The New York Times – Sports:
Unlike her sister, Venus was not prepared to deal with questions about her tennis future after a loss in the first round of the singles tournament. “I’m just focused on the doubles,” she said.
Category: Williams, Venus
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On a Busy First Day at the U.S. Open, All Eyes Are on Serena Williams
The New York Times – Sports:
There are 63 other matches on opening day, but they have been relegated to the background as Williams prepares to play what could be her final singles match.
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In Comebacks, Serena Williams Showed ‘You Can Never Underestimate Her’
The New York Times – Sports:
Big moments on the biggest stages cemented Williams’s reputation as the queen of comebacks.
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Serena Williams’s Legacy On the Court All About Power and Intimidation
The New York Times – Sports:
Serena Williams’s legacy is evident in the aggressive, intimidating style that has become the norm on the women’s tennis tour.
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Serena Williams Always Made a Strong First Impression
The New York Times – Sports:
Long before Williams won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, she was turning heads. Countless memories fade, but not, it seems, when Williams was involved.
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Serena and Venus Williams, Before They Were Champions
The New York Times – Sports:
A wowed Arthur Ashe invited a reporter to watch the Williams sisters. “Wait until you see them play,” he said. They were 10 and 11.
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For Serena Williams, Another Warmup Before the Grand Finale
The New York Times – Sports:
After a postponement because of physical problems, Williams is scheduled to play Emma Raducanu on Tuesday. Her prime target is the U.S. Open, and she will not want to take undue risks.
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At the U.S. Open, Serena Williams Was a ‘Game Changer’
The New York Times – Sports:
Williams, along with her sister Venus, transformed the tournament grounds in Queens into a more inclusive environment.
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Serena Williams Will Retire Tennis Just as She Played — on Her Own Terms
The New York Times – Sports:
Williams brought her own distinctive flair to tennis, challenging norms that governed fashion, power, decorum, race and gender. By being herself, Williams’s reach far exceeded the game.