PARIS — Experience vs. Youth. It is an age-old argument that will be on display in the men’s final at the French Open on Sunday…
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Will Rafa Nadal pull off another feat of clay? 21 dominating numbers heading into the French Open
8:24 AM ET Kelly CohenESPN Rafael Nadal‘s career has been spectacular and his career on clay has been unlike any other in the history of…
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Bankrupt Becker found guilty of hiding assets
LONDON — Tennis great Boris Becker could face a prison sentence after being found guilty Friday of illicitly moving thousands of dollars from a bank…
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World No. 1 Barty to retire from tennis at age 25
Ash Barty, the No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, has announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 25. The reigning…
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Eased vax rules in France could help Djokovic
France is easing its vaccination rules later this month, which could pave the way for Novak Djokovic to compete at this year’s French Open. French…
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Peng: Concern for me based on misunderstanding
BEIJING — Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has told a French newspaper that international concern over her well-being is based on “an enormous misunderstanding,” and…
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Australian Open final — A few months ago, Rafael Nadal thought he might retire — now he may make Grand Slam history
Six weeks before the start of the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal didn’t know if he’d ever play tennis again. He’s now one win away from…
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Superstitious Naomi Osaka walks the walk in Australian Open win, just wouldn’t walk on on-court signage
Defending champion Naomi Osaka didn’t need luck to win her opening-round match over Camila Osorio 6-3, 6-3 at the Australian Open on Monday. But that…
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Djokovic faces deportation as visa revoked again
MELBOURNE, Australia — Tennis star Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke…
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Osaka opens her season with win in Melbourne
MELBOURNE — Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka opened her 2022 season with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over Alize Cornet on Tuesday in one of…
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WTA remains ‘deeply concerned’ about Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
In an email statement on Saturday, the WTA says CEO Steve Simon has attempted to reach out to Peng “via various communication channels,” including two…
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WTA: Peng Shuai call does not alleviate concerns
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai‘s video call with the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not address or alleviate the Women’s Tennis Association’s…
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