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Weekend Open Thread – A Tribute to the G.O.A.T. – Serena Williams

Posted on September 2, 2022 by rikyrah

I remember reading about the Williams Sisters in Sports Illustrated, when Richard Williams was being vilified for his stance about not letting his daughters play in all those Junior tournaments… Who did this Negro think he was? They made such … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on January 28, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday, Everyone. ICYMI Serena Williams defeats sister Venus at the Australian Open to win record 23rd grand slam title. SHE’S DONE IT! No. 23@serenawilliams is your #AusOpen 2017 women’s singles champion. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/LC6fpWi3Ik — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2017 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread: Congratulations, Serena Williams!!

Posted on September 6, 2016 by rikyrah

Serena Willams won her 307th Grand Slam match, passing Martina Navratilova to become winningest woman in Grand Slam history. SERENA did that!! 2016 US Open scores and bracket: Serena Williams earns historic 307th Grand Slam match win By James Brady … Continue reading →

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Video | Serena Williams Wins 6th Wimbeldon Championship!

Posted on July 11, 2015 by rikyrah

CONGRATULATIONS, SERENA! Serena soaks up the applause outside Centre Court… #Wimbledon https://t.co/Unl8aMC9pi — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 11, 2015 U.S. tennis star Serena Williams claimed her sixth Wimbledon singles title today, defeating Garbine Muguruza of Spain 6-4, 6-4. With 2015 victories … Continue reading →

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Serena & Venus Williams: The World’s Finest Tennis Players | Serena Wins 5TH Wimbledon Title

Posted on July 10, 2012 by rikyrah

3 Chics commenter Johnnie asked about the Williams sisters and why they weren’t getting ample coverage after their phenomenal wins at Wimbledon. Well 3 Chics is happy to oblige! CONGRATULATIONS, SERENA WILLIAMS FOR WINNING THE 2012 WIMBLEDON WOMEN’SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP! It’s … Continue reading →

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Videos | Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Defeats Roger Federer In Wimbledon Quarter Finals | Next: DJkovic

Posted on June 30, 2011 by rikyrah

                             Jo-Wilfried Tsonga  – Getty Images Tsonga, 26, said: “I didn’t just have a sudden flash of inspiration out there – I had lots of them. “I was quick, I served ­unbelievable, I was just perfect today. Every time I was … Continue reading →

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First Lady Michelle Obama Teams Up With Tennis Stars Andre Agassi & Stefanie Graf to Fight Childhood Obesity

Posted on March 1, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

The New York Times The first lady, Michelle Obama, is teaming up with tennis’s first couple, Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf, in a partnership between the United States Tennis Association and Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign to fight childhood obesity. As … Continue reading →

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Indo-Paki Express: Rohan Bopanna and Aisam- ul- Haq Qureshi Tennis Duo

Posted on September 10, 2010 by rikyrah

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam- ul- Haq Qureshi to play U.S. Twins Bob and Mike Bryan in U.S. Open  Mens doubles finals today.  Here are the details: Friday september 10 -12:30 pm-6 pm Men’s Doubles Final/Women’s Semifinals on CBS   ROHAN ASIAM             SAMJHAUTA EXPRESS … Continue reading →

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