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Tennis: Cincinnati Open

Nation Aug 13

Venus Williams gets a U.S. Open wild card at age 45 and will be the oldest in singles since 1981

By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press

Nation Jul 29

Tennis: Mubadala Citi DC Open
Venus Williams will return to the U.S. Open in the mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka

A total of 16 duos will be competing for the $1 million top prize.

By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press

Nation Jul 23

Tennis: Mubadala Citi DC Open
‘No limits for excellence’: Venus Williams champions a historic win at DC Open

Williams has been winning at tennis for decades. Her pro debut came when she was 14. Her first Grand Slam title came at Wimbledon in 2000, less than a month after her 20th birthday.

By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press

Nation Jul 01

Cori Gauff of the U.S. celebrates winning her first round match against Venus Williams of the U.S. Photo by Toby Melville/Reuters
15-year-old Gauff beats Venus Williams at Wimbledon

Coco Gauff pulled off a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the first round over Venus Williams, who at 39 was the oldest woman in the field.

By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press

Nation Jun 16

What the first black woman’s NCAA Division I singles win means for tennis

That victory made Minor, who was unseeded, the first black tennis player -- man or woman -- to win a Division I singles title since 1965.

By Amber Partida

Jan 30

5 important stories that aren’t getting much attention this week

By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry

During Week One of Donald Trump's presidency, there was a dizzying array of executive actions. Here are some stories you might've missed.

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Jan 28

Serena Williams breaks record with 23rd Grand Slam

By Kristen Doerer

Serena Williams just picked up her 23rd Grand Slam title, defeating her “toughest opponent” -- her big sister Venus.

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Sep 08

Why you need to watch the Serena vs. Venus match tonight

By Kristen Doerer

No. 1 Serena Williams will duel her sister Venus Williams, ranked no. 23, in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open at 7 p.m. EDT tonight. You do not want to miss this match of tennis royalty. Here's why.

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Jul 02

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The Fight for Equality at Wimbledon, in the Locker Room

"Venus Vs." and "Let Them Wear Towels" examine equality at Wimbledon, in the locker room.

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Jul 07

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Court Rivalries Make Tennis History at Wimbledon

At the Wimbledon championship, tennis rival took to the court, where Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer, who had won for the past five years, while Venus Williams defeated her sister, Serena. A sports reporter describes the event.

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