Maria Sharapova and Bryan Brothers enter tennis hall, with surprise appearance by Serena Williams
Serena Williams made a a surprise — and early — appearance at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, emerging from behind the stage to introduce “former rival, former fan and forever friend" Maria Sharapova for her induction on Saturday night. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion who will be eligible for her own enshrinement in 2027, drew gasps and shrieks from the crowd at the Newport shrine. “There are only a few players in my career who challenged me to be the very best, every single time we stepped out on the court,” Williams said.
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With similar paths to greatness Serena Williams inducts Maria Sharapova into Hall of Fame
Alcaraz targeting 'unbelievable' Sinner at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz is hoping to end Jannik Sinner's dominance of hardcourt Grand Slam events as the two rivals prepare to do battle again at the US Open.Alcaraz, who beat Sinner in the Cincinnati Open final last Monday when the ailing Italian retired in the first set when trailing 5-0, said Saturday that ending Sinner's Grand Slam streak would "be (a) great thing to do."
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Swiatek plays down favorite status ahead of US Open
Iga Swiatek insisted Saturday she does not see herself as favorite for the US Open despite an impressive run of recent form that has left her as the player to beat according to oddsmakers.Swiatek, though, played down suggestions that her recent wins meant she was the favorite to capture her second US Open title and what would be the seventh Grand Slam win of her career.
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