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Serena Williams

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

The Big Question

Is women’s sport the next big thing?

US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.
US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.

Serena Williams listed as eligible to return to tennis on Feb 22

Tennis legend and entrepreneur Serena Williams speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Tennis legend and entrepreneur Serena Williams speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Serena Williams fuels comeback speculation with TV interview

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 28, 2022 Serena Williams of the U.S. in action during her first round match against France's Harmony Tan REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 28, 2022 Serena Williams of the U.S. in action during her first round match against France's Harmony Tan REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo

Tennis-List of Australian Open women's singles champions

Tennis - Brisbane International Tennis Tournament - Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane, Australia - January 6, 2026 Madison Keys of the U.S. celebrates winning her round of 32 match against McCartney Kessler of the U.S. Darren England/AAP Image via REUTERS
Tennis - Brisbane International Tennis Tournament - Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane, Australia - January 6, 2026 Madison Keys of the U.S. celebrates winning her round of 32 match against McCartney Kessler of the U.S. Darren England/AAP Image via REUTERS

Serena denies pending return despite re-entering anti-doping test pool

Tennis legend and entrepreneur Serena Williams speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Tennis legend and entrepreneur Serena Williams speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko makes top-20 debut in rookie season

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - WTA 500 - Pan Pacific Open - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - October 24, 2025 Canada's Victoria Mboko in action during her quarter final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. REUTERS/Manami Yamada/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - WTA 500 - Pan Pacific Open - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - October 24, 2025 Canada's Victoria Mboko in action during her quarter final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. REUTERS/Manami Yamada/File Photo

‘Tiger’ Aryna Sabalenka turns a corner in New York after Grand Slam final let-downs

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 6, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final REUTERS/Mike Segar
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 6, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final REUTERS/Mike Segar

Tennis-List of US Open women's singles champions

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 6, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning the women's singles final against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 6, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning the women's singles final against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Aryna Sabalenka to face an American in US Open final again

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 4, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her semi final match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 4, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her semi final match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

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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.