Williams has been adopted, willingly, as the battle queen of modern feminism, a shining emblem of the global movement towards equality and to right the wrongs dealt by millennia of patriarchy, writes Tommy Martin

Serena Williams praised Nike for creating a “powerful statement” by making Colin Kaepernick the face of an advertising campaign.

For a certain type of Irish sports fan,European Champions Cup rugby weekends like the one just gone will always be a reminder of when life got that bit more awkward, writes Tommy Martin.

Sloane Stephens will face Madison Keys in the US Open final as the next generation of American talent took centre stage at Flushing Meadows.

Juan Martin del Potro must rouse himself for another physical and mental effort as he prepares to take on Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the US Open tonight.

Roger Federer conceded he was not in the right shape to challenge for another grand slam title as the elusive US Open clash with Rafael Nadal slipped away again.

Denis Shapovalov's US Open adventure ended in the fourth round with defeat by Pablo Carreno Busta.

Roger Federer got his US Open campaign back on track but there was another battle for Rafael Nadal as they edged closer to a semi-final meeting.

A semi-final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at the US Open continued to look a long way away as the Spaniard followed his rival in labouring into the third round.

Caroline Wozniacki has criticised the US Open for giving Maria Sharapova prime-time billing following her return from a doping suspension.

Roger Federer booked his place in the second round of the US Open but serious doubts remain about his fitness after he needed five sets to defeat American teenager Frances Tiafoe.

Andy Murray has pulled out of the US Open after failing to recover from a hip injury.

Andy Murray was handed a very walkable path to the US Open final but whether he is fit enough to take advantage remains to be seen.

Victoria Azarenka has pulled out of the US Open due to a dispute with her former partner over the care of their baby son.

Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard into the main draw at the US Open.

Maria Sharapova has pulled out of next week's Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati in an effort to ensure she is able to participate at the US Open that starts at the end of this month.

Stan Wawrinka has revealed he was crying with nerves only five minutes before he demolished Novak Djokovic to win the US Open.

Karolina Pliskova is through to her first grand slam semi-final after easing past Croatia’s Ana Konjuh at the US Open last night.

Angelique Kerber took another step towards becoming world number one as she sailed past 2015 finalist Roberta Vinci to reach the US Open semi-finals.

At this year’s US Open, the fashion’s so bright, you gotta wear shades.

Rafael Nadal crashed out of the US Open as the Spaniard lost a five-set thriller to France's Lucas Pouille in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.

She beat Martina Navratilova's previous all-time best.

Serena Williams reflected on a "cool milestone" after equalling Martina Navratilova's Open-era record for grand slam women's singles wins.

Serena Williams has warned her rivals she is hungrier than ever to win more grand slam titles after the American beat Angelique Kerber to be crowned Wimbledon champion again.

US Open champion Novak Djokovic is honoured to be considered among the greats of the game and has warned his rivals he has many years left in him yet.

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Tennis

Stan Wawrinka believes he is one of the few players that makes Roger Federer nervous as the Swiss duo prepare to do battle in the US Open semi-finals.

Serena Williams will look to take another step on the road to a calendar grand slam tonight when she faces Roberta Vinci in the US Open semi-finals tonight.

Defending champion Marin Cilic powered his way into the third round of the US Open with a 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory over Russian Evgeny Donskoy in Flushing Meadows last night.

Roger Federer looked in fine form as he powered to the second round at the US Open at Flushing Meadows last night.

Seven-time major champion Mats Wilander is backing Andy Murray to win two or three more grand slams but says the Scot’s body language is still a key weakness against the top players.

Serena Williams let herself briefly bask in the joy of a sixth Wimbledon championship, 21st Grand Slam singles trophy overall and fourth consecutive major title on Saturday, even balancing the winner’s silver dish atop her head — Look, Ma, no hands! — as she sauntered off Centre Court.

Top seed Novak Djokovic is relishing the renewal of his intense Australian Open rivalry with defending champion Stan Wawrinka after both men enjoyed comfortable quarter-final wins in Melbourne today.

Marin Cilic struggled to comprehend his sudden elevation to become tennis’ newest grand slam champion.

Martina Navratilova has backed Serena Williams to go on and match Steffi Graf’s Open era record of 22 grand slam singles titles.

Serena Williams said that she never imagined she would one day rank alongside tennis icons Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert.

Kei Nishikori stunned Novak Djokovic to become the first Japanese player ever to reach a grand slam singles final.

Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki will put their friendship aside tomorrow to do battle for the US Open title.

Andy Murray felt let down by his body as he wearily exited the US Open at the quarter-final stage in a four-set loss to Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic had his first uncomfortable moments of the US Open but retained his status as the Mr Consistent of the grand slams.

A member of Mayo's backroom team, Kieran Shannon, recalls the emotional moment when James Horan announced he was stepping down as Mayo manager.

Roger Federer recovered from dropping his first set of the tournament to race into the fourth round of the US Open.