2021 US Open - Day 3

Sloane Stephens Is Not Deterred By Racist Trolls

In an August interview with Shape, Sloane reflected on the power of having a large platform.
by Anoa Changa
03.13.22
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Statue Honoring Althea Gibson Unveiled At U.S. Open

A statue honoring tennis legend Althea Gibson was unveiled at the U.S. Open.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Osaka, Coco Share Emotional Moment At U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka's amazing display of empathy and sportsmanship after she beat Coco Gauff at the U.S. Open was a bigger…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.29.20
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Sexist Double Standards At US Open Evoke Serena

Sexism can be added to the defining moments at this year’s U.S. Open after two matches resurfaced simmering sentiments of…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.29.20
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Taylor Townsend Scores Major Upset At US Open

Taylor Townsend, who had to survive multiple qualifying matches in order to even play in the main draw the U.S.…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Racist Serena Cartoon Ruled OK

The Australian media watchdog clears Rupert Murdoch's newspaper of wrongdoing over its racist cartoon of Serena Williams.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Miami Open 2018 - Day 3

US Open Gets Another All-Black Women's Final

Taking over tennis.
by Clarissa Hamlin
09.07.18
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Sloane Stephens Wins First U.S. Open Title

Sloane Stephens reached a new milestone in her career on Saturday when she defeated Madison Keys for the U.S. Open…
by NewsOne Staff
09.10.17
2015 U.S. Open - Day 12

James Blake Praises NYC Mayor After Meeting On…

Behind a call for greater police accountability following his arrest in a case of mistaken identity, retired tennis star James Blake emerged…
by hollowaylynette
09.22.15
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NYPD Flub: James Blake Look-Alike Is Actually Australian…

The NYPD union has defended Officer James Frascatore, while James Blake's "twin" reveals he's the brother of a credit card…
by Desire Thompson
09.16.15
2015 U.S. Open - Day 12

James Blake Believes NYPD Cop Who Tackled Him…

Retired tennis star James Blake is speaking out against the NYPD officer who used excessive force against him last week, stating…
by Desire Thompson
09.14.15
Serena Williams

Serena Williams’ Grand Slam Bid Ends In Intense…

In an intense match against Roberta Vinci, Serena Williams was forced to end her Grand Slam bid just two matches…
by Christina Coleman
04.17.21
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WATCH: This Adorable Little Girl Is Here To…

One little girl's admirable ambition has made her want to be like the most powerful athlete in the world --…
by Desire Thompson
09.09.15
2015 French Open - Day Eleven

Serena Williams Defeats Big Sister Venus In U.S.…

Serena Williams is now one step closer to solidifying her place in history as the greatest female tennis player of…
by The Urban Daily Staff
09.08.15
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Sister, Sister! 10 Photographs Of Venus & Serena…
by Lakin Starling
09.08.15
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Sister, Sister! 10 Photographs Of Venus & Serena…
by Lakin Starling
09.08.15
Serena Williams defeats Venus Williams in Wimbledon

Face-Off: Serena Williams Will Play Her Sister Venus…

Serena Williams must play her older sister Venus Williams in order to take the Grand Slam Title at the US…
by Lakin Starling
04.17.21

US Open Fight In Stands Interrupts Match

The 2010 U.S. Open, like last year’s edition, has seen several contentious moments on the court. Now it appears that…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

Jay-Z Designs Arthur Ashe T-Shirt For Charity
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19