Posts Tagged ‘us open’
Naomi Osaka packed 7 Black lives masks in preparation for US Open title run
Former US Open champion Naomi Osaka is preparing for another run a the prestigious tournament she won in 2018 and will do so with a targeted purpose. Upon arrival at her…
Read MoreLeslé Honoré’s viral poem is demanding an apology for Serena Williams
Leslé Honoré is a mother, the executive director of The K.L.E.O. Center nonprofit, and a renowned poet from Chicago. The third achievement recently garnered Honoré national attention as she wrote a piece…
Read MoreCould this Serena Williams cartoon be the most racist ever?
An Australian newspaper cartoonist is incurring the righteous wrath of the international community after he drew an image of Serena Williams as a monstrous, beastly looking figure in the aftermath…
Read MoreSloane Stephens’ coach Kamau Murray on winning and the future
Sloane Stephens defeated fellow American Madison Keys on Saturday to win the 2017 US Open, her first career grand slam championship. After she spoke to the media, she posed for…
Read MoreVenus Williams’ tennis career is a story of perseverance
The story of the tennis career of Venus Ebony Starr Williams is one of perseverance. There is a high level of adversity that Venus and her younger sister Serena had…
Read MoreNaomi Osaka is bringing diversity to tennis simply by being herself
As I was watching Naomi Osaka play Denisa Allertova in the second round of the 2017 US Open two days after she defeated the 2016 US Open Champion Angelique Kerber…
Read MoreIs Madison Keys the next American tennis star?
“I think right now Madison is probably leading the pack with the new young Americans doing well,” Serena Williams said of 21-year old tennis player Madison Keys, joining a group…
Read MoreFetty Wap inspired Donald Young to win at US Open
Donald Young, a 26-year-old Black tennis player, pulled off a major upset at the 2015 U.S. Open when he defeated No. 11 seed Giles Simon of France. Young lost the first two…
Read MoreSerena Williams talks winning 18th Grand Slam title
When Caroline Wozniacki’s return landed out Sunday night, Serena Williams collapsed to the court in celebration as the reality of her victory began to sink in. Williams captured the 2014…
Read MoreLaila Ali wants to get in the ring with Serena Williams
Former boxing champion Laila Ali was at the US Open on Labor Day and was asked what tennis player would she like to get in the ring with and train…
Read MoreSpike Lee: Serena and Venus saved from ‘ducking bullets’
Filmmaker and devoted sports fan Spike Lee was at the 2014 US Open on Labor Day to take in some matches and rolling out spoke exclusively with the proud…
Read MoreWill Serena Williams bring the catsuit back?
Serena Williams has won three matches already in pursuit of her third-straight US Open title, which would be her 18th Grand Slam title overall. She is motivated by many things…
Read MoreSerena Williams: ‘I’m just an average person’
Serena Williams, who I fittingly refer to as “the queen of tennis” is just that. She has won 17 Grand Slam titles in singles and 13 more in doubles…
Read More5 things to know about teen tennis star Madison Keys
Even though she lost at the US Open yesterday in the second round, 19-year-old African American tennis star Madison Keys is on the rise. She is certainly a player to…
Read MoreSerena Williams defeats Taylor Townsend, but calls her the ‘future of tennis’
Taylor Townsend needed to do the nearly impossible on Aug. 26 when she faced the No. 1 woman tennis player in the world and fellow American Serena Williams at Arthur…
Read MoreVenus Williams talks retirement, fashion, Althea Gibson and her parents
Venus Williams took the court on opening day of the 2014 U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on what would have been the 87th birthday of black tennis pioneer Althea…
Read MoreSerena Williams talks fashion week, US Open, Arthur Ashe
Serena Williams, who has won the last two U.S. Open Women’s Championships, spoke to the media in advance of the start of the tournament on Monday. Once again, Williams enters…
Read MoreSerena Williams’ sexiest fashion photos of 2013
While Serena Williams and her sister Venus play to win at the 2013 US Open, we’ve noticed that Serena has had a very eventful year. Whether she’s on the court,…
Read MoreCelebs watch Serena Williams advance to the US Open Finals
Celebrities spotted at the 2013 US Open A bevy of celebrities have been spotted at the US Open this week where Serena Williams has been dominating in her matches. Williams…
Read MoreSerena Williams Wins the 2012 US Open
Serena Williams continues to demonstrate why she is the best in the world (though she is not currently ranked #1). She beat Victoria Azarenka (who is ranked #1 in the…
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