Bianca Andreescu, a 19-year-old rising star from Canada, defeated Williams 6-3, 7-5 to win the 2019 U.S. Open women’s singles tournament, becoming the first teenager to capture a major since Maria Sharapova won here in 2006. It was a not-so-close-match which turned thrillingly competitive late. Showing a champion’s heart, Williams rallied from a 1-5 second … Continue reading US Open – Serena Williams loses to 19 year-old Bianca Andreescu
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Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem to win 12th French Open title
When Rafael Nadal speaks about what he does on a tennis court, the word he chooses is “fight.” It is the only way the Spaniard knows how to practice, battling for every ball for two and three hours at a time — the more oppressive the heat, the better. And it is the only way … Continue reading Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem to win 12th French Open title
Serena Wlliams Makes History as Forbes Richest Woman Athlete
Serena Williams has made history as the first athlete to land herself a spot on Forbes' list of the World's Richest Self-Made Women, according to the global media company. The 23-time Grand Slam champion made the list as a result of her estimated fortune of $224m (about £177m), with Forbes stating that the sports star's … Continue reading Serena Wlliams Makes History as Forbes Richest Woman Athlete
Andy Murray set to retire from tennis
Andy Murray today announced he would likely retire this year due to severe pain from a hip injury, saying next week’s Australian Open could be the last tournament of a glittering career. The former world number one and three-time Grand Slam winner broke down at a press conference in Melbourne as he said the pain had become almost unbearable.
NAOMI OSAKA’S WIN STREAK ENDS IN TOKYO FINAL LOSS TO KAROLINA PLISKOVA
Naomi Osaka's dominant run came to end on Sunday in a 6-4, 6-4 loss to fourth-seeded Karolina Pliskova in the final of the Pan Pacific Open.
Naomi Osaka reaches Pan Pacific Open final
Japan’s Naomi Osaka crushed Italian Camila Giorgi 6-2 6-3 in Tokyo on Saturday to set up a Pan Pacific Open final against Czech Karolina Pliskova.
What Serena Williams told Naomi Osaka at peak of US Open madness
When you’re little, you’re taught not to look if your opponent gets angry or anything, you’re told to turn around and try to focus, so I tried to do that,” the 20-year-old superstar said Wednesday on “Ellen.”
Serena Williams is fined $17,000 for violations during her US Open loss
The US Open has fined Serena Williams $17,000 for three code violations during her loss in Saturday's women's singles final, the United States Tennis Association said.