Tennis

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Ericka @Ericka - 7 months ago

Video: Tennis Legend Serena Williams Would Be 'Super Interested' in Owning WNBA Team

Tennis legend Serena Williams would like to add to her sports portfolio. The 23-time Grand Slam champion told CNN's Amanda Davies she'd "definitely be super…

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George @George - about 3 years ago

British tennis must build on Raducanu success, says Murray - Reuters

British tennis must capitalise on Emma Raducanu's U.S. Open triumph and make the sport more accessible to ensure the wait for another Grand Slam champion is not too long, former world number one Andy Murray said.

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Nestor @Nestor - about 3 years ago

With Crowds Back at the U.S. Open, Young Stars Give Them a Show

Novak Djokovic failed to win a Grand Slam, but there was a sense of renewal, exciting new players named Raducanu and Fernandez, and a sense that tennis is in capable hands.

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Hank @Hank - over 4 years ago

'We now go to... Robbie Savage?' - ex-Wales midfielder appears at UK government coronavirus briefing

Media playback is not supported on this device Robbie Savage asks Matt Hancock about the return of grassroots footballIf you've heard the phrase 'these are unprecedented times' once in the past few months, you've heard it a thousand times.The world as we knew it is no mor...continued

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Colin @Colin - 9 months ago

We can finally get back on the Challengers hype train with new trailer

We all have our personal most painful strike-related cancellations and delays. One that cuts deep is Challengers, Luca Guadagnino’s tennis drama starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist. Originally set for release in September 2023, MGM whet our appeti…

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Ariel @Ariel - over 4 years ago

Croatian PM refuses to self-isolate after brief encounter with Djokovic - Reuters India

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said he would not self-isolate following his brief encounter with Novak Djokovic, the men’s world number one tennis player who tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.FILE PHOTO: Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - over 2 years ago

U.S. Open Commits to Fund-Raising Exhibition Match and $2 Million for Ukraine

Unlike at Wimbledon, players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete at the U.S. Open. Whether they play in an exhibition to support relief efforts in Ukraine is another question.

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Manley @Manley - about 4 years ago

A Girl Wanted to Try Out for Boys Tennis. Ginsburg Helped Make it Happen.

Seldin’s predicament at Teaneck High School, then, was right in Ginsburg’s wheelhouse.“She saw her goal at the time as challenging the larger framework of gender discrimination as it existed throughout the country, and going piece by piece, step by step, fighting for this...continued

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Delia @Delia - almost 3 years ago

‘He’s Inspired a Nation’: Dylan Alcott Says Goodbye to Tennis

Alcott, a recent Australian of the year recipient, ends his career with 15 Grand Slam quad singles titles and a platform for his motivational messages, but a loss in his final match.

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Kristina @Kristina - about 3 years ago

Tennis-Nishikori upsets fifth seed Rublev on home soil - Reuters

Japan's Kei Nishikori advanced to the second round of the men's singles at the Tokyo Games on Sunday, triumphing over fifth seed Andrey Rublev 6-3 6-4 on home soil.

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Priscilla @Priscilla - over 2 years ago

Auckland set to welcome back tennis tournaments next January - Reuters

Tennis is set to return to Auckland next January after two years with New Zealand starting to loosen the strict border controls it had imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, local media reported.

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Jessika @Jessika - over 3 years ago

Djokovic says it took 'blood, sweat & tears' to break Federer rankings record

Novak Djokovic says it has taken "a lot of blood, sweat and tears" to break Roger Federer's record of 310 weeks ranked as world number one.

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Delia @Delia - over 3 years ago

Back to normal? Barty endures two-day flight in return to travel circuit - Reuters

Most tennis players are accustomed to long-haul flights and almost non-stop travel but world number one Ash Barty had to admit her near-50-hour flight to Florida to begin her title defence at the Miami Open this week was a bit jarring.

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Josiah @Josiah - about 5 years ago

U.S. Open Live Updates: Serena Williams vs. Elina Svitolina

Serena Williams Roars Back Into the U.S. Open FinalIf you were a Serena Williams fan, it all looked so reassuring again on Thursday night as she pounded first serves and ripped winners on the run against an overwhelmed younger opponent to reach her 10th United States Open...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - about 4 years ago

UPDATE 1-Tennis-Shapovalov comes through Kwon scare to reach third round - Reuters UK

Sep 2, 2020; Flushing Meadows, New York, USA; Denis Shapovalov of Canada hits the ball against Soonwoo Kwon of Korea on day three of the 2020 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY SportsNEW ...continued

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Nelson @Nelson - over 3 years ago

At Wimbledon, Men’s Final Takes a Back Seat to England vs. Italy

In London, Novak Djokovic’s attempt at a 20th Grand Slam title on Sunday is but an opening act for the European Championship match starring England and Italy.

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Kari @Kari - over 2 years ago

Strong Stance on China and Peng Shuai Helps Land WTA a New Title Sponsor

The women’s tennis tour has been without a title sponsor since 2010, but the medical diagnostics company Hologic has agreed to a multiyear deal with the WTA.

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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 3 years ago

Serena Williams-backed SPAC to take printing firm Velo3D public at $1.6 billion valuation - Reuters

Velo3D Inc, a 3D printing technology firm, will merge with Jaws Spitfire Acquisition Corp, backed by tennis star Serena Williams, in a deal that values the combined entity at $1.6 billion, the companies said on Tuesday.

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Jaydon @Jaydon - about 4 years ago

As the French Open Begins, Confusion and Fears About Coronavirus Dominate

“To be honest, it makes me a little nervous,” said Victoria Azarenka, a singles finalist at the United States Open. “I don’t necessarily know how I feel about it.”French tennis officials have been formulating and reformulating plans for months. In March, they rankled nerv...continued

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Joe @Joe - over 2 years ago

Her Tennis Coach Abused Her. Could the Sport Have Prevented It?

Adrienne Jensen does not know Pam Shriver, the 22-time Grand Slam doubles champion, but both believe tennis needs to change its approach toward predatory coaches.

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Oren @Oren - about 4 years ago

For Simona Halep, Deciding to Not Play Made Her Want to Return Even More

Halep, 29, needed time to find the keys to playing her best when it matters most. Her counterpunching game demands great focus and a high work rate. Her nerves were sometimes brittle; her body language and running dialogue too often negative. But she is now a major threat...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - over 3 years ago

How Naomi Osaka Lost

The tennis superstar, who lit the cauldron during the opening ceremony as one of Japan’s biggest sports celebrities, was upset in the third round and is out of the Tokyo Games.

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Giovanni @Giovanni - almost 4 years ago

UPDATE 1-Tennis-Indian Wells postponed due to COVID-19 concerns - Reuters

The BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells that was scheduled to be held in California in March has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, tennis governing body ATP said on Tuesday.

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Alexie @Alexie - over 4 years ago

Tennis Champion Maria Sharapova Retires At 32

Maria Sharapova is retiring from professional tennis at the age of 32 after five Grand Slam titles and time ranked No. 1.She has been dealing with shoulder problems for years.Sharapova played only two matches this season and lost both.In an essay written for Vanity Fair a...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - about 3 years ago

Osaka concerned over Peng's whereabouts after assault allegations - Reuters

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka said she was concerned over the wherabouts of fellow tennis player Peng Shuai, who has not been heard from since making allegations of sexual assault against a former Chinese vice premier.

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