Venus tight-lipped on future as Serena heads towards retirement
NEW YORK : Venus Williams made a quiet exit from the U.S. Open singles on Tuesday after losing 6-1 7-6(5) to Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck in front of a half empty Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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'Just focused on the doubles' - Venus Williams responds to speculation she will retire at this year's US Open
Venus Williams says she is «just focused on the doubles» amid speculation she is to retire from the sport at the same tournament as her sister Serena. The 42-year-old made an Open Era record 91st Grand Slam main draw appearance at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday, but she fell to a 6-1 7-6(5) defeat to world No. 49 Alison Van Uytvanck.
Wimbledon champion Rybakina crashes out of US Open
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina crashed out of the US Open at the first hurdle on Tuesday, slumping to a straight sets defeat against French qualifier Clara Burel.
Documenting Serena Williams: The timeless moments that defined her legendary career
For Serena Williams, her very essence can be summed up in nine short words: “expecting the best from myself and proving people wrong.”
Williams sisters to face Czech pair in US Open doubles
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena and Venus Williams were drawn to face the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova in the first round of doubles at the U.S. Open.
Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek meet ahead of US Open and American's tennis farewell - ‘Highlight of my day’
Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek have met each other ahead of the US Open, which is set to be the American’s last tournament before she retires from tennis. Williams says she is “evolving away from tennis” and is expected to retire after Flushing Meadows, which begins on Monday. Ad World No.
Serena Williams Readies Farewell As US Open Begins
Serena Williams will take centre stage as the US Open gets under way on Monday with the 23-time Grand Slam winner preparing to bid an emotional farewell to tennis. After announcing earlier this month that the countdown to her retirement had begun, Williams will step on court at Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows for what could be her final appearance in a Grand Slam singles event.
Serena, Venus Williams to face Czech pair in first round of US Open doubles
NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams were drawn to face the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova in the first round of doubles at the US Open.