Merlisa Lawrence Corbett is an award-winning journalist and author who covers tennis and sports and society. She wrote the book, Serena Williams: Tennis Champion, Sports Legend and Cultural Heroine. A former tennis columnist for Bleacher Report and reporter for Sports
2026 US Open Wild Card Recipients And Players Who Might Get One
2026 US Open wild cards. How do you get a U.S. Open wild card? Who has earned one and which players might get one.
Karolina Muchova And Linda Noskova Continue Czech Wimbledon Pipeline
Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova, both of the Czech Republic, will play in the women's final at Wimbledon, continuing the tradition of success in Czech tennis.
Most Memorable Kits At Wimbledon 2026
See the best Wimbledon outfits of 2026, from Naomi Osaka's standout fashion to Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz's memorable looks.
Why Serena Williams’ Market Value Transcends Wimbledon And Tennis
Serena Williams' Wimbledon return proved her market value extends far beyond tennis, driving TV ratings, media attention and brand opportunities.
How Serena Williams And More WTA Tour Players Redefine Career Success
Serena Williams' return is more than a comeback to tennis, it's also a blueprint for building a brand on and off the court.
How Serena Williams' Return Overshadows Aryna Sabalenka's Dominance
Serena Williams returns to tennis at Wimbledon 2026. How does she compare to Aryna Sabalenka, the most dominant player in the game?
Diana Shnaider’s Upset Over Aryna Sabalenka Creates Tennis History
Aryna Sabalenka's loss at the French Open clears the way for the remaining players, Diana Shnaider, Marta Kostyuk, Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinksa to make history.
French Open Fashion: The Best Dressed Players At Roland Garros
See the best dressed players at the French Open, including Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka's standout Roland Garros looks.
Jannik Sinner’s Collapse Headlines Early French Open 2026 Upsets
Sinner, Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina, Ben Shelton and Daniil Medvedev suffered some of the biggest upsets in the early rounds of the 2026 French Open.
How Players’ Boycott Morphed Into A Mild Protest
Top tennis players threatened to boycott the French Open. Instead they staged a media protest, limiting their time in front of cameras.