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Serena Williams’ former coach says one area of Alex Eala’s game is ‘average’ as she fails to win Asian Games gold

Alex Eala won a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Filipina was the top seed and gold-medal favourite, but failed to deliver the title for her country.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 30

'Just a tired mom with a full heart': Serena Williams gives an 'unfiltered' look at life with her daughters

Serena Williams has spent most of her life in the spotlight, but her latest Instagram post showed a much quieter side of the 23-time Grand Slam champion.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 28

Venus Williams braces for Asia return for first time in seven years after securing Guangzhou Open wildcards

Venus Williams' 2026 campaign is not over yet. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has got a wildcard for the Guangzhou Open in both the singles and doubles.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 28

Former Serena Williams coach swaps tennis coaching for TV business show role as investor

Former Serena Williams coach Patrick Mouratoglou is taking on a rather unusual new television role, stepping away from the tennis coaching spotlight for a new challenge in the business world.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Serena Williams Provides Career Update After US Open

Serena Williams has been playing tennis for most of her life with only one goal in her mind: winning. However, the 23-time Grand Slam winner now claims she has a whole new set of reasons to continue to prove herself on the court.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 21

'She gives me the biggest hug and I'm like, 'I didn't win. How can you be hugging me?'' - Serena Williams outlines her biggest fans since tennis comeback

Serena Williams' comeback to tennis has been met by widespread support by tennis fans revelling in the past and now getting the opportunity to see the 23-time Grand Slam champion back on the court once more.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 18

Sha’Carri Richardson Gives Serena Williams’ Kids Special Presents at Athlos 2026 Red Carpet

In 2025, ATHLOS made its athletes including stars like Gabby Thomas, Tara Davis-Woodhall, and others, feel like stars even before they stepped onto the track.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Sounds off on Aryna Sabalenka’s Anger - 'She Loses Her Tennis'

Aryna Sabalenka has established herself as one of the defining players of her generation, but her struggles in Grand Slam finals have once again raised questions about whether her emotions are holding her back at the biggest moments.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 12

Victoria Mboko refuses to let season-ending injury derail her — with Serena Williams advice still ringing in her ears

Serena Williams has given Victoria Mboko a different way of looking at the season-ending injury that abruptly halted the Canadian's rapid rise in 2026.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 12

'I have so many new goals': Victoria Mboko turns season-ending injury into opportunity after Serena Williams advice

Derena Williams has given Victoria Mboko a different way of looking at the season-ending injury that abruptly halted the Canadian's rapid rise in 2026.

Tennis News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 11

Serena Williams Says Tennis Comeback Is ‘Nothing Long-Term’

NEW YORK — At the 14th annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit on Thursday, Serena Williams said her return to professional tennis is not a long-term plan. Williams, 44, spoke onstage at Jazz at Lincoln Center with Moira Forbes, the executive vice president at Forbes.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 10

Aryna Sabalenka among GOATs earning fourth consecutive U.S. Open finals appearance

Aryna Sabalenka continued adding to her Tennis Hall of Fame resume with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Jessica Pegula in the US Open semifinals on Thursday night.

Ben Shelton and Francis Tiafoe receive expected U.S. Open semifinal time slot

Americans have best chance to win men's U.S. Open since 2003

Serena Williams, 44, on her comeback: 'Nothing long-term'

Australian Open makes stance clear on five-set matches

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 10

Serena Williams, 44, on comeback: 'Nothing long-term'

Serena Williams apparently isn't putting too much stock into her comeback to the tennis court. "(It's) nothing long-term. It's more or less having a lot of fun," Williams said at the 14th annual Forbes Power Women's Summit on Thursday in New York.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 10

‘’Not a Beauty Contest'- Serena Williams’ Legendary Coach Rips Critics Calling Coco Gauff’s Game Ugly

The US Open brought out a different Coco Gauff this year. There were days when her athleticism took over and she looked almost impossible to beat. In some matches, her forehand and serve made things much harder.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 9

‘Could It Have Been Avoided?’: Serena Williams’ Coach Delivers Blunt Truth After Ben Shelton Match Blunder

Ben Shelton’s stunning upset of Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinal of the US Open did not just end in a shock result, but in a piece of tournament history.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 8

Ben Shelton Dragged Into Serena & Venus Williams US Open Media Row as Insider Clears Rumor

The US Open has already seen the controversial skipping of media obligations by Serena Williams and Venus Williams. Now, Ben Shelton is getting dragged into the same conversation, but through no fault of his own.

Tennis News / HerSportsNation / September 7

US Open makes final decision on Serena and Venus Williams after press no-show

While the world was hooked on the iconic tennis duo Serena and Venus Williams’ run at the US Open, their postgame media unavailability after a match loss shifted the spotlight.

Tennis News / The Spun / September 6

U.S. Open Announces Punishment For Venus, Serena Williams

The U.S. Open has announced a decision on punishment for Venus and Serena Williams for their decision after their doubles match loss on Friday night. Venus and Serena Williams played together in women’s doubles at the U.S.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 5

Williams sisters can't hold late lead, fall in US Open doubles

Serena Williams and Venus Williams, playing their first U.S. Open doubles match as teammates in four years, couldn't quite pull out a victory on Friday night in New York.

Serena and Venus Williams leave US Open without speaking to press after doubles loss

Aryna Sabalenka complains about the smell of marijuana at US Open

Marketa Vondrousova reacts to Nick Kyrgios’ doping ban as she fights her own four-year suspension

Tim Henman wants major serving rule change after Naomi Osaka’s US Open drama: 'It might actually take away some of the pain'

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 4

American women in third round of US Open, plus Williams sisters in doubles on Friday

Americans highlight the matches to watch in women's singles, plus Serena and Venus Williams make their Grand Slam return in doubles on Friday at the US Open.

Jessica Pegula cruises past Sofia Kenin at US Open

No. 1 Alexander Zverev again needs 5 sets to advance at US Open

All-American matchups highlight U.S. Open women's second round

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Lorenzo Musetti Reveal Unusual Physical Problems After US Open Exits

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 31

Venus Williams reflects on 'insane evening' at U.S. Open

At age 46, Venus Williams was not ready to contemplate her future following a "completely insane evening" at the U.S. Open. She could be forgiven for being too tired to have such a conversation after losing a hard-fought battle with Sofia Kenin in a first-round match that didn't begin until 12:13 a.m.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / August 26

Shocking results in U.S. Open Mixed Doubles a disaster for ESPN

The shocking results at the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles on Tuesday are a disaster for ESPN.

Carlos Alcaraz, Serena Williams U.S. Open mixed doubles run ends in quarterfinals

U.S. Open singles champs to earn record $5.5M

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / August 26

Carlos Alcaraz, Serena Williams U.S. Open mixed doubles run ends in quarterfinals

Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams' run in the U.S. Open mixed doubles ended with a 5-4, 4-1 loss to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the quarterfinals.

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Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Serena Williams makes announcement about her Wimbledon comeback

Serena Williams’ Wimbledon comeback is unfortunately over before it could ever get off the ground. Williams announced Saturday that she had to withdraw from her scheduled doubles match with sister Venus due to lingering problems with her knee.