Serena Williams

After her message to the crowd, which suggested she still has some Tennis left to play, Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry shared his reaction on ...

The two superstars collaborated for a For Serena Williams, the title is essentially unanimous. Few people in the history of sports can boast the GOAT title for their respective sport.

Playing more like a world number one than a player ranked outside the top 600, Serena Williams turned back the clock on Wednesday to stun world number two ...

Open, Williams demurred, insisting she was still taking it a match at a time, but said things were “coming together”. It had been over a year – at the 2021 French Open – since Williams last posted back-to-back wins. “I’m a pretty good player,” said Williams with a sly grin when asked how she downed the world number two. She delivered a performance that had an Arthur Ash Stadium record crowd of 29,959, including fellow sporting greats Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn, on its feet. “I knew it was coming,” said Kontaveit. “This is what I do best – I love a challenge, I love rising to a challenge.”

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and others praise tennis superstar Serena Williams after advancing to the 3rd round in the US Open.

[September 1, 2022] And with Wednesday’s victory in the bag, she’ll have the chance to advance to the fourth round. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit in the second round of the US Open.

Serena Williams, looking to further delay the end of her storied tennis career, will take on world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit of Estonia at the US Open in ...

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Serena Williams' retirement will have to wait at least a few more days. The soon-to-be 41-year-old mother put off the end of her singles career at least ...

“I feel grateful that I can have that impact. I never thought I would have that impact, ever. I don’t think they ever used it, but that was, like, my first check I ever got as a kid. “I think it was for a Delta commercial. Serena may be riding off into retirement soon but her legacy will live on in the impact she and her sister Venus have had on younger generations of women of color, including four-time major champion Naomi Osaka, former U.S. I don't have anything to win. “She never settled for less. 1 player in the world was somebody who looked like me.” I’m excited to play with Venus and get some matches because I could use some matches.” I don't have anything to prove. I’m very thankful to her.” The last couple matches here in New York, it’s really come together.”

After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams is engaged in what may be her final tournament at the US Open. The 40-year-old announced this month she ...

She also owns 14 Grand Slam doubles championships, all won with her older sister Venus. After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams is engaged in what may be her final tournament at the US Open. After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams readies to step away from tennis.

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. – There has been magic in the Queens air so many times when Serena Williams has stepped on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Of course, Williams wants to replicate that run Connors had, but go the extra mile and win it all in the place where she's already done that six times. This is all becoming reminiscent of what a fellow American tennis star, Jimmy Connors, did in 1991 in the twilight of his career. In what is expected to be the final tournament of her legendary, sport-changing career, Williams took down No. Can she keep rising to the occasion? 2 seed Anna Kontaveit at the US Open in front of a record night session crowd of 29,959 -- and it sure felt like all 29,959 were rooting for Serena. – There has been magic in the Queens air so many times when Serena Williams has stepped on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

We asked Kenyan political sociologist and gender expert Awino Okech what lessons can be learned for African women in sports when reflecting on Williams' career.

[Naomi Osaka](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/57310701) and US gymnastics champion [Simone Biles](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/07/simone-biles-olympics-mental-health-athletes/#:%7E:text=United%20States%20gymnast%20Simone%20Biles,up%20about%20their%20mental%20health.) taking a stand. [due to privatisation](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7223727/). The first is the absence of strong financial advice and support to athletes over the course of their careers. She [withdrew from and boycotted](https://www.insider.com/venus-serena-williams-indian-wells-boycott-before-naomi-osaka-incident-2022-3) events such as the BNP Paribas Open in California because of racial slurs from the crowd. In the visual and verbal descriptions of Serena in the public media, we saw the use of historically [racialised tropes](https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2018/09/11/long-history-behind-racist-attacks-serena-williams/) of the angry Black woman and animalistic caricatures by the media and social media users. The financial security built of decades of success in a sport does not translate in the same way in contexts shaped by vast economic disparities. The race problem in sports – which becomes visible through online abuse, spectator behaviour and overall sports management – is reflective of a broader problem. [One study](https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/58e4c303ca2197f5/original/FIFA-Threat-Matrix-Report.pdf) revealed that Black football players who missed penalties were the most abused players in the Euro 2020 championship final stage. [Serena Williams](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Serena-Williams), considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, is [retiring](https://www.vogue.com/article/serena-williams-retirement-in-her-own-words) from professional tennis. However, the combination of race and gender doubles the battle that Serena Williams and other international athletes like South African sprinting champion Williams has won 23 grand slam singles titles, more than any [other woman](https://www.statista.com/statistics/280390/female-tennis-players-with-the-most-victories-at-grand-slam-tournaments/) or [man](https://www.statista.com/statistics/263034/male-tennis-players-with-the-most-victories-at-grand-slam-tournaments/) during the professional era, which began in 1968. Consequently, Serena’s iconic stature as a tennis star has been coloured by the gender and racial dynamics that have shaped her treatment in the sport.

