
The stupidity or dishonesty of tennis professionals and allegedly serious observers of the sport compels them to comment that the Williams’ way of playing is “muscular,” meaning masculine. This reflects a meanness and envy and mostly an incomprehension of what they are doing. Sports like all other fields are filled with dopes and blockheads. Every once in a while someone comes along and innovates in ways that influence the sport profoundly. That’s the Williams sisters.
by Roger Kaplan9 Sep 2015, 9:58 AM PST0

The competitive fury is arguably the Williams’ most characteristically American trait. Legend has it that Richard Williams saw a match on television and was so enchanted by the check presented to the winner that he decided to make tennis number ones of his youngest daughters. The reality is somewhat more nuanced. He said not: “How can anyone do this?” He said: “Why not us?”
by Roger Kaplan8 Sep 2015, 12:01 AM PST0

For the past 16 years, the Williams sisters graced the courts of tennis with their unbelievable talent, leaving spectators in awe as the ladies stamp their way in history books. In just over an hour, the sisters left another footprint
by Mary Chastain6 Jul 2015, 9:02 AM PST0

LONDON – HOLY. COW. World number one Serena Williams barely survives to advance to the fourth round of Wimbledon after she defeated Briton Heather Watson 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. She is one step closer to winning a calendar Grand Slam and
by Mary Chastain4 Jul 2015, 1:08 AM PST0

Day 1 of Wimbledon never fails to keep the world entertained. A few upsets, but the majority of the higher seeds advanced. The real drama occurred in the press room.
by Mary Chastain29 Jun 2015, 2:02 PM PST0

Serena Williams might just capture her third Grand Slam victory of the year and fourth in a row due to her Wimbledon draw.
by Mary Chastain26 Jun 2015, 12:20 PM PST0

American Sloane Stephens must know something about the Williams sisters because she always performs so well against them. She eliminated Venus Williams at the French Open, 7-6 (7), 6-1.
by Mary Chastain26 May 2015, 12:05 AM PST0

Serena Williams, the top-ranked female tennis player, announced in Time that she will return to Indian Wells in 2015. She boycotted the tournament after 2001, which became a mandatory stop on the WTA tour in 2009, since the tournament director did not apologize for treatment she endured playing there.
by Mary Chastain4 Feb 2015, 10:52 AM PST0

Madison Keys defeated No. 18 Venus Williams to reach her first Grand Slam final. The victory sets up a match between the American teenager and Venus Williams’s sister, Serena, who defeated Dominika Cibulkova.
by Mary Chastain28 Jan 2015, 8:59 AM PST0

The brackets are set for the Australian Open quarterfinals with three American women vying for the first Grand Slam.
by Mary Chastain26 Jan 2015, 10:48 AM PST0

Day four of the Australian Open was exciting for American women’s tennis since seven women advance to the third round, but many Australians fell apart. It also showcased powerful Victoria Azarenka as she demolished No. 8 Caroline Wozniazki with ease.
by Mary Chastain22 Jan 2015, 12:29 PM PST0