Tennis
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Nelson @Nelson - over 2 years ago
Iga Swiatek column: French Open champion on River Seine celebrations and seeing Robert Lewandowski
In her latest BBC Sport column, Iga Swiatek talks about her French Open celebrations, recovering back in Poland and seeing Robert Lewandowski watching her win.
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Jerrold @Jerrold - over 4 years ago
Elton John ‘Living Room Concert’: Backstreet Boys, Shawn Mendes and more perform from home - Glob...
Send this page to someone via emailAmid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Elton John — in partnership with iHeartMedia — brought together some of the music industry’s biggest stars over the weekend for the “Living Room” benefit concert to raise funds for relief efforts in co...continued
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Marlon @Marlon - about 5 years ago
Australian tennis player Ashleigh Barty is now the world's number one female player
Australia's Ashleigh Barty is now the number one female tennis playerAustralian tennis player Ashleigh Barty has cinched the top spot in the world tennis rankings after beating Germany's Julia Görges 6-3, 7-5, in Sunday's final of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham.T...continued
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Josiah @Josiah - about 5 years ago
Hong Kong Tennis Open postponed due to protests
Hong Kong Tennis Open postponed due to protestsThe Hong Kong Tennis Open, due to start on 5 October, has been postponed because of ongoing protests.The organisers said they would be better placed to have a "smooth running tournament...[at a] later time".Hong Kong has for ...continued
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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 3 years ago
Medvedev’s Australian Open Loss Shows the Men’s Tennis Gulf Is Still Strong
The players at the top, starting with Novak Djokovic, have yet to be significantly challenged by the new generation.
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Alexander @Alexander - about 5 years ago
Kendall Jenner claps back at a meme that tried to turn her dating history into an NBA starting 5
Kendall Jenner claps back at a meme about her NBA dating historyKendall Jenner dropped the hammer on a Twitter user who attempted to turn her dating history into an NBA starting lineup.Jenner's roast came in response to a meme that showed images of D'Angelo Russell, Jorda...continued
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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 4 years ago
Engineers design 3D-printed table tennis paddles for Oculus Touch controllers
A project developed by mechanical engineers Florian Auté and Alexis Roseillier resulted in a 3D-printed paddle, grip, and holder for an Oculus Touch controller. The grip replicates the feel of a real racket for use in the VR table tennis game Eleven.Eleven was already ava...continued
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Allene @Allene - over 4 years ago
5-Time Grand Slam Champ Maria Sharapova Retires From Tennis
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.In an essay written for Vanity Fair and Vogue about her decision to walk away from the sport, po...continued
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Casper @Casper - 8 months ago
I was a VIP tour guide at Disneyland. Here are 5 things I saw people regret when they visited the...
As a former VIP tour guide, I've seen guests regret things when visiting Disneyland, from dressing formally to spending too much time on rides.
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Izaiah @Izaiah - almost 4 years ago
YEARENDER-Tennis-Thiem breaks 'Big Three' hold on Grand Slams in virus-hit 2020 - Reuters
Tennis welcomed a first men's Grand Slam champion from outside the 'Big Three' since 2016 in Dominic Thiem during a 2020 campaign with compelling storylines despite the COVID-19 pandemic wiping out almost half the season, including Wimbledon.
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Angus @Angus - over 2 years ago
Novak Djokovic Might Be Able to Play in French Open After Covid Ruling
With France set to end its vaccine requirements later this month, the unvaccinated Serbian champion appears poised to defend his title at Roland Garros.
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Zetta @Zetta - almost 5 years ago
Former world number one Wozniacki to retire after Australian Open
Caroline Wozniacki announces she will retire after Australian OpenFormer world number one Caroline Wozniacki has announced she will retire after the Australian Open in January.The 29-year-old is currently ranked 37th in the world and last competedin the China Open in Octo...continued
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Bobby @Bobby - about 5 years ago
Canadian tennis pro Pospisil upset about player earnings | Offside - Daily Hive
Canadian tennis pro Pospisil upset about player earningsVasek Pospisil isn’t happy with the state of tennis.The former top-25 player from Vancouver opened up about his feelings after his first-round Rogers Cup match in Montreal on Tuesday.“It’s not very fun to see what’s ...continued
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Minnie @Minnie - 9 months ago
Australian Open 2024 Livestream: How to Watch Grand Slam Tennis From Anywhere - CNET
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will be looking to defend their titles at Melbourne Park.