NEW YORK: Serena Williams can call it "evolving" or "retiring" or whatever she wants. And she can be coy about whether or not this US Open will actually ...

"I was playing on Court 7 both of my matches so far at the same time as her, and I could hear the crowd. 1 or 2 against Kontaveit on Wednesday, the six-time champion at Flushing Meadows will play Friday (Saturday in Manila) for a spot in the fourth round. NEW YORK: Serena Williams can call it "evolving" or "retiring" or whatever she wants.

Since the Williams sisters first burst into tennis in the 1990s, their legacy has been tied to one another. They will play doubles in perhaps the final ...

Serena will remain in the spotlight. Early in the week, Serena, 40, described Venus as “my rock” and spoke of how important it was to have Venus be part of this week’s celebration. The murder of their half sister Yetunde Price in 2003. “This decision needs to be all hers and her family’s,” Venus said. It’s a grind for top competitors like the Williams sisters, who for years made it their business to reach the last stages of almost every event they played. They were 20 and 19 at the time. After announcing plans to “evolve” away from tennis once she strikes her last ball here, she is the darling of the tournament and indeed the sports world — lauded and feted and dripping in diamonds and light for her swan song. “She’s the boss so I do whatever she tells me to do,” she said. They are the yin to the other’s yang. We tend to take the greats for granted, especially when greatness comes in two. They will play doubles in perhaps the final tournament of their careers. Serena Williams, of course, has been the unquestionable North Star of this U.S.

Women's tennis expert Jose Onorato has revealed his U.S. Open 2022 picks for the first-round matchup in women's doubles between Serena Williams-Venus ...

Venus has 22 doubles titles in her career, racking up a record of 185-37 (83.3 percent), while Serena has 23 doubles crowns and a 192-34 (85 percent) mark. [Visit SportsLine to see Jose Onarato's bets for the 2022 U.S. Noskova, meanwhile, is just 17 but has been climbing up the singles rankings and is listed at No. She has registered a 614-282 (68.5 percent) mark since turning pro in 2004. Open 2022 odds and released his coveted best bet for the Serena Williams-Venus Williams vs. Noskova has won one ITF doubles title, while Hradecka has won two grand slam doubles titles, the last coming in the 2013 U.S. The last time was in 2003. Open doubles title in 2009, and have not combined to win a doubles championship since the 2016 Wimbledon crown, their sixth in that event. Now, Onorato has scrutinized the latest U.S. Caesars Sportsbook lists Serena Williams-Venus Williams as the -175 favorite (risk $175 to win $100) on the money line, while Linda Noskova-Lucie Hradecka is at +130. Linda Noskova-Lucie Hradecka doubles picks or 2022 U.S. Open tennis doubles championship together when they take on Linda Noskova and Lucie Hradecka in a first-round match on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Venus and Serena will play in what could be their final doubles match as teammates on Thursday. Let's check the stats on how sensational they are in singles ...

