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Eala, Jovic win vs. Williams, Svitolina in Auckland event

THE PHILIPPINES' Alex Eala began the new year just as she ended the last —with a significant victory. Fresh off her gold-medal clinching win at...

Eala faces tennis legend Williams in ASB Classic

The Philippines’ Alexandra Eala will clash for the first time with tennis legend Venus Williams in the doubles at the start of the 2026...

Venus still ‘feeling the fire’ ahead of Australian stint

AUCKLAND—Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams said Sunday she’s still driven to play good tennis - and “it gives you great legs” - as...

Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard at age 45

MELBOURNE—Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the oldest woman ever to...

Venus bows out of US Open, streamlined Alcaraz sails through

NEW YORK—Venus Williams battled bravely before bowing out of the US Open on her return to Grand Slam tennis on Monday as Spanish ace...

Venus bows out, Pegula upset in DC

WASINGTON—Venus Williams’ return to tennis came to an abrupt end in the last 16 of the ATP/WTA DC Open on Thursday, with the veteran...

Venus triumphant in return; Osaka to take on Raducanu

WASHINGTON —Venus Williams made a triumphant return to singles tennis on Tuesday after a 16-month hiatus, defeating fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to...

Venus Williams to end 16-month layoff in DC Open

WASHINGTON—Venus Williams will make her return from a 16-month layoff at this week’s DC Open, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion saying Sunday she...

Venus eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell

LONDON—The summer of 1997 saw Britain hand over Hong Kong to China, “Men in Black” top the movie charts and Harry Potter take his...

Injury forces Murray out of Miami tilt; Venus falls

Miami—Andy Murray withdrew from the Miami Open on Tuesday after suffering a “freak” groin injury which flared over the weekend. The three-time Grand Slam winner,...

Serena, Osaka pay homage to Venus after win

Melbourne—Naomi Osaka said Venus Williams had an “aura” and Serena hailed her ageless sister as “such an inspiration” after the 40-year-old powered into the...

Kim, Osaka, Venus among wildcards in US tuneup

New York—Four-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters was among four major title winners given wildcards Thursday into the WTA field for a US Open...

Not fade away: Venus Williams still dreaming at 40 years old

Los Angeles—When Venus Williams first stepped onto a tennis court in Oakland for her professional debut in 1994, the Rolling Stones were playing a...

Gauff suffered depression before Wimby victory

Paris—Teenage tennis sensation Coco Gauff revealed Thursday that she suffered depression as a 14-year-old, just before her history-making Wimbledon breakthrough. Gauff said she struggled with...
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