Posts Tagged ‘Serena Williams’
What a team: Serena, Murray to play Wimbledon mixed doubles
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — This is quite a pair: Serena Williams is teaming up with Andy Murray for mixed doubles at Wimbledon. Murray’s agent, Matt Gentry, said Tuesday night that…
Read MoreChampion, queen, goddess, mother: Serena wins at French Open
PARIS (AP) — This was one mistake too far for Serena Williams. Sure, the bad backhand put her behind only 15-30 at the outset of the second set of her…
Read MoreSerena voted AP Female Athlete of the Year for 5th time
She showed up in Paris wearing a black catsuit, a reminder that nobody can command the Grand Slam stage quite like Serena Williams. She reached the finals at Wimbledon and…
Read MoreSerena Williams’ treatment resonates among black women
NEW YORK (AP) — When Serena Williams told the umpire at the U.S. Open final that he owed her an apology, that he had stolen something from her, and then…
Read MoreSerena Williams shares postpartum struggles on social media
Serena Williams says she’s been struggling with postpartum emotions and wants other new moms to know they are “totally normal.” The 23-time Grand Slam champion suffered the most lopsided defeat…
Read More‘This is really happening’: Serena reaches Wimbledon semis
LONDON (AP) — There are moments in which nothing at all seems different about Serena Williams, moments such as when she unleashed a 109 mph service winner to even her…
Read MoreSerena’s marriage shows Wimbledon’s use of courtesy titles
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams’ recent marriage has shined a spotlight on one of Wimbledon’s many quirky traditions. Suddenly “Miss Williams” has become “Mrs. Williams” in the words of chair…
Read MoreCall it a comeback: Serena Williams to 3rd Rd at French Open
PARIS (AP) — After playing so infrequently, it’s as if Serena Williams is starting from scratch. Sure looked that way for a bit more than a half-hour in the French…
Read MoreSerena’s ‘Wakanda-inspired’ bodysuit about more than fashion
PARIS (AP) — Serena Williams considers the black bodysuit she wore at the French Open much more than a fashion statement. There’s a practical reason for the full-length legs on…
Read MoreSerena Williams champions issues on — and off — tennis court
Moments after Serena Williams won her seventh Wimbledon title, she proudly raised her fist in a black power salute. It caused a bit of frenzy at the All-England Club in…
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