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Serena Williams broke the mold for being a world-class athlete
Unlike others who defined themselves by the need to win, she already has a full life outside tennis
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Tennis legend Althea Gibson gets a unique honor in Harlem: her own street
The five-time major winner lived on West 143rd, now to be known as Althea Gibson Way
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Serena Williams is set to redefine ‘retirement’
Just as she reshaped tennis for Black people, Williams will bend the definition of what it means to end an athletic career
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Tennis has become an outlet for Black people during the pandemic
Since 2019, the USTA has also seen a major increase in participation in the sport among Hispanics
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Serena Williams’ road back and the challenges ahead at Wimbledon
Williams has had a year of questions and adversity. There are more to come at the All England Club.
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‘Citizen Ashe’ explores Arthur Ashe’s activism and patriotism
Directors Rex Miller and Sam Pollard collaborated on the 95-minute documentary
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Robin Montgomery, the future of women’s tennis
Montgomery recently won both the US Open junior girls’ singles and doubles titles — a promising start as she launches her full-time professional career
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The little-known story of Serena Williams’ first endorsement deal
How Puma helped transform a 16-year-old tennis phenom into a ‘fashion icon’
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A message for Naomi Osaka: Take all the time you need
The four-time Grand Slam champion may need extended time out of the public eye