Tennis
Naomi Osaka’s biggest dream was realized after defeating Petra Kvitova in the Australian Open final. This win makes Osaka the first Haitian woman and first Japanese player (man or woman) to reach No. 1 in the world since the WTA introduced computer rankings in 1975, according to WTA . Osaka was born in America to […]
I have so many thoughts about how the 2018 US Open ended. Congrats to Naomi Osaka on her first Grand Slam title and win over Serena Williams. She played well and her win is a great accomplishment for Japan and Haitians. This was a legendary US Open in more ways than one, it may have been one […]
Source: WILLIAM WEST / Getty Serena Williams, one of the world’s most decorated athletes, announced her decision to withdraw from the 2018 Australian Open. Williams posted a heartfelt Snapchat message, revealing that she needs” more time” after giving birth to her first child Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. in September. The tennis champion came to the realization after participating in […]
With Serena Williams out on maternity leave, we knew a new queen would be crowned at this year’s US Open. And Sloane Stephens had no issues stepping up to the plate to take her icon’s place. The 24-year-old, who was ranked 957 in the world a few weeks ago, won the first major title of her career after defeating Madison Keys 6-3, 6-0 […]
On Saturday, Venus Williams failed to get her sixth Wimbledon title, losing in straight sets to Spanish player Garbine Muguruza. This is the 23-year-old player’s first Wimbledon title and second Grand slam title this year. In the first set, Williams seemed competitive and focused with her forehand seeming stronger than ever, but after failing to cash in on […]
Shortly after Venus Williams filed an emergency order in the fatal crash case leveled against her, a video shows that Williams lawfully entered the intersection. According to USA Today, police said that new video surveillance footage showed Williams entering the intersection on June 9 legally before the collision in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Linda Barson’s car collided with Williams’ SUV in an accident […]
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Tennis legend Serena Williams recently wrote a powerful open-letter to encourage “to all incredible women who strive for excellence” to rise above sexism in sports and beyond. Her words were published in the December issue of Porter magazine and for the Incredible Women of 2016 issue reprinted in the Guardian. According to the Huffington Post, […]
MARTIN BERNETTI VIA GETTY IMAGES Venus Williams crashed out of the Rio Games tournament in the first round on Sunday as the American sisters’ unbeaten run dating back to Sydney 2000 came to a surprising end. The top seeds fell 6-3 6-4 to Czech pair Barbora Strycova and Lucie Safarova, ending any hopes of claiming […]
#BlackGirlMagic is in full effect at Wimbledon! This is just the news we need during this difficult time in our country. Congrats to Serena Williams on yet another win. via CNN This time, Serena Williams wouldn’t be denied. Deprived of a record-tying 22nd grand slam title in the Australian Open and French Open finals this year, […]