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Serena Williams Rises to the Occasion, Like So Many Times Before

Williams met a valedictory night at the U.S. Open with a win that was fitting, and with a second-round match on Wednesday, the farewell party...

On a Busy First Day at the U.S. Open, All Eyes Are on Serena Williams

There are 63 other matches on opening day, but they have been relegated to the background as Williams prepares to play what could be her...

Is Serena Williams the GOAT? Yes. No. Probably. Maybe. Without a Doubt.

Proclaiming the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion the greatest women’s tennis player of all time is a worthwhile debate, but not a straightforward one. First,...

Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam Titles, in the Books

The New York Times’s coverage of Williams’s 23 Grand Slam singles titles reflects more than two decades of greatness, and some surprises along the way.

Serena Williams’s Legacy On the Court All About Power and Intimidation

Serena Williams’s legacy is evident in the aggressive, intimidating style that has become the norm on the women’s tennis tour.

Serena Williams Will Play Danka Kovinic in U.S. Open First Round

Williams has said the U.S. Open, which begins on Monday, is most likely her final tournament.

The N.C.A.A. Champion Ben Shelton Is Turning Pro. He Already Has a Big Win.

A valiant effort against John Isner and two wins at a Masters 1000 event helped persuade Ben Shelton to leave the University of Florida, where...

Serena Williams Loses to Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati

Emma Raducanu beat Williams in straight sets in the first round at the Western and Southern Open. Williams’s next tournament, and quite possibly her last,...

For Serena Williams, Another Warmup Before the Grand Finale

After a postponement because of physical problems, Williams is scheduled to play Emma Raducanu on Tuesday. Her prime target is the U.S. Open, and she...

Serena Williams Begins the Not-Too-Long Goodbye

Williams, who expects to retire after the U.S. Open, played what was likely her last match in Canada on Wednesday. It ended with a loss,...