Chicago Native Taylor Townsend Secures First Grand Slam Title After Winning Doubles at Wimbledon
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She’s emerged victorious! Taylor Townsend won her first Grand Slam title this weekend, winning doubles with partner Katerina Siniakova at Wimbledon. The Czech-American duo seeded No. 4, defeating Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe in straight sets, Sportskeeda reports. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Townsend (@tay_taytownsend) Townsend had previously made it […]
Serena Williams Shares Never Before Heard Stories in New ESPN+ Documentary
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She’s getting candid about her legendary career! ESPN has just released a new eight-part television documentary series titled “In the Arena: Serena Williams.” The series delves into the tennis phenom’s illustrious career and life after retirement. Williams shares behind-the-scenes commentary from some of her most iconic moments as well as personal anecdotes that some of […]
Flau’jae Links up With Serena Williams to Sign Personalized Jersey for Daughter Olympia
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“This is why women’s sports is important.”♥️ Olympia Ohanian, daughter of tennis legend Serena Williams, recently had an unforgettable day meeting LSU basketball star and rapper Flau’jae Johnson at Essence Fest. The LSU star stopped to sign a special jersey for the young mogul. Alexis Ohanian, Serena’s husband, shared the heartwarming moment on social media, […]
Coco Gauff Reflects on Playing Her Last Grand Slam as a Teenager in Moving Speech
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“The sun is going to rise tomorrow and you have a new chance to live a good day,” said Gauff, quoting her coach, Brad Gilbert. The Australian Open reports that Coco Gauff‘s teenage chapter in her tennis career has come to an end, offering her a moment for self-reflection following a semifinal defeat to Aryna […]