<p>Serena Williams has been an extremely strong advocate of gender equality both on and off the court. Elaborating on the same while hanging her racquet up for good, Williams highlighted the unique sacrifices that women have to make in their careers and life in general.</p>

<p>In a recent interaction with Vogue, Williams declared that she was going to retire shortly after the U.S. Open, which kicks off in late August. A win at the event could help Serena tie&nbsp;Margaret Court’s record of 24 grand slam titles. Williams asserted that her desire to spend more time with her family had prompted her decision to walk away from the sport for good.</p>

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<p>While addressing concerns about her retirement, she admitted that she did not want to be in a position to choose between her family and the sport she loves. She further asserted that the situation would not have been the same if she had been a man.</p>

<p>“Believe me, I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and&nbsp;family. I don’t think it’s fair. If I were a guy, I wouldn’t be writing this because I’d be out there playing and winning while my wife was doing the physical labour of expanding our family. Maybe I’d be more of a Tom Brady if I had that opportunity.”</p>

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<p>However, she subsequently clarified that at the end of the day, she loves being a woman and absolutely adored being a parent to her daughter&nbsp;Olympia. The fact that she won the 2017 Australian Open while she was carrying Olympia only serves to explain just how well she's managed to balance her personal and professional lives.</p>


Serena Williams has been an extremely strong advocate of gender equality both on and off the court. Elaborating on the same while hanging her racquet up for good, Williams highlighted the unique sacrifices that women have to make in their careers and life in general.

Serena Williams has been an extremely strong advocate of gender equality both on and off the court. Elaborating on the same while hanging her racquet up for good, Williams highlighted the unique sacrifices that women have to make in their careers and life in general. In a recent interaction with Vogue, Williams declared that she was going to retire shortly after the U.S. Open, which kicks off in late August. A win at the event could help Serena tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 grand slam titles. Williams asserted that her desire to spend more time with her family had prompted her decision to walk away from the sport for good. ALSO READ: 'Definitely changed the game'- Emma Raducanu sheds light on Serena Williams' impact on tennis While addressing concerns about her retirement, she admitted that she did not want to be in a position to choose between her family and the sport she loves. She further asserted that the situation would not have been the same if she had been a man. “Believe me, I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and family. I don’t think it’s fair. If I were a guy, I wouldn’t be writing this because I’d be out there playing and winning while my wife was doing the physical labour of expanding our family. Maybe I’d be more of a Tom Brady if I had that opportunity.” ALSO READ: Serena Williams will leave as greatest tennis player: Billie Jean King hails American legend However, she subsequently clarified that at the end of the day, she loves being a woman and absolutely adored being a parent to her daughter Olympia. The fact that she won the 2017 Australian Open while she was carrying Olympia only serves to explain just how well she's managed to balance her personal and professional lives.

‘If I was a guy’- Serena Williams claims sexism played a big role in her retirement call

In a recently-published article, Tennis star Serena Williams has said she is retiring to expand her family. Williams says she didn't want to choose between tennis and family, and wouldn't have had to, had she been a man. But is retirement really a gender issue? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Serena Williams announces retirement

<p>The first stop on Serena Williams` farewell tour came to a quick end as she fell 6-2 6-4 to Belinda Bencic in second-round action at the Canadian Open on Wednesday a day after announcing her forthcoming retirement from tennis.</p>

<p>Williams arrived on the court to a standing ovation and had the full support of the capacity crowd throughout the 77-minute match but was unable to conjure up the old magic that helped her lift three titles in Canada.</p>

<p>"It`s been a pretty interesting 24 hours ... I`m terrible at goodbyes. But, goodbye Toronto," an emotional Williams told the crowd.<br />
"I always had amazing times here both on and off the court. I`ll be coming back just as a visitor to the city but otherwise its been remarkable."</p>

<p>After the match, Williams was presented with team jerseys of Toronto`s NBA and NHL teams for her and her daughter, who was in attendance, as well as a bouquet of flowers that she carried off the court while wiping back tears.</p>

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<p>Prior to the match, a tribute video was played featuring comments from tennis pioneer Billie Jean King, current players like Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu as well as ice hockey great Wayne Gretzky and highlights of Williams` Canadian triumphs.</p>

<p>The highly-anticipated match was played a day after 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams revealed in a Vogue article that she was "evolving away from tennis" and planned to retire from the sport she has dominated for over two decades.</p>

<p>Olympic champion Bencic saved the lone break point she faced in the opening set and broke Williams twice to jump ahead 5-2 but the Swiss 12th seed then needed five set points to clinch the opening frame.</p>

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<p>In the second set, Bencic got the one break she needed to go ahead 4-3 when Williams struck a double-fault and the Swiss never looked back as she sealed the match on her serve when Williams sent a return long.</p>

<p>"It was a lot of emotions obviously," Williams said about how it felt to take the court. "I love playing here, I`ve always loved playing here. I wish I could`ve played better but Belinda played so well today."</p>

<p>Up next for Bencic will be Spanish eighth seed Garbine Muguruza, who was a 6-4 6-4 winner over Estonia`s Kaia Kanepi.<br />
Among the others reaching the last 16 of the tune-up event for the Aug. 29-Sept. 11 U.S. Open were world number one Iga Swiatek, defending champion Camila Giorgi, Coco Gauff, Simona Halep, Karolina Pliskova, Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka.<br />
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The first stop on Serena Williams` farewell tour came to a quick end as she fell 6-2 6-4 to Belinda Bencic in second-round action at the Canadian Open on Wednesday a day after announcing her forthcoming retirement from tennis.

The first stop on Serena Williams` farewell tour came to a quick end as she fell 6-2 6-4 to Belinda Bencic in second-round action at the Canadian Open on Wednesday a day after announcing her forthcoming retirement from tennis. Williams arrived on the court to a standing ovation and had the full support of the capacity crowd throughout the 77-minute match but was unable to conjure up the old magic that helped her lift three titles in Canada. "It`s been a pretty interesting 24 hours ... I`m terrible at goodbyes. But, goodbye Toronto," an emotional Williams told the crowd. "I always had amazing times here both on and off the court. I`ll be coming back just as a visitor to the city but otherwise its been remarkable." After the match, Williams was presented with team jerseys of Toronto`s NBA and NHL teams for her and her daughter, who was in attendance, as well as a bouquet of flowers that she carried off the court while wiping back tears. ALSO READ: Former world No. 1 Serena Williams drops a bomb, announces her retirement Prior to the match, a tribute video was played featuring comments from tennis pioneer Billie Jean King, current players like Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu as well as ice hockey great Wayne Gretzky and highlights of Williams` Canadian triumphs. The highly-anticipated match was played a day after 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams revealed in a Vogue article that she was "evolving away from tennis" and planned to retire from the sport she has dominated for over two decades. Olympic champion Bencic saved the lone break point she faced in the opening set and broke Williams twice to jump ahead 5-2 but the Swiss 12th seed then needed five set points to clinch the opening frame. ALSO READ: Serena Williams announces retirement: A look at 23 Grand Slams won by tennis great In the second set, Bencic got the one break she needed to go ahead 4-3 when Williams struck a double-fault and the Swiss never looked back as she sealed the match on her serve when Williams sent a return long. "It was a lot of emotions obviously," Williams said about how it felt to take the court. "I love playing here, I`ve always loved playing here. I wish I could`ve played better but Belinda played so well today." Up next for Bencic will be Spanish eighth seed Garbine Muguruza, who was a 6-4 6-4 winner over Estonia`s Kaia Kanepi. Among the others reaching the last 16 of the tune-up event for the Aug. 29-Sept. 11 U.S. Open were world number one Iga Swiatek, defending champion Camila Giorgi, Coco Gauff, Simona Halep, Karolina Pliskova, Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka.

Serena Williams crumbles to defeat against Belinda Bencic in the first round of her farewell tour

<p>The defending US Open champion Emma Raducanu recently credited consensus G.O.A.T. Serena Williams for changing the game of tennis on its head. Raducanu, who most recently suffered a loss at the hands of Camila Giorgi at the Canadian Open,&nbsp;admitted that the women's tennis landscape lacked dominant forces like Williams.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Serena Williams hinted at retirement on Tuesday, claiming that she was gradually evolving away from tennis. The American is widely considered one of&nbsp;the most successful players in women's tennis in the Open Era. Her long list of achievements, including a whopping 23 Grand Slam singles titles and Olympic accolades only serve to prove the statement.</p>

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<p>While in conversation with the media in the aftermath of her Canadian Open setback in the first round,&nbsp;Raducanu offered her candid take on Williams'&nbsp;impact on the sport and the legacy that she will leave behind in the wake of her retirement.</p>

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<p>“She definitely changed the game.&nbsp;To dominate that, there’s not really been someone who’s dominated like her in the woman’s game so she really did change a lot in that respect,” admitted Raducanu.</p>
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<p>The 19-year-old&nbsp;further revealed how Williams inspired her to pursue perfection and remain at the top of her game for as long as the American.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“It’s incredible her career that she’s achieved so much. To see her around in this US swing is really inspiring. She keeps playing because she obviously loves the game and that longevity of her career is something that a lot of the players, and me, all aspire to achieve as well.”</p>
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<p>The upcoming US Open will mark Williams' swansong as she prepares to bid the sport adieu and ride off into the sunset. The 40-year-old hopes to spend more time with her family and focus on pursuits with monetary benefits like venture capital funds and more.</p>


The defending US Open champion Emma Raducanu recently credited consensus G.O.A.T. Serena Williams for changing the game of tennis on its head. Raducanu, who most recently suffered a loss at the hands of Camila Giorgi at the Canadian Open, admitted that the women's tennis landscape lacked dominant forces like Williams.

The defending US Open champion Emma Raducanu recently credited consensus G.O.A.T. Serena Williams for changing the game of tennis on its head. Raducanu, who most recently suffered a loss at the hands of Camila Giorgi at the Canadian Open, admitted that the women's tennis landscape lacked dominant forces like Williams. Serena Williams hinted at retirement on Tuesday, claiming that she was gradually evolving away from tennis. The American is widely considered one of the most successful players in women's tennis in the Open Era. Her long list of achievements, including a whopping 23 Grand Slam singles titles and Olympic accolades only serve to prove the statement. ALSO READ: A look at Serena Williams' greatest achievements over the course of her illustrious career While in conversation with the media in the aftermath of her Canadian Open setback in the first round, Raducanu offered her candid take on Williams' impact on the sport and the legacy that she will leave behind in the wake of her retirement. “She definitely changed the game. To dominate that, there’s not really been someone who’s dominated like her in the woman’s game so she really did change a lot in that respect,” admitted Raducanu. ALSO READ: Serena Williams announces retirement: A look at 23 Grand Slams won by tennis great The 19-year-old further revealed how Williams inspired her to pursue perfection and remain at the top of her game for as long as the American. “It’s incredible her career that she’s achieved so much. To see her around in this US swing is really inspiring. She keeps playing because she obviously loves the game and that longevity of her career is something that a lot of the players, and me, all aspire to achieve as well.” The upcoming US Open will mark Williams' swansong as she prepares to bid the sport adieu and ride off into the sunset. The 40-year-old hopes to spend more time with her family and focus on pursuits with monetary benefits like venture capital funds and more.

'Definitely changed the game'- Emma Raducanu sheds light on Serena Williams' impact on tennis

<p>American tennis legend Serena Williams dropped a bomb on Tuesday (August 09) as she announced her shock retirement from the game. Williams will be walking away from tennis after making her final appearance in the upcoming US Open 2022 at home. The 40-year-old said she will be “evolving away from tennis” in an essay in Vogue.</p>

<p>Williams, who is regarded as one of the best tennis players of all time, has won a staggering 23 Grand Slams in her career so far and will continue her quest for an elusive 24th Grand Slam at the US Open this year. Williams made her last appearance at the Wimbledon 2022 earlier this year where she was upstaged by France’s Harmony Tan in the first round.</p>

<p>Reacting to the news of her retirement, former world no.1 Billie Jean King hailed Williams as the greatest player in tennis history. King, who won 39 major titles in her career, believes Williams’ career has inspired a new generation of fans and players.</p>

<p>“When Serena steps away from tennis, she will leave as the sport’s greatest player. After a career that has inspired a new generation of players and fans, she will forever be known as a champion who won on the court and raised the global profile of the sport off of it,” she was quoted as saying by Reuters.</p>

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<p>The legendary John McEnroe, who is a former world no.1, said Williams doesn’t need to play again to prove herself as she has already had a illustrious career. McEnroe believes Williams is in the same bracket as the likes of Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tom Brady, who are all legends in their respective sports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“She should do whatever she wants. She’s an icon. Her place in American society has gone to a place where she deserves it after everything she’s accomplished, everything she’s done,” said McEnroe.</p>

<p>“I don’t know the answer whether she wants to play again, I don’t think she needs to play again. She’s in that level where Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tom Brady are,” he added.</p>

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<p>Williams has been a dominant force in women’s tennis throughout her career and has won the most number of Grand Slam titles in the open era. Williams has won Wimbledon a staggering seven times and the US Open six times. She also has 7 Australian Open and 3 French Open titles to her name.</p>


American tennis legend Serena Williams dropped a bomb on Tuesday (August 09) as she announced her shock retirement from the game. Williams will be walking away from tennis after making her final appearance in the upcoming US Open 2022 at home.

