SERENA WILLIAMS left the Australian Open in tears yesterday as Naomi Osaka was hailed the “new boss” of women’s tennis.
And the American superstar, who turns 40 in September, cast doubt on whether she will ever return to play Down Under. Williams won her 23rd Grand Slam in Melbourne while eight weeks pregnant in 2017.
But she has now failed to equal Margaret Court’s record in 11 Majors since returning from maternity leave, including losing four finals, and Osaka needed only 75 minutes to end her latest, error-strewn challenge in this semi-final. The seven-time champion put her hand on her heart and waved to the crowd during a standing ovation as she left the Rod Laver Arena.
This story is from the February 19, 2021 edition of Daily Mirror.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the February 19, 2021 edition of Daily Mirror.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
SO WORTH THE WAITE!
Jarrad goal sets Everton on way to first home derby win for 14 years and shatters Reds title hopes.
MAT'S FINISH SINKS TOON
Palace striker hits double to deal blow to Howe's Europe hopefuls
OLD ON... NAIQAMA'S FEELING JUST GRAND
Giants vet eyes silverware and won't rule out going another season
THE ROCKET TAKES COFF
No stopping Ronnie as he takes a giant stride towards last 16
CAN WE LIV TOGETHER?
Rory desperate to reunify game but says: 'I don't think there's been much progress over the last eight months'
TERRY AND JUNE'S WHIFF OF BAD TASTE
Classic 80s sitcom slapped with language warning
Showbama
Ex-President misses private White House gigs from stars
'Keep prosecuting'
What Vennells said despite 2013 fears, PO inquiry told
Independent, awkward, but a champion of the people
Frank Field broke the British political mould
Jude's belle
England star Bellingham is dating 'smitten' Dutch model