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4 lessons from Serena Williams for sportswomen in Africa

US icon Serena Williams, considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, is retiring from professional tennis. Williams has won 23 grand slam singles titles, more than any other woman or man during the professional era, which began in 1968. Coached by her father, she changed the face…

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Naomi Osaka opens up about Serena Williams: ‘I wouldn’t be here without her’

“She’s introduced people that have never heard of tennis into the sport,” Osaka said about Williams.

The Independent UK

Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka lose in U.S. Open first round

Emma Raducanu became only the third defending U.S. Open champion to lose in the first round, eliminated by Alizé Cornet 6-3, 6-3.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Naomi Osaka loses to American Danielle Collins in U.S. Open first round

Danielle Collins reached her first major final at the Australian Open in January and displayed that same sort of hard-court talent with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory over Naomi Osaka

The Hindu

Osaka bundled out of US Open first round

New York (AFP) - Naomi Osaka's hopes of a third US Open title were dashed in the first round Tuesday as the Japanese star slumped to a straight sets loss against Danielle Collins.

AFP

Swiatek, Alcaraz win at US Open as Nadal, Osaka make bow

New York (AFP) - Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz reached the second round of a sweltering US Open on Tuesday as former champions Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka prepared to light up the New York night.

AFP

Serena Williams had crazy outburst at US Open after calling umpire "liar" and "thief"

Serena Williams has had more wonderful moments on a tennis court than perhaps any other player in history but she's also had some she'd like to forget - as was the case at the US Open four years ago

Daily Mirror

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The Highs and Lows for Serena Williams at the U.S. Open

It seems fitting the 23-time Grand Slam winner is prepping her tennis swan song at the place that’s brought out some of the most memorable moments of her career.

Sports Illustrated

Impact of Serena Williams is seen through the generation who carry her legacy

Williams is set to retire from tennis following the US Open but leaves the sport in a different place both on and off the court

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu warned over "stress" of US Open title defence by Naomi Osaka

Emma Raducanu will head into the US Open this week as defending champion, having pulled off one of the most sensational Grand Slam wins in history in New York last year

Daily Mirror

Serena Williams’ final US Open has plenty of potential contenders

Beyond the spectacle of a legend’s retirement, both the men’s and women’s draws at Flushing Meadows are wide open

The Guardian - UK

Serena Williams hailed by rivals as stars pay tribute ahead of US Open swansong

Williams will take on Danka Kovinic in the night session on Monday at Flushing Meadows.

The Independent UK

Serena draws U.S. Open crowd; Nadal eyes No. 1; Osaka anxious

The 23-time Grand Slam champion did not break stride

The Hindu

Williams' legacy spans present and future

New York (AFP) - Whether it's in the powerful groundstrokes of players like Coco Gauff or the growing numbers of African-American youngsters surging into tennis camps across the United States each year, Serena Williams' influence will be felt long after she hangs up her racquet.

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AFP

Serena Williams - US Open highs and lows

New York (AFP) - Serena Williams won the first of her 23 Grand Slam titles at the US Open in 1999 at a New York venue which has witnessed a mixture of highs and lows for the American superstar.

AFP

Osaka pays tribute to 'biggest force' Serena

New York (AFP) - Japanese star Naomi Osaka paid tribute to Serena Williams on Saturday, hailing the 23-time Grand Slam champion as the "biggest force" in tennis as she prepares to bid farewell to the sport at the US Open.

Irish Mirror

Serena and Venus Williams team up for one last doubles run at US Open

You wouldn't bet against them sealing a storybook ending for Serena

The Guardian - UK

Kyle Edmund happy to be back at US Open after gruelling spell on sidelines

The former world No 14 is ready to make his comeback to the big stage after 22 painful months away with a knee injury

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The Independent UK

Serena and Venus Williams to team up for doubles at US Open

The 14-time grand slam champions will team up again for a final time

The Guardian - US

Bianca Andreescu: ‘I literally wanted to quit this sport. But my soul knew differently’

The 2019 US Open champion opens up about her decision to take a break from tennis and her return to the site of her breakthrough triumph

Evening Standard

Quiz: Test your knowledge on what happened in the news this week

From Notting Hill Carnival to Game of Thrones spin-offs – how closely have you been following?

The Independent UK

Serena's example: Tennis icon's impact felt in Black America

After nearly three decades in the public eye, few can match Serena Williams' array of accomplishments, medals and awards

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu earns £18m to enter Forbes’ tennis money list

Raducanu is the third highest-paid women’s tennis player in the world, behind only the four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams

Los Angeles Times

Mary McNamara: The social anxiety of social media has celebrities 'quiet quitting.' Here's why

Maybe we should start calling it social-anxiety media.

AFP

Naomi Osaka headlines as Pan Pacific Open returns after Covid

Tokyo (AFP) - Home favourite Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo next month, organisers said on Friday, as the tournament returns for the first time since the pandemic.

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