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Serena Williams has accumulated a magnitude of accomplishments over the course of her tennis career. However, her stats do not fully convey her inspiration and success as a Black woman in tennis.

Serena Williams ends tennis career with bittersweet farewell

Gabriella Gerig ’23 September 23, 2022

       It is match point. Serena Williams’ diamond studded outfit sparkles under the lights. Williams throws the ball into the air. The crowd takes a deep breath. She serves. The ball bounces...

Emma Nahon ’23 has committed to University of Pennsylvania for field hockey. Nahon currently plays for the Staples girls’ varsity field hockey team.

Committed Staples athletes show excitement, dedication

Audrey Kercher ’23, Web Arts Editor October 19, 2021

Emma Nahon ’23 runs swiftly up the green turf field with her stick in hand, bent over a small ball and ready to strike it into the net. Scoring a goal for the Staples field hockey team is not the only...

Tennis Player Naomi Osaka receives support from fans after withdrawing from the Australian Open.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open due to Mental health, inspires many

Jalen St. Fort '22, Staff Writer June 15, 2021

On May 31, four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open due to recent mental health struggles. She made the announcement on Twitter after refusing to speak to interviewers during...

Boys tennis clinches 50th straight victory

Boys’ tennis clinches 50th straight victory

May 17, 2018

Jackson Daignault ’18   The Staples Boys’ varsity Tennis team defeated the Greenwich Cardinals 4-3 on Wednesday, May 10 to clinch their 50th win in a row.   The streak has lasted...

Nadal coasts and Stephens shocks in 2017 U.S. Open

Nadal coasts and Stephens shocks in 2017 U.S. Open

September 14, 2017

By: Jack Beck '18 The U.S. Open was in full swing this past weekend for both men and women. On the women’s side, Sloane Stephens won her first Grand Slam in epic fashion by beating Venus Williams...

Staples Key Award commends nominees at awards ceremony

Staples Key Award commends nominees at awards ceremony

June 14, 2017

By: Renee Weisz ’17 On Thursday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m., the annual Staples Awards Ceremony was held in the auditorium honoring students for a variety of academic, extracurricular and community service...

Staples tennis FCIAC finals

Staples tennis FCIAC finals

May 31, 2017

By: Daniel Harizman '19 Staple Girls' Tennis FCIAC Final FInal from Inklings News on Vimeo.

Staples Varsity Boys Tennis 5/23/17

Staples Varsity Boys Tennis 5/23/17

May 24, 2017

By: Christopher Andrews '18 Staples Varsity Boys Tennis 05/23/17 from Inklings News on Vimeo.

[April 2017] Dimaio serves up success as tennis season approaches this upcoming spring

[April 2017] Dimaio serves up success as tennis season approaches this upcoming spring

April 20, 2017

By: Daniel Harizman '19 As she tosses her bag aimlessly onto the cold tile floor of the kitchen, Alyssa Dimaio ’20’s phone lights up with a message reading, “Let’s hang out.” These three words...

Picture credits: staplesgirlstennis.com
Juniors Gabriela Vega and Hannah Bjorkman celebrate after scoring against Greenwich.

Racquets for Revenge: Girls Tennis Seeks Revenge in Upcoming Season

March 12, 2017

By: Alexa Moro '18 Coming off of another great season in 2016, the Wreckers are ready to go to the championship again for girls tennis. Last year they went 16-1-0, with their only loss occurring at...

Photo by; Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

Boys’ tennis captures third straight FCIAC title

Brendan Massoud, Sports Editor May 26, 2016

On Wednesday, May 25, the Staples boys’ tennis team defeated the Greenwich High School Cardinals 4-3 at Wilton High School to claim the FCIAC championship. As the two seed in the FCIAC tournament, the...

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