Tennis

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Hulda @Hulda - almost 3 years ago

ATP tight-lipped over following WTA move on China tournaments - Reuters

The governing body of men's tennis on Thursday decided for now against following the Women's Tennis Association's lead in suspending tournaments in China over the treatment of former doubles world number one Peng Shuai.

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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 5 years ago

Andreescu (shoulder) backs out of Wimbledon

Andreescu (shoulder) backs out of WimbledonLONDON -- Bianca Andreescu won't play at Wimbledon because she needs more time to recover from a shoulder injury.The 19-year-old Andreescu is Canada's highest-ranked player at No. 25.Tennis Canada took to Twitter to announce Andr...continued

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Allene @Allene - about 3 years ago

'King Richard' portrays the power behind the Williams sisters' throne - Reuters

Long before Venus and Serena Williams were old enough to pick up a tennis racquet, their father had their future mapped out.

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - almost 3 years ago

Judy Murray wins planning battle for £40m tennis complex against local objections

Campaigners argue the plans, which will include a Sir Andy Murray Museum, will ruin native woodland around DunblaneJudy Murray has won an eight-year planning battle to build the £40m tennis and golf complex on the outskirts of Dunblane she says will stand as …

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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 3 years ago

Novak Djokovic Could Close In On A Historic 'Golden Slam' At The Olympics

The Serbian tennis star is aiming for a "golden slam" – meaning winning all four major tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in a single year. No male tennis player has ever done it.

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Jessika @Jessika - about 1 year ago

Tennis On-Court – PS VR2’s first tennis game out October 20

To all sports and VR enthusiasts, here’s why you’ll enjoy playing Tennis On-Court – coming October 20 to PS VR2 whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned player. 2v2 is still better Playing 1v1 is fun enough, but the action is multiplied tenfold when y…

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Manley @Manley - over 5 years ago

Week in pictures: 29 June - 5 July 2019

Week in pictures: 29 JuneOur selection of some of the most striking news photographs taken around the world this week.Coco Gauff of the US - who's just 15 - stands in disbelief, after beating former champion Venus Williams in the first round of the Wimbledon Tennis Champi...continued

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Erik @Erik - over 5 years ago

Serena Williams apologized to Naomi Osaka for U.S. Open final

Serena Williams apologized to Naomi Osaka for U.S. Open final – OlympicTalkClick to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams says she sent an apology to Naomi Osaka for her behavior in last year’s U.S. Open final.Williams, who ...continued

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Giles @Giles - 11 months ago

Playing tennis with a purpose

One founder hopes to get more people involved in the sport, with his accessible tournaments that don't hurt the planet The post Playing tennis with a purpose appeared first on Springwise.

Innovationsport fitnessimproving fitness and the planet with accessible tennis programmes

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George @George - over 5 years ago

Pliskova, Kerber reach quarterfinals at Eastbourne

Pliskova, Kerber reach quarterfinals at EastbourneJohanna Konta sits under an umbrella before the Women's Singles match during day four of the Nature Valley International at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, England, Wednesday June 26, 2019. While much of Europe is basking i...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - over 5 years ago

15-year-old American's remarkable Wimbledon run comes to an end

Coco Gauff's Wimbledon run is over as 15-year-old loses to former No. 1 Simona Halep todayCori "Coco" Gauff's Wimbledon run is over. The 15-year-old American lost to former No. 1 Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round. Halep broke Gauff five times and took advantage...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - 4 months ago

The incredible story of Richard Norris Williams, the American tennis player who survived the Tita...

Richard Norris Williams refused to have his legs amputated after surviving the Titanic's sinking. He won a gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympics.

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Bobby @Bobby - over 3 years ago

Frigid Waters: A Fleeting Balm for a Mother’s Unspeakable Grief

To shake up the tedium of quarantine, I started doing polar plunges with Stephanie Reece, who was driven by something else entirely.

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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 2 years ago

U.S. Tennis must face Black security guard's retaliation claim - 2nd Circ. - Reuters

An appeals court on Monday gave a Black security guard another shot at pursuing his claims that the United States Tennis Association denied him a job at the 2016 U.S. Open because he had complained about race discrimination at the event years earlier.

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Abbie @Abbie - over 5 years ago

Meghan Markle And Kate Middleton Bring Their Kids To Watch Harry And William Play Polo

Meghan Markle And Kate Middleton Bring Their Kids To Watch Harry And William Play PoloMeghan Markle and Kate Middleton were on hand to watch their husbands play polo for charity, and they brought their adorable kids along.RELATED: Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Thank Supp...continued

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Jaydon @Jaydon - about 4 years ago

Djokovic sad for Zverev over off-court problems - Reuters UK

Novak Djokovic said tennis authorities could adopt clearer policies on domestic abuse in light of allegations made against U.S. Open runner-up Alexander Zverev by his ex-girlfriend.

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Liliane @Liliane - over 4 years ago

INTERVIEW-Tennis-Palermo Open will bear losses to get Tour going again - Reuters

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Palermo Ladies Open will lose money when it gets the WTA Tour going again next month but tournament director Oliviero Palma says they will carry that burden to prove professional tennis can resume safely.FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Semi F...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - 8 months ago

TOPSPIN 2K25: April release date for returning tennis sim

After over a decade of dormancy, 2K has officially spoken out about the release date of their upcoming tennis game… Continue reading TOPSPIN 2K25: April release date for returning tennis sim The post TOPSPIN 2K25: April release date for returning tennis sim a…

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Geovany @Geovany - over 5 years ago

Elizabeth Hurley’s 17-Year-Old Son Wins Inheritance From Grandfather’s Trust

Elizabeth Hurley’s 17-Year-Old Son Wins Inheritance From Grandfather’s TrustElizabeth Hurley’s son Damian is set to inherit a large fortune from his grandfather’s trust.RELATED: Elizabeth Hurley Says Justin Theroux Romance Rumours Are ‘Definitely Not True’According to The...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - over 2 years ago

Factbox: Six-times Grand Slam champion Boris Becker - Reuters

Factbox on German tennis great Boris Becker, who was jailed by a London court on Friday for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt

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Assunta @Assunta - almost 4 years ago

Djokovic sad for Zverev over off-court problems - Reuters

Novak Djokovic said tennis authorities could adopt clearer policies on domestic abuse in light of allegations made against U.S. Open runner-up Alexander Zverev by his ex-girlfriend.

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Jany @Jany - about 4 years ago

Australia moves entire summer schedule to one state due to COVID-19 - Reuters

Tennis Australia will schedule all of its summer tournaments in the leadup to the Australian Open in the southern state of Victoria due to COVID-19.

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 4 years ago

Coco Gauff can change the world for the better, says Martina Navratilova

Coco Gauff on overnight fame, Michelle Obama & learning to driveAmerican teenage tennis star Coco Gauff can help "change the world for the better"," says 18-time Grand Slam champion Martina Navratilova.The 16-year-old has repeatedly spoken to demand social change foll...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - 10 months ago

Tennis: New injury puts Rafael Nadal out of Australian Open

The winner of 22 Grand Slams has suffered a muscle tear on his hip days after making his long-awaited comeback.

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Alan @Alan - 4 months ago

Why Do Tennis Balls Come in Airtight Containers?

The key to holding court? A fresh can of tennis balls.

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