Pegula, Gauff 1st 2 US women in Top 4 since Serena, Venus
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are the first pair of U.S. women both in the top four spots of the WTA rankings since sisters Serena and Venus Williams were up there a dozen years ago. Gauff, who lost in the quarterfinals at that tournament, moved up from No. 7 to No. 4. The last time two Americans were that high in the women’s tennis rankings was the week of Oct. 18, 2010, when Serena Williams was No. 2 and Venus Williams was No. 4.
news.yahoo.comRoger Federer hopes to play 'one more time' at Wimbledon
Roger Federer did make his way to Wimbledon this year, after all — not to compete, mind you, but to take part in a ceremony marking the centenary of Centre Court on Sunday — and declared his intention to try to return in 2023 with a racket in hand. Instead of the mandatory all-white playing uniform, Federer wore a dark suit and tie, his purple Wimbledon member’s badge pinned to a jacket lapel.
news.yahoo.comRoyal Oak children, activists create Black History Month display in City Hall
When you walk through the doors of Royal Oak City Hall, you’ll see, “Black History is American History.” The photo display features the smiles of more than 10 Royal Oak kids and teens as historic figures, such as Jackie Robinson, Ruby Bridges, Muhammed Ali, Althea Gibson, Serena and Venus Williams, and more.
Keegan-Michael Key On His New Game Show Game On!: Its Really For Everyone, If Youre 8 Or 88 You Should Be Able To Enjoy This
This all-new trivia/physical challenge game show is hosted by comedic genius Keegan-Michael Key and also features sports superstars Venus Williams and Rob Gronkowski. KMK: Its going really well Ive just been busy doing press for Game On! Its nice to be able to do press for a show that youre really excited about. KMK: What people are going to see is Robs team and Venus team competing for points. What youre going to see is them competing in these crazy physical challenges as well as these mental challenges.
detroit.cbslocal.com'My mission was to win': Coco tops Venus at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia Everyone had the same question when the Australian Open draw was revealed: What were the odds that Coco Gauff and Venus Williams would face each other again in the first round at a Grand Slam tournament? Among the players who got a chance to play and win were Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, 2019 semifinalist Stefanos Tsitsipas, defending women's champion Naomi Osaka, 23-time major champion Serena Williams, No. 1 Ash Barty and 2018 Australian Open winner Caroline Wozniacki, who is retiring after this tournament. Other than a brief second-set blip, Serena had very little trouble getting past 18-year-old Anastasia Potapova of Russia 6-0, 6-3 to begin her latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam singles championship. But for today, my mission was to win," said Gauff, whose good friend and doubles partner, 18-year-old American qualifier Caty McNally, upset 2011 U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur of Australia 6-1, 6-4 at night.
monroenews.comCoco Gauff, 15, beats Venus Williams at Australian Open, just as she did at Wimbledon
Melbourne, Australia Everyone had the same question when the Australian Open draw was revealed: What were the odds that Coco Gauff and Venus Williams would face each other again in the first round at a Grand Slam tournament? Williams is a seven-time Grand Slam winner in the twilight of her career, the Reuters news agency points out. Gauff was born the year after Williams lost the 2003 Australian Open final to younger sister Serena, Reuters notes. American Cori "Coco" Gauff reacts during her first round singles match against compatriot Venus Williams at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2020. Venus Williams, right, congratulates Cori "Coco" Gauff on winning their first round singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2020.
cbsnews.com15-Year Old Cori Gauff is Youngest Player to Qualify for Wimbledon
(CNN) American tennis prodigy Cori Coco Gauff, 15, just became the youngest player in the Open era to advance through qualifying to reach Wimbledons main draw where she will play compatriot Venus Williams. Gauff will be the 12th youngest overall to play at the Wimbledon main draw, but the 11 others didnt make it through qualifying. This year, she became the youngest woman to win a Grand Slam qualifying match in the French Open. If Gauff were to win Wimbledon this year, shed be the youngest ever. Back in 1887, Charlotte Lottie Dod, at 15 years and 285 days old, set the record for the youngest woman to ever win a singles title at Wimbledon.
detroit.cbslocal.com15-year-old Cori "Coco" Gauff beats Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon tennis tournament
In a major upset that could signal the dawn of a new star in women's tennis, 15-year-old Cori "Coco" Gauff beat Venus Williams in straight sets during first round play at the 2019 Wimbledon Tournament on Monday. Gauff's victory over Williams makes her the youngest player to win a match at Wimbledon since Jennifer Capriati in 1991. It came at the expense of Williams, 39, who is the oldest player in the women's bracket this year. Gauff previously won the 2018 Junior French Open at Roland Garros. In another first round upset on Monday, Naomi Osaka of Japan, the number two ranked player in the world, lost her first round match against Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan.
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