American tennis legend Serena Williams dropped a bomb on Tuesday (August 09) as she announced her shock retirement from the game. Williams will be walking away from tennis after making her final appearance in the upcoming US Open 2022 at home. The 40-year-old said she will be “evolving away from tennis” in an essay in Vogue. Williams, who is regarded as one of the best tennis players of all time, has won a staggering 23 Grand Slams in her career so far and will continue her quest for an elusive 24th Grand Slam at the US Open this year. Williams made her last appearance at the Wimbledon 2022 earlier this year where she was upstaged by France’s Harmony Tan in the first round. Reacting to the news of her retirement, former world no.1 Billie Jean King hailed Williams as the greatest player in tennis history. King, who won 39 major titles in her career, believes Williams’ career has inspired a new generation of fans and players. “When Serena steps away from tennis, she will leave as the sport’s greatest player. After a career that has inspired a new generation of players and fans, she will forever be known as a champion who won on the court and raised the global profile of the sport off of it,” she was quoted as saying by Reuters. Also Read: Thinking too much about 24th Grand Slam didn't help, admits superstar Serena Williams The legendary John McEnroe, who is a former world no.1, said Williams doesn’t need to play again to prove herself as she has already had a illustrious career. McEnroe believes Williams is in the same bracket as the likes of Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tom Brady, who are all legends in their respective sports. “She should do whatever she wants. She’s an icon. Her place in American society has gone to a place where she deserves it after everything she’s accomplished, everything she’s done,” said McEnroe. “I don’t know the answer whether she wants to play again, I don’t think she needs to play again. She’s in that level where Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tom Brady are,” he added. Also Read: Serena Williams announces retirement: A look at 23 Grand Slams won by tennis great Williams has been a dominant force in women’s tennis throughout her career and has won the most number of Grand Slam titles in the open era. Williams has won Wimbledon a staggering seven times and the US Open six times. She also has 7 Australian Open and 3 French Open titles to her name.

Serena Williams will leave as greatest tennis player: Billie Jean King hails American legend

Serena Williams announces retirement: A look at 23 Grand Slams won by tennis great

<p>France`s Harmony Tan continued her stellar Wimbledon debut on Saturday to book her maiden fourth-round spot at a Grand Slam, crushing Briton Katie Boulter 6-1 6-1 in just 51 minutes. The 24-year-old Tan proved that her thrilling win over seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams in the opening round was no fluke and she has now won three straight Tour-level matches for the first time in her career.</p>

<p>"No I don`t believe it yet -- if I sleep a little bit, tomorrow maybe I will believe it, but it`s amazing," Tan said on court.<br />
"I think I like grass, I never play on this court but I like to play with slice and volley and everything with my game so I`m really happy.</p>

<p>"It was really emotional for the first round against Serena and after it was just playing match by match and today was really good tennis."</p>

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<p>Despite partisan support from the home crowd on Court two, Boulter failed to put up any resistance against Tan`s variety and superb court coverage and the world number 118 did not help her cause by committing 21 unforced errors.</p>

<p>After breaking Boulter`s serve twice, Tan sent down three aces in her fourth service game to bag the opening set in 27 minutes. The 115th-ranked Frenchwoman secured another early break in the second set, pulled off a "tweener" trick shot to break Boulter again and a third break sealed a one-sided contest.</p>

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<p>The big-smiling Tan did not allow Boulter a single look at her own delivery, hitting her slices to perfection to open up the court and hit 16 winners against just five unforced errors. She will next meet one of two Americans, either Coco Gauff or Amanda Anisimova, for a place in the quarter-finals.</p>


France`s Harmony Tan continued her stellar Wimbledon debut on Saturday to book her maiden fourth-round spot at a Grand Slam, crushing Briton Katie Boulter 6-1 6-1 in just 51 minutes.

France`s Harmony Tan continued her stellar Wimbledon debut on Saturday to book her maiden fourth-round spot at a Grand Slam, crushing Briton Katie Boulter 6-1 6-1 in just 51 minutes. The 24-year-old Tan proved that her thrilling win over seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams in the opening round was no fluke and she has now won three straight Tour-level matches for the first time in her career. "No I don`t believe it yet -- if I sleep a little bit, tomorrow maybe I will believe it, but it`s amazing," Tan said on court. "I think I like grass, I never play on this court but I like to play with slice and volley and everything with my game so I`m really happy. "It was really emotional for the first round against Serena and after it was just playing match by match and today was really good tennis." Also Read: Lure of Wimbledon grass courts too much for Venus Williams to resist Despite partisan support from the home crowd on Court two, Boulter failed to put up any resistance against Tan`s variety and superb court coverage and the world number 118 did not help her cause by committing 21 unforced errors. After breaking Boulter`s serve twice, Tan sent down three aces in her fourth service game to bag the opening set in 27 minutes. The 115th-ranked Frenchwoman secured another early break in the second set, pulled off a "tweener" trick shot to break Boulter again and a third break sealed a one-sided contest. Also Read: 'I was close': Rafael Nadal makes shocking retirement admission after Wimbledon 2nd round victory The big-smiling Tan did not allow Boulter a single look at her own delivery, hitting her slices to perfection to open up the court and hit 16 winners against just five unforced errors. She will next meet one of two Americans, either Coco Gauff or Amanda Anisimova, for a place in the quarter-finals.

Serena conqueror Harmony Tan crushes Katie Boulter to make last 16 at Wimbledon 2022

<p>Seven-time champion Serena Williams suffered a second straight Wimbledon first-round exit as she was stunned by French debutant Harmony Tan in a late-night Centre Court epic on Tuesday.</p>

<p>A year after the American retired injured from what many feared would be her last Wimbledon match, her return had been eagerly anticipated but 115th-ranked Tan ripped up the script with a nerve-shredding 7-5 1-6 7-6(7) win.</p>

<p>With the Centre Court roof closed for the final two sets and the time approaching the 11pm Wimbledon curfew, Tan had one match point snatched away when the 40-year-old Williams served at 5-6 in a rollercoaster deciding set.</p>

<p>A weary Williams then appeared close to victory as she built a 4-0 lead in the `super tiebreak`.</p>

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<p>But Tan, who had never played a Wimbledon main draw match before let alone against one of the game's greats on a fever-pitch showcourt, was not done.</p>

<p>Sticking to the slice and slow ball shots that had flummoxed Williams throughout an absorbing duel, she clawed her way into a 9-7 lead before sealing victory as Williams netted a forehand.</p>

<p>Williams, who had not played a singles match since retiring hurt against Aliaksandra Sasnovich here last year, went through every emotion in three hours and 11 minutes of drama and put her fans through the wringer too.</p>

<p>But in the end, a lack of match sharpness proved too much as another quest for a 24th Grand Slam title hit the buffers and the question is will she ever get another chance.</p>

<p>Tan, who had only ever won two Grand Slam main draw matches compared to the 98 won at Wimbledon alone by Williams, could hardly believe what she had done after clinching by far the biggest victory of her modest career.</p>

<p>"I`m so emotional now. Serena is a superstar and when I was young I was watching her so many times on the TV," the 24-year-old said on court. "For my first Wimbledon, it`s wow. Just wow.</p>

<p>"When I saw the draw I was really scared. Because it`s Serena Williams, she`s a legend. I thought if I could win one or two games it was really good for me."</p>

<p>`BETTER THAN LAST YEAR`</p>

<p>While defeat, which by ranking of opponent was the worst of her Wimbledon career, was a bitter pill to swallow, Williams said it was easier to accept than last year.</p>

<p>"It was definitely a very long battle and fight and it`s definitely better than last year. That`s a start," Williams told reporters. "I think physically I did pretty good. I think the last couple of points I was really suffering there."</p>

<p>Asked if she would be back at Wimbledon, Williams was coy.</p>

<p>"That`s a question I can`t answer. I don`t know. Who knows? Who knows where I`ll pop up?"<br />
Despite wildcard Williams`s notional ranking of 1,204, on paper the match looked like a mis-match.</p>

<p>The 24-year-old Tan had only chalked up nine Tour wins in her career and none on grass compared to the 832 for former world number one Williams.</p>

<p>But right from the start it was clear that statistics and reputations could be ignored.</p>

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<p>A succession of wild errors off the Williams racket handed Tan a 2-0 lead before she found some rhythm to move 4-2 ahead. But Tan, whose subtle game belongs to a bygone era, showed great court craft and broke the mighty Williams serve twice in succession on her way to snatching the opener.</p>

<p>Williams broke serve after a lung-busting 19-minute game early in the second set that had both players gasping and then saved four break points in the next game before rolling through the rest of the set as Tan faded.</p>

<p>Leading 3-1 in the decider Williams seemed in control but it was an illusion as Tan struck a beautiful backhand winner to break back for 3-3.</p>

<p>Roared on by the crowd, Williams broke again at 4-4 and celebrated wildly as if she had won the title, but again Tan showed true grit and broke back with another stunning backhand.</p>

<p>When Williams saved match point with a swing volley to get into a tiebreak, logic suggested Tan would finally fold.</p>

<p>But it was Williams who faltered with victory in sight.</p>


Seven-time champion Serena Williams suffered a second straight Wimbledon first-round exit as she was stunned by French debutant Harmony Tan in a late-night Centre Court epic on Tuesday.

Seven-time champion Serena Williams suffered a second straight Wimbledon first-round exit as she was stunned by French debutant Harmony Tan in a late-night Centre Court epic on Tuesday. A year after the American retired injured from what many feared would be her last Wimbledon match, her return had been eagerly anticipated but 115th-ranked Tan ripped up the script with a nerve-shredding 7-5 1-6 7-6(7) win. With the Centre Court roof closed for the final two sets and the time approaching the 11pm Wimbledon curfew, Tan had one match point snatched away when the 40-year-old Williams served at 5-6 in a rollercoaster deciding set. A weary Williams then appeared close to victory as she built a 4-0 lead in the `super tiebreak`. Also read | Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal overcomes scare to reach second round But Tan, who had never played a Wimbledon main draw match before let alone against one of the game's greats on a fever-pitch showcourt, was not done. Sticking to the slice and slow ball shots that had flummoxed Williams throughout an absorbing duel, she clawed her way into a 9-7 lead before sealing victory as Williams netted a forehand. Williams, who had not played a singles match since retiring hurt against Aliaksandra Sasnovich here last year, went through every emotion in three hours and 11 minutes of drama and put her fans through the wringer too. But in the end, a lack of match sharpness proved too much as another quest for a 24th Grand Slam title hit the buffers and the question is will she ever get another chance. Tan, who had only ever won two Grand Slam main draw matches compared to the 98 won at Wimbledon alone by Williams, could hardly believe what she had done after clinching by far the biggest victory of her modest career. "I`m so emotional now. Serena is a superstar and when I was young I was watching her so many times on the TV," the 24-year-old said on court. "For my first Wimbledon, it`s wow. Just wow. "When I saw the draw I was really scared. Because it`s Serena Williams, she`s a legend. I thought if I could win one or two games it was really good for me." `BETTER THAN LAST YEAR` While defeat, which by ranking of opponent was the worst of her Wimbledon career, was a bitter pill to swallow, Williams said it was easier to accept than last year. "It was definitely a very long battle and fight and it`s definitely better than last year. That`s a start," Williams told reporters. "I think physically I did pretty good. I think the last couple of points I was really suffering there." Asked if she would be back at Wimbledon, Williams was coy. "That`s a question I can`t answer. I don`t know. Who knows? Who knows where I`ll pop up?" Despite wildcard Williams`s notional ranking of 1,204, on paper the match looked like a mis-match. The 24-year-old Tan had only chalked up nine Tour wins in her career and none on grass compared to the 832 for former world number one Williams. But right from the start it was clear that statistics and reputations could be ignored. Also read | Ind vs Ire: Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson script history with mammoth stand A succession of wild errors off the Williams racket handed Tan a 2-0 lead before she found some rhythm to move 4-2 ahead. But Tan, whose subtle game belongs to a bygone era, showed great court craft and broke the mighty Williams serve twice in succession on her way to snatching the opener. Williams broke serve after a lung-busting 19-minute game early in the second set that had both players gasping and then saved four break points in the next game before rolling through the rest of the set as Tan faded. Leading 3-1 in the decider Williams seemed in control but it was an illusion as Tan struck a beautiful backhand winner to break back for 3-3. Roared on by the crowd, Williams broke again at 4-4 and celebrated wildly as if she had won the title, but again Tan showed true grit and broke back with another stunning backhand. When Williams saved match point with a swing volley to get into a tiebreak, logic suggested Tan would finally fold. But it was Williams who faltered with victory in sight.

