TAG: Serena Williams
Aryna Sabalenka topped Svitolina in straight sets again but faced some controversy when the chair umpire called a hindrance mid-point on her for making an extended grunt “uh-aya.” “That’s actually never happened to me. Especially with my grunting. It’s so off I think. I was like ‘What? What is wrong with you?’ I think it […] Continue to read full article...
AO 2026 · Aryna Sabalenka · Christian Harrison · Elena Rybakina · Serena Williams
Back in 2001 covering the US Open I was watching a match on the old Grandstand in the bleachers and ended up having a conversation with a girl sitting by me. She had come for the day with her tennis team at Hartwick College in upstate New York. The team took the three or four […] Continue to read full article...
Brooklyn · Hartwick College · Oneonta NY · Serena Williams · US Open
The WTA site headline revealed the big news: “The Venus Williams comeback tour is rolling on into Cincinnati.” Yes, 45 year old Venus Williams, who has a match record of 9-34 in her last 43 matches, has asked for and been given a wildcard into the Cincinnati Open. 23 year old Cincy native Caty Mcnally […] Continue to read full article...
Cincinnati Masters · Citi Open · Mubadala Citi Open · Serena Williams · Venus Williams
Last night at the harness racing contested at Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers, NY, a racing horse named “Federer” competed in the third race, a one mile pace for a prize of $16,000. The race featured horses that were non-winners of $7,500 in their last five races. Federer had placed fourth, second and second in his […] Continue to read full article...
Federer · Jimmy Connors · Roger Federer · Serena · Serena Williams · Yonkers Raceway
By Scoop Malinowski Status: Father and coach of Serena and Venus Williams, who won a combined 122 WTA singles titles and 30 combined Grand Slam singles titles. Both were ranked world no. 1. DOB: February 14, 1942 In: Shreveport, LA Childhood Heroes: My mom – Julia Mae Williams. Hobbies/Interests: I used to play golf, basketball […] Continue to read full article...
Australian Open · French Open · Olympic Games · Richard Williams · Serena Williams · US Open · Venus Williams · Wimbledon · WTA
By Scoop Malinowski Tennis is a sport composed of a diverse range of attributes including elegance, athleticism, speed, timing, anticipation, tactics, intelligence, will to win, joy, passion. And also one element that is rarely discussed. Rage. Recently I was talking with a friend Behn Wilson, who was an NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers and […] Continue to read full article...
Behn WIlson · John McEnroe · Marat Safin · Novak Djokovic · Roger Federer · Serena Williams
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Biofile Anastasia Sysoeva Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Tennis player for University of Syracuse. Sophomore. Residence: Bradenton, FLFirst memory of tennis: I was five when my mom, Ekaterina, took me with her to the tennis center, where I watched her give a lesson. I saw many kids running around and playing tennis so I tried as well. It was […] Continue to read full article...
Anastasia Sysoeva · Cancun · ITF · Mikhail Youzhny · NCAA · Roger Federer · Serena Williams · Syracuse University · WTA
Michigan has produced notable tennis players who have made significant impacts in the sport. These athletes, known for their skill and achievements, have contributed to the state’s tennis legacy. Their journeys from local courts to professional stages highlight the state’s role in nurturing tennis talent. Serena Williams Serena Williams, born in Saginaw, Michigan, stands out […] Continue to read full article...
Aaron Krickstein · Jensen Brothers · Michael Russell · Michigan · Serena Williams
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Pliskova Says WTA Marketing Game Is Weak
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Karolina Pliskova told a Czech Republic media outlet that the WTA is not promoting the sport or the players sufficiently: “I feel that it’s not entirely ideal, even though each of today’s top girls has something to offer. I won’t comment on the tennis, but charisma plays a role too. Sharapova and Serena were huge […] Continue to read full article...
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Greatest Upsets Of French Open History
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Today’s shocking upset by unheralded Thiago Seyboth Wild over no. 2 seed Daniil Medvedev in five sets ranks up there with some other previous giant surprises at Roland Garros… King of Clay Rafael Nadal lost in the fourth round to 23 seed Robin Soderling. Rafa had won four straight French Opens and beat Soderling on […] Continue to read full article...
Gustavo Kuerten · Iva Majoli · Kathy Horvath · Michael Chang · Roland Garros · Serena Williams
