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'We had to keep so many things distant': Serena Williams admits secrets were kept despite close relationship with Venus

Former world number one Venus Williams and her sister Serena Williams have opened up about their relationship. The two Williams sisters dominated women’s tennis for a good part of two decades.

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Naomi Osaka shines in Nike dance video, Jarry welcomes third child, Tsitsipas congratulates Fonseca

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, WTA stars have ventured into the Asian swing and several recalled their best moments in tournaments on the continent, including Daria Kasatkina, Diana Shnaider, and Ekaterina Alexandrova.

Tennis News / HITC / September 13

Serena Williams’ ex-coach warns Sinner not to overreact to Alcaraz setback

Rick Macci, the former coach of Serena Williams, has advised Jannik Sinner to be cautious about making too many changes to his game. Sinner is still dealing with the fallout from his four-set defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final, which marked his second Grand Slam final loss of the year to the Spaniard.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Serena Williams Being Overweight Caused Fights in Their Partnership Admits Patrick Mouratoglou

Serena Williams and Patrick Mouratoglou formed one of the most successful player–coach partnerships in tennis history. Over the course of more than a decade together, the pair collected 10 Grand Slam titles, a WTA Finals crown, and returned Serena to the world No.

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Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Despite Serena Williams' Help During Pregnancy There Was No Friendship Admits Taylor Townsend

Taylor Townsend enjoyed a standout run at the US Open earlier this year, making waves in both singles and doubles competition. The 29-year-old American reached the round of 16 in the singles draw and advanced all the way to the women’s doubles final, underscoring her continued rise as one of the most versatile players on tour.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Serena Williams Receives Support From Jelena Dokic After Recent Backlash

Serena Williams has found herself at the center of a heated debate after recently revealing she lost 31 pounds with the help of the GLP-1 drug Zepbound.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 7

Aryna Sabalenka Poised to Break Serena Williams’ Guinness World Record

Aryna Sabalenka is closing on Serena Williams’ WTA prize money record in a single season, which is a Guinness World Record, and could do so in her next tournament.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / September 4

Aryna Sabalenka’s epic feat at US Open last done by Serena Williams

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived an early scare to punch her ticket to the final of the US Open after beating Jessica Pegula, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, in the semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Venus Williams Hails Will Smith’s Seriousness After Crashing Out of US Open Doubles Quarterfinals

Venus Williams may have bowed out in the opening round of singles at this year’s US Open, but the tennis icon still managed to leave her mark on the tournament.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Serena Williams’ Husband Admits Despite Giving Her Advice They Keep It Church and State

Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and a successful venture capitalist, have built not only a family empire but also a financial one.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / September 2

Jessica Pegula joins Serena Williams, Chris Evert in history with US Open QF win

Last year, Jessica Pegula broke her Grand Slam quarterfinal curse at the US Open and made a run all the way to the final. She is now one win away from backing that run up after defeating Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-3 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday afternoon on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Serena Williams’ Bad Behavior at Naomi Osaka Match Was Unfairly Judged Admits Patrick Mouratoglou

Patrick Mouratoglou, longtime coach of Serena Williams and one of the most influential figures in modern tennis, has revisited the infamous 2018 US Open final during the promotion of his upcoming book.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 2

'Serena, you need to show up': Venus Williams sends message after US Open doubles win with Leylah Fernandez

Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez are making waves at the US Open, not just for their results but for the chemistry they’ve built on court. The unlikely

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Tennis News / FirstSportz / August 31

Leylah Fernandez Delivers Beautiful Message to US Open Doubles Partner Venus Williams: 'You’ve Motivated Me to Keep Going'

At 45, Venus Williams is still fighting to win matches. Although her singles campaign at the US Open ended in disappointment, Williams, along with doubles partner Leylah Fernandez, is still alive in the tournament.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 28

Iconic Tennis Outfits: Keys, Pegula, Brady, and Krawczyk revisit the fashion moments that stood out

When it comes to tennis, the drama on court is only part of the story. The outfits players wear have become almost as memorable as the matches themselves, sparking debates, admiration, and even controversy.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 26

Serena Williams pays tribute to big sister Venus

Following Venus Williams' three-set loss in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday, her younger sister Serena Williams paid her tribute on social media.

Venus Williams Fights Back Tears and Hints at Retirement After Crashing Out of US Open

Venus Williams‘ campaign at the US Open has ended. She gave a tough fight to 11th seed Karolina Muchova, taking the second set off her, but in the end, the Czech ace prevailed, with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 scoreline.

Ryan Williams says President Trump FaceTimed him after breakout performance

Ryan Williams said he got a FaceTime from President Trump after he had a historical performance against Georgia as a 17-year-old freshman in 2024. Williams pulled in six receptions for 177 yards in the Alabama win and immediately became a household name in college football.

Even in Defeat, Venus Williams Gives New York a Final Classic

When Venus Williams announced her comeback to the North American hard-court swing this summer, tennis fans knew they were in for something special. The seven-time Major champion and former world No.

Hall of Fame President Kim Clijsters said Serena Williams reveal was a secret

Three-time US Open champion and President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Kim Clijsters, joined Tennis Channel during this year’s tournament to reflect on her career, her role in celebrating tennis history, and her thoughts on the future of the game.

Novak Djokovic Has A Challenge For Serena Williams

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic secured his 75th consecutive first-round win at a Grand Slam as he defeated American Learner Tien in straight sets in the first-ever Sunday night session match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Watch: Serena Williams Pokes Fun at Maria Sharapova with Hilarious ‘Grunting’ Remark and Makes Her Emotional During Hall of Fame Speech

The first word of Serena Williams‘ speech to introduce Maria Sharapova to the Hall of Fame was “surprise“. On Saturday (August 23), Williams revealed that a few months ago, she received a text from Sharapova asking her to induct her into the Hall of Fame.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / August 21

Serena Williams Serves an Ace Against Weight Stigma, but is it a Double Fault?

Another day, another celebrity hops on the GLP-1 train. This time, it’s none other than the tennis G.O.A.T. herself, Serena Williams. The 23-time Grand Slam champion just revealed she’s been using a weight-loss medication to shed the pounds she struggled with after the births of her two daughters.

Tennis News / The Spun / August 21

Serena Williams Announces She's Taking A Weight Loss Drug

It's been several years since tennis icon Serena Williams announced her departure from the game. But she's doing her best to stay in great physical shape and is getting a little help from a popular weight-loss drug.