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Serena Williams Crashes Out Of US Open And Loses World Number One Ranking
Serena Williams suffered a shock defeat in Arthur Ashe Stadium by Karolina Pliskova to end her pursuit of a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title, as well as losing her status as the world’s top player.
While Kerber celebrated her new ranking by brushing her Danish opponent aside with a 6-4 6-3 triumph, Serena Williams said she was hampered by a knee injury on her quest to surpass Steffi Graf’s Open-era record of 22 major wins.
Pliskova will now face Kerber in her first grand slam final on Saturday.
“I don’t believe it,” Pliskova said on court afterwards. “Actually I do believe it. I always knew I had a chance to beat anyone if I play my game.
“It is amazing to be in the US Open final and to beat Serena Willimas because she is a champion.
“Even down a set and a break, she is still fighting but I’m just really happy I stayed there and got the win.”
Serena Williams was looking to break Steffi Graf’s Open era records for most Grand Slam wins and consecutive weeks at number one. Instead, Williams will stay at 22 Grand Slams and her reign atop the WTA will end at 187 consecutive weeks.
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Timaya thrills 20,000 fans at 3rd homecoming concert in Bayelsa
The third edition of the Timaya Day Concert was a resounding success, as the iconic musician filled the Samson Siasia Stadium with an impressive 20,000 fans.
The event, which took place in Yenagoa, Bayelsa on January 1, featured an electrifying lineup of performances from some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars.
Timaya, the headlining act, delivered an unforgettable performance, thrilling the crowd with his hit songs.
He was joined on stage by fellow music heavyweights, including Rudeboy, Patoranking, Kcee, Ruger, Duncan Mighty, King Perry, and Stereo Man.
Popular comedian Brodda Shaggi entertained the audience as the event host.
The event was attended by the Governor of Bayelsa, Duoye Diri, and other government officials, who came to show their support for the music icon and the state’s vibrant entertainment industry.
Celebrities
Cynthia Morgan reveals why she’ll never reach out to Burna Boy
Cynthia Morgan has revealed why she will never reach out to Burna Boy amid the controversy surrounding his rumoured past relationship with Uju Stella.
In a recent post on her Instagram story, Morgan claimed people advised her to contact Burna Boy regarding Stella’s interview.
In the interview, Stella alleged that she and Burna Boy dated for three years and she got pregnant for him.
In the post, Morgan said she can’t reach out to Burna Boy because he is still upset that she didn’t believe him when Stella made the accusations in 2016.
The songstress also took a shot at men, arguing that they tend to lie and get angry when others don’t believe them.
“For those sending me messages to reach out to Burna Boy, I won’t. If it was me I would reach out but he is probably still mad that I didn’t believe he didn’t impregnate Uju Stella in 2016,” she wrote.
“That’s what most men do. They lie and get mad when you don’t believe them. Something he finally admitted to online 8 years later. You all leave me alone. All the best Damini.”
Morgan and Burna Boy have collaborated on music, with their 2016 song ‘Acting Bad’ a notable example.
There were also rumours of a romantic relationship between the two singers in 2015, although the pair did not confirm it.
Celebrities
‘You’re bigger than them’ — Portable hails Burna Boy
Portable, the controversial Nigerian singer, has taken to social media to shower praise on Burna Boy.
In a post on his Instagram story, Portable hailed Burna Boy as the “biggest among your peers”, describing him as “authentic and genuine”.
Portable posted a picture of Burna Boy, accompanied by the glowing tribute.
“1 man na 7 man you big pass them @burnaboygram. Zazuu no fake life na scam life. Akoi grace. If you wan know the real about the top ask me. I follow dey at the top. Only God see who big is big,” he wrote.
The praise comes amid a heated feud between the self-proclaimed African Giant and Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest.
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