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Despite U.S. Open Loss, Serena Williams Still Greatest of All Time
Serena Williams lost her bid for what would have been her sixth U.S. Open singles title. But with 23 Grand…
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Citi Open Showcases Local Stars
The Citi Open, first contested in July 1969 at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, is one of only 13…
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Serena Williams Exuberant over Wheaties Cereal Box Cover
Tennis superstar Serena Williams is ecstatic over being the second African American woman to grace the Wheaties cereal box cover.
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Tennis Umpires Reportedly Discuss Boycotting Serena Williams’ Matches
As a Black woman, and tennis superstar, Serena Williams has experienced racism and sexism in her profession, repeatedly. And now,…
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Serena Williams’ Iconic Wimbledon Run Makes Her a Champion for Working Mothers
Serena Williams' Wimbledon run was more than an opportunity to rise in the WTA rankings just 10 months after the…
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Serena Williams Talks Motherhood, Tennis Career and Women Empowering One Another
Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. may not be a household name like her mother, Serena Williams, but at just a couple…
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Southeast D.C.’s ‘Jewel’ Poised to Celebrate Milestone
On Oct. 27, D.C.'s former first lady, along with hundreds of the area's business and community leaders and well-deserving youth,…
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Sloane Stephens: Comeback Queen of Women’s Tennis
Sloane Stephens, ranked 957th early last month after returning to the tour after an 11-month injury layoff, topped Madison Keys…
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Serena Williams Would Rank ‘No. 700’ if She Played Against Men, Says John McEnroe
Tennis star Serena Williams is superb in defending herself on the tennis court, and it seems defending herself against sexist…
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