She won gold in singles and doubles at the 2000 Games, doubles at the 2008 Games and doubles at the 2012 Games. 1](https://www.espn.com/tennis/news/2002/0223/1339623.html) in the WTA rankings and spent 11 weeks there. She trails Navratilova (9), Serena (7) and Graf (7). That's the most by any player in the Open Era. 367 and 73: Serena has won 367 major matches, the most by a woman in tennis history. Williams won the 2017 Australian Open at 35 years, 124 days old, becoming the oldest woman to win a title in the Open Era. 1 in the WTA rankings, becoming the oldest person to hold the top spot. 1 and 2 in the WTA rankings. Serena again has the edge with a 7-2 record. 14: Entering the 2022 US Open, Venus and Serena have won 14 women's doubles Grand Slams as partners. It's also the first women's doubles night session there since the Williams sisters lost to Nadia Petrova and Maria Kirilenko in the third round in 2012. It's the first doubles night session at Arthur Ashe since Mike and Bob Bryan defeated Colin Fleming and Jonathan Marray in the men's doubles quarterfinals in 2013.

When Anett Kontaveit was preparing for the U.S. Open, little did she know how much of a spectacle her second match would become. The world No.

[lost to Serena Williams on Wednesday night](https://www.si.com/tennis/2022/09/01/serena-williams-us-open-upsets-kontaveit?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story), experiencing a true road-game atmosphere as much of the crowd was on Williams’ side. The 26 year-old Estonian has yet to make it past the quarterfinals of a major, but her rise to being ranked No. 2 in the world should mean she will have plenty of opportunities to make a run for a major title in the future.

Serena and Venus Williams face Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova in the first round of the women's doubles event at the U.S. Open. Follow along for live ...

Now, with just a few practice sessions, she’s a factor for her 24th Grand Slam singles title after knocking off the second-ranked player in the world, 26-year-old Anett Kontaveit, with a performance so mighty and moving that you thought the crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium was going to start a rockslide with its clamor. A few weeks ago, she was done, played out, scrabbling for confidence and just hoping for a decent ceremonial farewell at the U.S. With every double-fisted backhand and flail-like forehand, the marvel builds and builds.

When Serena and Venus Williams take the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night, they will add another line to their résumé: It is the first time a ...

[Lisa Delpy Neirotti](https://business.gwu.edu/lisa-delpy-neirotti), a professor of sports management at George Washington University, said that as Williams continues her run at the U.S. “It’s good to see, especially people of color.” “I’ve mostly been kind of blocking everything out, but then at the same time I’ve been embracing a little bit of it because I also want to enjoy the moment,” she said. For me, it’s really about having a little embrace but also understanding that I’m here to focus, do the best that I can this time.” For the wider tennis world, it’s also a chance to draw new fans to the game before she retires. “Turn all of these messages about access and toppling conventional wisdom and diversity into a spike in participation,” Wertheim said. “Eventually, another star will fill the void. I think it’s just been pretty cool to watch.” It’s a chance to sell the most tickets, draw higher TV ratings and pack the surrounding plazas. Putting Williams in the first match of a night session in the stadium with the most seats makes sense for the U.S. A prime time slot in the largest stadium at the U.S.T.A. Open women’s doubles match will be played in a night session at Ashe.

Many athletes in professional sports tend to struggle to find longevity in their respective leagues. As injuries pile up and cause wear and tear, ...

As for Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion got a slower start to his career. However, a few dominant athletes in professional sports have not only stuck around for decades but continued to play at a high level as their careers wind down. At this point in his career, James remains one of the league’s top stars. Maxey still has a ways to go before he reaches LeBron, Serena, and Brady status in his league, but the young guard is curious about what it takes to have such a long career as a pro as he’s motivated to find similar success for himself. [Philadelphia 76ers](http://si.com/nba/76ers) guard [Tyrese Maxey](https://www.si.com/search?query=Tyrese+Maxey) noted a few of them as he wants to know what it takes to mirror their success and longevity. As injuries pile up and cause wear and tear, it’s tough for even some of the biggest stars to stick around for a while.

Serena Williams' sparkling outfit for the 2022 US Open isn't just a fashion statement. It's also deeply symbolic.