Wimbledon 2022: Serena Williams loses to Harmony Tan in first round

<p>Serena Williams didn't have a dream comeback at Wimbledon 2022 as the American went down fighting against France's Harmony Tan in her first-round clash on Tuesday (June 28). The legendary Williams entered the competition as a wildcard and had been backed by many to go deep in the competition considering her pedigree at Wimbledon, however, she failed to get past the first round on her return to a singles competition after almost a year.</p>

<p>Williams gave her all on the court against French Tan, who is known for his creativeness on the grass and is a fine talent. The duo played out a gruelling marathon encounter that last around 3 hours and ten minutes before Tan defeated Serena 5-7, 6-1, 6-7 (7) to get her campaign off to a winning start at Wimbledon 2022.</p>

<p>40-year-old Williams had played just two double matches in the build-up to her opening round clash against Tan at Wimbledon and the rustiness showed in her game on Tuesday. The seven-time champion was far from his best and had to make an early exit from the competition sparking rumours of her retirement.</p>

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<p>However, Williams, who is known for her grit and passion, isn't looking to give up yet. While she hinted she was unsure of returning to the Wimbledon next year, she remained coy about her future in tennis.</p>

<p>"That's a question I can't answer. Like, I don't know. I feel like, you know, I don't know. Who knows? Who knows where I'll pop up," she said when asked if a return to Wimbledon next year is still on the cards for the 23-time Grand Slam champion.</p>

<p>"Today I gave all I could do ... Maybe tomorrow I could have gave more. Maybe a week ago I could have gave more. But today was what I could do. At some point, you have to be able to be okay with that. And that's all I can do. I can't change time or anything," she added.</p>

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<p>However, she confirmed she will be in action in the upcoming US Open 2022 later this year. The legendary American said she would feel at home in New York where she won her first Grand Slam title and feels she still has enough tennis left in her to chase a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam.</p>

<p>"It definitely makes me want to hit the practice courts because, you know, when you're playing not bad and you're so close. Like I said, any other opponent probably would have suited my game better. So, yeah, I feel like that it's actually kind of like, Okay, Serena, you can do this if you want," said Williams.</p>

<p>"Yeah, I mean, when you're at home, especially in New York, and the U.S. Open, that being the first place I've won a Grand Slam, is something that's always super special. Your first time is always special. There's definitely, you know, lots of motivation to get better and to play at home," she added.</p>


Serena Williams didn't have a dream comeback at Wimbledon 2022 as the American went down fighting against France's Harmony Tan in her first-round clash on Tuesday (June 28).

Serena Williams didn't have a dream comeback at Wimbledon 2022 as the American went down fighting against France's Harmony Tan in her first-round clash on Tuesday (June 28). The legendary Williams entered the competition as a wildcard and had been backed by many to go deep in the competition considering her pedigree at Wimbledon, however, she failed to get past the first round on her return to a singles competition after almost a year. Williams gave her all on the court against French Tan, who is known for his creativeness on the grass and is a fine talent. The duo played out a gruelling marathon encounter that last around 3 hours and ten minutes before Tan defeated Serena 5-7, 6-1, 6-7 (7) to get her campaign off to a winning start at Wimbledon 2022. 40-year-old Williams had played just two double matches in the build-up to her opening round clash against Tan at Wimbledon and the rustiness showed in her game on Tuesday. The seven-time champion was far from his best and had to make an early exit from the competition sparking rumours of her retirement. Also Read: 'Players found themselves in a tug-of-war': Bid to replace ball boys with dogs at Wimbledon flops However, Williams, who is known for her grit and passion, isn't looking to give up yet. While she hinted she was unsure of returning to the Wimbledon next year, she remained coy about her future in tennis. "That's a question I can't answer. Like, I don't know. I feel like, you know, I don't know. Who knows? Who knows where I'll pop up," she said when asked if a return to Wimbledon next year is still on the cards for the 23-time Grand Slam champion. "Today I gave all I could do ... Maybe tomorrow I could have gave more. Maybe a week ago I could have gave more. But today was what I could do. At some point, you have to be able to be okay with that. And that's all I can do. I can't change time or anything," she added. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Serena Williams loses to Harmony Tan in first round However, she confirmed she will be in action in the upcoming US Open 2022 later this year. The legendary American said she would feel at home in New York where she won her first Grand Slam title and feels she still has enough tennis left in her to chase a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam. "It definitely makes me want to hit the practice courts because, you know, when you're playing not bad and you're so close. Like I said, any other opponent probably would have suited my game better. So, yeah, I feel like that it's actually kind of like, Okay, Serena, you can do this if you want," said Williams. "Yeah, I mean, when you're at home, especially in New York, and the U.S. Open, that being the first place I've won a Grand Slam, is something that's always super special. Your first time is always special. There's definitely, you know, lots of motivation to get better and to play at home," she added.

'Who knows?': Serena Williams on returning to Wimbledon next year after loss against Harmony Tan

<p>The legendary Serena&nbsp;Williams will play in her first singles competition after nearly a year when she ock horns against France's Harmony Tan in her first-round clash at the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 on Tuesday (June 28). Williams is chasing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title as she currently stands just one title away from matching Margaret Court's record of winning 24 Grand Slam singles titles in her career - the most in women's tennis history.</p>

<p>40-year-old Williams is currently ranked 1,204 in the world and has gained entry as a wildcard in Wimbledon 2022. Nonetheless, there is an immense buzz over her return to the iconic Centre Court where she has won seven Wimbledon titles so far in her illustrious career.</p>

<p>While her pedigree in the competition is second to none, Williams has not played much top-level tennis in the build-up to Wimbledon 2022. She is heading into the opening game with just two doubles matches at Eastbourne behind her back. Nonetheless, the American will start as a favourite against Tan.</p>

<p>Tan, on the other hand, defeated the likes of Ana Bogdan and Lucia Bronzetti recently on her way to reaching the final of the WTA 125K event. She is a prodigious talent, who likes playing on the grass and is expected to give a tough time to Williams on her return to Wimbledon.</p>

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<p><strong>Here is all you need to know about the Serena Williams vs&nbsp;Harmony Tan clash at Wimbledon 2022:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where will the Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 clash take place?</strong></p>

<p>The&nbsp;Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 clash will take place at the Centre Court on Tuesday (June 28).</p>

<p><strong>What time will the Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 clash begin?</strong></p>

<p>The&nbsp;Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 clash is expected to start at around 9:30 PM IST.</p>

<p><strong>Where to watch the live telecast of the Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 match?</strong></p>

<p>The live telecast of<strong>&nbsp;</strong>the&nbsp;Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 match will be available on the Star Sports network in India.</p>

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&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>How to catch the live streaming of the Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 match?</strong></p>

<p>The live streaming of the&nbsp;Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 match will be available on the Hotstar app and website.</p>


The legendary Serena Williams will play in her first singles competition after nearly a year when she ock horns against France's Harmony Tan in her first-round clash at the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 on Tuesday (June 28).

The legendary Serena Williams will play in her first singles competition after nearly a year when she ock horns against France's Harmony Tan in her first-round clash at the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 on Tuesday (June 28). Williams is chasing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title as she currently stands just one title away from matching Margaret Court's record of winning 24 Grand Slam singles titles in her career - the most in women's tennis history. 40-year-old Williams is currently ranked 1,204 in the world and has gained entry as a wildcard in Wimbledon 2022. Nonetheless, there is an immense buzz over her return to the iconic Centre Court where she has won seven Wimbledon titles so far in her illustrious career. While her pedigree in the competition is second to none, Williams has not played much top-level tennis in the build-up to Wimbledon 2022. She is heading into the opening game with just two doubles matches at Eastbourne behind her back. Nonetheless, the American will start as a favourite against Tan. Tan, on the other hand, defeated the likes of Ana Bogdan and Lucia Bronzetti recently on her way to reaching the final of the WTA 125K event. She is a prodigious talent, who likes playing on the grass and is expected to give a tough time to Williams on her return to Wimbledon. Also Read: WATCH - British tennis star Jodie Burrage offers drink, candy to ball boy who nearly fainted at Wimbledon Here is all you need to know about the Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan clash at Wimbledon 2022: Where will the Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 clash take place? The Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 clash will take place at the Centre Court on Tuesday (June 28). What time will the Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 clash begin? The Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 clash is expected to start at around 9:30 PM IST. Where to watch the live telecast of the Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 match? The live telecast of the Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 match will be available on the Star Sports network in India. Also Read: Last year's finalist Matteo Berrettini pulls out of Wimbledon 2022 after testing positive for COVID-19 How to catch the live streaming of the Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 match? The live streaming of the Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan Wimbledon 2022 match will be available on the Hotstar app and website.

Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan live streaming: When and where to watch Wimbledon clash in India?

<p>The world`s most famous queue began streaming into the All England Club on Monday as the gates opened at the start of the 135th edition of the Wimbledon championships. The quintessential English sight of thousands of tennis fans waiting patiently, often having camped overnight, to gain entry to the grounds has been missing since 2019.</p>

<p>COVID-19 put paid to Wimbledon in 2020 and last year the queue was scrapped on safety grounds as the tournament returned to semi-normality, albeit with restricted attendances and players based in secure hotel bubbles.</p>

<p>Although all that makes Wimbledon such a spectacle has returned, it is not quite business as usual despite the buzz around the grounds as the gates swung open at 0900GMT on a breezy morning in south west London.</p>

<p>For a start, Roger Federer, the king of the lawns with a record eighth men`s singles titles, is absent for the first time since winning the junior event in 1998. The 40-year-old Swiss is recovering from a knee injury and has not played since losing to Poland`s Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals a year ago.</p>

<p>Also missing is men`s world number one Daniil Medvedev after organisers banned Russian and Belarusian players in response to the invasion of Ukraine while women`s defending champion Ash Barty has retired. The ban on Russians and Belarusians prompted the ATP and WTA to take away ranking points from Wimbledon this year.</p>

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<p>Play is also scheduled for 14 days, rather than the traditional 13, with middle Sunday no longer a rest day, meaning the end of so-called Manic Monday when all the men`s and women`s fourth-round matches used to be played.</p>

<p>While the build-up to Wimbledon has been mired in controversy, there are enough plot lines to suggest the next fortnight could be a classic edition.</p>

<p>Serena Williams returns after a year out, gunning for the 24th Grand Slam singles title that has eluded her since 2017. Serbia`s Novak Djokovic was due to open play on Centre Court on Monday as he seeks to defend his title, win a 21st Grand Slam crown and close the gap on Rafa Nadal who has a record 22.</p>

<p>Spaniard Nadal is halfway to a calendar-year Grand Slam after winning the Australian and French Opens. Briton Emma Raducanu`s appearance is being billed as a "homecoming" after her extraordinary U.S. Open title win as a qualifier and the spotlight will be fully focused on the teenager when she faces Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck after Djokovic`s match against Kwon Soon-woo.</p>

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<p>With the famous Centre Court celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the opening day has a very British flavour with twice former champion Andy Murray concluding the action against Australian James Duckworth.</p>

<p>Murray is one of 17 British players in the singles draws -- the largest home contingent since 2001. While the stage is set for a feast of tennis over the next two weeks, a rain shower half an hour after play started to put a dampener on the early action. Some things, it seems, never change.</p>


The world`s most famous queue began streaming into the All England Club on Monday as the gates opened at the start of the 135th edition of the Wimbledon championships.

