Serena Williams is opening her reclusive life to the media again. This time she’s addressing controversial topics in Rolling Stone, including the Steubenville rape case. The tennis phenom claims she’s not blaming the victim – who was assaulted by members of the Steubenville High School football team while incapacitated – but fell into the classic…
Summer can be a difficult time for women with body image issues. From bikinis to clothes that reveal rather than cover up, our bodies are more on display during the warmer months. Essence Magazine is dedicating the latest issue to body image with its cover subject and the many articles that advocate for us to…
Up-and-coming tennis star Sloane Stephens is often compared to Serena Williams, the No. 1 ranked tennis player in the world. Stephens, 20, has kept her lips sealed on her relationship with Williams until a recent interview with ESPN the Magazine. In the candid Q&A, Stephens reveals tension with the Williams sisters and her honest opinion…
Could we be witnessing the passing of the American tennis throne? Well, while that hyperbolic question may be a little premature, there was no doubt that tennis fans in Melbourne, Australia were introduced to a new budding American star by the name of Sloane Stephens. According to the New York Times, what was supposed to…
During an exhibition tennis match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki took a “playful” jab at Serena Williams’ assets during a mid-game “prank.” Wozniacki, who has lost to Williams five out of six times this year, padded her top and her tennis skit to mimic Williams’ legendary physique, then pranced around the…
To say Serena Williams’ year has been a winning one would be an understatement. Yesterday during the WTA Championships, held in Istanbul, Williams defeated Maria Sharapova, 6-4, 6-3, in the final. Williams had only 14 unforced errors and did not allow Sharapova a break-point opportunity. “Now that I can be honest, I really wanted to…
From Frugivore – Serena Williams is GOLDEN! Well, not literally, but she has dominated the field at the London Olympics, securing the individual gold in tennis for the United States. Serena clinched the women’s singles final and beat Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1. The victory won her the third Olympic gold medal of her career to follow her…
From Frugivore – Reading coverage of Serena Williams’ fifth Wimbledon singles win, as well as her doubles triumph with sister, Venus, I braced myself. Discussions about Williams too quickly devolve into worn attacks on black womanhood, including assertions about laziness (29 Grand Slam titles); a uniquely bad attitude (John McEnroe, anyone?); and appearance. Always that. Williams’…
From The Grio – Serena Williams is back, and she looks almost as good as ever. The 30-year-old American won her fifth Wimbledon title Saturday on Centre Court, beating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 to claim her 14th major championship. “It’s been an unbelievable journey for me,” said Williams, who has battled health issues since…
This past weekend Venus and Serena Williams held their 3rd Annual Williams Invitational tournament with an ‘80s theme and these sisters did not skimp on the details. From Serena’s leotard to the side pony, scrunchies, glasses—with tape, neon knee socks, white lace gloves, and roller skates, Serena was the poster child for the 80s at…
