women’s tennis
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On the Court in Off-White: Serena Williams and Virgil Abloh Launch Their Nike ‘Queen’ Collection
When we heard Virgil Abloh and Serena Williams were collaborating on Williams’ 2018 U.S. Open wardrobe, we were understandably intrigued. Two black phenoms at the top of their respective games are exciting—especially when supported by an athletic apparel juggernaut like Nike. Now, we get our first look at the resulting “Queen” collection in motion, as…
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'Queen': Serena x Virgil Abloh x Nike Is a Grand Slam
You don’t have to be a tennis enthusiast to appreciate the power of this matchup. For her return to the U.S. Open later this month, Serena Williams’ Nike uniforms will be designed by none other than Virgil Abloh. As reported by Vogue, the 23-time Grand Slam champion—already known for her on-the-court style—will be wearing a…
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Serena Williams Soars to No. 28 in WTA Rankings, Flying Through 153 Spots
Serena Williams may have failed to clinch the win at Wimbledon, but the tennis superstar still rocketed up 153 spots in the WTA rankings after her runner-up finish, neatly landing herself at No. 28. Mind you, this is only 10 months after almost dying after giving birth to her daughter, Alexis Olympia. Wimbledon was only…
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All Black Girl Everything: Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys to Face Off in US Open
Saturday’s final in the U.S. Open’s women’s singles matchup will be an athletic display of all black, everything black girl as two beautiful black American women compete in a grand-slam final that is likely to break records for black viewership because it’s our time to shine now, son. (*Cackles in #BlackGirlMagic.*) Sloane Stephens, 24, and…
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In Another Astonishing Upset, Serena Williams Is Ousted From Rio Olympics
Serena Williams will not get the chance to defend her Olympic title after being ousted from the Games Tuesday following an astonishing upset, the Washington Post reports. In a match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, Williams was defeated 6-4, 6-3. According to the Post, Williams committed some 37 unforced errors in comparison with Svitolina’s 17. Williams also…
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Can Serena Get Her Groove Back?
Serena Williams turns 35 in September, which is hard enough to believe by itself. But part of her birthday celebration could include capturing the modern record for major championships if she wins the U.S. Open earlier that month. Williams can tie Steffi Graf’s mark (22 majors) with a victory at Wimbledon, which begins Monday. Last…