Stay updated with breaking news from Michaelj Joyner. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Clearly there's only one Serena. But as superhuman as many found her achievement, some older fans in particular - middle-aged, or beyond - said they saw in Williams' latest run a very human and relatable takeaway, too.
In a surprise upset this week, Serena Williams defeated the world’s second-ranked player and advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open, inspiring legions of older tennis fans. They say her success sends a message that they, too, can perform better and longer.
With a win Friday, the 23-time Grand Slam champ would become the oldest woman to reach the fourth round of a major tennis tournament.
With a win Friday, the 23-time Grand Slam champ would become the oldest woman to reach the fourth round of a major tennis tournament.
The glamorous couple headed to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester for scheduled monitoring and testing to ensure the cancer had not returned.