Serena Williams will miss the China Open and may not play again this season after her controversial US Open final defeat by Naomi Osaka. Her name, along with sister Venus, was not in the draw for the event, which starts…
Serena keen to ‘move on’ from US Open row (Guardian)
Serena Williams says she is trying to “move on” from the meltdown that overshadowed her US Open final loss but remains perplexed at her coach’s admission he illegally signalled to her. The 23-time Grand Slam champion lost the decider in…
Billie Jean King: Serena was ‘out of line,’ but umpire ‘blew it’ (CNN)
Speaking about Saturday’s controversial US Open final, Billie Jean King, the tennis legend and equal rights advocate, told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour that Serena Williams was “out of line,” but umpire Carlos Ramos aggravated the situation. “Serena was out of line,…
Serena Williams fined $17,000 for US Open final remarks (CNBC)
The women’s final was the latest and loudest example of umpiring controversies at the 2018 US Open and have prompted the USTA to review its code of conduct for future running’s of the event. “Some of these incidents, you know,…
USTA to review policies following umpiring controversies at US Open (SkySports)
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is to undertake a review of communication policies following a string of umpiring controversies at the US Open. Swedish umpire Mohamed Lahyani was reprimanded by US Open organisers for going “beyond protocol” when he…
US Open 2018: Tennis is the ‘loser’ after Serena Williams final controversy, says Sue Barker (BBC)
Sue Barker believes “tennis was the loser” in a controversial US Open final – but said Serena Williams had a point when she criticised the umpire. A series of incidents, which included the beaten American calling Carlos Ramos a “liar”…
Serena and Venus showdown set for day 5 at U.S. Open (Reuters)
Serena Williams takes on big sister Venus in the main event of day five at the U.S. Open on Friday, while defending men’s champion Rafa Nadal and women’s champion Sloane Stephens are also in action at Flushing Meadows. The 30th career…
This is why Serena Williams will not celebrate daughter’s 1st birthday (Dailymail)
It’s going to be a big week for Serena Williams. In addition to worrying about US Open matches and dress code, the 36-year-old tennis pro is gearing up for her daughter’s first birthday. Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr will turn one…
Williams gets warm welcome and win in U.S. Open return (Reuters)
Serena Williams took the first cautious step towards a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title with a 6-4 6-0 first-round win over Magda Linette on Monday as an excited U.S. Open crowd welcomed the new tennis mother back to the ‘Big…
Serena Williams admits struggling with “postpartum emotions”
Serena Williams said she is suffering from “postpartum emotions” as the 23-time Grand Slam winner struggles to deal with juggling family life and tennis. The 36-year-old American is seeking to regain her top form after missing most of the 2017…