Serena Williams has snagged the cover the Sports Illustrated 's 2019 Fashionable 50 issue - and hints in a new interview that her future may hold more fashion than sports.

The Sports Illustrated Fashionable 50 gala brought out a bevy of celebrities in Hollywood on Thursday.

She was the runner-up at Wimbledon this month and kicked off the summer by launching her own clothing line.

The tennis champion launched her own clothing line called Serena. And Serena Williams spoke out about her love of fashion and what she wants for her new label in her new cover story for Essence.

Bianca Andreescu (top right), 19, became the first Canadian to win the Rogers Cup in 50 years when Serena Williams (above), 37, retired because of her injury on Sunday.

Alexis, 36, reflected on his 16-weeks of paid paternity leave in a New York Times op-ed, saying the time off taught him how to care for his family.

Gigi Hadid has been spotted on a few dates with the reality star lately, and on Tuesday night they brought along some friends. The rumored couple grabbed dinner in NYC with some friends.

Serena Williams dropped just one game as she blew China's Wang Qiang away 6-1, 6-0. It was the American's 100th victory at the US Open, and at 44 minutes the quickest at this year's tournament.

The Baywatch star, 37, couldn't contain her emotions as she was seen both cheering, laughing and with her hands in the air.

Priyanka Chopra was in full best friend mode as she headed to the US Open in New York to support Serena Williams. She looked effortlessly fashionable in a floral summer dress.

Priyanka Chopra had all eyes on her at the Couture Council Award Luncheon in New York ahead of Fashion Week on Wednesday.

The Duchess of Sussex will cheer on the 37-year-old tennis star against Bianca Andreescu in Queens tomorrow as the former world number one again tries to equal the all-time grand slam record.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Twelve months ago a fast-rising young opponent - not to mention a vigilant umpire - turned the US Open final into something of a nightmare for Serena Williams.

Meghan Markle is understood to have touched down in New York, after being delayed on the commercial flight. The 8.25am flight was delayed by one hour and 17 minutes.

Meghan Markle, 38, kept Prince Harry, 35, and four-month-old Archie close to her chest as she donned a delicate gold necklace with their initials on during her New York trip.

SARAH VINE: My children would be the first to tell you that I am not the most sentimental of mothers. But even I would have thought twice about leaving my firstborn at home at just four months.

Royal fans have gone wild over a video of the Duchess of Sussex waving to the crowd as she watched Serena Williams play in US Tennis Open final in New York on Friday.

Tennis champion Bianca Andreescu beamed as she celebrated her historic win at the U.S. Open in New York City on Monday, two days after she beat out Serena Williams in the final.

It was a see-and-be-seen event at New York Fashion Week on Tuesday, with some of the best and brightest showing up to view the self-titled collection of tennis pro Serena Williams. 

Serena Williams, 37, called Meghan Markle, 38, 'amazing' for travelling to New York to support her but admitted she didn't know if she could have left her daughter at Archie's young age.

Alessandra Ambrosio was spotted with her mini-me daughter, Anja Mazur, 11, at Serena Williams' fashion show on Tuesday as part of New York Fashion Week.

Serena Williams stripped down to her swimsuit on Saturday to enjoy a relaxing pool day following a busy few weeks at the US Open and NYFW.

Venus has shared a loving photo with her father, Richard Williams, despite him rarely being seen with his famous daughters after skipping out on Serena's 2017 wedding to Alexis Ohanian.

The 37-year-old athlete/entrepreneur/activist showed off her terrifically toned stems while sporting a figure-hugging long-sleeve dress that featured a bold black and white design.

She welcomed her daughter Olympia into the world in September 2017. And Serena Williams kicked off another milestone as she took little Alexis for a first-time visit to Walt Disney World

INTERVIEW BY KIERAN JACKSON: Tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou speaks passionately about what needs to change in tennis, and about the futures of Kyrgios, Serena Williams and Coco Gauff.

Both Serena and Tyson are among the all-time legends of their respective sports.

Celebrities are speaking out to voice their support, and in some cases outrage, with Prince Harry and Meghan's announcement that they're stepping back from the Royal Family.

Serena Williams will head into next week's Australian Open as the clear favourite after becoming the first woman to win tour titles in four different decades as she defeated Jessica Pegula.

Tiggy Pettifer, his and William's former nanny, and Mark Dyer, his minder, were asked by the the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to be their newborn's godparents ahead of July christening.

The Bulgarian tennis star, 28, defended his garish outfit, saying he didn't want to wear anything 'vanilla' and that he'd collaborated with kit sponsor Nike on the colourful tracksuit.

Serena, 38, had a candid conversation with Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour before her S by Serena New York Fashion Week presentation on Wednesday.

The tennis star - who has two-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia with her husband Alexis Ohanian - admits it can be tough raising a little girl and focusing on her day job too.

Serena Williams is not taking any chances. The tennis player and mother took to Instagram Friday with a sublime selfie video of herself getting made up, yet the caption was of a different nature entirely.

In the string of TikTok videos the tennis superstar spoke honestly about her mental health struggles.

The Prime Minister beamed like a doggie handler whose prized pup had just won best in show watching Rishi Sunak deliver his first budget, writes HENRY DEEDES.

HENRY DEEDES: The PM's prognosis was: no pubs, no clubs, and no more trips to the theatre. In fact, no heading outdoors unless extremely necessary.

HENRY DEEDES: Hearing each drastic measure one by one, Boris Johnson must have felt like a Premiership footballer having the cost of his floozy's latest splurge read out to him in person.

HENRY DEEDES: As the PM took his place at the Downing Street podium to address the nation on coronavirus, it was like witnessing a frustrated footballer suddenly moving to the favourite position.

HENRY DEEDES: Judging by his appearances over the past week, we must therefore assume that through Rishi Sunak's bulging veins flows nothing but pure liquid nitrogen.

HENRY DEEDES: As Sir Lindsay Hoyle called time on Prime Minister's Questions, Jeremy Corbyn uncrossed his legs, wrinkled his nose and breathed a little sigh of relief.

With the Prime Minister confined to the sick bay, Dominic Raab was entrusted with Monday's daily Downing Street press briefing. There was an irked, irritable air as he took to the lectern.

What a paddling pool of thoughts Dominic Raab must have been going through shortly after 7pm last night.

HENRY DEEDES - Interview coaches like to hammer away at the importance of first impressions and so it is a good job Dominic Raab delivered a zinger while acting as de facto PM.

HENRY DEEDES: With his scheme now up and running, Rishi might have afforded himself a little strut at the lectern - but for the embarrassing issue of NHS protection equipment shortages.

HENRY DEEDES: There is a fairground spookiness to Parliament (pictured) at the moment. Most areas are boarded up or deserted.

He emerged hesitantly, tiptoeing gently down the steps of Downing Street like a winter swimmer wading into the icy foam.

Back at last in their favorite Downing Street rehearsal room, the Prime Minister (pictured), gave the government's daily coronavirus briefing with his scientific and medical advisers.

Bond aficionados will know that early in each story comes an inaugural meeting between hero and foe. A chance encounter over highballs, perhaps, or a high-stakes hand of chemin de fer.

Darts legend Raymond van Barneveld has crashed out of the 2020 Darts World Championship in the first round at the hands of Darin Young.