Serena Williams will return to professional tennis at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London, entering the doubles draw on a wild card. The 44-year-old has not competed since the 2022 US Open and said the grass-court event is the right place to begin her “next chapter.”
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Marketa Vondrousova made history as the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in 60 years, defeating Ons Jabeur from Tunisia in a 6-4, 6-4 victory. She is the only Arab woman and only North African woman to make it to the singles finals at any Grand Slam tournament, and her victory comes after a difficult year with a cast on her surgically repaired left wrist. Vondrousova managed to come back and win the last four games of the first set and the last three games of the second, and expressed her joy during the trophy ceremony.
Novak Djokovic has made history by winning his 23rd Grand Slam title, breaking the tie with rival Rafael Nadal for the most major singles trophies. This victory makes Djokovic the only man with at least three titles from each major event, and marks the first time in the tournament's history that Nadal has not competed. Djokovic's victory is a testament to his skill and dedication, and will be remembered for years to come.
Novak Djokovic, a tennis champion, has once again made headlines for his foray into geopolitics. On Tuesday, a NATO-led mission in Kosovo saw more than 30 peacekeepers injured in clashes with ethnic Serbs. Djokovic spoke to reporters about Kosovo after his Round 1 match at the French Open, sparking debate about his involvement in such a sensitive issue. His past comments on controversial topics, such as his father's videos during the Australian Open and his decision not to be vaccinated against COVID-19, have also caused controversy.
Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam champion, announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from the French Open due to a lingering hip injury and that he expects 2024 to be the final season of his career. This will be the first time he has missed the tournament since making his debut in 2005, and he is looking forward to the next few years of his career.
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2021 Australian Open, tournament organizers announced on Sunday. The 25-year-old had been set to play…