Emma Raducanu: Naomi Osaka issues warning over US Open title defence
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka has delivered some words of warning to Emma Raducanu ahead of her first title defence.
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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.
Exclusive: 'Pinch me! Wow, wow' - Tracy Austin reveals emotions watching son Brandon Holt qualify for US Open
“Pinch me! I still can’t believe he’s playing in the main draw, that’s just wild. Wow, wow,” an emotional Tracy Austin told Eurosport moments after she watched her son Brandon Holt qualify for the US Open. 41 years after she lifted her second US Open trophy, former world No.
US Open: Serena Williams ready to evolve away from tennis
Watson was on the other side of the net in the Wimbledon third-round match of seven summers ago. The Briton had the explicit backing of the home crowd. When she rallied to level set scores and had game points for a 4-0 advantage in the decider, it got uglier than usual. An opera of visceral sensations, the nag and snag of which perhaps channelled Serena Williams' fightback. But it was Watson who broke at love to take a 5-4 lead.
Venus and Serena Williams handed US Open doubles wild card
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.
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.
Playing at Arthur Ashe in the US Open is everything it's meant to be for first-time players
Taylor Townsend was 7 years old the first time she got to play at Arthur Ashe Stadium. She had won an essay contest and got to hit with Serena Williams, Roger Federer and other stars before the 2003 US Open got underway.
Williams prepares to retire as U.S. Open ends Slam year
NEW YORK (AP) — Thanks to Serena Williams, this U.S. Open will be like none other.