Tennis
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Kraig
@Kraig -
8 months ago
US Open honors Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money for women
After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors, promising to never s...
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Assunta
@Assunta -
2 months ago
9 professional athletes who make more money from endorsement deals than playing sports
Nine of the world's highest-paid athletes in 2023 made more money from endorsement deals than playing their sports.
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Nestor
@Nestor -
over 1 year ago
Haddad Maia hoping to inspire next generation of Brazilian tennis players - Reuters
Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia said she was hoping to inspire the soccer-mad country's youth into taking up tennis after breaking into the top 20 of the women's world rankings./cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/UOM24JCXRNK4JIUQF7ANTORWJQ.jpg)
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Liliane
@Liliane -
about 2 years ago
Ash Barty announces surprise retirement from tennis
The world No. 1 women's tennis player, has retired at just 25, only two months after winning the Australian open, saying she wants to pursue other dreams
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Alexander
@Alexander -
over 3 years ago
No fresh air, no sun, Thiem says bubble life draining - Reuters Canada
Austria's world number three Dominic Thiem says this year has been one of his easiest physically but living in the "tennis bubble" has been exhausting on the mind.
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Ariel
@Ariel -
over 2 years ago
Heading Into the U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic Knows His Role
Heading into the United States Open, an opportunity to win all four majors in the same calendar year has not altered his outlook on life and tennis.
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Alexandro
@Alexandro -
almost 3 years ago
ON-Table tennis at the Tokyo Olympics - Reuters
Focus on table tennis at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics:/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/WSHO5BKPHZJM7A4KPAPVYDX3P4.jpg)
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Jessika
@Jessika -
almost 5 years ago
Serena Williams vs Giulia Gatto-Monticone, Wimbledon 2019: live score and latest updates
Serena Williams vs Giulia Gatto-Monticone, Wimbledon 2019: live score and latest updatesEarlier in the week, Telegraph's Simon Briggs looked at how much longer the GOATs - Roger Federer and Williams - might have left at the very top. Billie Jean King suggested on Thursday...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
almost 5 years ago
Genie Bouchard Meets Fan With Massive Tat of Her Face, 'This is Insane'
Genie Bouchard Meets Fan With Massive Tat of Her Face, 'This is Insane'Genie Bouchard met her biggest fan on Wednesday ... and if you had any doubts about that, check out the massive Genie Bouchard tattoo on the dude's forearm!!The tennis superstar came face-to-face with ...continued
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Priscilla
@Priscilla -
over 3 years ago
My Girlfriend Wants to Play Tennis Indoors Despite the Pandemic
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on balancing the risk of infection against what you owe your partner — and more.
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Nelson
@Nelson -
over 3 years ago
No fresh air, no sun, Thiem says bubble life draining - Reuters India
Austria's world number three Dominic Thiem says this year has been one of his easiest physically but living in the "tennis bubble" has been exhausting on the mind.
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Moises
@Moises -
over 4 years ago
What to Know as N.Y.C. Goes Back to School
What to Know as N.Y.C. Goes Back to SchoolThe start of any school year brings changes that for students can feel monumental: new teachers, subjects and extracurricular activities, to name a few.New York City is facing some bigger changes, and challenges, as it prepares to...continued
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Clarissa
@Clarissa -
over 2 years ago
Federer unlikely to play at 2022 Australian Open - coach - Reuters
Roger Federer is unlikely to play in next year's Australian Open but is still determined to make a return to tournament tennis at some stage, according to his coach Ivan Ljubicic./cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/DHKIYK77GNPFXMNGZTFJJ463HY.jpg)
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Cyril
@Cyril -
about 2 years ago
Barty was ready to quit after winning 2019 French Open: coach - Reuters.com
Ash Barty's stunning decision to quit tennis at 25 and at the top of her game left the tennis world stunned but her coach Craig Tyzzer revealed the Australian was ready to bow out years ago just as her career was taking off./cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/CWXAUPDDOFPQXERJVE5MB2I2DU.jpg)
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Maureen
@Maureen -
over 4 years ago
15-year-old tennis sensation Cori 'Coco' Gauff reaches her first ever WTA final, says 'it's crazy'
Coco Gauff, 15, says 'it's crazy' to reach her first ever WTA finalCori "Coco" Gauff has advanced to her first ever WTA final.The 15-year-old American took the tennis world by storm after beating Venus Williams in the first round of the Wimbledon Championships in the summ...continued
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Hulda
@Hulda -
about 3 years ago
Tennis: Depth in women's game no surprise for top players - Reuters
The WTA circuit has seen only one repeat winner in 13 tournaments this year and for Japan's Naomi Osaka, who is fast emerging as the next dominant force in women's tennis, the results underline the depth of talent on the Tour.
