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US Open to Hold Humanitarian Aid Effort for Ukraine

The US Open will host a tournament-long campaign to raise awareness and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Wednesday, with a goal of raising $2 million in relief. The effort will kick off August 24 with an exhibition event at Louis Armstrong Stadium in…

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Osaka Retires, Raducanu Exits, Andreescu Upsets in Toronto

A tearful Naomi Osaka retired injured and US Open champion Emma Raducanu fell at the first hurdle as the top women's players continued their preparations for Flushing Meadows at the Toronto Open on Tuesday. News of the pending retirement of Serena Williams overshadowed proceedings at the tune-up for the year's…

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Tennis great Serena Williams announces imminent retirement

Saying “the countdown has begun,” 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced on Tuesday that she is ready to step away from tennis so she can turn her focus to having another child and her business interests, presaging the end of a career that transcended sports.

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Serena Williams' legacy involves plenty of wins, plenty else

Serena Williams is famous for her 23 Grand Slam singles titles

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Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Canadian Open Match With Injury

The four-time Grand Slam champion’s chances to compete at this year’s U.S. Open are now up in the air.

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Helene Elliott: Serena Williams makes a conscious choice to give up tennis and focus on her family

LOS ANGELES — Serena Williams never did conform to anyone's expectations. She's not about to change that now, as she inches toward the end of a career that made her one of the greatest and most influential athletes of her time — or any other.

Los Angeles Times

AP PHOTOS: Serena Williams, the athlete and cultural icon

After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams says she is turning her focus to having another child and her business interests as she readies to step away from tennis

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What's Next for Serena Williams?

As Serena Williams prepares to step off the court after this year’s US Open tournament, tennis’ dominant player plans to devote more time to her other passion -- startup investing. The 40-year-old winner of 23 Grand Slam titles has backed early stage companies for nearly a decade. She was an…

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23 spectacular Serena Williams photos from her 23 singles Grand Slam wins

SO. MANY. TROPHIES.

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‘Evolving away from tennis’: Serena Williams hints at retirement

The US superstar is one of the most decorated tennis players in history, with 23 singles Grand Slam titles.

Al Jazeera

Serena Williams says she is retiring from tennis in Vogue essay, likely after US Open

NEW YORK — Serena Williams is set to call it a career, at least when it comes to tennis.

Tribune News Service

Serena Williams’ remarkable career begins countdown towards a New York finale

The 23-time grand slam champion has announced she will shortly hang up her racket

The Independent UK

Serena Williams announces upcoming retirement from tennis

The 40-year-old won her last Grand Slam crown in 2017 and has been chasing an elusive 24th crown that will draw her level with Margaret Court

The Hindu

Serena Williams says she is 'evolving away from tennis'

Serena Williams says she is preparing to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests

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Serena Williams Announces Plan to Retire From Tennis

The 23-time Grand Slam champion plans to ‘relish these next few weeks’ on the court before leaving professional tennis for good.

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Serena Williams to Retire from Tennis after US Open

Serena Williams said on Tuesday she was "evolving away from tennis" and planned to retire from the sport she dominated with 23 Grand Slam titles following the US Open tournament, which begins later this month. On Monday, Williams played only her second singles match since she returned to action at…

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Serena Williams wins first singles match since last year’s French Open

The 23-time Grand Slam champion beat Nuria Parrizas Diaz in straight sets at the National Bank Open in Toronto.

The Independent UK

Serena Williams wins first singles match in more than a year

The 23-time Grand Slam champion beat Nuria Parrizas Diaz in straight sets at the National Bank Open in Toronto

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Kyrgios Beats Nishioka for 1st ATP Title in 3 Years

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios won his seventh ATP title and first in three years by defeating Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in Sunday's men's final at the ATP and WTA Washington Open. The 27-year-old Australian downed 96th-ranked left-hander Nishioka 6-4, 6-3 for his first ATP title since capturing the 2019 Washington crown.…

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Player Questions Novak Djokovic’s U.S. Open Status

The 21-time Grand Slam champion cannot enter the United States as of now due to his vaccination status.

Sports Illustrated

Novak Djokovic Withdraws From Montreal Tournament

The 21-time Grand Slam winner is not vaccinated for COVID-19, and Canada currently requires travelers to have two vaccine doses to enter the country.

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Badosa, Jabeur Reach San Jose WTA Quarter-finals

Second-seeded Paula Badosa survived a scare on the way to a 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (7/5) victory over US qualifier Elizabeth Mandlik on Wednesday in the WTA hardcourt tournament in San Jose, California. After comfortably pocketing the first set with two breaks of serve, Spain's Badosa went down an early break…

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Kyrgios Wins 1st Singles Match Since Making Wimbledon Final

Nick Kyrgios beat American Marcos Giron at the Citi Open on Tuesday, the Australian's first singles match since reaching the Wimbledon final. Less than a month since reaching his first Grand Slam final before losing to Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios defeated Giron 6-2, 6-3. It won't help him get over falling…

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Osaka Delighted to Have Father Back in Coaching Role

Naomi Osaka said she is excited to have her father back as coach after splitting with Wim Fissette as the four-times Grand Slam champion returns from an Achilles injury that ruled her out of the grasscourt season. The Silicon Valley Classic, where Osaka will play Zheng Qinwen in the first…

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August Sports Betting Calendar: NFL Preseason, US Open and WNBA Playoffs

Novak Djokovic goes for a second straight Grand Slam title. And football is back!

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