Armed with a disposable camera which she used to snap pictures of her mother’s victorious first match, Olympia also sported white beads in her braids in a nod to the hairstyle Williams wore in the 1999 U.S. On Instagram, her hairstylist Nikki Nelms posted a photo of Williams’ ponytail with the caption: “Forever shining.” For her first doubles match with her sister Venus Williams on Thursday night, she also sported jewels in her ponytail. Williams has imbued every aspect of her look with meaning, down to the small details. In her ponytail, tiny jewels have been placed throughout her hair in a shiny, winking homage not only to her bedazzled outfit, but also to the white beads she wore on her braids when she won her first Grand Slam title at the U.S. For her first and second round matches, she paired the tennis dress with a matching jacket and tote bag. [press release](https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/serena-williams-latest-look-for-flushing) from Nike, Williams took a “hands-on approach” to designing her look for the 2022 U.S. Open](https://time.com/6209471/serena-williams-us-open-first-round-win/). Williams’ choice to use fashion as a medium to tell her story should come as no surprise; this is, after all, a superstar athlete who announced her intention to evolve away from tennis on the [cover](https://www.vogue.com/article/serena-williams-retirement-in-her-own-words) of Vogue’s September issue. Open, a black tennis dress with sheer long sleeves, a crystal-embellished bodice, and a swirling six-layer skirt that she has worn in her first two matches. Williams is well aware of the impact that she’s had, not only on her sport, but also in the way that young women, especially Black girls and other girls of color, see themselves. When she dresses for competition, it’s not just for function, but also to declare her indomitable presence; in an interview with the [Serena Williams](https://time.com/6210161/serena-williams-us-open-second-round-win/) as she competes in the [ 2022 U.S.

Venus and Serena will play in what could be their final doubles match as teammates on Thursday. Let's check the stats on how sensational they are in singles ...

She won gold in singles and doubles at the 2000 Games, doubles at the 2008 Games and doubles at the 2012 Games. 1](https://www.espn.com/tennis/news/2002/0223/1339623.html) in the WTA rankings and spent 11 weeks there. She trails Navratilova (9), Serena (7) and Graf (7). That's the most by any player in the Open Era. 367 and 73: Serena has won 367 major matches, the most by a woman in tennis history. Williams won the 2017 Australian Open at 35 years, 124 days old, becoming the oldest woman to win a title in the Open Era. 1 in the WTA rankings, becoming the oldest person to hold the top spot. 1 and 2 in the WTA rankings. Serena again has the edge with a 7-2 record. 14: Entering the 2022 US Open, Venus and Serena have won 14 women's doubles Grand Slams as partners. It was the first doubles night session at Arthur Ashe since Mike and Bob Bryan defeated Colin Fleming and Jonathan Marray in the men's doubles quarterfinals in 2013 and the first women's doubles night session there since the Williams sisters lost to Nadia Petrova and Maria Kirilenko in the third round in 2012. The two sisters began their professional careers in 1994 and 1999, respectively, winning many majors and profoundly impacting the sport.

Serena Williams' final run at US Open glory will have to come in singles play. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and her sister, Venus Williams, ...

As for the seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, her US Open is over after she fell to Alison Van Uytvanck in the first round. 2 Anna Kontaveit](https://www.cbssports.com/tennis/news/serena-williams-2022-us-open-run-continues-with-thrilling-second-round-win-vs-no-2-anett-kontaviet/live/) to [keep her championship hopes alive](https://www.cbssports.com/tennis/news/serena-williams-2022-us-open-run-has-all-the-makings-and-magic-of-her-championships-from-years-past/) in her final Grand Slam event. Hradecká and Nosková claimed a 7-6 (5), 6-4 win over the Williams sisters, spoiling their first doubles match at Flushing Meadows since 2014.

The sisters were a late addition to the doubles draw, getting a wild card mainly as a means to shake off some rust. They flashed, but didn't last long.

The sisters rallied to even the match at 4-4, but Noskova, 17 years old and making her Grand Slam tournament doubles debut, served excellently. They took a 5-4 lead in a tight first set and powered their way to two set points but couldn’t convert either. Open — not as a doubles partnership but in the first final they contested against each other, in 2001. It happened to fall on the fifth birthday of her daughter, Olympia. They accepted a wild card into the tournament Saturday in large part as a way to get more matches under their belts. The sisters met the Czech duo of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova for a first-round doubles match.