Serena Williams‘ decision to skip her press conference has gone unpunished by Wimbledon and has led to a number of critics getting on the American. One of which includes former British number one Greg Rusedski who could not see why this physical concern was a reason to skip speaking to the media. A lot of […]
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Serena Williams’ Knee Injury Shouldn’t Overshadow What Her Wimbledon Return Already Proved
Serena Williams’ Wimbledon return quickly became overshadowed by a right knee injury, but that unfortunate setback should not define what she already accomplished by stepping back onto Centre Court. Williams tweaked her right knee during her first-round singles match against Australia’s Maya Joint, yet still battled through more than two hours before falling in three […]
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Wimbledon bend rules to allow ‘massive global stars’ Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles on Saturday
Wimbledon chiefs have admitted that they have bent rules in order to give Serena Williams the best chance of playing again at Wimbledon. With a right knee injury in her 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 loss to Maya Joint, Williams was widely expected to withdraw all together from the doubles with her sister Venus and they haven’t […]
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Does Venus Williams deserve better? Back at Wimbledon for first time since 2023 with huge queues for small court return
Venus Williams isn’t playing in singles this year likely ironically due to her sister Serena Williams taking the final wildcard for her Wimbledon return. But while Serena was given prime placing, the mixed doubles return of Venus was less glamorous. Questions arose on social media as Venus Williams took to the court with Kevin Krawietz […]
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Doubles return still on: Serena and Venus Williams set to play at Wimbledon together despite injury concern
On Saturday, Serena Williams and Venus Williams step onto the court together at Wimbledon in what is set to be a spectacle with two of the greatest tennis players to exist continue to compete alongside each other. The elephant in the room is Serena’s injury picked up in the singles tie against Maya Joint, but […]
Read More‘It was another match’ – Maya Joint plays down Williams’ victory with progress cut short at Wimbledon
Maya Joint was quick to move on from that notable victory over Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon. She was next tasked with a battle against fellow young talent in the form of Alexandra Eala. Despite a promising first set display, it all went wrong for Joint as she lost 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, […]
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Venus Williams granted wildcard to Canadian Open for first time since 2023
It feels like currently all the attention is on Serena Williams following her first footsteps back into WTA tennis, most notably at Wimbledon. However, the tennis world last year were talking about Venus Williams making a return to the court in the North American hardcourt swing. She will be continuing to compete in this part […]
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‘People need to cool off a little bit with judgment and criticism. Let’s just enjoy the greatness’ – Novak Djokovic defends Serena Williams return amid flurry of backlash
Serena Williams‘ return Wimbledon has been one of the most talked about topics in tennis over the past few weeks. Her singles venture came to an end after losing 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 against Maya Joint. From whether she should have been in the tournament to not committing her media duties, there has been a lot […]
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Naomi Osaka Explains the ‘Privilege’ of Watching Serena Williams Live Again
The whole of the tennis fraternity is in awe of Serena Williams’ inspiring comeback as a wild card in Wimbledon, with Naomi Osaka being the latest to serenade the veteran’s return. While Williams ended up losing in the first round to Maya Joint 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-3, the fact that she was still able to compete […]
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There Will Never Be Another Basketball Player Like LeBron James
Source: Richard Rodriguez / Getty In 2003, George W. Bush was president. Gas was $1.59 a gallon, and a fresh-faced 18-year-old was about to make his NBA debut. LeBron “King” James has been with us for 23 years, and we’ve spent so much time arguing about his legacy that we forgot to appreciate him. Seriously. […]
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Serena Williams shocked Nike ahead of Wimbledon return as $55m deal under microscope
The Serena Williams brand is as strong as ever, less than 24 hours out from her return to Grand Slam tennis at Wimbledon. After a doubles run at Queen’s and the Berlin Open, Williams was handed a main draw wildcard for the Championships. The 44-year-old faces Maya Joint, who is 24 years her junior, in […]
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‘I thought he was pranking me because he said, ‘Oh, you’re playing Serena Williams” – Maya Joint in disbelief after being drawn against Williams at Wimbledon
Maya Joint thought that she had missed her chance to compete on court with Serena Williams following the 23-time Grand Slam retiring back in 2022. However, the 20-year-old will be stepping onto the court against her at Wimbledon in a highly intriguing matchup. It is Joint’s second time at the Championships following a first round […]
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Serena Williams To Return To Tennis Court In Singles Play At Wimbledon
Serena Williams stepped away from the court in September 2022 following that year’s US Open, although she has since announced her return. Nearly four years later, Serena Williams will engage in singles play at this year’s Wimbledon and will also play doubles with her sister, Venus. As reported by ESPN, Serena Williams, 44, retired after […]
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Anyone Upset About Serena Williams’ Wimbledon Wildcard Is Missing The Point
Serena Williams’ Wimbledon singles wildcard has already sparked debate throughout the tennis world. Some critics believe the seven-time Wimbledon champion should not receive a place in the singles draw after years away from the sport’s biggest stage. The criticism misses the point entirely. Wimbledon wildcards exist for extraordinary circumstances, and few players in tennis history […]
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Serena and Venus Williams set for Wimbledon return after doubles wildcard decision
The decision is rooted in their record at the tournament. Serena and Venus have won the Wimbledon women’s doubles title six times, making them one of the defining partnerships of the modern era. Their return will inevitably bring attention beyond the doubles draw, but the sporting context is clear. Serena made her comeback at Queen’s last […]
Read MoreSerena Williams Returns to WTA Rankings After Recent Comeback
