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Raoul @Raoul - over 3 years ago

Osaka pulls out of Southern & Western Open to protest racial injustice - Reuters

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Women's Singles Final - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, January 26, 2019. Japan's Naomi Osaka attends a news conference after winning her match against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File PictureTOKYO (Reut...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - about 4 years ago

Site of U.S. Open Tennis Tournament to House Temporary Hospital

The site of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York is going to be used for 350 temporary hospital beds and to prepare food packages during the coronavirus pandemic.U.S. Tennis Association spokesman Chris Widmaier says an area that houses indoor courts at the Billie J...continued

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Grayce @Grayce - almost 4 years ago

ATP unveils revised rankings systems due to COVID-19 stoppage - Reuters

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - ATP 500 - Dubai Tennis Championships - Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 29, 2020 General view of Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in action during his Final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudan...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - almost 5 years ago

Jackie O’s Martha’s Vineyard Estate Is for Sale for $65 Million

Jackie O’s Martha’s Vineyard Estate Is for Sale“Forty years ago, my mother fell in love with Martha’s Vineyard,” Ms. Kennedy said, according to a press release from Christie’s International Real Estate. “When she found Red Gate Farm, it was a perfect expression of her rom...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - about 2 years ago

Serbia president praises Djokovic's 'great fight' in Australia - Reuters

Serbia's president on Thursday praised tennis star Novak Djokovic's "great fight" over his bid to play at the Australia Open despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Juliet @Juliet - over 2 years ago

Table Tennis-China, US team up at worlds on 50th anniversary of 'ping-pong diplomacy' - Reuters

China and the United States will team up for the mixed doubles event at the World Table Tennis Championships finals this month on the 50th anniversary of "ping-pong diplomacy", the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) said on Monday.

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Roger @Roger - over 3 years ago

Tennis-Bryan brothers announce retirement - NY Times - Reuters

FILE PHOTO: Bob Bryan (L) and his brother Mike Bryan of the U.S. kiss their trophy after they defeated Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez of Spain in their men's doubles final at the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 7, 2014. REUTERS/Adam Hunger/File P...continued

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Americo @Americo - almost 2 years ago

Serena Williams, Closer to the End Than the Middle, Still Believes

A second consecutive first-round exit at Wimbledon leaves the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion looking human, but suggesting she has more tennis left to play.

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Zetta @Zetta - about 2 years ago

Serena Williams' new venture fund raises $111 million - Reuters.com

Tennis great Serena Williams raised $111 million for her new early stage venture capital firm Serena Ventures, according to the fund's blog post on Tuesday.

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Muriel @Muriel - 4 months ago

Hall of Famer Evert announces cancer recurrence

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert has been diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer and is undergoing treatment again.

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Alan @Alan - over 3 years ago

Beware of Diego Schwartzman, a Tennis David in a Sport of Goliaths

“This is tough on the big hitters,” said Martina Navratilova, the 18-time Grand Slam champion. “If you are fast and you can run around and go get the ball, you have an advantage. Someone like Nadal, he gets hurt.”For a small player like Schwartzman, a deader ball is a ble...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - over 4 years ago

The 11 most ridiculous things tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios has ever said or done

The 11 most ridiculous things Nick Kyrgios has ever said or doneNick Kyrgios is always in the headlines.The Aussie is one of tennis' most talented stars, capable of beating anyone on the ATP tour. Just ask Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.Read more: Unpredictable Nick Kyrg...continued

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Myles @Myles - almost 5 years ago

Tennis phenom Coco Gauff 'enjoying the moment'

Tennis phenom Coco Gauff 'enjoying the moment'In an interview with 'CBS This Morning', teen tennis star Coco Gauff said she's relishing her historic Wimbledon run which ended Monday. Gauff is the youngest Wimbledon quarter-finalist since 1991. Rough Cut (no reporter narra...continued

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Bart @Bart - almost 4 years ago

Tennis-Australia to stage pro series at closed stadiums - Reuters

MELBOURNE, June 24 (Reuters) - Tennis Australia will give local professionals a chance to earn income while global tours remain suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic when the UTR Pro Tennis Series starts in Sydney on Saturday, TA CEO Craig Tiley said on Wednesday.Player...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - over 3 years ago

Tennis-Djokovic, wife Jelena test negative for COVID-19 - Reuters

Serbia's Novak Djokovic with his wife Jelena in the stands during Adria Tour at Novak Tennis Centre in Belgrade, Serbia, June 14, 2020. Picture taken June 14, 2020. REUTERS/Marko DjuricaBELGRADE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena have tested negative for COVID...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - almost 4 years ago

Tennis Australia to stage pro series at closed stadiums - Reuters India

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Tennis Australia will give local professionals a chance to earn income while global tours remain suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic when the UTR Pro Tennis Series starts in Sydney on Saturday, TA CEO Craig Tiley said on Wednesday.Players will co...continued

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Maida @Maida - over 3 years ago

Tennis-Poland rejoices after Swiatek's French Open victory - Reuters UK

Poland's President Andrzej Duda was among those offering congratulations as the nation celebrated on Saturday after 19-year-old Iga Swiatek won the French Open, becoming the first Pole to win a Grand Slam singles title.

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Elliott @Elliott - over 1 year ago

Djokovic to skip Serbia's Davis Cup group stage ties for personal reasons - Reuters

Novak Djokovic will miss Serbia's Davis Cup Finals group stage matches starting in Valencia next week due to personal reasons, the country's tennis federation announced on Monday.

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Jerrold @Jerrold - almost 2 years ago

Former tennis pro Dokic reveals depression, suicide attempt - Yahoo Canada Sports

Former tennis pro Dokic reveals depression, suicide attempt Yahoo Canada Sports Former tennis player Jelena Dokic says she ‘almost jumped off balcony’ in April The Guardian ‘Almost Jumped off My 26th-Floor’ – Australian Former Wo…

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Grayce @Grayce - over 3 years ago

U.S. Open 2020: Robin Montgomery, 15, Is Ready for Her Debut

“I look at Frances and I’m like ‘I’m going to see you at the Open,’” Montgomery recalled, beaming. “He sprinted out of the fitness room, kicked the door, and he’s screaming. We were all just really excited.”Another hurdle followed the good news, however: A player in Montg...continued

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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 4 years ago

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The biggest tennis stars of the 1990s

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The biggest tennis stars of the 1990sRoger Federer, Serena Williams, and Rafael Nadal may be the big names in tennis today, but there are always greats who pave the way for the future.The generation before these stars hit the court is filled with legen...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - about 2 years ago

IOC says it talked to China's Peng Shuai last week - Reuters

The International Olympic Committee talked with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai last week and will meet her in Beijing during next month's Winter Olympics, it said on Wednesday.

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Americo @Americo - over 4 years ago

Tennis: Runner

Tennis: RunnerLustful and romantic, “Runner” by Tennis (aka husband and wife Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley) sets the tone for the duo’s forthcoming album, Swimmer, which is set for release in February. The song—which happens to be the first tune written for the new recor...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - almost 2 years ago

French federation appoints psychologists to help local players - Reuters.com

The French tennis federation (FFT) has appointed a team of psychologists to help the local players amid a long dry spell in Grand Slams.

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Kristina @Kristina - over 3 years ago

Indian Wells postponed due to COVID-19 concerns - Reuters India

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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