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King Richard: Tennis tale is inspiring and entertaining in equal parts

King Richard: Tennis tale is inspiring and entertaining in equal parts

Will Smith delivers a powerhouse performance in the true story of Venus and Serena Williams’ rise to stardom.
Rafael Nadal wins 19th Grand Slam at US Open

Rafael Nadal wins 19th Grand Slam at US Open

The Spaniard now moves to within one of Roger Federer’s men’s Grand Slam record
Serena Williams cartoon cleared of racism, deemed “offensive”

Serena Williams cartoon cleared of racism, deemed “offensive”

The Serena Williams cartoon that circulated after her US Open final loss has been cleared of racism and continues to divide opinions
Shoe throwing and tantrums may be unprofessional, but I’m not sure I care

Shoe throwing and tantrums may be unprofessional, but I’m not sure I care

After Cardi B threw her shoe at a fashion party she faced much criticism for her lack of ‘chill’, Lola Byam Shaw argues this as well as the responses to Serena Williams’ arguments with an umpire reveal the sexism of the pressure on women to be easygoing.
Serena Williams and her lack of regret

Serena Williams and her lack of regret

The athlete did not acknowledge her claims of sexism in the Open Final
US Open: Serena Williams’ claim of sexism devalues the real plight of female athletes

US Open: Serena Williams’ claim of sexism devalues the real plight of female athletes

James Gill considers how her actions overshadow a fantastic win for Naomi Osaka in New York and aid distraction from genuine gender inequality issues in sport

Skirting around the issue

Adrienne Galloway on tennis’ soft spot for skirts