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Serena Williams attends the CFDA Fashion Awards at the American Museum of Natural History on Monday night in New York. 
Celebrities
Serena Williams honored as ‘fashion icon’ at industry gala
In her acceptance speech at the CFDA awards, she spoke fondly about how she’d learned to express her creativity on the court.
By Jocelyn Noveck | AP National Writer
 
Serena Williams has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group.
Tennis
Serena Williams has two-book deal for ‘intimate’ memoir and an ‘inspirational’ work
“For so long, all I was focused on was winning, and I never sat down to look back and reflect on my life and career,” Williams said in a statement.
By Hillel Italie | Associated Press
 
Novak Djokovic returns a shot to Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open men’s final.
Tennis
Novak Djokovic wins U.S. Open for his 24th Grand Slam title
Djokovic got past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a match that was more closely contested than the straight-set score indicated.
By Howard Fendrich | Associated Press
 
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Tennis
Coco Gauff wins U.S. Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19
Gauff rallied to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday to the delight of a raucous crowd that was loud from start to finish.
By Howard Fendrich | Associated Press
 
Serena Williams arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills on March 27, 2022. Williams will be honored for her tennis achievements, business success and efforts to uplift the community at the NAACP Image Awards this weekend.
Entertainment and Culture
Serena Williams to be honored at NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP announced Thursday that Williams will receive the Jackie Robinson Sports Award during the ceremony, which will air live Saturday on BET.
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. | AP Entertainment Writer
 
Retired Bulls center Joakim Noah, shown at last year’s Fashion Week in Paris, won an exhibition two-on-two basketball matchup at Roland Garros. Noah’s father, Yannick, won the French Open there in 1983.
Bulls
Ex-Bull Joakim Noah wins basketball game at Roland Garros
The retired center teamed with Gabby Williams of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm to beat former Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton and Spanish tennis player David Ferrer in a basketball game on the famed clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier.
By Tim Reynolds | Associated Press
 
Naomi Osaka of Japan smiles during her first round match against Camila Osorio of Colombia at last year’s Australian Open.
Tennis
Naomi Osaka announces she’s pregnant
The former No. 1 player plans to return to competition in 2024.
By Associated Press
 
Martina Navratilova said on Monday that she has been diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer.
Tennis
Tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat, breast cancer
In a statement released by her representative, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and Hall of Famer said her prognosis is good and she will start treatment this month.
By Associated Press
 
Nick Bollettieri holds his plaque as he waves to the crowd after his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Tennis
Tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who worked with several top players, dies at age 91
Bollettieri helped no fewer than 10 players who went on to be No. 1 in the world rankings. That group includes sisters Serena and Venus Williams, Jim Courier, Maria Sharapova, Andre Agassi and Monica Seles.
By Associated Press
 
Naomi Osaka plays in the Singles first round match against Daria Saville of Australia last month at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan. She will publish her first book in December.
Books
Tennis great Naomi Osaka to publish children’s picture book ‘The Way Champs Play’
The story is based on Osaka’s organization Play Academy, which provides grants and training for community sports organizations.
By Associated Press
 
Roger Federer waves to the crowd at the 2020 Australian Open.
Tennis
Roger Federer announces his retirement from tennis
Federer has not competed since Wimbledon in July 2021 — he has had a series of knee operations — and so in that sense, the news is not surprising.
By Howard Fendrich | Associated Press
 
Carlos Alcaraz reacts after scoring a point against Casper Ruud during the men’s singles final of the U.S. Open.
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest No. 1 player after winning U.S. Open
Alcaraz used his combination of moxie and maturity to beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3.
By Howard Fendrich | Associated Press
 
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Tennis
Big Ap-Pole: Iga Swiatek wins U.S. Open
The Polish star beat Tunisian Ons Jabeur to capture her third Grand Slam title.
By Sun-Times wires
 
Serena Williams acknowledges the crowd after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic during the third round of the U.S. Open.
Tennis
Serena Williams will define her own legacy
The 23-time Grand Slam champion is likely done with tennis after her 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 loss to Ajla Tomljanovic at the U.S. Open.
By Howard Fendrich | Associated Press
 
Venus and Serena Williams embrace after a loss in their first-round doubles match against Lucie Hradecká and Linda Nosková at the U.S. Open.
Tennis
Serena and Venus Williams lose U.S. Open doubles match
The Williams sisters were eliminated by the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova 7-6 (5), 6-4 at Flushing Meadows.
By Howard Fendrich | Associated Press
 
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Sports Saturday
John McEnroe can be serious, and Showtime doc proves it
The autobiographical film looks back at his tutelage under a relentless father, his domination of tennis in the ’80s and his regrets about his personal life.
By Richard Roeper
 
Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Anett Kontaveit in their U.S. Open match.
Tennis
Serena Williams knocks off No. 2 seed Annet Kontaveit to advance in U.S. Open
She will play Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia in the third round.
By Howard Fendrich | Associated Press
 
Venus Williams returns a shot to Alison Van Uytvanck during the first round of the U.S. Open.
Tennis
Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka lose in U.S. Open first round
Emma Raducanu became only the third defending U.S. Open champion to lose in the first round, eliminated by Alizé Cornet 6-3, 6-3.
By Howard Fendrich | Associated Press
 
Serena Williams reacts during her first-round U.S. Open match against Danka Kovinic.
Tennis
Serena Williams not ready to leave just yet
Williams overcame a shaky start to overpower Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3 amid an atmosphere more akin to a festival than a farewell.
By Howard Fendrich | Associated Press
 
Serena Williams waves as she leaves the court after losing to France’s Harmony Tan in a first round women’s singles match at Wimbledon earlier this year.
Tennis
Serena Williams says she intends to step away from tennis
“I’m turning 41 this month, and something’s got to give,” Williams wrote in an essay released Tuesday by Vogue magazine.
By Associated Press
 
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