Tennis
Anything to do with Tennis
Mariano @Mariano - about 3 years ago
A Trip to the U.S. Open Forever Changed Me
A father-son tournament gave our columnist almost unfettered access to players at the 1983 U.S. Open, changing the course of his life.
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Manley @Manley - over 3 years ago
Roger Federer’s Gift to Tennis: A Shot That Players Love to Hit
The squash shot may be a last-resort play, but it’s fun to unleash and spectacular to watch. Federer made it his own, but many other players, especially women, are adopting it.
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Teagan @Teagan - almost 3 years ago
I.O.C. Says It Held Second Video Call With Peng Shuai
Olympic officials said they ‘shared the same concern as many’ about the safety of the Chinese tennis star but offered no details of what they discussed with her.
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Madalyn @Madalyn - almost 5 years ago
Australian sport rallies behind bushfire relief
Australian sport rallies behind bushfire reliefSYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian sports stars, sparked in part by a call to action from tennis player Nick Kyrgios, have rallied to raise funds in support of relief and recovery efforts for victims of the country’s bushfire cata...continued
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Giovanni @Giovanni - 6 months ago
Challengers review: one of the most entertaining movies of 2024 so far
Challengers is a thrilling sports drama and a fascinating romance. The new, Zendaya-led film is now playing in theaters.
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Iva @Iva - about 2 years ago
F.B.I., Albuquerque, Serena Williams: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
6 minutes read
Jaydon @Jaydon - over 5 years ago
Andy Murray's tongue in cheek pledge as he savours fresh success
Andy Murray's tongue in cheek pledge as he savours fresh success Andy Murray spoke fondly about his newfound desire to savour every success on Monday, even to the extent he will bungee jump off East Sussex's Beachy Head if victorious in Eastbourne.Although tongue in cheek...continued
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Delia @Delia - 3 months ago
Man vs. machine: DeepMind’s new robot serves up a table tennis triumph
Human-beating ping-pong AI learned to play in a simulated environment.
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Monserrat @Monserrat - 17 days ago
Toiling on a Kenyan flower farm to send fresh roses to Europe
Women work long and gruelling hours to grow the flowers sold across Europe.
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Alan @Alan - about 1 year ago
With U.S. Open Win, Coco Gauff Declares Herself the Future of U.S. Tennis
Coco Grauff won her first Grand Slam title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka at the 2023 U.S. Open
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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 2 years ago
In Miami Where It All Began, Naomi Osaka Is Rolling Again
After struggling for more than a year, the former world No. 1 has advanced to her first women’s singles final since she won the Australian Open in 2021.
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Colin @Colin - about 5 years ago
US Open winner Andreescu among trio pulling out of Pan Pacific Open - Saudi Gazette
US Open winner Andreescu among trio pulling out of Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — US Open champion Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from next week's Pan Pacific Open in Osaka with a right leg injury, the 19-year-old Canadian said on Friday. World No. 5 Andreescu was joined in pull...continued
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Jerrold @Jerrold - about 2 years ago
When One Tennis Major Title Is All There Is
After that first title, players are pestered with the question, when’s No. 2? Often, there is no next time.
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Geovany @Geovany - 3 months ago
Aug. 4 Olympics schedule: Tennis, golf, gymnastics
On August 4th, Olympic fans can catch tennis, golf, and gymnastics, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.
5 minutes read
Manley @Manley - over 5 years ago
Cilic offers Nadal a Wimbledon reality check
Cilic offers Nadal a Wimbledon reality checkSpaniard Rafael Nadal got a quickfire reminder of the challenge he faces to win a third Wimbledon title as he was blown away by big-serving Marin Cilic in an exhibition match on Wednesday.related media assets (image or videos) a...continued
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Ismael @Ismael - over 2 years ago
Wimbledon Needs More Arthur Ashe Moments, On and Off the Court
Nick Kyrgios and Ons Jabeur brought a fresh diversity to the men’s and women’s singles finals.
6 minutes read
Giles @Giles - over 5 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo to play for Greece at World Cup
Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to lead Greece to Olympics – OlympicTalkClick to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Giannis Antetokounmpo will play for Greece at the FIBA World Cup for a second time, but much has changed since his debut five years ago.Antetokounmpo, ...continued
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Minnie @Minnie - about 3 years ago
Fans Returned, a Grand Slam Was Chased, and Teenagers Stole the Show
The 2021 U.S. Open has by no means been conventional, but amid a fluctuating pandemic, it has been a notable milestone on the road to tennis and civic normality.
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Jimmy @Jimmy - about 5 years ago
Biles, Kosgei and Gauff - how the female trio are lighting up sport
how the female trio are lighting up sportYou can't have failed to notice a weekend of sporting brilliance - from a stunning sub two-hour marathon to hosts Japan lighting up the Rugby World Cup.But there were three phenomenal sportswomen right at the heart of the action as...continued
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Giles @Giles - 2 months ago
North Korea performs diplomatic gymnastics in Olympic comeback
They cheered Simone Biles and took selfies with their Southern "foes" - is this an-officially sanctioned charm offensive?
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Zetta @Zetta - over 3 years ago
In Tennis, Tough Decisions as Players Adjust to Shrunken Paydays
With less money to be won, many players are working harder than ever, especially those not lucky enough to have million-dollar endorsement portfolios.
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Jaydon @Jaydon - 10 months ago
Love to see it: Tennis pro Tommy Paul scores custom-built Boca Raton home for $2.5 million
American tennis pro Tommy Paul recently purchased this eye-catching, luxurious, 3,200-square-foot estate in Boca Raton, Florida.
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Monserrat @Monserrat - almost 5 years ago
Smoke clears in Melbourne, organizers defend playing qualifiers
Smoke clears in Melbourne, organizers defend playing qualifiersMELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Melbourne skies were largely clear of bushfire smoke on Thursday as Australian Open organizers defended their decision to continue playing qualifiers during two days when a thick haze...continued
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Juliet @Juliet - 6 months ago
Market Declares "Pickleball Sucks" in Tennis-Themed Capsule
Market has spoken it's truth on one of the summer's more divisive sports. "Pickleball Sucks" is the streetwear outfitter's staunch consensus; with more of an affinity for tennis, Market served up an entire anti-pickleball capsule to show some love to the OG r…
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