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Sibling Rivalry: Serena Beats Venus to Take 31st Meeting
Serena Williams came back and won the last four games to beat older sister Venus 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-hitting, back-and-forth, second-round matchup at the Top Seed Open.
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‘My Mission Was to Win': Coco Tops Venus at Australian Open
Everyone had the same question when the Australian Open draw was revealed: What were the odds that Coco Gauff and Venus Williams would face each other again in the first round at a Grand Slam tournament?
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Tennis Star Coco Gauff Meets Idol Michelle Obama
Despite making a first round exit at the Citi Open, rising tennis star Coco Gauff took a break from the courts on Thursday to meet and swap autographs with one of her role models, Michelle Obama.
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‘Sad I Couldn't Do it for the Fans Today:' Venus Williams Falls Short at Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams fell short in a first-round battle with Bethanie Mattek-Sands at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic in San Jose.
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Venus Williams at San Jose State Campus
Seven-time grand slam tennis champion Venus Williams competed in San Jose Tuesday, losing to fellow American Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Both Venus and her sister Serena have come to the Bay Area to compete in tournaments in San Jose and at Stanford.
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‘Sad I Couldn't Do it for the Fans Today:' Venus Williams Falls Short at Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams fell short in a first-round battle with Bethanie Mattek-Sands at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic in San Jose.
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Coco Gauff, Sam Querrey and Alison Riske Among Americans to Soar in Post-Wimbledon Rankings
Fifteen-year-old Coco Gauff has moved inside the top 150 of the women’s singles rankings after headlining the 2019 Championships Wimbledon with her dream debut run to the fourth round. The youngest player to reach the second week of Wimbledon in 28 years, Gauff captured the world’s attention with her first round win over Venus Williams. She backed up the straight...
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Wimbledon Star Coco Gauff's Fairytale Run Continues
American tennis phenom Coco Gauff will continue her star turn at Wimbledon after defeating No. 60 ranked Polona Hercog in three sets, 3-6, 7-6(7), 7-5, to book her spot in the round of 16. “I always knew I could come back, no matter what the score was,” Gauff, 15, told the BBC in a post-match interview. “People say Court 1...
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Five Facts About Cori ‘Coco' Gauff
At just 15, Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff has been the surprise breakout star of this year’s Wimbledon after she defeated 39-year-old Venus Williams in a first-round upset.
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Cori ‘Coco' Gauff Wins Third-Round Match at Wimbledon
The 15-year-old American gained popularity after a first-round upset against Venus Williams. Now, she advances to the fourth round of Wimbledon.
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Wimbledon: Coco Gauff, 15, Saves 2 Match Points, Then Wins in 3
Fifteen-year-old Coco Gauff saved two match points in the second set and went on to beat Polona Hercog of Slovenia in the third round at Wimbledon. Gauff, who is playing at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time, won 3-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5 on Centre Court.
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'Lucky Loser' Lauren Davis, From US, Upsets 2018 Champ Kerber at Wimbledon
Lauren Davis wasn’t even supposed to be playing in Wimbledon’s main draw, let alone upsetting defending champion Angelique Kerber in the second round. It’s been quite a week. The 95th-ranked Davis lost in the last round of qualifying and figured that was that. But then another player withdrew from the tournament, opening up a spot, and the 25-year-old American got...
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Florida's Cori Gauff, 15, Beats Venus Williams, 39, at Wimbledon
In a matchup of youth vs. experience, the youngest woman in the draw beat the oldest at Wimbledon.
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Many Happy Returns for Federer at 1st French Open Since 2015
Roger Federer entered a refurbished Court Philippe Chatrier for his first French Open match since 2015, greeted by the sun peeking through the clouds and the full-throated support of spectators in their designer sunglasses, straw hats and sweaters tied over their shoulders. Were it permitted, perhaps some ticket-holders would have embraced Federer right then and there, delivering a kiss on...
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Serena Williams Set to Return From Injury at Italian Open
Serena Williams is set to return from injury at the upcoming Italian Open. Tournament director Sergio Palmieri told The Associated Press on Friday that he spoke with Williams’ agent and that Williams “has already reserved her rooms and should be here a few days early” for the May 13-19 event. Williams has not played since withdrawing from her third-round match...
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It's a Celeb Steals and Deals Special! Shop Picks from Reese Witherspoon and more
Wish you could dress like Reese Witherspoon? You’re in luck because this week’s Steals and Deals includes Witherspoon’s clothing line, Draper James! Thursday morning, Jill Martin was on the Today show to reveal discounts of up to 67 percent off our favorite celebrity brands. You’ll find deals on clothing, purses and coats from Draper James, athleticwear from Eleven by Venus...
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Venus Williams, Other Driver Cleared in Fatal Crash
No charges will be filed against tennis star Venus Williams or the other driver for a crash in June that fatally injured the other driver’s husband, police said Wednesday.
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Burglars Steal $400,000 From Venus Williams' Florida Home
Burglars hit tennis star Venus Williams’ Florida home, stealing $400,000 worth of goods while she was at the U.S. Open.
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2nd Time's the Charm: Caroline Wozniacki Engaged to NBA Beau
The 27-year-old announced her engagement to her NBA boyfriend David Lee. The couple have been dating for eight months. Wozniacki posted an image of the ring the former Knicks forward lee got her on Twitter.
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Stephens Tops Keys in US Open Final for 1st Grand Slam Title
Sloane Stephens never looked shaken by the setting or the stakes in her first Grand Slam final. Her opponent, Madison Keys, most definitely did. Stephens dominated her close friend Keys 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday to win the U.S. Open, capping a remarkably rapid rise after sitting out 11 months because of foot surgery. The 83rd-ranked Stephens is only the second...