The world`s most famous queue began streaming into the All England Club on Monday as the gates opened at the start of the 135th edition of the Wimbledon championships. The quintessential English sight of thousands of tennis fans waiting patiently, often having camped overnight, to gain entry to the grounds has been missing since 2019. COVID-19 put paid to Wimbledon in 2020 and last year the queue was scrapped on safety grounds as the tournament returned to semi-normality, albeit with restricted attendances and players based in secure hotel bubbles. Although all that makes Wimbledon such a spectacle has returned, it is not quite business as usual despite the buzz around the grounds as the gates swung open at 0900GMT on a breezy morning in south west London. For a start, Roger Federer, the king of the lawns with a record eighth men`s singles titles, is absent for the first time since winning the junior event in 1998. The 40-year-old Swiss is recovering from a knee injury and has not played since losing to Poland`s Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals a year ago. Also missing is men`s world number one Daniil Medvedev after organisers banned Russian and Belarusian players in response to the invasion of Ukraine while women`s defending champion Ash Barty has retired. The ban on Russians and Belarusians prompted the ATP and WTA to take away ranking points from Wimbledon this year. Also Read: Novak Djokovic remains firm on no vaccine stance despite risk of missing out on US Open 2022 Play is also scheduled for 14 days, rather than the traditional 13, with middle Sunday no longer a rest day, meaning the end of so-called Manic Monday when all the men`s and women`s fourth-round matches used to be played. While the build-up to Wimbledon has been mired in controversy, there are enough plot lines to suggest the next fortnight could be a classic edition. Serena Williams returns after a year out, gunning for the 24th Grand Slam singles title that has eluded her since 2017. Serbia`s Novak Djokovic was due to open play on Centre Court on Monday as he seeks to defend his title, win a 21st Grand Slam crown and close the gap on Rafa Nadal who has a record 22. Spaniard Nadal is halfway to a calendar-year Grand Slam after winning the Australian and French Opens. Briton Emma Raducanu`s appearance is being billed as a "homecoming" after her extraordinary U.S. Open title win as a qualifier and the spotlight will be fully focused on the teenager when she faces Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck after Djokovic`s match against Kwon Soon-woo. Also Read: Polish player Hubert Hurkacz pledges 100 euros for every ace at Wimbledon to Ukraine relief effort With the famous Centre Court celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the opening day has a very British flavour with twice former champion Andy Murray concluding the action against Australian James Duckworth. Murray is one of 17 British players in the singles draws -- the largest home contingent since 2001. While the stage is set for a feast of tennis over the next two weeks, a rain shower half an hour after play started to put a dampener on the early action. Some things, it seems, never change.

Wimbledon open for business, not quite as usual

<p>Serena Williams is all set for a much-awaited comeback at the upcoming Wimbledon 2022. Williams will be heading into the competition as an unseeded wild card and will be playing her first singles match in a year as the action moves to grass court. The tennis great made her last singles appearance at the Wimbledon last year where she had to retire after injuring her right leg during her first-round match in the tournament.</p>

<p>Williams has not been in action for over a year but considering her pedigree in the competition, she has been backed by many to stage an upset at this year's Wimbledon. Williams, who is currently outside the WTA's top 1200, has played just two doubles matches at a tune-up event ahead of the start of the competition in England.</p>

<p>The 23-time Grand Slam champion is one of the most successful women's players of all time and has had an illustrious career spanning over two decades. Recently, Indian tennis coach&nbsp;Nandan Bal spoke exclusively to WION&nbsp;about Williams' return to a singles competition after a year at the Wimbledon.</p>

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<p>While he insisted greats like Williams need just a couple of matches to go their way in order to find their mojo, she won't start as one of the favourites at the competition this year. Bal also believes Wimbledon 2022 can prove to be the final hurrah for Willaims, who is 40 already.</p>

<p>"Unfortunately yes (on this being her last hurrah), I would tend to think that at this point in time one could not say Serena would be a favourite to win the title. It will all depend on how her draw goes, like I said, these champions need only 2 to 3 good matches to get into their groove. Once they get into their groove, they are kind of unbeatable, especially in a big event," Bal told WION.</p>

<p>Williams could have been drawn against current world no.1 Iga Swiatek in the first round at Wimbledon 2022 or could have also potentially faced teenage Coco Gauff, who has been in terrific form recently. However, she will be up against France's Harmony Tan, an unseeded 24-year-old in the opening round which makes it relatively easier for the tennis great to plot a title challenge.</p>

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<p>Nonetheless, Williams who has won the Wimbledon singles titles as many as seven times in her career will always pose a threat to the best in the business at the moment. Bal believes Williams can be difficult to beat if she can get past the second round but the other youngsters in the tournament will also be aiming to prove themselves.</p>

<p>"Someone like Serena, if she can get past the second or third round and gets into a groove, she is going to be difficult but age is certainly not favourable to her. The younger girls are not there just for the show, they are out there to prove themselves," said Bal.</p>


Serena Williams is all set for a much-awaited comeback at the upcoming Wimbledon 2022. Williams will be heading into the competition as an unseeded wild card and will be playing her first singles match in a year as the action moves to grass court.

Serena Williams is all set for a much-awaited comeback at the upcoming Wimbledon 2022. Williams will be heading into the competition as an unseeded wild card and will be playing her first singles match in a year as the action moves to grass court. The tennis great made her last singles appearance at the Wimbledon last year where she had to retire after injuring her right leg during her first-round match in the tournament. Williams has not been in action for over a year but considering her pedigree in the competition, she has been backed by many to stage an upset at this year's Wimbledon. Williams, who is currently outside the WTA's top 1200, has played just two doubles matches at a tune-up event ahead of the start of the competition in England. The 23-time Grand Slam champion is one of the most successful women's players of all time and has had an illustrious career spanning over two decades. Recently, Indian tennis coach Nandan Bal spoke exclusively to WION about Williams' return to a singles competition after a year at the Wimbledon. Also Read: Will Rafael Nadal extend lead in GOAT race in Wimbledon? Indian tennis coach Nandal Bal opines While he insisted greats like Williams need just a couple of matches to go their way in order to find their mojo, she won't start as one of the favourites at the competition this year. Bal also believes Wimbledon 2022 can prove to be the final hurrah for Willaims, who is 40 already. "Unfortunately yes (on this being her last hurrah), I would tend to think that at this point in time one could not say Serena would be a favourite to win the title. It will all depend on how her draw goes, like I said, these champions need only 2 to 3 good matches to get into their groove. Once they get into their groove, they are kind of unbeatable, especially in a big event," Bal told WION. Williams could have been drawn against current world no.1 Iga Swiatek in the first round at Wimbledon 2022 or could have also potentially faced teenage Coco Gauff, who has been in terrific form recently. However, she will be up against France's Harmony Tan, an unseeded 24-year-old in the opening round which makes it relatively easier for the tennis great to plot a title challenge. Also Read: Wimbledon to provide free tickets to Ukrainian refugees Nonetheless, Williams who has won the Wimbledon singles titles as many as seven times in her career will always pose a threat to the best in the business at the moment. Bal believes Williams can be difficult to beat if she can get past the second round but the other youngsters in the tournament will also be aiming to prove themselves. "Someone like Serena, if she can get past the second or third round and gets into a groove, she is going to be difficult but age is certainly not favourable to her. The younger girls are not there just for the show, they are out there to prove themselves," said Bal.

Serena Williams will be difficult to beat but not a favourite to win Wimbledon 2022 title: Nandan Bal

<p>It is time for the third Grand Slam of the calendar year. After the mega success of Australian Open and French Open, the action now moves to the grass-court Grand Slam event as Wimbledon 2022 is set to commence on June 27. Ahead of the 135th edition of the premier tournament in England, there is a lot of hype for the mega event.</p>

<p>While it will be the first time that former World number one Roger Federer won't be part of the Wimbledon in over two decades, since 1998, the veteran stars such as Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams will hope to give plenty to cheer for fans. Ahead of the commencement of this year's Wimbledon, Wion's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo interacted with Indian tennis coach Nandan Bal who gave an early prediction with regard to both men's and women's singles.</p>

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<p><strong>MEN's SINGLES</strong></p>

<p>For the unversed, world number two Djokovic could fall down to number seven by mid-July if Wimbledon doesn't go as per plans for the Serbian. A gap of three Grand Slam titles, with Nadal (22), can certainly prove to be&nbsp;a lot for Djokovic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus, Nandal Bal&nbsp;spoke&nbsp;on Djokovic and Nadal's chances in the interaction. The veteran coach said, "There is no question that the next generation is coming closer. It is sad that Alexander Zverev succumbed to an injury in the French Open semi-finals (vs Nadal). Still, there are many others such as Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, etc. who have risen up the ranks. It is only a matter of time before they take on the three champions (Federer, Nadal and Djoko)."</p>

<p>"Djokovic and Nadal would probably be the favourites to play the final. I don't see Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud in the semis. Especially Ruud, who has been very vocal of not likening it when he competes on grass. Carlos Alcaraz, on the other hand, hasn't proved himself. Hence, don't think he has much chance on such a surface. You certainly have Italy's&nbsp;Matteo Berrettini as the darkhorse."</p>

<p>Speaking exclusively on Spainard Nadal's chances, who has turned up for the third Grand Slam of the year battling his foot injury, Nandan added, "He is dangerous on any court or surface. He has proved it time and again that he can compete anywhere. Earlier, people said he is a one-surface player but now he has most Grand Slams by any male player in the history of the game. You can never rule him out. If he gets 2-3 decent first, second and third rounds,&nbsp;he can be in great shape if his physical fitness levels hold up."</p>

<p>This year's Wimbledon will see no Russian and Belarus players participating after they were banned following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, early this year. In addition,&nbsp;there is no ranking points on offer at the grass-court event. Nonetheless, there still remains a lot to look forward to in every category.</p>


It is time for the third Grand Slam of the calendar year. After the mega success of Australian Open and French Open, the action now moves to the grass-court Grand Slam event as Wimbledon 2022 is set to commence on June 27.

It is time for the third Grand Slam of the calendar year. After the mega success of Australian Open and French Open, the action now moves to the grass-court Grand Slam event as Wimbledon 2022 is set to commence on June 27. Ahead of the 135th edition of the premier tournament in England, there is a lot of hype for the mega event. While it will be the first time that former World number one Roger Federer won't be part of the Wimbledon in over two decades, since 1998, the veteran stars such as Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams will hope to give plenty to cheer for fans. Ahead of the commencement of this year's Wimbledon, Wion's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo interacted with Indian tennis coach Nandan Bal who gave an early prediction with regard to both men's and women's singles. ALSO READ | John McEnroe reacts as Wimbledon 2022 to kickoff without Roger Federer for first time in over two decades MEN's SINGLES For the unversed, world number two Djokovic could fall down to number seven by mid-July if Wimbledon doesn't go as per plans for the Serbian. A gap of three Grand Slam titles, with Nadal (22), can certainly prove to be a lot for Djokovic. Thus, Nandal Bal spoke on Djokovic and Nadal's chances in the interaction. The veteran coach said, "There is no question that the next generation is coming closer. It is sad that Alexander Zverev succumbed to an injury in the French Open semi-finals (vs Nadal). Still, there are many others such as Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, etc. who have risen up the ranks. It is only a matter of time before they take on the three champions (Federer, Nadal and Djoko)." "Djokovic and Nadal would probably be the favourites to play the final. I don't see Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud in the semis. Especially Ruud, who has been very vocal of not likening it when he competes on grass. Carlos Alcaraz, on the other hand, hasn't proved himself. Hence, don't think he has much chance on such a surface. You certainly have Italy's Matteo Berrettini as the darkhorse." Speaking exclusively on Spainard Nadal's chances, who has turned up for the third Grand Slam of the year battling his foot injury, Nandan added, "He is dangerous on any court or surface. He has proved it time and again that he can compete anywhere. Earlier, people said he is a one-surface player but now he has most Grand Slams by any male player in the history of the game. You can never rule him out. If he gets 2-3 decent first, second and third rounds, he can be in great shape if his physical fitness levels hold up." This year's Wimbledon will see no Russian and Belarus players participating after they were banned following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, early this year. In addition, there is no ranking points on offer at the grass-court event. Nonetheless, there still remains a lot to look forward to in every category.

