×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Serena Williams: Queen of queens is not done yet

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Serena Williams in action against Danka Kovinic during the first round of the US Open. [AP]

They came from far and wide for Serena - no last name required, befitting someone as much an icon as superstar athlete - to see her practice and play and, it turned out, win a match at the U.S. Open on Monday night, turning out in record numbers to fill Arthur Ashe Stadium and shout and applaud and pump their fists right along with her.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Harambee Starlets fall to Matildas in Fifa Series final
By AFP 6 hrs ago
Football
Slot in the firing line as Liverpool collapse to PSG
Sports
Star-studded line-up sets stage for tight race at Kip Keino Classic
By AFP 13 hrs ago
Sports
Atletico 'ready' for Champions League success at last