At the end of the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Serena Williams all but passed the baton of world dominance to the fellow American she had just beaten for the title. “You’re going to be Number 1, for sure,” the 34-year-old Williams told 21-year-old Madison Keys, as they embraced at the net. It was … More Madison moving on up in WTA
She is just 18 years old and already has generated shock and awe on the Women’s Tennis Association world tour with a thundering serve here, a lightning forehand there. If you have not heard of Naomi Osaka, you soon will, regardless of whether you are an ardent tennis fan or just a casual follower of the … More Teen turning heads, raising eyebrows
Led by Serena Williams, African-American women made an impressive showing at the recently completed 2016 French Open, the second of four Grand Slam events on the men’s and women’s professional tour. Of the 18 U.S. women who competed on the red clay at Roland Garros, six, or one-third, were African American. And all but one … More U.S. diversity on display at French Open
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