Shock Exits for Raducanu & Osaka At US Open
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HerSport Editor
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August 31, 2022
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Tennis
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Alize Cornet, Danielle Collins, Emma Raducanu, Linda Noskova, Lucie Hradecka, Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, Tennis, US Open, US Open Tennis, Venus Williams
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British No.1 and US Open defending champion, Emma Raducanu, has been knocked out by French player Alize Cornet. Raducanu is the third defending champion in US Open history to be knocked out in the first round. Alize Cornet, who is competing in her 63rd consecutive grand slam event, took home a 6-3 6-3 victory and is off to the …
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Serena Wiliams Dazzles at the US Open
New York threw endless celebrations for the 23-time Grand Slam Champion, Serena Williams, after her landslide success at the first round of the US Open last night. With 29,402 fans in attendance, Williams certainly delivered what the crowd were looking for, taking home a 6-3 6-3 win over Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic. There is no dispute that Williams claimed …
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Cora Staunton’s AFLW History And Irish Rugby’s Tough Japan Test | Weekend Roundup
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HerSport Editor
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August 29, 2022
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Aussie Rules, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Week In Review
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Athlone Town, Bohemians, Cora Staunton, Cork City, D;R Waves, Eamonn Murray, Finland, Galway FC, Japan, Peamount United, Rugby, Serena Williams, Shelbourne, Sligo Rovers, Treaty United, US Open, Venus Williams, Wexford Youths, WNL League, World Cup Qualifiers
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📰Weekend Roundup📰@duckie15 50th AFLW Goal 🏃♀️@irishrugby's 2nd Test Defeat in Japan 🏉 Her Sports' @FAIreland World Cup Qualifier Watch Party. Read these stories and more on https://t.co/XFza24vP7p@LoiWomen @aflwomens @aflw_irelandhttps://t.co/VSTyaXaUJg pic.twitter.com/ECEc1kWw3n — Her Sport (@HerSportDotIE) August 29, 2022 Cora Staunton reaches the 50-goal milestone Staunton has impressed the masses with her amazing individual performance against the Western Bulldogs, scoring …
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Emma Raducanu beats Serena Williams at the Western and Southern Open
Emma Raducanu has defeated Serena Williams in straight sets, coming away with an impressive score of 6-4 6-0. While this was their first encounter on the courts it is also likely to be their last, making it a significant game for them both. Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, struggled to find rhythm, giving up 12 unforced errors and …
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Epic showdown between Emma Raducanu and Serena Williams tonight
The defending US Open champion is due to meet the former world No.1 and 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Willaims, later today at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.
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‘I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and a family’ Serena Williams announces decision to retire
Serena Williams has announced her imminent retirement from tennis. Winning 23 grand slam titles over a phenomenal 27-year career, the world will never forget Serena Williams. A tennis icon, Willaims not only dominated the women’s game but she has continued to be on the forefront of the international sporting landscape as a mother, icon, and leader. Serena Williams has just …
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Celebrating 135 Years of Women at Wimbledon
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HerSport Editor
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August 9, 2022
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Tennis
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Athena Gibson, Billie Jean King, Charlotte Sterry, doubles, history of women, Lottie Dod, Martina Hingis, May Sutton, Serena Williams, singles, Suzanne Lenglen, Tennis, Venus Williams, Wimbledon, women
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From Serena Williams to Billie Jean King, Wimbledon has hosted some all time greats in tennis. From the introduction of women to Wimbledon in 1884 to women achieving equal pay in 2007, here is the timeline of women at the Wimbledon tennis championships.
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Russian Tennis Player Daria Kasatkina Comes Out as Gay
The number one female Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina came out as gay on 18 July, just one day before Russia’s parliament announced tightening restrictions on LGBTQ related bills. Kasatkina has openly criticised the Russian parliament for its restrictions on LGBTQ rights. For the first time ever, she spoke on camera about being part of the LGBTQ community. “The notion …
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Wimbledon Dress Code Criticised for Lack of Inclusivity for Menstruating Athletes
Once again, the topic of women’s dress code in sport has been brought to the surface as athletes and reporters criticise Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, for requiring women to wear white clothing. This comes out of concern for menstruating athletes as the fear of leaking or bleeding through clothing can cause anxiety and embarrassment. Qinwen Zheng …
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Andy Murray Takes A Stand For Women’s Sports
Andy Murray continues to lead the way in showing how men can stand up for women. Here as just some examples of his push for equality throughout his career.
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