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'Good Try': Serena Williams Once Again Proves to Be the MVP of BFFs, Shutting Down #Megxit Questions
If you’re in the market for a new bestie, get you one like Serena Williams, who will answer any inappropriate question about you with “you tried it.” That’s the response received when Williams, a well-established close friend of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, beat Anastasia Potapova in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday.…
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Serena Williams Wins First Title in 3 Years, Donates Cash Prize to Australia Wildfire Relief
Now, this is why she’s the G.O.A.T. With her first big win in three years, Serena Williams is paying it forward in grand slam style. The tennis icon announced she would donate her winnings from her Sunday ASB Classic match in Auckland, New Zealand to Australian wildfire relief efforts. “I’ve been playing Australia for over…
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Serena 'The GOAT' Williams Named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Decade
The Associated Press just confirmed what we already knew: Serena Williams is the greatest of all time. On Saturday, the news org named Williams the AP Female Athlete of the Decade after a vote by AP beat writers and member sports editors. Williams beat out gymnast Simone Biles—who was recently named the Associated Press Female Athlete…
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Look Back At It: Forget the 53 Percent—This Was the Decade of #BlackGirlMagic
Recently, my brethren here at The Root made a healthy argument for how white women have spent the decade between 2010 and 2019 “doing the most” (and the least)—and to a certain extent, they’re right. But as The Root’s editor of all things black woman-related, I’d like to pose a counterargument. Though the storied 53…
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Racket Serena Williams Smashed at US Open Sells for $20,910
On Sept. 8, 2018, Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese player ever to win a Grand Slam title after defeating her childhood idol, Serena Williams. Sadly, what should’ve been one of the greatest days of Osaka’s life was marred by poor officiating and controversy. Now, over a year later, one of the infamous mementos from…
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Everybody, Every Body: Serena Williams Debuts a New Shoppable Series Fit for All
The tennis season may not resume until January, but Serena Williams is keeping busy (as usual), now partnering with Verizon Media to present “Everybody, Every Body,” a shoppable video series featuring the latest releases from her S by Serena Autumn/Winter 2020 collection. According to a release, the series, which features videos embedded with clickable content…
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Serena Williams Stands Up for Meghan Markle, Spills on Baby Archie's Secret U.S. Trip and Wants Us to 'Gift Ourselves'
When one of the most famous and scrutinized women in sports says even she can’t fully relate to the criticism and unceasing attention heaped upon you, your struggle is likely next level. In fact, as Serena Williams told Access Hollywood when speaking of close friend Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, “I’m not sure many people can…
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Serena Williams Just Dropped Another Gem—a Jewelry Line!
For Serena Williams, it’s all love—if not in her legendary tennis game, then in her growing style empire, which expanded today to include Serena Williams Jewelry. The luxury-level line of gold and silver jewelry features ethically mined and conflict-free diamonds, and some heavy inspiration by the phenom herself, including her favorite motif: hearts. “I am…
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Flashback Friday: About That Time Serena Williams Took on NYFW
Editor’s note: While we try to stay on top of everything at all times, sometimes a post gets lost on the way to publishing—which is what happened when we wrote the following coverage of the first New York Fashion Week appearance of Serena Williams’ S by Serena line on Sept. 10. So, in honor of…