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Sep 9, 2023 · The symbolism for American women’s tennis is unreal. For Black tennis too. Last year, Serena Williams retired at the U.S. Open. This year, Coco Gauff wins.
Discover the inspiring stories of American female tennis players who have shaped the sport. From pioneering icons to current like Serena and Venus Williams, their impact on and off the court is undeniable.
Aug 26, 2022 · It’s a point of pride for the American Tennis Association, founded in 1916 to nurture young Black tennis talent, that it trained the likes of Gibson and Arthur Ashe. But Williams’ success boosted interest in the sport beyond what the organization had previously seen, said ATA President Roxanne Aaron.
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Aug 25, 2015 · An article on Aug. 30 about Serena Williams misidentified the tennis official she confronted at the U.S. Open in 2009 after she was called for a foot fault. The official was a lineswoman, not a...
Aug 26, 2018 · While serving an unprecedented second term as the U.S. Tennis Association’s president, Katrina Adams said in an interview on Wednesday that you cannot push progress as a woman, especially of...
Aug 31, 2015 · Serena Williams could make it five straight Grand Slams by winning the U.S. Open, but she's not the greatest women's tennis player ever, according to Elo ratings.
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Mar 25, 2024 · By the time Serena walked off Arthur Ashe Stadium that night in 2022, her impact wasn't just on Black players or aspiring tennis champions: She had become a force across sport as a whole - as well as a cultural symbol for what an unbending will to win and what plain hard work can make happen.