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Giles @Giles - about 1 year ago
‘Proud’ Caroline Wozniacki back on tour and looking to get better
Major winner retired and had two children but, at the age of 33, is now competing at the top level againSo much of Caroline Wozniacki’s first tennis career was defined by her precocity. The Dane had burst out of the blocks far quicker than her peers, becoming…
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Minnie @Minnie - over 2 years ago
Ukraine calls for Russia and Belarus to be expelled from International Tennis Federation - Reuters
The Ukrainian Tennis Federation urged the International Tennis Federation on Sunday to immediately expel Russia and Belarus from the organisation.
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Cyril @Cyril - about 5 years ago
The real winner of Wimbledon this year? Woody Harrelson, of course
The real winner of Wimbledon this year? Woody Harrelson, of courseI don't watch or know much about tennis, save for some of the household names. There are far more knowledgable people than I about the sport here at The Loop. What I do know about Wimbledon, though, is that...continued
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Jimmy @Jimmy - 5 months ago
Zendaya’s “Challengers” Tennis Whisperer
With the help of Jolly Ranchers, Brad Gilbert has coached everyone from Agassi to Robin Williams to Coco Gauff, Zach Helfand writes. Gilbert’s latest pupils: the cast of Luca Guadagnino’s new movie.
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Sandrine @Sandrine - almost 4 years ago
FA Cup: All first-round ties including non-elite teams to go ahead as planned
All FA Cup first-round ties, including those involving non-elite teams, will take place as planned this weekend.
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Felicita @Felicita - about 1 year ago
Nike’s perforated racerback dress takes centre stage at Wimbledon
‘Daring’ frock is sportswear brand’s latest tennis look to cause furore and controversyWhether you think it’s “perfection” in a frock or more like a lampshade crossed with a doily, one thing about the Nike dress at Wimbledon is undeniable: it’s everywhere.The…
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Mariano @Mariano - 3 months ago
Line judge Lucas Feron returns to French Open after brutal attack
In 2021, Lucas Feron was a line judge for the French Open men's final. But a violent attack left him in a coma, and he has been rehabilitating ever since. This year, he's back.
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Giles @Giles - almost 3 years ago
Johanna Konta can leave professional tennis knowing she gave everything
The former world No 4 made the most of her talents and helped pave the way for Emma Raducanu and hopefully othersAs the 2015 tennis season began six years ago, Johanna Konta’s name was nowhere to be seen on any main-draw sheet. Six months earlier she had brie…
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Jessika @Jessika - about 4 years ago
'I've tried to mature' - Osaka on how coronavirus break helped her win US Open
Last updated on .From the section TennisNaomi Osaka celebrated her second US Open win with her team and boyfriend Cordae (on the far right)US Open champion Naomi Osaka says the time she was forced to take off tennis because of the coronavirus pandemic helped her win a thi...continued
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Meggie @Meggie - about 5 years ago
Your Monday Briefing
Iran, Women’s World Cup, Jeffrey Epstein: Your Monday BriefingPresident James Monroe supported abolition but enslaved up to 250 people during his lifetime. Some of their descendants have lived for generations near his former plantation.The property is now a museum, and so...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 5 years ago
Wimbledon 2019: Daisy Lowe is treated to a sweet kiss from beau Cameron McMeikan
Wimbledon 2019: Daisy Lowe is treated to a sweet kiss from beau Cameron McMeikanShe's been dating the model for just under a year after they were pictured kissing back in October.And Daisy Lowe, 30, and Cameron McMeikan, 24, looked smitten as they packed on the PDA while ...continued
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