Serena Williams era ends and other US Open talking points
The closing Grand Slam of the season is upon us in New York and there is a lot on the line. Here’s a look at some of the main talking points at this US Open.
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Naomi Osaka pays tribute to 'biggest force' Serena Williams
Serena Williams on Saturday, hailing the 23-time Grand Slam champion as the "biggest force" in tennis as she prepares to bid farewell to the sport at the US Open. Osaka, who denied Williams a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam in the stormy 2018 final in New York, said she had been left in tears by the thought of the American's retirement. The 24-year-old four-time Grand Slam winner, who is of mixed heritage with a Japanese mother and American-Haitian father, added that Williams had blazed a trail for minority players.
Serena Williams: Six Memorable Grand Slam Finals
Serena Williams is about to play the US Open which is very likely to be the final tournament of a career which has brought her 23 Grand Slam singles titles and accolade of the greatest player of all time. AFP Sport looks at six of her most memorable finals at the majors:
'I wouldn't be here without her' - Naomi Osaka praises Serena Williams impact on tennis ahead of retirement
Naomi Osaka heaped praised on Serena Williams and her impact on tennis ahead of the legend's retirement from the sport. Williams is set to withdraw from tennis following the US Open, where she will compete in the singles and doubles events. Ad Osaka grew up watching Serena Williams dominate the women's game until she became a force in tennis herself.
Williams sisters set for final doubles act at Serena's US Open farewell
Serena Williams will play doubles with sister Venus at the US Open after the pair were awarded a wild card.
Venus And Serena Williams Handed US Open Doubles Wild Card
Serena and Venus Williams will be reunited on court for the first time in four years after being handed a wild card into the doubles at the US Open, organisers confirmed on Saturday. Serena Williams, who is expected to retire after the US Open, has not partnered elder sister Venus in a doubles event since the duo lost in the last 16 at the 2018 French Open. They have not played doubles at the US Open since 2014.
Williams sisters accept US Open doubles wildcard
Serena Williams and older sister Venus have accepted a doubles wildcard for the U.S. Open, tournament organisers said on Saturday.
Emma Raducanu’s run of form at Cincinnati was ‘massive’ – Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova hopes Emma Raducanu’s encouraging form in Cincinnati is a sign of things to come at the US Open.