Will Rafael Nadal extend lead in GOAT race in Wimbledon? Indian tennis coach Nandal Bal opines

<p>Serena Williams has announced her return on the court as the American is&nbsp;set to participate in&nbsp;Wimbledon 2022, which will see her back in any competition after&nbsp;a year. She took to her official Instagram account on Tuesday (June 14) and wrote,&nbsp;"SW and SW19. It's a date. 2022, see you there."</p>

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<p>Further, the 40-year-old veteran also tagged Eastbourne in her post, hinting&nbsp;that she could potentially play in next week's grasscourt tournament on England's south coast -- i.e. a&nbsp;tune-up competition&nbsp;ahead&nbsp;of the Wimbledon.</p>

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<p>It is to be noted that Serena, a 23-time Grand Slam winner,&nbsp;could've entered using a protected ranking which is reserved for players who have been sidelined through a long-term injury. However, she&nbsp;didn't do so and, hence, has now earned&nbsp;a wild card entry, confirmed by the tournament's organisers, to take part in ladies' singles. The forthcoming Wimbledon edition kicks off&nbsp;on June 27.</p>

<p>Serena will have a point to prove in the forthcoming championship. Out of her 7 singles trophies at the All England Club, the veteran last won the coveted title in the event in 2016. She, however, made it to the final in 2018 and 2019 post-pregnancy before crashing&nbsp;out in the opening round of last year's tournament, against Belarusia's&nbsp;Aliaksandra Sasnovich.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, many had been contemplating whether Serena would make a comeback. Nonetheless, it is always <em>never-say-never</em> with the American player as she is set for another return in the last lap of her career.</p>


Serena Williams has announced her return on the court as the American is set to participate in Wimbledon 2022, which will see her back in any competition after a year.

Serena Williams has announced her return on the court as the American is set to participate in Wimbledon 2022, which will see her back in any competition after a year. She took to her official Instagram account on Tuesday (June 14) and wrote, "SW and SW19. It's a date. 2022, see you there." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) × Further, the 40-year-old veteran also tagged Eastbourne in her post, hinting that she could potentially play in next week's grasscourt tournament on England's south coast -- i.e. a tune-up competition ahead of the Wimbledon. ALSO READ | Former World No. 1 Jelena Dokic reveals she had suicidal thoughts before seeking help It is to be noted that Serena, a 23-time Grand Slam winner, could've entered using a protected ranking which is reserved for players who have been sidelined through a long-term injury. However, she didn't do so and, hence, has now earned a wild card entry, confirmed by the tournament's organisers, to take part in ladies' singles. The forthcoming Wimbledon edition kicks off on June 27. Serena will have a point to prove in the forthcoming championship. Out of her 7 singles trophies at the All England Club, the veteran last won the coveted title in the event in 2016. She, however, made it to the final in 2018 and 2019 post-pregnancy before crashing out in the opening round of last year's tournament, against Belarusia's Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Since then, many had been contemplating whether Serena would make a comeback. Nonetheless, it is always never-say-never with the American player as she is set for another return in the last lap of her career.

Serena Williams confirms her return at Wimbledon 2022, a year after superstar's last match

<p>Former world number one Serena Williams hinted on Thursday that she could make her long-awaited return at Wimbledon in June, exactly a year since she last played on the tour at the same Grand Slam.</p>

<p>Williams, 40, limped out of last year's first-round match at Wimbledon in tears due to a leg injury.</p>

<p>She also skipped the Olympics in Tokyo and the U.S. Open in 2021 due to the hamstring injury, as well as the Australian Open earlier this year.</p>

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<p>On an Instagram story with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Serena said: "We've been talking about my comeback and he's been hyping me up and getting me ready for Wimbledon. Can't wait!"</p>

<p>When Rodgers asked her about a potential comeback at the U.S. Open, she added: "Wimbledon's before the U.S. Open, I've got to play Wimbledon first. Exciting!"</p>

<p>Wimbledon runs from June 27-July 10. Williams has won the grasscourt major seven times, with her last success coming in 2016.</p>

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<p>Earlier on Thursday, her long-time coach Patrick Mouratoglou revealed he was now working full-time with twice Grand Slam champion Simona Halep after speaking to Williams.</p>

<p>Williams, who has been on the hunt for an elusive 24th major since winning her last Grand Slam title at the 2017 Australian Open, has slipped to 246th in the women's rankings.</p>

<p>She reached the final in four Grand Slams since giving birth to daughter Olympia in 2017 but lost in straight sets on each occasion.</p>


Former world number one Serena Williams hinted on Thursday that she could make her long-awaited return at Wimbledon in June, exactly a year since she last played on the tour at the same Grand Slam.

Former world number one Serena Williams hinted on Thursday that she could make her long-awaited return at Wimbledon in June, exactly a year since she last played on the tour at the same Grand Slam. Williams, 40, limped out of last year's first-round match at Wimbledon in tears due to a leg injury. She also skipped the Olympics in Tokyo and the U.S. Open in 2021 due to the hamstring injury, as well as the Australian Open earlier this year. ALSO READ: Patrick Mouratoglou to coach former world no 1 Simona Halep full-time On an Instagram story with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Serena said: "We've been talking about my comeback and he's been hyping me up and getting me ready for Wimbledon. Can't wait!" When Rodgers asked her about a potential comeback at the U.S. Open, she added: "Wimbledon's before the U.S. Open, I've got to play Wimbledon first. Exciting!" Wimbledon runs from June 27-July 10. Williams has won the grasscourt major seven times, with her last success coming in 2016. ALSO READ: Dominic Thiem, Matteo Berrettini withdraw from Monte Carlo Masters due to COVID, injury Earlier on Thursday, her long-time coach Patrick Mouratoglou revealed he was now working full-time with twice Grand Slam champion Simona Halep after speaking to Williams. Williams, who has been on the hunt for an elusive 24th major since winning her last Grand Slam title at the 2017 Australian Open, has slipped to 246th in the women's rankings. She reached the final in four Grand Slams since giving birth to daughter Olympia in 2017 but lost in straight sets on each occasion.

'I've got to play Wimbledon first': Serena Williams teases comeback after a year on the sidelines

<p>Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka`s name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not included. Osaka said last month that she was "not 100% sure" she would participate at the grasscourt Grand Slam because of the decision by the sport`s governing bodies to strip the tournament of ranking points had reduced her motivation to play.</p>

<p>Wimbledon had its ranking points taken away by the men`s ATP and women`s WTA after the grasscourt major opted to exclude players from Russia and Belarus because of Russia`s invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a `special operation`. Belarus has been a key staging area for the invasion.</p>

<p>Osaka, 24, also withdrew from Wimbledon last year after taking time off for "personal reasons" -- a month after quitting the French Open when she was overwhelmed by media duties.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, seven-time singles winner Serena Williams and her sister Venus, a five-time singles champion at the All England Club, were conspicuous by their absence.</p>

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<p>Serena, 40, has not played on the Tour since an injury during her first-round match at last year`s Wimbledon championships forced her to withdraw while Venus`s last appearance was at a WTA 250 event in Chicago last August.</p>

<p>In the men`s draw, Daniil Medvedev was the most notable omission due to the ban imposed by the All England Club. The Russian could even return to the top of the rankings without playing at Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic will lose the points he earned by lifting the title last year.</p>

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<p>Eight-times winner Roger Federer, who has not played since a quarter-final exit at Wimbledon last year, is also not on the entry list.</p>

<p>Federer, 40, underwent another knee surgery last year and his coach had said in March that a return at Wimbledon was unlikely for the 20-times major winner. The wildcards for the June 27-July 10 tournament are yet to be announced.</p>


Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka`s name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not included.

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka`s name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not included. Osaka said last month that she was "not 100% sure" she would participate at the grasscourt Grand Slam because of the decision by the sport`s governing bodies to strip the tournament of ranking points had reduced her motivation to play. Wimbledon had its ranking points taken away by the men`s ATP and women`s WTA after the grasscourt major opted to exclude players from Russia and Belarus because of Russia`s invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a `special operation`. Belarus has been a key staging area for the invasion. Osaka, 24, also withdrew from Wimbledon last year after taking time off for "personal reasons" -- a month after quitting the French Open when she was overwhelmed by media duties. Meanwhile, seven-time singles winner Serena Williams and her sister Venus, a five-time singles champion at the All England Club, were conspicuous by their absence. Also Read: World no.1 Iga Swiatek demolishes Coco Gauff in straight sets to win second French Open title Serena, 40, has not played on the Tour since an injury during her first-round match at last year`s Wimbledon championships forced her to withdraw while Venus`s last appearance was at a WTA 250 event in Chicago last August. In the men`s draw, Daniil Medvedev was the most notable omission due to the ban imposed by the All England Club. The Russian could even return to the top of the rankings without playing at Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic will lose the points he earned by lifting the title last year. Also Read: 'I'd prefer to lose the final': Rafael Nadal ready to sacrifice 22nd Grand Slam title for new left foot Eight-times winner Roger Federer, who has not played since a quarter-final exit at Wimbledon last year, is also not on the entry list. Federer, 40, underwent another knee surgery last year and his coach had said in March that a return at Wimbledon was unlikely for the 20-times major winner. The wildcards for the June 27-July 10 tournament are yet to be announced.

Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon entry list, Roger Federer and Williams sisters absent

<p>Serena Williams will begin her Wimbledon comeback by facing Harmony Tan, a 24-year-old from France who is ranked 113th and owns a 2-6 career record in Grand Slam matches. The placement of Williams in the women's bracket was the most anticipated aspect of Friday's draw at the All England Club. She is making her first appearance in singles at any tournament since she hurt her right leg and stopped playing during the first set of her first-round match at Centre Court a year ago.</p>

<p>Because of her lack of activity over the past 12 months, Williams who has been No. 1 in the rankings&nbsp;is outside the WTA's top 1,200 this week and so could have ended up anywhere in the field and against any opponent in the first round. She only returned to the tour this week by playing two doubles matches at a tuneup event in England.</p>

<p>While the 40-year-old American's track record would merit a seeding, the All England Club now adheres strictly to the rankings in determining how it seeds players. Williams has won seven Wimbledon championships, part of her total of 23 Grand Slam singles titles, a record for the professional era. Tan, meanwhile, will be making her debut at the grass-court tournament.</p>

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<p>If Williams gets past Tan, next up could be a match against Sara Sorribes Tormo, who is seeded 32nd but has never been past the second round at the All England Club or the third round at any major in 19 past appearances. The third round potentially would put Williams against a tougher test: No. 6-seeded Karolina Pliskova, who was the runner-up to Ash Barty last year at Wimbledon and also reached the final of the 2016 U.S. Open beating Williams in the semifinals there.</p>

<p>Barty retired at age 25 in March and so is not defending her title when play begins on Monday. That also leaves open the question of which woman will have the honor of playing the first match at Centre Court on Tuesday, a slot traditionally reserved for the prior year's champion. The two most likely choices would seem to be No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who enters on a 35-match winning streak and is coming off a title at the French Open, or Simona Halep, who won the 2019 trophy at Wimbledon, beating Williams in the final, but did not get the chance to begin things at Centre Court in 2020, when the tournament was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, or in 2021, because she was injured and unable to play.</p>


Serena Williams will begin her Wimbledon comeback by facing Harmony Tan, a 24-year-old from France who is ranked 113th and owns a 2-6 career record in Grand Slam matches.

Serena Williams will begin her Wimbledon comeback by facing Harmony Tan, a 24-year-old from France who is ranked 113th and owns a 2-6 career record in Grand Slam matches. The placement of Williams in the women's bracket was the most anticipated aspect of Friday's draw at the All England Club. She is making her first appearance in singles at any tournament since she hurt her right leg and stopped playing during the first set of her first-round match at Centre Court a year ago. Because of her lack of activity over the past 12 months, Williams who has been No. 1 in the rankings is outside the WTA's top 1,200 this week and so could have ended up anywhere in the field and against any opponent in the first round. She only returned to the tour this week by playing two doubles matches at a tuneup event in England. While the 40-year-old American's track record would merit a seeding, the All England Club now adheres strictly to the rankings in determining how it seeds players. Williams has won seven Wimbledon championships, part of her total of 23 Grand Slam singles titles, a record for the professional era. Tan, meanwhile, will be making her debut at the grass-court tournament. ALSO READ | John McEnroe reacts as Wimbledon 2022 to kickoff without Roger Federer for first time in over two decades If Williams gets past Tan, next up could be a match against Sara Sorribes Tormo, who is seeded 32nd but has never been past the second round at the All England Club or the third round at any major in 19 past appearances. The third round potentially would put Williams against a tougher test: No. 6-seeded Karolina Pliskova, who was the runner-up to Ash Barty last year at Wimbledon and also reached the final of the 2016 U.S. Open beating Williams in the semifinals there. Barty retired at age 25 in March and so is not defending her title when play begins on Monday. That also leaves open the question of which woman will have the honor of playing the first match at Centre Court on Tuesday, a slot traditionally reserved for the prior year's champion. The two most likely choices would seem to be No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who enters on a 35-match winning streak and is coming off a title at the French Open, or Simona Halep, who won the 2019 trophy at Wimbledon, beating Williams in the final, but did not get the chance to begin things at Centre Court in 2020, when the tournament was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, or in 2021, because she was injured and unable to play.

