Tennis superstar Serena Williams has already won 23 Grand Slam singles titles — the most by any player ever in the modern era. And now, the living legend is turning her considerable skills and influence to a new line of sports athleisure wear focused on lifting up and supporting underrepresented…
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Women’s History Month Profiles: Althea Gibson, Professional Tennis Player
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers such as Althea Gibson who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Born: August 25, 1927, Clarendon County, South Carolina Died:…
Wealthy White Student Poses As ‘African American Tennis Whiz’, Scores Entrance To Three Universities by Lying
The college cheating scandal continues with the latest deplorable installment in the egregious saga. A wealthy white female high school student gained admission into three prominent universities by posing as a Black tennis prodigy. Her parents, Amy and Adam Bass, colluded with Rick Singer, the mastermind behind the college admissions…
Opinion: Serena Williams Pens Open Letter in Harper’s Bazaar About Needing Therapy After Losing to Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams wrote a brutally honest open letter for the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar. The tennis legend opened up about her reign as the greatest tennis player of all time and her devastating loss to Naomi Osaka. The letter detailed feelings she’s felt throughout her illustrious career. Those emotions…
Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff Keeps Making History at Wimbledon
Cori “Coco” Gauff advanced to the fourth round of Wimbledon on Friday after a three-set win against 28-year-old Polona Hercog. The 15-year-old Atlanta native, currently living in Delray Beach, Fla., came back from a 6-3, 5-2 deficit and saved two match points to defeat Hercog of Slovenia. In a press conference…
Cori Gauff to Venus Williams After Defeating Her at Wimbledon: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Here Without You’
Cori “Coco” Gauff, a 15-year-old Atlanta native has caused one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon history in a match against one of her idols. Gauff defeated Venus Williams (6-4, 6-4) in the first round of Wimbledon on Monday. Williams, age 39, has been part of the All England Club family…
Cori Gauff, Age 15, Youngest Wimbledon Qualifier, Says Williams Sisters the Reason ‘I Wanted to Pick Up a Tennis Racket’
July 1, 2019 UPDATE: Cori Gauff to Venus Williams After Defeating Her at Wimbledon: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Here Without You’ ORIGINAL STORY At age 15, Cori Gauff is making Wimbledon history and is set to play against one of her tennis idols, Venus Williams. After Cori “Coco” Gauff’s 6-1, 6-1…
Serena Williams Pays Tribute to Althea Gibson After Scoring Wheaties Box
Serena Williams is following in the footsteps of legend Althea Gibson not only on the tennis court but in having her image on an “iconic orange box.” “I am so excited to be on the cover of the next Wheaties box,” Williams said in a statement. “I have dreamt of…
Serena Williams the Only Woman to Make List of World’s Highest-Paid Athletes: Forbes
Tennis great Serena Williams continues to be a trailblazer. From winning 23 Gland Slams to becoming the only woman listed on Forbes’ annual ranking of the world’s highest-paid athletes. The 37-year-old appears on the 2019 list at no. 63 out of 100 athletes from around the world in professional sports…
Serena Williams on Becoming a CEO: ‘I was on a fast track to burnout’
Running one’s own business is not for the faint of heart. Even a superstar athlete like Serena Williams, who has trained for endurance, can be tested by the rigors of establishing a company. Williams, the winner of 23 Grand Slams, launched the direct-to-consumer clothing line S by Serena in May…