Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Sports Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today’s Paper Advertisement Supported by On Tennis ByChristopher Clarey Sept. 4, 2018 Serena Williams has played in many a showplace during her 23 years as a tennis pro, but there can be no other court on the planet that stirs up a motherlode of memories like Arthur Ashe Stadium. It is the cacophonous spot where she became the first Williams sister to secure a major singles title, winning the United States Open in 1999. It is where she would prevail five more times, in 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The court has changed color through the years — from green to blue — and added a roof along the way. But this is still the same place where Williams melted down against Kim Clijsters in the 2009 semifinals, threatening a line judge, and where she tightened up and failed to complete the true Grand Slam in 2015 by losing to … [Read more...] about Serena Williams, on a Court That Has Defined Her, Writes Yet Another Chapter
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Karolina Pliskova Gets the Opponent She Craves: Serena Williams
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Tennis Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today’s Paper Advertisement Supported by ByBen Rothenberg Sept. 3, 2018 As Karolina Pliskova sat in her news conference Sunday after her fourth-round victory at the United States Open, her next opponent was not yet known. At the time, Serena Williams, the tournament favorite and a 23-time Grand Slam champion, was being pushed into a third set by 44th-ranked Kaia Kanepi. “Obviously, I want Serena to win,” Pliskova said. Her craving for the toughest possible opponent may have only been obvious only to herself. Pliskova beat Williams, 6-2, 7-6(5), in the U.S. Open semifinals two years ago, which gave her the confidence that she can win again. In an interview after her news conference, Pliskova made it clear that she had not put in hours of hard work for her entire life just so she could take the easy route. … [Read more...] about Karolina Pliskova Gets the Opponent She Craves: Serena Williams
In Test of Time, Serena Williams Proves Hers Isn’t Running Out
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Sports Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today’s Paper Advertisement Supported by On Tennis ByHarvey Araton Aug. 31, 2018 In the 30th career showdown between extraordinary sisters who long ago aced the test of time, Venus Williams looked her age while Serena Williams once again appeared to be ageless. Their sixth career meeting at the United States Open was the most lopsided as Serena, seemingly rounding into form in her third Grand Slam tournament after the birth of her daughter last September, overwhelmed the 38-year-old Venus, 6-1, 6-2, over 72 tension-free minutes in the third round on Friday night. “Obviously, I played much better today than I actually have since I’ve returned to tennis,” Serena said in an on-court interview after a match in which she was most threatened by a rolled right ankle that required taping by the trainer during the first … [Read more...] about In Test of Time, Serena Williams Proves Hers Isn’t Running Out
How tennis is falling in love with Stefanos Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas is different. Think of every preconception you would normally have about a prodigiously talented 20-year-old athlete, and then toss them in the bin. For a start, Tsitsipas is not remotely immature, robotic, or jock-like. In fact if Tsitsipas were still at school he would be the mysterious arty type who despite being the best in the year at all sports eschews the popular kids to develop his photos in the dark room during lunch. He would also be a grade-eight cellist, the handsome lead in the school plays and possess an intelligence way beyond his years. In reality, the 20-year-old from Greece has been enjoying the summer of his life, which could get even better at the US Open where he begins his campaign today against Tommy Robredo. Having been ranked outside the world’s top 150 this time last year, Tsitsipas reached a career high of No 15 after a stunning run to the Rogers Cup final earlier this month. In so doing, Tsitsipas became the … [Read more...] about How tennis is falling in love with Stefanos Tsitsipas
Serena Williams opens up about postpartum struggles in Instagram post
Williams posted a heartfelt message about feeling like she 'was not a good mom' by Pete Blackburn @PeteBlackburn 1h ago • 2 min read It's been nearly a year since Serena Williams gave birth to her first child and, although she has returned to playing competitive tennis this year, her battles are not just limited to the court anymore. In an Instagram post shared on Monday, the 36-year-old Williams opened up about her recent struggles with postpartum emotions and how they've left her in a "funk" over the past week or so.Last week was not easy for me. Not only was I accepting some tough personal stuff, but I just was in a funk. Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom.I read several articles that said postpartum emotions can last up to 3 years if not dealt with. I like communication best. Talking things through with my mom, my sisters, my friends let me know that my feelings are totally normal.It's totally normal to feel like I'm not doing … [Read more...] about Serena Williams opens up about postpartum struggles in Instagram post