Serena Williams

Serena Williams set to play inaugural Kentucky tournament next month

It’ll be the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first action since playing for the US in the Fed Cup in February, before all sanctioned tennis was shut down the next month because of the coronavirus pandemic.

George Floyd’s death ushers in long-sought changes in policy, pop culture

Could his death in police custody be the trigger that brings on sweeping reforms and palpable change in race dynamics? For now, a look at some of the ways people and companies have responded to massive protests and outrage in the US and beyond.

Athletes unite in support of US protesters after George Floyd killing

Sports players around the world break their silence amid widespread protests in the US.

Canadian teen Andreescu topples Serena in US Open final

Bianca Andreescu took charge early in the US Open final, going up by a set and two breaks, then held off a late charge by Williams to win 6-3, 7-5 for the championship Saturday night.

Serena dismantles Svitolina to roll into US Open finals

Williams will face Canadian Bianca Andreescu for the US Open title as the American sets herself up for another attempt to clinch a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title.

Serena routs Sharapova to reach US Open second round

Williams, who last faced Sharapova at the 2016 Australian Open, improved to 20-2 in career meetings versus the Russian, who has fallen to 87th in the rankings amid an injury-hit 2019 season that included shoulder surgery in February.

Tennis: Serena v Sharapova to headline Day One at US Open

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will open the evening session at Arthur Ashe Stadium with their first-ever NY meeting in a match that may just have the feel of a championship final.

US Open makes changes after Serena-Ramos incident

The United States Tennis Association says that this year for the first time at the Grand Slam it will post code violations on the scoreboard as they occur to avoid confusing fans like last year.

Simona Halep snags Wimbledon title

Simona Halep won the Wimbledon final after two sets (6:2, 6:2) against Serena Williams. It is her second Grand Slam victory and the first in Wimbledon.

Serena to face Halep in Wimbledon final with record Slam haul in view

America's Serena Williams to face Romanian tennis player Simona Halep in Wimbledon final on Saturday.

Serena battles through at Wimbledon, Halep storms back to reach semi-finals

Seven-time champion Serena Williams wobbled several times before overcoming Alison Riske on her way to the semi-final.

Serena Williams withdraws from Miami Open due to knee injury

Williams withdrew with a left knee injury, tournament officials said. It is the second consecutive WTA event in which the American has been unable to continue, after her retirement from last week's tournament in Indian Wells with a viral illness.