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Cynthia
@Cynthia -
over 2 years ago
WTA Tour Seeks Chinese Inquiry Into Player’s Sexual Assault Accusation
The head of the women’s tennis tour asked for a “full and transparent” investigation after Peng Shuai, a player, recently accused Zhang Gaoli, a former vice premier of China, of sexual assault.
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Rahsaan
@Rahsaan -
almost 4 years ago
Missing Wimbledon? Let this retro mobile game ace your day
Every year when summer rolls around it typically signifies a few things: warmer weather, pub gardens, half term, and Wimbledon. But although the iconic tournament has been postponed until 2021, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun – albeit, in a digital way t...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
over 2 years ago
Santana, Spanish champion who popularised the sport, dies aged 83 - Reuters
Manuel Santana, one of Spain's greatest tennis players who helped to popularise the sport in the country, died on Saturday aged 83./cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/NLDOOYSQLJI5ZJII3MAPJ7FHBI.jpg)
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Casper
@Casper -
over 4 years ago
At Santa Fe Opera, Extreme Weather Is Part of the Show
At Santa Fe Opera, Extreme Weather Is Part of the ShowSANTA FE, N.M. — What unifies the deeply dissimilar operas playing this year at Santa Fe Opera? In a word, the wind — a fixture in the librettos, as well as in the weather.Open on the sides and perched on a hill here, ...continued
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Bobby
@Bobby -
almost 4 years ago
Novak Djokovic Hopes US Open 2020 Eases Down Its Strict Regulations - Essentially Sports
On Wednesday the tennis tour announced the resumption of tennis in mid-August this year, after a prolonged break of nearly six months. Tennis world got extremely excited upon receiving the news and so was World Number one Novak Djokovic.“I’m extremely happy and excited to...continued
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Allene
@Allene -
over 3 years ago
Players can train in Australian Open quarantine, ATP Cup cancelled - report - Reuters India
Tennis Australia (TA) has been granted permission by the Victoria state government to allow players to train during their 14-day quarantine ahead of the Australian Open, local media reported on Friday.
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Josiah
@Josiah -
about 1 month ago
TopSpin 2K25: Serena Williams, Roger Federer Cover, Gameplay Trailer and Release Date
The Top Spin franchise is back with a new installment featuring tennis icons Serena Williams and Roger Federer on the cover. 2K Sports unveiled the cover art…
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Marlon
@Marlon -
over 3 years ago
The U.S. Open Descends Into Pandemic Precaution Chaos
And yet, even Colvin could not have foreseen the shifting rules and the subsequent confusion that local health departments have caused.Widmaier said that during the summer, the U.S.T.A. had made it clear to players, their representatives and leaders of both the Associatio...continued
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Assunta
@Assunta -
almost 5 years ago
Tom Hiddleston & Benedict Cumberbatch Watch the Matches Together at Wimbledon 2019!
Tom Hiddleston & Benedict Cumberbatch Watch the Matches Together at Wimbledon 2019!Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch are enjoying some tennis together!The longtime friends were spotted watching the Men’s Singles final between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic dur...continued
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