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US Open: British stars continue to shine as Venus and Serena Williams defeated in doubles

Rafael Nadal is also into the third round, as is women’s top seed Iga Swiatek

The Independent UK

Helene Elliott: Serena Williams loses at US Open in likely the final match of legendary career

NEW YORK — Serena Williams’ trailblazing tennis career ended with one last blast of fire on a cool Friday night at the US Open, the setting of her first major triumph in 1999.

Los Angeles Times

‘Sorry we beat them’: Czech pair send Williamses into probable doubles retirement

Venus and Serena Williams are out of the US Open women’s doubles in the first round after losing 7-6 (5), 6-4 to the Czech team of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova

The Guardian - US

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Serena and Venus Williams defeated in first round of grand slam doubles

The sisters were beaten 7-6 (5) 6-4 by Czech duo Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.

The Independent UK

Gilmore still chasing surfing greatness

Already considered the greatest female surfer of all-time, Stephanie Gilmore is still hunting an eighth title and has no plans to retire any time soon.

AAP

Linda Nosková and Lucie Hradecká beat Serena and Venus Williams: US Open doubles – as it happened

Game-by-game report: The Williams sisters took to court together for what could well be the final time as they lost their doubles opener

The Guardian - US

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk chooses not to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka, Iga Świątek rolls on at Serena Williams-centric US Open

For the second time in as many months, a Ukrainian player refuses to shake the hand of Belarusian Victoria Azarenka after a match.

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PM defends COVID-19 isolation changes, James Webb Space Telescope takes its first exoplanet image, and an AI-generated artwork's controversial win — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News

Serena Williams bursts out laughing after being asked what she did in her bathroom break at US Open

“I just got lighter,” Williams said during post-win press briefing

The Independent UK

Serena Williams' US Open run sees ticket prices balloon to eye-watering level

Tennis fans wanting to watch Serena Williams' US Open third round match can expect to a minimum price of £465 and £9,550 maximum per ticket as prices balloon

Daily Mirror

Shakeia Taylor: Sky get even in a big night for women’s sports

CHICAGO — At halftime, the Chicago Sky were up 47-32 on the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals Wednesday night. As she was returning to the court after the break, Sky All-Star Candace Parker caught a glimpse of Serena Williams at the U.S. Open on a TV…

Chicago Tribune

Serena Williams’ US Open title odds took a massive leap after her second-round win

Williams is quickly becoming a betting favorite.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Greg Cote: Serena’s week at U.S. Open one for the ages as tennis’ Queen G.O.A.T. keeps defying time

We thought the farewell would be finished. That the most epic singles career in tennis history would have ended by now in the U.S. Open. Instead she keeps winning, making us greedy to not let go. Making us dream. Might it actually be possible now for a surreal run to…

Miami Herald

Kontaveit Instagram Post Goes Viral After Loss to Serena Williams

The world No. 2 lost in three sets to Williams Wednesday night.

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LeBron James hails 'goat' Serena Williams after US Open win with bizarre Instagram post

LeBron James was thrilled to see Serena Williams win her second-round match at the US Open and proceeded to bleat like a goat in reference to her being called the greatest of all time

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | College Football Starts for Real

It looks like Alabama and Ohio State are the teams to beat.

The Conversation

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…

Sports Illustrated

Williams Addresses What She Was Doing In Between Sets

The tennis superstar’s answer managed to send the media corps into a fit of laughter.

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Serena Williams hails Tiger Woods influence as golf icon cheers her on at US Open

Serena Williams took time to praise Tiger Woods as the 23-time Grand Slam champion revealed how the golf legend inspired her to return to the tennis court for a final US Open run

USA Today Sports Media Group

Timmy Trumpet playing Edwin Diaz’s chills-inducing entrance song lived up to the hype

This was perfect.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tiger Woods delivered the most epic fist pump while rooting on Serena Williams and everyone loved it

Tiger was SO PUMPED for Serena.

Irish Mirror

Serena Williams hails Tiger Woods and says he is reason she is still playing tennis

Williams knocked out second seed Anett Kontaveit in New York and hailed her friend Tiger Woods.

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: Meghan Markle’s Archetypes makes its right royal entrance

In this week’s newsletter: Close friend Serena Williams joins Markle for the intimate debut of her long-awaited show. Plus: five of the best podcasts on disability

The Guardian - AU

The Serena Williams of old delights on delirious second night at US Open

The 40-year-old not only held herself to stratospheric standards against Anett Kontaveit, but somehow fully met them

The Independent UK

Serena Williams stuns Anett Kontaveit to reach third round at US Open and delay retirement

The 23-time grand slam champion produced a sparkling display to advance 7-6 (4) 2-6 6-2

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