American tennis legend who returned to competition in 2026 after four years away, competing in doubles at Queen's Club and mixed doubles at the US Open.
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The Namibian
Serena Williams fell to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in mixed doubles quarter-finals
“Williams, often considered the best women's tennis player in history and Spain's seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Alcaraz fell to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Flavio Cobolli of Italy, 5-4, 4-1.”
Williams-Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed quarter-finalsThe Namibian
Serena Williams announced she must withdraw from doubles due to knee injury not healed enough
“Serena announced just hours before the match that her knee had not healed enough to play.”
Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Eala, Serena withdraws from doublesThe Namibian
Serena Williams lost to Maya Joint 6-3, 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 in first singles match in four years
“Serena Williams' bid for a fairytale return to Wimbledon was shattered by Australia's Maya Joint as the American legend's first singles match in four years ended in a 6-3, 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 defeat on Tuesday.”
Serena beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four yearsThe Namibian
Serena Williams won first-round doubles match at Queen's Club with Victoria Mboko
“Williams and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko powered to a 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 win over third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in the first round of the grass-court tournament.”
Serena back in the groove on triumphant return to tennisThe Namibian
Serena Williams said she had so much fun in her return to competitive tennis
“Serena Williams said she had "so much fun" as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen's Club doubles on Tuesday.”
Serena back in the groove on triumphant return to tennisThe Namibian
Serena Williams made ten Grand Slam semi-finals in a row between 2014-17
“Unbeaten in her last 12 matches in Melbourne, Sabalenka has now reached the semi-finals at her past six Grand Slams, becoming the first player to achieve that feat since Serena Williams made 10 in a row between 2014-17.”
Sabalenka sets up semi-final against Coco Gauff in Australian OpenBen Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the US Open semi-final to reach his first Grand Slam final, where he will face top seed Alexander Zverev, who beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (8/6). If Shelton wins, he would become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick at the 2003 US Open.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the US Open semi-final to reach his first Grand Slam final, where he will face top seed Alexander Zverev, who beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (8/6). If Shelton wins, he would become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick at the 2003 US Open.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the semi-finals to reach the US Open championship match against Elena Rybakina, who beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Sabalenka is bidding for a third consecutive US Open title.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz lost to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 5-4, 4-1 in the US Open mixed doubles quarter-finals on Tuesday. Bencic and Cobolli will advance to Wednesday's semi-finals and finals.
26 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title by defeating Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in a Centre Court final, recovering after wasting five match points and breaking down in tears before regaining composure to claim her maiden Grand Slam crown.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines defeated Iga Swiatek 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 in the third round of Wimbledon, ending the defending champion's title defence and marking Eala's first Grand Slam last-16 appearance. Serena Williams withdrew from the doubles tournament, while second seed Elena Rybakina also crashed out.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6–3, 6–4, 6–2 to reach the Wimbledon third round in his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title, while defending champion Jannik Sinner also advanced and French Open champion Mirra Andreeva was knocked out.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Serena Williams lost 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 to Australia's Maya Joint in her first singles match in four years at Wimbledon on Tuesday. The 44-year-old, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, saved two match points and pushed the match to a deciding set before Joint ultimately prevailed.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
American tennis legend Serena Williams made her triumphant return to competition four years after retiring, pairing with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko to win 7-6, 6-2 against third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in the first round of the Queen's Club grass-court tournament on Tuesday.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to claim her third Rome title and first WTA 1000 victory in eight years, while Jannik Sinner set up a men's final against Casper Ruud.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →