by admin | Nov 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
The world knows the story of Venus and Serena Williams, two sisters from Compton who have so transformed the tennis world, that decades later they are still dominating the sport. Their father, Richard Williams, was their biggest advocate, coach, and the man who pushed...
by admin | Nov 9, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Tennis’ dynamic duo is forever in awe of each other. While speaking to PEOPLE (the TV Show!)’s Kay Adams about her UNO partnership, superstar Venus Williams reflects on her relationship with her sister and fellow sports icon Serena Williams. “I think...
by admin | Nov 9, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Serena and Venus Williams have emphasised the importance of young tennis stars Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka for the future of the sport. The Williams sisters are both icons of the game and have won 30 Grand Slam singles titles between them. Their journey to tennis...
by admin | Nov 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Serena Williams and Venus Williams are endorsing the Will Smith-helmed film about their father and childhood tennis coach, Richard Williams. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly for its latest cover story, the sisters and Smith praised the story of King Richard, which...
by admin | Oct 26, 2021 | Representation, SEW
A Serena Williams autographed rookie card from 2003 was sold at New Jersey-based Goldin Auctions on Sunday for $44,280. The price was a record for any women’s sports card, beating the record sale previously held by a 1992 S.I. for Kids Mia Hamm rookie card,...
by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Representation, SEW
YouGov has released an in-depth paper on the perception of women’s sport around the world. It draws on research from 13 countries, including Australia, India, the US, the UK, Germany, Japan and France. Those taking part were asked a series of questions on the...
by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Representation, SEW
The Japanese star has paid homage to the 23-time Grand Slam champion and credited her for being the main trailblazer in women’s tennis for the past 20 years. Williams has won the most major singles titles of the Open Era and the second-most of all time, behind...
by admin | Sep 27, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Tennis great Williams turned 40 on Sunday and, although in the twilight of her illustrious career, she remains one of the biggest names not just in tennis, but sport in general. The American has won 73 singles titles – including 23 Grand Slams – while she has also won...
by admin | Aug 26, 2021 | Pay Equity, SEW
When King won her first Wimbledon in 1966, she received less than half of the prize money her male counterpart did. “I didn’t have any idea we were going to get different prize money,” she said on the 2013 PBS documentary “American...
by admin | Aug 26, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Sisters Serena Williams and Venus Williams said Wednesday that they will not play in the upcoming U.S. Open tennis tournament because of injuries. They join standouts Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in their withdrawals, marking the first major tournament since 1997...
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