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Serena Williams

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People gathering at a hospital that was damaged after an Israeli strike hit at a site nearby in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on June 1.
People gathering at a hospital that was damaged after an Israeli strike hit at a site nearby in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on June 1.

Serena is latest of sport's top names to stage comeback

FILE PHOTO: Tennis great Serena Williams introduces five-time singles major champion Maria Sharapova as she is inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, U.S., August 23, 2025.   REUTERS/Reba Saldanha/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis great Serena Williams introduces five-time singles major champion Maria Sharapova as she is inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, U.S., August 23, 2025.   REUTERS/Reba Saldanha/File Photo

Buzz on tour as Serena Williams announces much-awaited return at Queen’s Club Championships

Tennis great Serena Williams, who won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles in 2017, received a wildcard entry into the doubles draw.
Tennis great Serena Williams, who won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles in 2017, received a wildcard entry into the doubles draw.

Up to Serena to announce potential comeback and partnership, says Mboko

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Former tennis player Serena Williams ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Former tennis player Serena Williams ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

Naomi Osaka embracing role as entertainer after another grand walk-on

Japan's Naomi Osaka arriving on Court Suzanne-Lenglen ahead over her 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) win against Germany's Laura Siegemund on Day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris on May 26, 2026.
Japan's Naomi Osaka arriving on Court Suzanne-Lenglen ahead over her 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) win against Germany's Laura Siegemund on Day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris on May 26, 2026.

Athlos to make international debut in London

Tennis duo Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz sweep top Laureus honours in Madrid

Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.
Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.

Qualifier Diane Parry ends Venus Williams’ desert dream

Venus Williams hits a shot during her first-round match against Diane Parry at Indian Wells.
Venus Williams hits a shot during her first-round match against Diane Parry at Indian Wells.

Serena Williams might eye Wimbledon for comeback, Novak Djokovic says

Serena Williams attends the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, U.S., November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci
Serena Williams attends the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, U.S., November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci

Former coach Rick Macci says Serena Williams certain to make comeback

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2022  Serena Williams of the U.S. after losing her third round match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2022  Serena Williams of the U.S. after losing her third round match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.