Serena Williams to kick off Wimbledon 2022 against 113th-ranked Harmony Tan

<p>Wild cards Ons Jabeur and Serena Williams have pulled out of their Eastbourne International doubles semifinal against Aleksandra Krunic and Magda Linette due to Jabeur`s right knee injury. Krunic and Linette will contest their first WTA double final as a team. It will be Krunic`s 10th doubles final overall, and Linette`s fifth. Krunic already owns five WTA doubles titles, while Linette won her first in Charleston this year alongside Andreja Klepac. Jabeur and Williams had thrilled the crowd with two victories in their first event together, saving a match point in the first round against Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes Tormo before dispatching Shuko Aoyama and Chan Hao-Ching in straight sets.</p>

<p>Jabeur had captured her third WTA Tour title in Berlin the previous week and will go into Wimbledon as the No.3 seed next week. Williams was playing her first tournament since retiring in the first round of Wimbledon last year. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has received a wild card into this year`s Championships and will make her singles return there. On her return, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and 14-time Grand Slam doubles champion Williams kept her return to the WTA Tour rolling, as she and Ons Jabeur earned a 6-2, 6-4 quarterfinal win over Shuko Aoyama and Chan Hao-ching.</p>

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<p>After a close first-round win against Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes Tormo, Williams and Jabeur had an easier time in the quarterfinals, knocking out Doubles World No.10 Aoyama and No.49 Chan in just 65 minutes. In singles, defending champion and No.8 seed Jelena Ostapenko reached the quarterfinals after No.11 seed Madison Keys retired from their match due to an abdominal injury. Ostapenko had taken the first set 6-3 when Keys stopped the encounter due to her ailment.</p>

<p>Serena will now be eyeing the 135th staging of The Championships at Wimbledon, which is held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Main-draw singles play begins on Monday, June 27.&nbsp;</p>


Wild cards Ons Jabeur and Serena Williams have pulled out of their Eastbourne International doubles semifinal against Aleksandra Krunic and Magda Linette due to Jabeur`s right knee injury.

Wild cards Ons Jabeur and Serena Williams have pulled out of their Eastbourne International doubles semifinal against Aleksandra Krunic and Magda Linette due to Jabeur`s right knee injury. Krunic and Linette will contest their first WTA double final as a team. It will be Krunic`s 10th doubles final overall, and Linette`s fifth. Krunic already owns five WTA doubles titles, while Linette won her first in Charleston this year alongside Andreja Klepac. Jabeur and Williams had thrilled the crowd with two victories in their first event together, saving a match point in the first round against Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes Tormo before dispatching Shuko Aoyama and Chan Hao-Ching in straight sets. Jabeur had captured her third WTA Tour title in Berlin the previous week and will go into Wimbledon as the No.3 seed next week. Williams was playing her first tournament since retiring in the first round of Wimbledon last year. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has received a wild card into this year`s Championships and will make her singles return there. On her return, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and 14-time Grand Slam doubles champion Williams kept her return to the WTA Tour rolling, as she and Ons Jabeur earned a 6-2, 6-4 quarterfinal win over Shuko Aoyama and Chan Hao-ching. ALSO READ | Tennis great Martina Navratilova slams IOC for lack of leadership on transgender issue After a close first-round win against Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes Tormo, Williams and Jabeur had an easier time in the quarterfinals, knocking out Doubles World No.10 Aoyama and No.49 Chan in just 65 minutes. In singles, defending champion and No.8 seed Jelena Ostapenko reached the quarterfinals after No.11 seed Madison Keys retired from their match due to an abdominal injury. Ostapenko had taken the first set 6-3 when Keys stopped the encounter due to her ailment. Serena will now be eyeing the 135th staging of The Championships at Wimbledon, which is held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Main-draw singles play begins on Monday, June 27.

Serena Williams' campaign comes to an end at Eastbourne following doubles partner Ons Jabeur's injury

<p>Serena Williams and Sir Lewis Hamilton, two of the biggest athletes in the modern era,&nbsp;are reportedly backing Sir Martin Broughton's bid to buy the English professional football club, Chelsea, with the superstars prepared to invest in buying the Stamford Bridge club.</p>

<p>According to a report in the Sky News, the seven-time Formula One champion Hamilton and the 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena are prepared to pledge as much as a whopping £10million each to the deal. As per speculations, the Chelsea FC is expected to be sold for around £2.5bn. It is reported that Sir Martin was in touch with the superstar duo Hamilton and Serena for quite some time and the deal is finally set to be taken forward.</p>

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<p>Sky News added that the F1 racer&nbsp;Hamilton would also 'play a formal role in Chelsea's future efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion' if Broughton's bid turns out to be&nbsp;successful. Chelsea, the current Champions League holders, have been up for sale since March following Russian owner&nbsp;Roman Abramovich being hit by sanctions from the government due to his ties to the country's&nbsp;president Vladimir Putin. Since then,&nbsp;many big names have brought forward their names and shown keen interest in buying the club. Nonetheless, it looks like Sir Martin has struck the right deal by bringing in two superstar athletes in the mix to strengthen his bid for acquiring the premier club.</p>

<p>Hamilton's name springs a surprise as the Britain racer has always been vocal of his support for Arsenal FC. Meanwhile, Serena already is the co-owner of&nbsp;Los Angeles-based women's team Angel City and, thus, holds significant knowledge of how to run a club.</p>

<p>Talking about Chelsea's run in the ongoing EPL season, it is currently at the third spot behind table-toppers Manchester City and Liverpool.</p>


Serena Williams and Sir Lewis Hamilton, two of the biggest athletes in the modern era, are reportedly backing Sir Martin Broughton's bid to buy the English professional football club, Chelsea, with the superstars prepared to invest in buying the Stamford Bridge club.

Serena Williams and Sir Lewis Hamilton, two of the biggest athletes in the modern era, are reportedly backing Sir Martin Broughton's bid to buy the English professional football club, Chelsea, with the superstars prepared to invest in buying the Stamford Bridge club. According to a report in the Sky News, the seven-time Formula One champion Hamilton and the 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena are prepared to pledge as much as a whopping £10million each to the deal. As per speculations, the Chelsea FC is expected to be sold for around £2.5bn. It is reported that Sir Martin was in touch with the superstar duo Hamilton and Serena for quite some time and the deal is finally set to be taken forward. ALSO READ | Despite Benzema missing penalties, Real Madrid close in on LaLiga title after 3-1 win against Osasuna Sky News added that the F1 racer Hamilton would also 'play a formal role in Chelsea's future efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion' if Broughton's bid turns out to be successful. Chelsea, the current Champions League holders, have been up for sale since March following Russian owner Roman Abramovich being hit by sanctions from the government due to his ties to the country's president Vladimir Putin. Since then, many big names have brought forward their names and shown keen interest in buying the club. Nonetheless, it looks like Sir Martin has struck the right deal by bringing in two superstar athletes in the mix to strengthen his bid for acquiring the premier club. Hamilton's name springs a surprise as the Britain racer has always been vocal of his support for Arsenal FC. Meanwhile, Serena already is the co-owner of Los Angeles-based women's team Angel City and, thus, holds significant knowledge of how to run a club. Talking about Chelsea's run in the ongoing EPL season, it is currently at the third spot behind table-toppers Manchester City and Liverpool.

F1 racer Lewis Hamilton, superstar Serena Williams join Sir Martin Broughton's bid to buy Chelsea: Report

<p>Superstar tennis player Serena Williams has lashed out at a top newspaper, The New York Times, after it mistakenly used a photo of Serena's elder sister, Venus Williams, in a report on the former's venture capital firm.</p>

<p>Serena took to her official Twitter handle, on Wednesday (March 02), and shared a screenshot of the mistake along&nbsp;with the caption,&nbsp;&nbsp;"No matter how far we come, we get reminded that it's not enough. This is why I raised $111M for @serenaventures. To support the founders who are overlooked by engrained systems woefully unaware of their biases. Because even I am overlooked. You can do better, @nytimes."</p>

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<p>Serena had&nbsp;recently launched an early-stage venture capital firm -- known as Serena Ventures -- and raised an inaugural fund of $111 million, as&nbsp;per a report carried out by The New York Times. Nonetheless, the newspaper's mistake made a lot of noise as several social media users pointed out the same and it became a talking point before Serena herself jumped into the bandwagon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At present, the 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena is out of the top 50 in the world rankings. It is the first time after 16 years that&nbsp;she has&nbsp;dropped out of the top 50. At 40, the American player occupies the 59th position and can see herself go further down in the rankings in the ongoing calendar year. For the unversed, she had opted out of the first-ever Grand Slam of 2022, i.e. the Australian Open, due to fitness concerns.</p>

<p>Back then, she had stated, "While this is never an easy decision to make, I am not where I need to be physically to compete. Melbourne is one of my favorite cities to visit and I look forward to playing at the AO every year. I will miss seeing the fans, but am excited to return and compete at my highest level," she had added.</p>


Superstar tennis player Serena Williams has lashed out at a top newspaper, The New York Times, after it mistakenly used a photo of Serena's elder sister, Venus Williams, in a report on the former's venture capital firm.

Superstar tennis player Serena Williams has lashed out at a top newspaper, The New York Times, after it mistakenly used a photo of Serena's elder sister, Venus Williams, in a report on the former's venture capital firm. Serena took to her official Twitter handle, on Wednesday (March 02), and shared a screenshot of the mistake along with the caption, "No matter how far we come, we get reminded that it's not enough. This is why I raised $111M for @serenaventures. To support the founders who are overlooked by engrained systems woefully unaware of their biases. Because even I am overlooked. You can do better, @nytimes." No matter how far we come, we get reminded that it's not enough. This is why I raised $111M for @serenaventures. To support the founders who are overlooked by engrained systems woefully unaware of their biases. Because even I am overlooked. You can do better, @nytimes. pic.twitter.com/hvfCl5WUoz — Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) March 2, 2022 × Serena had recently launched an early-stage venture capital firm -- known as Serena Ventures -- and raised an inaugural fund of $111 million, as per a report carried out by The New York Times. Nonetheless, the newspaper's mistake made a lot of noise as several social media users pointed out the same and it became a talking point before Serena herself jumped into the bandwagon. ALSO READ | Exclusive | 'Sport brings in great culture and peace' - Ropan Bopanna on changes in tennis amid Ukraine crisis At present, the 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena is out of the top 50 in the world rankings. It is the first time after 16 years that she has dropped out of the top 50. At 40, the American player occupies the 59th position and can see herself go further down in the rankings in the ongoing calendar year. For the unversed, she had opted out of the first-ever Grand Slam of 2022, i.e. the Australian Open, due to fitness concerns. Back then, she had stated, "While this is never an easy decision to make, I am not where I need to be physically to compete. Melbourne is one of my favorite cities to visit and I look forward to playing at the AO every year. I will miss seeing the fans, but am excited to return and compete at my highest level," she had added.

