Serena Williams begins US Open with a convincing singles win
By Steve Almasy, CNN
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Serena seen as icon with Ali by fellow US tennis legends
Serena Williams ranks alongside such icons as Muhammad Ali among the greatest legends in sport, retired US tennis stars John McEnroe and Chris Evert said on Wednesday.
Serena Williams Seen As Icon With Muhammad Ali By Fellow US Tennis Legends
Serena Williams ranks alongside such icons as Muhammad Ali among the greatest legends in sport, retired US tennis stars John McEnroe and Chris Evert said on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of their ESPN commentary duties for the US Open that begins on Monday, Evert hailed 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams, who is likely to retire after this year's Grand Slam showdown in New York. "I would put her up there as far as the influence, the fact how she revolutionized the game and also how she's influenced girls and women and people throughout the world," Evert said.
Serena Williams ranked as icon alongside Muhammad Ali by fellow US tennis legends
Serena Williams ranks alongside such icons as Muhammad Ali among the greatest legends in sport, retired US tennis stars John McEnroe and Chris Evert said on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of their commentary duties for the US Open that begins on Monday, Evert hailed 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams, who is likely to retire after this year's Grand Slam showdown in New York. "I would put her up there as far as the influence, the fact how she revolutionized the game and also how she's influenced girls and women and people throughout the world," Evert said. "That's how big of a star. She's a superstar. What impresses me the most is just off-court influence and how she's influenced young women to own their power, to speak their mind, to be fearless." McEnroe gave Serena the GOAT label -- as in Greatest of All Time.
PWHPA to begin season on Oct. 14
PHILADELPHIA — The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association that includes national team players from Canada and the United States opens its season Oct. 14.
US Open champs to get $2.6M, total player compensation $60M
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Open singles champions will receive $2.6 million this year, with total player compensation for the Grand Slam tournament surpassing $60 million for the first time.
US Open champions to get $2.6 million, total compensation for tennis major hits $60M
NEW YORK — The US Open singles champions will receive $2.6 million this year, with total player compensation for the Grand Slam tournament surpassing $60 million for the first time.
Coco Gauff says injury suffered in Cincinnati is likely a 'really minor sprain' in boost to US Open hopes
Coco Gauff has promised her well-wishers she is «OK» after an ankle injury at the Cincinnati Open led to worries she may miss the upcoming US Open. Things looked bleak for the 18-year-old American when she was forced to retire from her first-round match against Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova on Tuesday, leaving the court in tears and her participation in New York looking in serious doubt.