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Wimbledon organisers announced in November female competitors would now be permitted to wear dark undershorts and relieve a potential source of anxiety when they have their periods.  All players were previously banned from wearing coloured underwear since 2014 as part of Wimbledon's all-white clothing policy. "I was on my period last year during Wimbledon and it was very stressful. I mean, you have the the period underwear and stuff to help you but it's still in the back of your mind. "Sometimes, and I know when you go to the bathroom, you're supposed to use the bathroom, but I would go to the bathroom just to check and make sure nothing was showing. So I think it's going to relieve a lot of stress for me and other girls in the locker room for sure. "I am looking forward to that decision in the future and how it affects other players in general. And I think it's very nice that this discussion has been talked about. "It's something I talked...

Serena Williams said ahead of the 2002 Wimbledon Championships that her mental game was a lot different from before. The American reached the semifinals and quarterfinals of the grass-court Major in 2000 and 2001, respectively. However, in 2002, she was entering the tournament after winning the French Open. Serena Williams had an interview with sportscaster and former player Mary Carillo and was asked whether she was prepared to not let her fates at Wimbledon 2000 and 2001 repeat. The then-20-year-old stated that she was mentally stronger than before and had an increased desire to win.   "Times are different for me. I'm more mentally stronger than I have been in the past, I'm more mentally focused. I just want it more. In the past, I thought I wanted and I'm pretty sure I did but it's just a total different feeling now," Serena Williams said.  Williams added that in the past she wasn't "walking the walk" when the occasion demanded it but things ...

It was the 2022 US Open. Former World Number 1 and 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams was marking the final tournament of her illustrious career at home.  It was an emotional moment for local fans and millions of supporters worldwide. Serena was bidding adieu to the sport after close to 25 years of high-intensity tennis. Further, social media went abuzz as the younger Williams sister exited the tournament.  Fans sent in their heartfelt wishes on her post-retirement life. Ten months after retirement, Serena received a bizarre surprise at an outing. The 41-year-old has had hectic life off the court as well after her retirement. She has shifted her focus to her business ventures while spending quality time with her family. Recently, she visited a bookstore where she was caught by surprise. Serena’s encounter with a fan The 23-time Grand Slam champion is widely active on social media and regularly shares updates about her day-to-day routine on platforms such as Instag...

Serena Williams recently responded to her sister Venus Williams' throwback post about their first Wimbledon doubles title. The elder sister posted a picture of the two gleaming with joy as they pose after the victory on her Instagram account. The Williams sisters claimed their maiden Wimbledon women’s doubles title on June 26, 2000. The American siblings created history as they became the first sister duo to emerge champions in this category.   They triumphed over Ai Sugiyama of Japan and Julie Halard-Decugis of France with a compelling 6-3, 6-2 scoreline. Venus wasn’t looking in form in the first game. But three games later, she vindicated herself and served successfully for the opening set.  The Williams sisters swept to a 4-0 lead in the second set, and this time, it was time for Serena to wrap up the match, which she did. This was a notable victory for Serena and Venus Williams, as it was their first tournament together after winning the 1999 US Open. The duo only m...

American tennis legend Serena Williams recently took to social media to thank media personality Khloe Kardashian for gifting her a Good American swimsuit.  Williams retired from tennis after the 2022 US Open, where she lost to eventual quarterfinalist Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round.  SEE ALSO:  I think I was better off staying home" - When Serena Williams commented on third-round exit at Wimbledon   She won 23 Grand Slam singles trophies during her time on the tour, an open era record (recently matched by Novak Djokovic).  Since her retirement, Williams has been focusing on her business and investment endeavors, as well as spending time with her family. She frequently updates fans about her daily life via social media.  Serena Williams recently shared a video on her Instagram story of a gift she received from Khloe Kardashian's clothing brand, Good American. The company focuses on inclusive fashion for women.  The gift Williams received is a pink ...

Coco Gauff recently shared a hilarious video from her match against Jodie Burrage in the Round of 16 at the 2023 Rothesay International in Eastbourne.  Gauff came into the match after a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over fellow American Bernarda Pera in the opening round. She was leading 5-1 in her match against British lucky loser Burrage and was ready to serve for the first set.  The 19-year-old misjudged her ball toss and bounced it with the racquet toward herself before getting ready to serve again. However, before the teen could do so, there were loud cries from a seagull flying overhead that sounded like a laugh.  Gauff took to Instagram to share the video, capturing the funny moment, and wrote: "Not the bird making fun of my missed toss sound up.  Couldn't help but laugh with it. There's no Eastbourne without seagulls," she wrote. Both the spectators and Gauff broke into laughter at the seagull's timing.  The commentator also saw the fun side and could ...

Serena Williams suffered a disappointing third-round exit at the 2005 Wimbledon Championships.  The American entered the tournament as the fourth seed and reached the third round after three-set wins over Angela Haynes and Mara Santangelo. She came back from a set down to win both matches.   Williams faced compatriot Jill Craybas in the third round and a victory would have set up a fourth-round clash against her sister Venus Williams. However, Craybas won 6-3, 7-6(4). Serena Williams was asked in her post-match interview whether she felt she made a mistake by playing at Wimbledon considering she wasn't at her best physically.  The American responded by saying that she was better off staying home. "I think I was better off staying home, to be honest. For sure," Williams said. The then-22-year-old was also asked about Craybas' performance.  She stated that her opponent did not have to do anything exceptionally well and only had to turn up for the match. "I thin...