You can do better: Serena Williams lashes out at top newspaper for confusing her with sister Venus

<p>Prince Harry's advice on how to engage in self-care in order to avoid 'burnout' has not gone down well with many.&nbsp;<br />
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On Thursday, the Duke of Sussex participated in Inner Work Day with BetterUp, a professional and personal development organization for which he serves as chief impact officer.<br />
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Harry along with many other stars, including Serena Williams and Pau Gasol, opened up about the work they do to keep themselves balanced and mentally fit to tackle life. Harry divulged that he engages in self-care to help combat "burnout."&nbsp;<br />
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He explained that burnout forces people to "look inside yourself" in order to find ways to push back and be successful.He added that while teams can turn to one another for encouragement, fighting burnout via self-care "starts at home, and it starts (internally)."<br />
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"I now put in about half an hour, 45 minutes in the morning when it's like, okay, one of the kids has gone to school, the other one's taking a nap, right? There's a break in our program," he said<br />
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"It's either for workout, take the dog for a walk, get out in nature, maybe meditate," Harry revealed, adding he needs "to meditate every single day."<br />
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He continued, "I would hope that everybody would be able to do that. But the reality is that once your time starts slipping away, and once you have other commitments in your day, or you need to be there and to show up for other people, guess what the self-care is: The first thing that drops away."<br />
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Many on social media called the Prince woke and called out his privileged life. Harry and his wife Meghan Markle live in a sprawling mansion in California which is estimated at $14 million. The couple quit their roles as members of the British royal family in 2020 and since then have moved to the US to live a more private life with their two children.&nbsp;<br />
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Soon after Prince Harry's session, a user on Twitter wrote, "'Eh! What the hell is he talking about? He's never done a hard day's work in his life.'&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Prince said that as a husband, father and businessman, he knows firsthand how easy it is to slip out of the habit of self-care, but it remains important to be included in your routine.<br />
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The interview comes months after Harry advised people who feel 'stuck in jobs that don't bring them joy' to quit and said leaving work was something to be 'celebrated'.</p>


Prince Harry's advice on how to engage in self-care in order to avoid 'burnout' has not gone down well with many. On Thursday, the Duke of Sussex participated in Inner Work Day with BetterUp, a professional and personal development organization for which he serves as chief impact officer.

Prince Harry's advice on how to engage in self-care in order to avoid 'burnout' has not gone down well with many. On Thursday, the Duke of Sussex participated in Inner Work Day with BetterUp, a professional and personal development organization for which he serves as chief impact officer. Harry along with many other stars, including Serena Williams and Pau Gasol, opened up about the work they do to keep themselves balanced and mentally fit to tackle life. Harry divulged that he engages in self-care to help combat "burnout." He explained that burnout forces people to "look inside yourself" in order to find ways to push back and be successful.He added that while teams can turn to one another for encouragement, fighting burnout via self-care "starts at home, and it starts (internally)." "I now put in about half an hour, 45 minutes in the morning when it's like, okay, one of the kids has gone to school, the other one's taking a nap, right? There's a break in our program," he said . "It's either for workout, take the dog for a walk, get out in nature, maybe meditate," Harry revealed, adding he needs "to meditate every single day." He continued, "I would hope that everybody would be able to do that. But the reality is that once your time starts slipping away, and once you have other commitments in your day, or you need to be there and to show up for other people, guess what the self-care is: The first thing that drops away." Many on social media called the Prince woke and called out his privileged life. Harry and his wife Meghan Markle live in a sprawling mansion in California which is estimated at $14 million. The couple quit their roles as members of the British royal family in 2020 and since then have moved to the US to live a more private life with their two children. Soon after Prince Harry's session, a user on Twitter wrote, "'Eh! What the hell is he talking about? He's never done a hard day's work in his life.' Eh! What the hell is he talking about ? He's never done a hard day's work in his life — Tanner (@elsa_hails) February 3, 2022 × So sick of hearing him talking about work. He is far from emotionally healed, needs to do some work. — MaarkyyMark (@MaarkyyM) February 4, 2022 × It’s just hilarious to hear Just Harry & Serena talking about burnout, boundaries, taking me time off when neither of them have had a regular 9-5, 5days/week job, relying on paychecks & workplace benefits — Dane Hall 😷WEAR A MASK😷 (@DaneHall798) February 4, 2022 × The Prince said that as a husband, father and businessman, he knows firsthand how easy it is to slip out of the habit of self-care, but it remains important to be included in your routine. The interview comes months after Harry advised people who feel 'stuck in jobs that don't bring them joy' to quit and said leaving work was something to be 'celebrated'.

Prince Harry gets slammed on Twitter for advising self-care to avoid 'burnout'

Female Tennis players & their best on-court fashion statements: Serena Williams to Emma Raducanu

<p>World number one Novak Djokovic was named on the official entry list for next year's Australian Open on Wednesday but 23-times Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams will not play on the advice of her medical team.</p>

<p>Djokovic has declined to disclose his vaccination status despite all players, officials, staff and fans at the Jan. 17-30 tournament at Melbourne Park needing to be inoculated against COVID-19.</p>

<p>Tennis Australia later told local media that his presence on the list was not a guarantee the Serbian would play.</p>

<p>Williams, who won the last of her seven Australian Open titles in 2017, had an injury-disrupted season and has not played since she limped out of her first-round match at Wimbledon in June due to the leg injury.</p>

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<p>Tournament organiser Craig Tiley said last month that the 40-year-old American, who needs one more Grand Slam title to match Margaret Court's record of 24, would be playing at Melbourne Park.</p>

<p>"Following the advice of my medical team, I have decided to withdraw from this year's Australian Open," Williams said in a statement.</p>

<p>"While this is never an easy decision to make, I am not where I need to be physically to compete. I will miss seeing the fans but am excited to return and compete at my highest level."</p>

<p>Djokovic, who will be bidding for a record 21st Grand Slam men's singles title if he plays at the tournament, said last week that he would be making a decision "very soon" about travelling to Australia.</p>

<p>The 34-year-old was also named in the Serbia team for the ATP Cup, which will be held in Sydney in early January, when that was released on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>Williams's name was the most obvious omission from the field with 20-times Grand Slam champion Roger Federer having already confirmed that he would skip the event as he recovers from another round of knee surgeries.</p>

<p>Stan Wawrinka, who won the first of his three Grand Slam titles at Melbourne Park in 2014, was also absent from the men`s field.</p>


World number one Novak Djokovic was named on the official entry list for next year's Australian Open on Wednesday but 23-times Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams will not play on the advice of her medical team.

World number one Novak Djokovic was named on the official entry list for next year's Australian Open on Wednesday but 23-times Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams will not play on the advice of her medical team. Djokovic has declined to disclose his vaccination status despite all players, officials, staff and fans at the Jan. 17-30 tournament at Melbourne Park needing to be inoculated against COVID-19. Tennis Australia later told local media that his presence on the list was not a guarantee the Serbian would play. Williams, who won the last of her seven Australian Open titles in 2017, had an injury-disrupted season and has not played since she limped out of her first-round match at Wimbledon in June due to the leg injury. ALSO READ: Novak Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney; yet to commit to Australian Open Tournament organiser Craig Tiley said last month that the 40-year-old American, who needs one more Grand Slam title to match Margaret Court's record of 24, would be playing at Melbourne Park. "Following the advice of my medical team, I have decided to withdraw from this year's Australian Open," Williams said in a statement. "While this is never an easy decision to make, I am not where I need to be physically to compete. I will miss seeing the fans but am excited to return and compete at my highest level." Djokovic, who will be bidding for a record 21st Grand Slam men's singles title if he plays at the tournament, said last week that he would be making a decision "very soon" about travelling to Australia. The 34-year-old was also named in the Serbia team for the ATP Cup, which will be held in Sydney in early January, when that was released on Tuesday. ALSO READ | Novak Djokovic spends 350th week atop, eyes WTA legend Steffi Graf's all-time record Williams's name was the most obvious omission from the field with 20-times Grand Slam champion Roger Federer having already confirmed that he would skip the event as he recovers from another round of knee surgeries. Stan Wawrinka, who won the first of his three Grand Slam titles at Melbourne Park in 2014, was also absent from the men`s field.

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<p>The head of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), Steve Simon, in an interview with CNN, has said that he is in favour of pulling&nbsp;business even if that means losing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of business in China if tennis player Peng Shuai's safety is not fully accounted for.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking to CNN, he said, "We're definitely willing to pull our business and deal with all the complications that come with it. Because this is certainly, this is bigger than the business."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shuai went missing after she alleged that a powerful Chinese politician sexually assaulted her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a social media post on November 2, the tennis player had claimed that China's former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli had "forced" her into sex during a long-term on-off relationship. Her post on Weibo was deleted within 30 minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/a-letter-from-chinese-tennis-player-peng-shuai-claiming-she-is-fine-and-resting-at-home-raises-concerns-430184"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;A letter from Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai claiming she is 'fine' and 'resting at home' raises concerns</strong></a></p>

<p>After Japanese star Naomi Osaka, American professional tennis player Serena Williams has raised concerns over the whereabouts of Shuai. This comes after a letter, purportedly from Shuai claimed that she is not missing or unsafe as she is just resting at home and everything is fine.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am devastated and shocked to hear about the news of my peer, Peng Shuai. I hope she is safe and found as soon as possible. This must be investigated and we must not stay silent. Sending love to her and her family during this incredibly difficult time. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whereispengshuai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whereispengshuai</a> <a href="https://t.co/GZG3zLTSC6">pic.twitter.com/GZG3zLTSC6</a></p>
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<p>Williams joined other sports stars by tweeting under the hashtag #WhereIsPengShuai. In a tweet, she wrote, "I am devastated and shocked to hear about the news of my peer, Peng Shuai. I hope she is safe and found as soon as possible. This must be investigated and we must not stay silent. Sending love to her and her family during this incredibly difficult time."</p>

<p>Not just Osaka and Williams, but Novak Djokovic and several other players have said that they were deeply worried.</p>

<p>The letter has raised more concerns as even the head of the WTA on Wednesday voiced doubt over the letter he received as an email.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/im-in-shock-naomi-osaka-concerned-over-missing-chinese-tennis-player-peng-shuais-whereabouts-430046"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;'I'm in shock': Naomi Osaka concerned over missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai's whereabouts</strong></a></p>

<p>A part of the letter read: "Regarding the recent news released on the official website of the WTA, the content has not been confirmed or verified by myself and it was released without my consent"</p>

<p>"The news in that release, including the allegation of sexual assault, is not true. I’m not missing, nor I am unsafe. I’ve just been resting at home and everything is fine. Thank you again for caring about me," it added.&nbsp;</p>

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The head of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), Steve Simon, in an interview with CNN, has said that he is in favour of pulling business even if that means losing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of business in China if tennis player Peng Shuai's safety is not fully accounted for.

The head of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), Steve Simon, in an interview with CNN, has said that he is in favour of pulling business even if that means losing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of business in China if tennis player Peng Shuai's safety is not fully accounted for. While speaking to CNN, he said, "We're definitely willing to pull our business and deal with all the complications that come with it. Because this is certainly, this is bigger than the business." Shuai went missing after she alleged that a powerful Chinese politician sexually assaulted her. In a social media post on November 2, the tennis player had claimed that China's former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli had "forced" her into sex during a long-term on-off relationship. Her post on Weibo was deleted within 30 minutes. Also read | A letter from Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai claiming she is 'fine' and 'resting at home' raises concerns After Japanese star Naomi Osaka, American professional tennis player Serena Williams has raised concerns over the whereabouts of Shuai. This comes after a letter, purportedly from Shuai claimed that she is not missing or unsafe as she is just resting at home and everything is fine. I am devastated and shocked to hear about the news of my peer, Peng Shuai. I hope she is safe and found as soon as possible. This must be investigated and we must not stay silent. Sending love to her and her family during this incredibly difficult time. #whereispengshuai pic.twitter.com/GZG3zLTSC6 — Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) November 18, 2021 × Williams joined other sports stars by tweeting under the hashtag #WhereIsPengShuai. In a tweet, she wrote, "I am devastated and shocked to hear about the news of my peer, Peng Shuai. I hope she is safe and found as soon as possible. This must be investigated and we must not stay silent. Sending love to her and her family during this incredibly difficult time." Not just Osaka and Williams, but Novak Djokovic and several other players have said that they were deeply worried. The letter has raised more concerns as even the head of the WTA on Wednesday voiced doubt over the letter he received as an email. Also read | 'I'm in shock': Naomi Osaka concerned over missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai's whereabouts A part of the letter read: "Regarding the recent news released on the official website of the WTA, the content has not been confirmed or verified by myself and it was released without my consent" "The news in that release, including the allegation of sexual assault, is not true. I’m not missing, nor I am unsafe. I’ve just been resting at home and everything is fine. Thank you again for caring about me," it added. ×

WTA chairman to pull out of China if Peng Shuai's safety not taken care of; Serena Williams expresses concern

<p>Serena Williams says she is still traumatized by an experience at Indian Wells in 2001 when she was booed by the crowd after accusations she reached the final after her father, Richard, pulled sister Venus out of their semi-final clash.</p>

<p>Venus pulled out just before their semi-final match citing tendonitis - a day after Russian player Elena Dementieva said Richard Williams would "decide who's going to win" - allowing Serena to advance and play Belgian Kim Clijsters in the final the following day.</p>

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<p>The crowd of nearly 16,000 fans booed 19-year-old Serena as well as Venus and Richard when they took their seats. Although Serena came from behind to win the title in three sets, she said she was in no mood to celebrate.</p>

<p>"I remember I was playing this infamous match at Indian Wells ... That was a rough one for me," Serena, 40, told Will Smith in a Red Table Talk interview ahead of the release of "King Richard" - a film about their father.</p>

<p>"It was so hard. I'll never forget driving back ... I remember just getting in the car and I was just bawling. I was at the gas station, there was no celebration and I was just crying and crying and crying."</p>

<p>Serena did not return the following year to defend her title at the tournament that is sometimes called the "fifth major", with the American boycotting the event until 2015.</p>

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<p>"Even when I went back 14 years later, it was very traumatizing," said Serena, a 23-times Grand Slam champion.</p>

<p>"Talk about post-traumatic stress and mental anxiety. I remember sitting in the bathroom thinking, 'Wait, I'm not going to go back. I just don't think I should do this. What if they start booing again?'&nbsp;It was really hard for me."<br />
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Serena Williams says she is still traumatized by an experience at Indian Wells in 2001 when she was booed by the crowd after accusations she reached the final after her father, Richard, pulled sister Venus out of their semi-final clash.