Aryna Sabalenka, the current No. 1 in the world in singles, was that famous name. Williams and Victoria Mboko advanced to the quarterfinals of the Queen’s Club tournament, Williams’s first tournament since September 2022, and Williams earned points for their team. Williams will continue her comeback next week at the Berlin Open, replacing Mboko, who […]
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‘For many, at that point, the Grand Slam was no longer the most important thing’: Media circus surrounding Serena Williams annoyed Andrea Petkovic
Serena Williams returned to the court after nearly four years away as she chose to return in doubles for now with no singles foray just yet but Andrea Petkovic who was on of the first to break the news prior to it being confirmed was left annoyed at the media circus of it all. Petkovic […]
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After Serena’s comeback, Donna Vekic names 5 Slam champions she wants to resurface
Sloane Stephens, among Grand Slam champions, tipped for a comeback In reply, Vekic pointed out that Sloane Stephens has already made something of a comeback this year. After stepping away from tennis last August, Stephens returned at the Miami Open back in March. She later played her first singles match since 2018 at the Charleston […]
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‘I got tired of sitting at home’: Serena Williams explains comeback after Queen’s win
Serena Williams said she “got tired of sitting at home” after returning to competitive tennis with a winning performance at Queen’s Club, where she partnered Victoria Mboko to claim a straight-sets doubles victory after a four-year absence from the tour. The 44-year-old American competed for the first time since the 2022 US Open, marking 1,375 […]
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‘I’ll remember it for life’: Alex Eala hails Serena Williams’ return to tennis
Alex Eala continued her strong start to the grass-court season on Tuesday, securing a straight-sets victory over Zhang Shuai at the Queen’s Club Championships before reflecting on one of the biggest stories in tennis: the return of Serena Williams. The Filipino star defeated the experienced Chinese player 6-3, 6-2 to book her place in the […]
Read MoreSerena Williams Victorious In Comeback Match At Queen’s Club
Serena Williams returned to tennis with a winning doubles performance at Queen’s Club Partnered with Victoria Mboko, the 44-year-old legend upset the tournament’s third seeds Williams is taking her comeback one match at a time Serena Williams made a stunning return to professional tennis on Tuesday, marking her comeback after a 1,375-day hiatus with a […]
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What’s next for Serena Williams after winning first match following 1,375-day hiatus?
“I don’t know. I had nothing better to do, I got tired sitting at home. My kids are out of school for the summer, so why not?” she said (h/t ESPN’s James Regan). “I never got to play here, it was always just the men. It feels really special to play somewhere so iconic.” Williams is […]
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Serena Williams, 44, wins doubles comeback in London
Serena Williams successfully launched her comeback Tuesday with a doubles upset during the HSBC Championships at the Queen’s Club in West Kensington, London. Ending a nearly four-year retirement, the 44-year-old Williams partnered with 19-year-old Victoria Mboko of Canada for a 7-6 (2), 6-2 win against No. 3 seed Nicole Melihar-Martinez and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe. […]
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Serena Williams wins on comeback after four-year hiatus at Queen’s Club
Serena Williams made her return to competitive tennis at Queen’s Club after 1,375 days away from the sport, stepping back into action in the doubles draw alongside Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko. The 44-year-old American was greeted with a standing ovation inside the Andy Murray Arena, marking her debut at the tournament and her first official […]
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Is tennis about to witness the ultimate power couple? Serena and Gauff may join forces!
Jon Wertheim says Serena Williams wants to partner Coco Gauff at Berlin Open “I heard she’s lobbying…” he began, before adding: “I’ll just say it. I hear she would like to play with Coco [Gauff] in Berlin!” Wertheim also explained why Gauff might be hesitant to accept the offer, saying: “Coco is trying to win […]
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Mirra Andreeva says playing Serena Williams would be one of the highlights of her career
Andreeva said she would be watching Williams’ return, with the American due to play doubles alongside Victoria Mboko. “Of course, I will be watching,” Andreeva said. “I’m very, very curious to see Vicky very well. She’s one of my good friends on tour and I would be very, very excited to see how they would […]
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She is back!! Serena Williams confirms highly anticipated return to tennis four years after retiring at Queen’s Club Championships
The news everybody has been waiting for: Serena Williams is set to return to the tennis courts. She posted a video online as the rumour mill went into overdrive. She has not stepped on court in almost four years since retiring at the 2022 US Open, but the wait is almost over. All of this […]
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Serena Williams’ Comeback At Queen’s Club 2026 Has Wimbledon Written All Over It
Serena Williams And Queen’s Club Have A Historic Connection Serena Williams has never set foot on the courts at the Queens Club Championships, traditionally opting for exhibitions over warm-up events in the weeks before Wimbledon. That changes in 2026. The Queen’s Club Championships, a WTA 500 event that returned to its historic grass courts after […]
Read MoreSerena Williams Confirms Comeback At 44, Tennis Icon Set To Return For Queen’s Club Doubles
Serena Williams is set to end her four-year retirement with a return to competitive tennis at the Queen’s Club WTA 500 Partnering with rising star Victoria Mboko, the 23-time Grand Slam champion begins her comeback on grass this June Whether this return leads to a full singles pursuit at Wimbledon remains the sport’s biggest question […]
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Serena Williams makes major career announcement
Serena Williams is making her rumored comeback a reality. Williams is making a comeback at the upcoming HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London beginning on June 8, the tournament announced Monday. Williams will be taking part as a doubles player with Canadian Victoria Mboko. While Williams did not directly confirm the news, she posted […]
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Comeback time: Serena Williams playing doubles in London
The queen will begin her comeback at The Queen’s Club in London when Serena Williams competes in doubles next week at the HSBC Championships. The 23-time Grand Slam champion and longtime world No. 1 retired in September 2022 after winning 73 WTA Tour singles titles and nearly $95 million in prize money. Williams received a […]
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