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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...
Beaten Andy Murray Motivated By “Nonsense” Regarding Future | Tennis News
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Beaten Andy Murray Motivated By “Nonsense” Regarding Future | Tennis News

[ad_1] Andy Murray said it had been "nonsense" to cast doubts over his future in the sport after being knocked out of the US Open on Friday. The former world number one who claimed the first of his three Grand Slam titles in New York in 2012, said he found motivation in proving the doubters wrong. "I want to push and see how far I can go. That will be motivational for me and interesting to see," said the 35-year-old after losing 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (1/7), 6-3 to Matteo Berrettini in the third round at Flushing Meadows."Lots of people told me I wouldn't be able to play again, and lots of people told me I'd be able to hit tennis balls but not compete professionally again."That was nonsense, and I want to see how close I can get back to the top of the game. Yeah, that's what the motivation is."Mu...
Coco Gauff Credits Nice Guy Nick Kyrgios For Career Boost  | Tennis News
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Coco Gauff Credits Nice Guy Nick Kyrgios For Career Boost | Tennis News

[ad_1] American teenager Coco Gauff credited controversial Nick Kyrgios with helping her career grow and insisted the Australian does not deserve his "bad guy" image. Kyrgios, whose natural talent is only equalled by his run-ins with officials, other players and occasionally spectators, has already caused controversy at the US Open.In his second round match against Benjamin Bonzi, he was warned for spitting and bad language. For his troubles, he picked up a $7,500 fine.However, Gauff believes Kyrgios does not deserve his bad boy image."I remember I first hit with him, he probably doesn't remember this, I was 13 years old at Miami Open. He finished his practice, hit with me for, like, 30 minutes," said Gauff on Friday after reaching the last 16 with victory over US compatriot Madison Keys...
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...
Rafael Nadal Overcomes Freak Racquet Injury And Fabio Fognini At US Open  | Tennis News
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Rafael Nadal Overcomes Freak Racquet Injury And Fabio Fognini At US Open | Tennis News

[ad_1] Rafael Nadal overcame a freak injury scare when he accidentally hit himself with his own racquet to reach the US Open third round on Thursday. The Spaniard defeated Italy's Fabio Fognini 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 but only after suffering a bizarre self-inflicted injury when leading 3-0 in the fourth set. The four-time champion, and holder of a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, was hurt when his racquet bounced back off the court as he stretched for a ball and hit him squarely on the nose.The 36-year-old Australian and French Open champion dropped his racquet to the Arthur Ashe Stadium floor and sprinted to the sidelines where he lay on his back with his nose bloodied.He required a medical timeout to have the wound tended before resuming the match with a bandage across the bridge of his ...
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...