Serena Williams: Naomi Osaka feels "stressed out" when talking to idol
Naomi Osaka has revealed she gets “really nervous” when talking to her idol Serena Williams.
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The 2022 US Open kicks off on Monday, and there's a lot of excitement surrounding this year's event. Serena Williams has announced she will retire following the tournament. Meanwhile, on the Men's side, Rafael Nadal will look to tie Williams' Grand Slam record (23). Daniil Medvedev and Emma Raducanu will both try to defend their 2021 titles.
Saying goodbye to a GOAT: How does Serena Williams' retirement at US Open impact women's tennis?
When Irina Spirlea overcame a 16-year-old Serena Williams making her US Open debut in 1998 she said afterwards with a smile that it had been a “regular match”. That she said it with a smile was because of the slightly odd scoreline — 6-3 0-6 7-5 — after Williams blitzed the second set in just 22 minutes.
Nadal eyes 23rd major as Djokovic gives up on US Open
Rafael Nadal targets a fifth US Open and 23rd Grand Slam title in New York from next week with his path to the title no longer blocked by Novak Djokovic, whose refusal to get vaccinated has ruled him out of a second major this year.
Serena Williams approaches finish line as US Open begins
One of the greatest careers in tennis and professional sport will approach its glittering conclusion as Serena Williams prepares for a possible farewell at the US Open, which begins on Monday.
Serena Williams' legacy spans present and future
Serena Williams' influence will be felt long after she hangs up her racquet. The 23-time Grand Slam champion is expected to confirm her retirement at some point during the next US Open fortnight, ending a career that has straddled four decades and yielded a slew of records that may never be beaten.
Williams' legacy spans present and future
Whether it's in the powerful groundstrokes of players like Coco Gauff or the growing numbers of African-American youngsters surging into tennis camps across the United States each year, Serena Williams' influence will be felt long after she hangs up her racquet.