The New York Times – Sports:
In case you missed it: defending women’s champion Emma Raducanu is out, and defending men’s champion Daniil Medvedev is set for a finals-worthy match with Nick Kyrgios.
Category: Williams, Serena
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Serena Williams’s Magical Last Week in Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
At the U.S. Open, Serena Williams laughed, rocked sparkly shoes, rang the bell at the stock exchange, beat two opponents, teared up and said goodbye. She didn’t win, but she didn’t lose.
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How Ajla Tomljanovic Faced Down Serena Williams and 24,000 Others
The New York Times – Sports:
On the advice of her father, Tomljanovic channeled Kevin Costner to beat the six-time U.S. Open champion in front of a raucous, partisan crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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Serena Williams Willed Her Way to a Glorious Goodbye
The New York Times – Sports:
Her last match — at the U.S. Open and probably of her career — was a gutsy display of the power and resilience that have kept fans cheering for nearly 30 years.
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Serena Williams Loses in Three Thrilling Sets to Ajla Tomljanovic
The New York Times – Sports:
“It’s been the most incredible ride and journey I’ve ever been on in my life,” Williams, wiping tears, said on court after the match.
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Serena Williams Match Brings Russell Wilson, Ciara and Others to US Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Also in attendance to watch Williams in Round 3 of the U.S. Open were the rapper Pusha T and the actress Heidi Gardner.
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The Mother of Serena and Venus Williams, Oracene Price, Is a Force All Her Own
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The mother of Serena and Venus Williams has always been a beacon of calm and grace on the sidelines — even now, in what may be a turning point in her daughters’ lives.
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Serena Williams Prepared a Little Differently for This U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Analytics, scouting first-time opponents, additional coaching input, new footwork drills and treating doubles like practice — so far it’s adding up to winning.
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Venus and Serena William Lose First Round Doubles Match at US Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Serena and Venus Williams lost the first set even after having a set point. They eventually were defeated, 7-6 (5), 6-4, by Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic.