Tennis

Anything to do with Tennis

Geovany @Geovany - about 3 years ago

Not winning but getting out of bubble the only goal, says Paire - Reuters

Playing tennis is currently not the priority for Benoit Paire and the temperamental Frenchman said he was content to hop from one tournament to another, lose in the first round and earn some money in the process.

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Alexandro @Alexandro - about 4 years ago

Events moved out of China over deadly outbreak

Fear over the deadly viral outbreak in China has forced the Asian Football Confederation and International Tennis Foundation to move qualifying events to different countries.Sydney will replace Nanjing, China, for the AFC's Feb. 3-7 Olympic qualifying tournament, which ha...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - about 4 years ago

Ella Fitzgerald, Bille Jean King, and Florence Nightingale are now Barbie dolls

Barbie wants girls everywhere to know that they can be anything they want.On Thursday, Mattel, the toy's maker, announced three new dolls in its Inspiring Women Series. They're likenesses of the former number one tennis player in the world, Billie Jean King, jazz legend E...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - almost 5 years ago

Wimbledon Preview: Serena Williams vs. Simona Halep

How Simona Halep Beat Serena Williams for the Wimbledon TitleBut the dynamic has changed now, perhaps for good.Williams is undoubtedly the best player of this era and one of the greatest of all time, but at age 37, she is no longer a reliable closer, something Halep said ...continued

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Geovany @Geovany - 8 months ago

Connecticut's sprawling Copper Beech Farm estate sells for a record-breaking $139 million — see i...

The estate last sold for $120 million in 2014. This sale, which closed in August, is the largest residential real-estate deal in Connecticut history.

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George @George - almost 2 years ago

It's painful playing against Russians says Ukraine's Tsurenko - Reuters

Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko on Monday called for stronger support of her country from the tennis world following Russia's invasion and said she was desperate not to play Russians or Belarusian's on the tour.

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 2 years ago

Tennis-Reaction to Djokovic being refused entry to Australia - Reuters

Following are reactions to Novak Djokovic being refused entry to Australia to play the Australian Open: read more

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Ariel @Ariel - over 3 years ago

'Roger Federer's physique has little to envy that of Nadal', says French ace - Tennis World USA

'Roger Federer's physique has little to envy that of Nadal', says French ace Tennis World USA 'We spread rumours of Rafael Nadal doping' because he was too good... Tennishead On This Day: David Nalbandian completes the first and …

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Rowan @Rowan - almost 5 years ago

Kate Middleton Looked Like She Was Having the Time of Her Life at Wimbledon

Kate Middleton at Wimbledon July 2019Kate Middleton was a very early attendee of the Wimbledon tennis championships on Tuesday, when she took a seat in the tiny stands of Court 14 to watch an early match between British hopeful Harriet Dart and American player Christina M...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - over 2 years ago

ATP roundup: Alexander Zverev upsets Novak Djokovic in Olympics semis - Reuters

Novak Djokovic's attempt to win tennis' Golden Slam ended Friday at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 3 years ago

PREVIEW-Tennis-Palermo Open marks return of professional tours - Reuters

(Reuters) - A handful of prominent late withdrawals may have taken some of the sheen off the Palermo Ladies Open but the importance of the claycourt event is not lost on the sport as it marks the return of professional tennis on Monday after the COVID-19 shutdown.Plenty o...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - about 2 years ago

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages - Reuters.com

Russian Daniil Medvedev and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka called for peace amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine that caused tennis officials to strip any mention of their home countries from the Indian Wells tennis tournament.

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Manley @Manley - over 3 years ago

Bob Brett, coach to Grand Slam tennis champions, dies at 67

Bob Brett, a tennis coach whose players included Grand Slam champions Boris Becker, Goran Ivanisevic and Marin Cilic, has died. Tennis Australia published a...

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Kari @Kari - over 2 years ago

Criticism of IOC over its Peng response 'complete rubbish', says Pound

Criticism of the International Olympic Committee's handling of the Peng Shuai situation is "complete nonsense", says senior IOC official Dick Pound.

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Hulda @Hulda - over 3 years ago

With Fans Barred From the U.S. Open, One Gets as Close as He Can

When Berrettini was asked in an interview after an early victory where he would celebrate, he revealed that he was headed to Via Della Pace, as many of the Italian players did. That was before a fire shut down the restaurant in February.“It was the Italian players’ lounge...continued

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Jaydon @Jaydon - 8 months ago

John Isner to Retire After 2023 U.S. Open; American Has Most Aces in Tennis History

John Isner is hanging up the tennis shoes. Isner announced Wednesday he will retire from professional tennis following the 2023 U.S. Open. "This transition…

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Alan @Alan - over 3 years ago

Expected Australian honor for tennis great Court stirs controversy - Reuters

Australia is to award tennis great Margaret Court the country's highest honor next week, media reported on Friday, a decision that has stoked controversy because of her history of anti-gay views.

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Liliane @Liliane - over 3 years ago

Tennis-Australian Open to start on Feb. 8 - ATP - Reuters UK

The Australian Open will start on Feb. 8, three weeks later than scheduled, the ATP Tour said in releasing an update of its calendar for 2021 revising the first seven weeks of the season.

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Teagan @Teagan - 6 months ago

Is one of the greatest tennis players of all time ‘Royal Hen’ on The Masked Singer?

I’ve seen every single episode of FOX’s reality singing competition show The Masked Singer. It might seem dumb to some, and parts of it are over-the-top weird, but there’s a lot to enjoy about the show. And I know I’m not alone, as it’s airing its 10th season…

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Cyril @Cyril - over 2 years ago

Raducanu falls in first match since U.S. Open triumph - Reuters

Emma Raducanu stumbled in her first match since winning the U.S. Open last month, falling 6-2 6-4 to Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the second round of the Indian Wells tennis tournament on Friday.

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George @George - about 2 months ago

You could live like royalty in a 900-year-old castle, but it will cost you about $12 million. Tak...

Look inside Appleby Castle, a grand property on sale for $12 million, complete with a great hall, Norman keep, museum, and 100s of years of history.

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Jessika @Jessika - almost 3 years ago

Olympics-Federer calls for end to Tokyo Games uncertainty - Reuters

Tennis great Roger Federer has called on Olympics organisers to end the uncertainty around the Tokyo Games, with the 20-times Grand Slam winner saying he was still in two minds whether to compete.

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Alvah @Alvah - over 1 year ago

Tunisia to hold a huge reception for Wimbledon finalist Jabeur - Reuters.com

Tunisia will organise an official reception for tennis player Ons Jabeur after she became the first Arab to reach a Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon, the country's sport minister said on Friday.

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Dayton @Dayton - over 2 years ago

Canada's Fernandez to skip Billie Jean King Cup Finals - Reuters

U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez has decided not to represent Canada at next month's Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Prague, Tennis Canada said on Thursday.

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Marjory @Marjory - almost 5 years ago

This rocker ex-couple is still trying to break up with their LA mansion

Gwen Stefani cuts asking price on her Los Angeles homeThe 15k sf home is on the market for $24M, a sharp drop from its first asking priceRockers Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale’s marriage went south a long time ago, but now there is no doubt they still own a mansion in th...continued

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