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And the Know: Serena Williams & the rich history of Black tennis

The record holder for the most Grand Slam titles in the Open Era stands on the shoulders of giants

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Tennis world needs to check itself after Naomi Osaka pulls out of French Open

The sport’s biggest star deserved more support from the powers that be

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Even in defeat, there’s no doubt Sloane Stephens has arrived

It might be a while before another American can claim her spot at the top –  even an American named Williams

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Sloane Stephens reaches her second major championship in nine months

US Open champion beats Madison Keys in the French Open semis, will face No. 1 player in the world for title

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We repeat: Serena Williams will get there

She’s too good not to win majors and too competitive to let the record of all-time Grand Slam wins elude her

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Serena Williams might not be ready to come back right now — but she will be

The tennis star is learning how to juggle being a wife, a mother and professional athlete. But there’s no doubt she’ll dominate all three.

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On this day in Latinx history: Tennis champion Maria Bueno is born

Brazilian won her first Grand Slam doubles title with Althea Gibson

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On this day in Latinx history: Tennis champion Garbiñe Muguruza is born

The Venezuelan-Spanish dual citizen is the only women to beat both Williams sisters in a Grand Slam final