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Fans come out in force for Serena Williams’ opening-round victory at the US Open
Witnessing the straight-sets win was a pilgrimage and homage: ‘When I found out this was going to be her last tournament, I absolutely had to come out’
Sports
Superstars on Serena Williams: Four sports legends describe her impact
What she means to hoops great Sheryl Swoopes, softball icon Lisa Fernandez, champion coach Dawn Staley and Olympic track star Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Culture
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
Sports
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
Sports
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
Sports
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
Sports
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.
Sports
‘Citizen Ashe’ explores Arthur Ashe’s activism and patriotism
Directors Rex Miller and Sam Pollard collaborated on the 95-minute documentary
Sports
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