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Serena Williams was victorious in her return to tennis, with doubles partner Victoria Mboko, at Queen’s.

Serena gave herself a C-minus in her return. She wasn’t the only star making a comeback

After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams showed she still has plenty of power. And another big name returned to action.

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After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Williams served 193km/h bombs and showed she has plenty of power still in her game
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Serena Williams hits hard in tennis comeback

After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Williams served 193km/h bombs and showed she has plenty of power still in her game

Serena Williams, of the United States, spins as she waves to fans after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic, of Austrailia, in the third round of the US Open in 2022.

‘Good news travels fast’: Serena Williams to make tennis comeback at 44

The 23-time grand slam singles champion will make her long-anticipated return to competitive tennis at this month’s Queen’s Club Championships.

  • Billie Eder
Ben’s Restaurant has been an institution for many years.

Beloved decades-old karaoke restaurant closes suddenly

The inner-city restaurant closed unexpectedly, announcing the news online and taping a sign to its front door.

  • Dominique Tassell
Maddison Inglis’ fairytale Australian Open run is over.

This Australian just earned $480k at the Open. You’ll never guess how she plans to spend it

This year’s Australian Open has proven the biggest pay day of Maddison Inglis’ tennis career. And she’s already got a luxury item on top of her shopping list.

  • Marc McGowan
Serena Williams admits to using weight loss medications, but some experts are worried what message this could send, particularly to other mothers.

Serena Williams admitted to taking weight loss drugs. What’s going on?

Even when elite athletes and celebrities are seemingly transparent about their health and bodies, we still may not be getting the full story.

  • Nell Geraets
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Leicestershire’s bowler Scott Boswell after his sixth wide of the over. He lost his sporting career after pushing on through the incident.

‘Just couldn’t let go of the ball’: When Scott walked away from cricket at 26, he lost more than a career

When they choke, sportspeople are put under incredible pressure to push through, but leaving the field isn’t failing.

  • Ger Post
Serena Williams and Sam Kerr

Sam Kerr the victim of white privilege? Give me a break

Just when you think you have seen an athlete do something indefensible, you are told it was all a justified reaction to the patriarchy, to the white establishment and to a system of entrenched injustice.

  • Oliver Brown
Look away now, Drake. Kendrick Lamar played Not Like Us while the whole world watched.

Kendrick dances on Drake’s grave, Serena Williams joins in

There’s no denying Kendrick is the man of the moment, but was he the wrong man for this one?

  • Thomas Mitchell
American Madison Keys is a first-time major winner.

Keys wins first grand slam the hard way, Sabalenka smashes racquet in frustration

Madison Keys had to beat the two-time reigning Australian Open champion to win this year’s crown, and that’s exactly what made the victory so sweet for the 29-year-old from Illinois.

  • Scott Spits