Serena Williams says she is still traumatized by an experience at Indian Wells in 2001 when she was booed by the crowd after accusations she reached the final after her father, Richard, pulled sister Venus out of their semi-final clash. Venus pulled out just before their semi-final match citing tendonitis - a day after Russian player Elena Dementieva said Richard Williams would "decide who's going to win" - allowing Serena to advance and play Belgian Kim Clijsters in the final the following day. ALSO READ: Roger Federer is very important for our sport, says Novak Djokovic The crowd of nearly 16,000 fans booed 19-year-old Serena as well as Venus and Richard when they took their seats. Although Serena came from behind to win the title in three sets, she said she was in no mood to celebrate. "I remember I was playing this infamous match at Indian Wells ... That was a rough one for me," Serena, 40, told Will Smith in a Red Table Talk interview ahead of the release of "King Richard" - a film about their father. "It was so hard. I'll never forget driving back ... I remember just getting in the car and I was just bawling. I was at the gas station, there was no celebration and I was just crying and crying and crying." Serena did not return the following year to defend her title at the tournament that is sometimes called the "fifth major", with the American boycotting the event until 2015. ALSO READ: ATP Finals: 'Fresher' Novak Djokovic sets eyes on Roger Federer's record of six end-of-season titles "Even when I went back 14 years later, it was very traumatizing," said Serena, a 23-times Grand Slam champion. "Talk about post-traumatic stress and mental anxiety. I remember sitting in the bathroom thinking, 'Wait, I'm not going to go back. I just don't think I should do this. What if they start booing again?' It was really hard for me."

Serena Williams still carries trauma of 2001 Indian Wells jeers

<p>Any music from Beyoncé is special, but when it's attached to an equally intriguing movie--Will Smith's 'King Richard'--it gets even better.</p>

<p>Queen Bey's latest single 'Be Alive' has made its way into the brand new trailer for 'King Richard': the upcoming Will Smith-led biopic on Serena and Venus Williams' that chronicles their rise in the field of tennis and how the sisters' father made countless sacrifices for them.</p>

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<p>According to reports, Smith said that was Beyoncé was impressed after attending the screening of a film and decided to contribute a song to the film as she is inspired by the story of these sisters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The marriage of a movie and a song is a kind of magic that's unmatched in entertainment. I was so happy when Beyoncé called," Smith reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The real Serena Williams couldn't keep it together upon learning about Queen Bey's involvement with the biopic and said, "I'm SO excited for you to watch the new trailer for #KingRichard starring Will Smith and featuring the song 'Be Alive' by Beyonce." She also shared the new trailer on Thursday morning.</p>

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<p>"It feels so good to be alive, that's why I live my life with pride / Do you know how much we have pride / How hard we have to try?" a part of the songs says, which plays over a montage of emotionally-charged scenes that focus on Smith. The Oscar-nominated actor plays Venus and Serena's father Richard Williams in the movie.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The project is being executive produced by Venus and Serena Williams alongside their sister Isha Price.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other members of the star cats include Aunjanue Ellis, Tony Goldwyn and Dylan McDermott in the film. Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton play the famous sisters in the movie.</p>

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<p>'King Richard' is slated to release on November 19 in theaters and will be available to stream on HBO Max simultaneously.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch the new trailer featuring Beyoncé's song 'Be Alive' here:&nbsp;</p>

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Any music from Beyoncé is special, but when it's attached to an equally intriguing movie--Will Smith's 'King Richard'--it gets even better. Queen Bey's latest single 'Be Alive' has made its way into the brand new trailer for 'King Richard': the upcoming Will Smith-led biopic on Serena and Venus Williams' that chronicles their rise in the field of tennis and how the sisters' father made countless sacrifices for them.

Any music from Beyoncé is special, but when it's attached to an equally intriguing movie--Will Smith's 'King Richard'--it gets even better. Queen Bey's latest single 'Be Alive' has made its way into the brand new trailer for 'King Richard': the upcoming Will Smith-led biopic on Serena and Venus Williams' that chronicles their rise in the field of tennis and how the sisters' father made countless sacrifices for them. Also read: Gal Gadot's impressed with Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz's superhero looks According to reports, Smith said that was Beyoncé was impressed after attending the screening of a film and decided to contribute a song to the film as she is inspired by the story of these sisters. "The marriage of a movie and a song is a kind of magic that's unmatched in entertainment. I was so happy when Beyoncé called," Smith reportedly said. The real Serena Williams couldn't keep it together upon learning about Queen Bey's involvement with the biopic and said, "I'm SO excited for you to watch the new trailer for #KingRichard starring Will Smith and featuring the song 'Be Alive' by Beyonce." She also shared the new trailer on Thursday morning. I’m SO excited for you to watch the new trailer for #KingRichard starring Will Smith and featuring the song “Be Alive” by @Beyonce. It’s in theaters and streaming exclusively on @HBOMax November 19. pic.twitter.com/pILYvbJsbw — Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) October 21, 2021 × "It feels so good to be alive, that's why I live my life with pride / Do you know how much we have pride / How hard we have to try?" a part of the songs says, which plays over a montage of emotionally-charged scenes that focus on Smith. The Oscar-nominated actor plays Venus and Serena's father Richard Williams in the movie. Also read: Adele chooses between Prince Harry and Prince William; find out who! The project is being executive produced by Venus and Serena Williams alongside their sister Isha Price. Other members of the star cats include Aunjanue Ellis, Tony Goldwyn and Dylan McDermott in the film. Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton play the famous sisters in the movie. Also read: Sarah Jessica Parker kisses a new man on ‘Sex and the City’ reboot set, plot twist? 'King Richard' is slated to release on November 19 in theaters and will be available to stream on HBO Max simultaneously. Watch the new trailer featuring Beyoncé's song 'Be Alive' here:

Will Smith's 'King Richard' impresses Beyoncé beyond words, gives her new song to the film

From Williams sisters to Dominic Thiem: Tennis stars who have withdrawn from US Open

<p>After Serena, Venus Williams has become the latest tennis star to withdraw from the US Open on Wednesday. The 41-year-old took to social media to share the news.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Not the best news from Serena and I today," Venus said. "I too am unable to play the US Open. It's super, super, super disappointing.</p>

<p>She revealed that the main reason behind her withdrawal was her leg injury.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Having some issues with my leg all this summer and I just couldn't work through it. Tried my best here in Chicago but i just was unable to figure out the equation. This time I just couldn't make any miracles work."</p>

<p>For the first time since 2006, Venus Williams will skip the American Grand Slam. She&nbsp;won the coveted Grand Slam in 2000 and 2001.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Serena Wiliams took to Instagram and said that she has withdrawn from US Open that is scheduled to commence next week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team, I have decided to withdraw from the US Open to allow my body to heal completely from a torn hamstring," she wrote on Instagram.</p>

<p>The Williams sisters join the likes of defending men's champion Dominic Thiem, plus Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, in pulling out of the American Grand Slam. 22-year-old Sofia Kenin also withdrew from the Grand Slam after testing positive for the COVID-19.</p>


After Serena, Venus Williams has become the latest tennis star to withdraw from the US Open on Wednesday. The 41-year-old took to social media to share the news.

After Serena, Venus Williams has become the latest tennis star to withdraw from the US Open on Wednesday. The 41-year-old took to social media to share the news. ALSO READ: Tennis ace Sofia Kenin withdraws from US Open after testing positive for COVID-19 "Not the best news from Serena and I today," Venus said. "I too am unable to play the US Open. It's super, super, super disappointing. She revealed that the main reason behind her withdrawal was her leg injury. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Venus Williams (@venuswilliams) × "Having some issues with my leg all this summer and I just couldn't work through it. Tried my best here in Chicago but i just was unable to figure out the equation. This time I just couldn't make any miracles work." For the first time since 2006, Venus Williams will skip the American Grand Slam. She won the coveted Grand Slam in 2000 and 2001. Earlier, Serena Wiliams took to Instagram and said that she has withdrawn from US Open that is scheduled to commence next week. "After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team, I have decided to withdraw from the US Open to allow my body to heal completely from a torn hamstring," she wrote on Instagram. The Williams sisters join the likes of defending men's champion Dominic Thiem, plus Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, in pulling out of the American Grand Slam. 22-year-old Sofia Kenin also withdrew from the Grand Slam after testing positive for the COVID-19.

After Serena, Venus Williams withdraws from US Open

<p>American Tennis star Serena Wiliams has withdrawn from US Open that is scheduled to commence next week. Williams has become the latest name to join the elite list.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She joins the likes of defending men's champion Dominic Thiem, plus Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, in pulling out of the American Grand Slam.</p>

<p>The 39-year-old took to social media and revealed the reason behind her withdrawal from year's last Grand Slam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team, I have decided to withdraw from the US Open to allow my body to heal completely from a torn hamstring," she wrote on Instagram.</p>

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<p>"New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world and one of my favourite places to play - I'll miss seeing the fans but will be cheering on from afar.</p>

<p>"Thank you for your continued love and support. I'll see you soon."</p>

<p>Serena Williams sustained the injury in her right leg during the Wimbledon, earlier this year, due to which she was forced to withdraw. She had a teary exit from the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I was heartbroken to have to withdraw today after injuring my right leg," Williams wrote on Instagram.</p>

<p>"My love and gratitude are with the fans and the team who make being on centre court so meaningful. Feeling the extraordinary warmth and support of the crowd today when I walked on - and off - the court meant the world to me."</p>

<p>Recently, Austria's Dominic Thiem said that will not defend his US Open title after having to pull out of the hardcourt major with a wrist injury, the world number six said.</p>

<p>Thiem, who suffered the injury in June at the Mallorca Open and was also forced to skip the grasscourt major at Wimbledon, said on Twitter that he will miss the rest of the 2021 season.</p>


American Tennis star Serena Wiliams has withdrawn from US Open that is scheduled to commence next week. Williams has become the latest name to join the elite list.

American Tennis star Serena Wiliams has withdrawn from US Open that is scheduled to commence next week. Williams has become the latest name to join the elite list. ALSO READ: Australian government evacuates at-risk sportswomen from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan She joins the likes of defending men's champion Dominic Thiem, plus Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, in pulling out of the American Grand Slam. The 39-year-old took to social media and revealed the reason behind her withdrawal from year's last Grand Slam. "After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team, I have decided to withdraw from the US Open to allow my body to heal completely from a torn hamstring," she wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) × "New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world and one of my favourite places to play - I'll miss seeing the fans but will be cheering on from afar. "Thank you for your continued love and support. I'll see you soon." Serena Williams sustained the injury in her right leg during the Wimbledon, earlier this year, due to which she was forced to withdraw. She had a teary exit from the tournament. "I was heartbroken to have to withdraw today after injuring my right leg," Williams wrote on Instagram. "My love and gratitude are with the fans and the team who make being on centre court so meaningful. Feeling the extraordinary warmth and support of the crowd today when I walked on - and off - the court meant the world to me." Recently, Austria's Dominic Thiem said that will not defend his US Open title after having to pull out of the hardcourt major with a wrist injury, the world number six said. Thiem, who suffered the injury in June at the Mallorca Open and was also forced to skip the grasscourt major at Wimbledon, said on Twitter that he will miss the rest of the 2021 season.

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