes a time in life when we have to decide to move in a different direction," Williams wrote. "That time is always hard when you love something so much."But now, the countdown has begun. I have to focus on being a mom, my spiritual goals and finally discovering a different, but just (as) exciting Serena. I'm gonna relish these next few weeks."T...
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