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Sabalenka overcomes tricky Townsend test at US Open

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka emulates Serena Williams by overcoming Taylor Townsend to reach a sixth straight US Open quarter-final.

September 6, 2026

Rybakina makes winning start in race to number one

Elena Rybakina says she is "motivated" by the race to become world number one but is simply taking things "day by day" after getting her US Open campaign off to a winning start.

September 2, 2026

Williams and Alcaraz team up at US Open

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz take on Flavio Coboilli and Belinda Bencic in the mixed doubles at the US Open, eventually losing 5-4 (7-4) 4-1.

August 26, 2026

Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.

August 25, 2026

Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?

Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.

August 18, 2026

Williams is 'Ronaldinho-like' - but can she win Grand Slam matches?

In her latest BBC Sport column from Wimbledon, Naomi Broady looks at if Serena Williams' comeback showed she can win future Grand Slam matches.

July 5, 2026

Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback

Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.

July 4, 2026

Williams sisters pull out of Wimbledon doubles after Serena injury - Reuters

Williams sisters pull out of Wimbledon doubles after Serena injury Reuters

July 4, 2026

Williams' knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt

Serena Williams' hopes of playing alongside her older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt because of a knee injury.

July 1, 2026

120mph serves but movement a struggle - how did Williams' return go?

Serena Williams loses on her singles return to Wimbledon - but what can we expect next from the tennis legend?

July 1, 2026

Serena's Wimbledon comeback fizzles out in first round - Reuters

Serena's Wimbledon comeback fizzles out in first round Reuters

June 30, 2026

Serena and Wawrinka go down fighting at Wimbledon - Reuters

Serena and Wawrinka go down fighting at Wimbledon Reuters

June 30, 2026

Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return

Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.

June 30, 2026

Williams' Wimbledon legacy before return to Centre Court

A look back at Serena Williams' Wimbledon legacy to date, including her seven singles titles and remarkable comeback from retirement before her return to Centre Court.

June 30, 2026

'It's been an easy retransition' - Williams on Wimbledon return

For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon.

June 30, 2026

Williams sisters return & Murray's new job - Wimbledon 2026 preview

Serena Williams, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic feature in our essential guide to Wimbledon 2026.

June 28, 2026

Serena's return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon - Reuters

Serena's return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon Reuters

June 23, 2026

Williams is the greatest - but will she produce another great fight?

Serena Williams will return to the singles court at Wimbledon aged 44 - BBC Sport analyses if she is ready and the challenges she will face.

June 22, 2026

Serena Williams handed Wimbledon singles wildcard - Reuters

Serena Williams handed Wimbledon singles wildcard Reuters

June 21, 2026

Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon

Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.

June 21, 2026

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Sabalenka overcomes tricky Townsend test at US Open

No women's player has claimed more singles wins at the US Open than Aryna Sabalenka since her main-draw debut in 2018 (38) Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka emulated Serena Williams as she

bbc.co.uk•September 6, 2026

Rybakina makes winning start in race to number one

World number two Rybakina is targeting her second major of the year after winning the Australian Open Elena Rybakina says she is "motivated" by the race to become world number one but is simply takin

bbc.co.uk•September 2, 2026

Williams and Alcaraz team up at US Open

There was an error Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz take on Flavio Coboilli and Belinda Bencic in the mixed doubles at the US Open, eventually losing 5-4 (7-4) 4-1. READ MORE: Alcaraz and William

bbc.co.uk•August 26, 2026

Alcaraz and Williams thrill in US Open mixed doubles

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz have won a combined 30 Grand Slam singles titles Enjoy it - and do what Serena Williams tells you to. That was how Carlos Alcaraz settled back into competitive act

bbc.co.uk•August 26, 2026

Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?

Venus Williams has not won a singles match in 2026 Venus Williams has been given a wildcard for the US Open singles - and sister Serena could potentially still join her with one spot remaining. Venu

bbc.co.uk•August 18, 2026

Williams is 'Ronaldinho-like' - but can she win Grand Slam matches?

Serena Williams' comeback at Wimbledon didn't end the way she would have wanted, or the way many of us hoped it might. But for me, there were still plenty of positives to take away. If Serena decide

bbc.co.uk•July 5, 2026

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news.google.com•July 4, 2026

Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback

Serena Williams was playing at her first Wimbledon since 2022 Serena Williams has pulled out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury. The America

bbc.co.uk•July 4, 2026

Williams' knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt

Serena Williams played her first singles match in almost four years on Tuesday Serena Williams' hopes of playing alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt after she injured

bbc.co.uk•July 1, 2026

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news.google.com•July 1, 2026

120mph serves but movement a struggle - how did Williams' return go?

Williams edged by Joint in epic three‑setter on singles return Serena Williams walked out onto Wimbledon's Centre Court, closed her eyes, took a deep breath and smiled at the ovation that greeted her

bbc.co.uk•July 1, 2026

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news.google.com•July 1, 2026

Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return

There was an error Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years. Watch live coverage from every cour

bbc.co.uk•June 30, 2026

Williams' Wimbledon legacy before return to Centre Court

There was an error A look back at Serena Williams' Wimbledon legacy to date, including her seven singles titles and remarkable comeback from retirement before her return to Centre Court. WATCH MORE:

bbc.co.uk•June 30, 2026

'It's been an easy retransition' - Williams on Wimbledon return

Serena Williams won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon. She is not the same woman who walked of

bbc.co.uk•June 30, 2026

Old guard boosts Wimbledon in battle for centre stage

Serena Williams is set to play in her first Grand Slam since 2022 The Williams sisters, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are back at Wimbledon. What year is it again? The mention of those names may ma

bbc.co.uk•June 28, 2026

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news.google.com•June 24, 2026

Williams is the greatest - but will she produce another great fight?

Seven-time Wimbledon singles champion Serena Williams has been given a wildcard to make her comeback at the All England Club Every great fighter thinks they have one great fight left in them. That o

bbc.com•June 23, 2026

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news.google.com•June 23, 2026

Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon

Serena Williams won the Wimbledon ladies' singles title in 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2016 Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month afte

bbc.com•June 23, 2026