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Australian Open chief defends tournament's January date

Tournament director Craig Tiley has described as “ridiculous” and “bizarre” calls for the timing of the Australian Open to be changed to allow players a longer off-season.

Venus Williams withdraws from Australian Open due to injury

It continues a run of misfortunes for Williams, who last played at Melbourne Park in 2021.

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Venus Williams out of Australian Open due to injury

Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open for an undisclosed injury she sustained while playing in a tournament in Auckland, New Zealand this week.

Nick Bollettieri, coach to many tennis stars, dead at age 91

Hall of Fame tennis coach Nick Bollettieri has died at the age of 91.

Sabalenka stuns Swiatek, faces Garcia for WTA Finals title

Aryna Sabalenka has stunned top-ranked Iga Swiatek to reach the championship of the WTA Finals.

Pegula, Gauff 1st 2 US women in Top 4 since Serena, Venus

Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are the first pair of U.S. women both in the top four spots of the WTA rankings since sisters Serena and Venus Williams were up there a dozen years ago. Gauff, who lost in the quarterfinals at that tournament, moved up from No. 7 to No. 4. The last time two Americans were that high in the women’s tennis rankings was the week of Oct. 18, 2010, when Serena Williams was No. 2 and Venus Williams was No. 4.

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Venus Williams, Spike Lee set for Black Entrepreneurs Day

A celebration of Black business success and opportunity is back for its third year.

Without Venus, There Is No Serena

In some respects, the Williams sisters could not be more different. But they have been essential to each other.

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Serena, Venus Williams Lose In 1st Round Of U.S Open Doubles

The Williams sisters were eliminated by the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova 7-6 (5), 6-4 at Flushing Meadows.

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Here's everyone cheering on Serena Williams from her star-studded US Open box, from Tiger Woods to Anna Wintour

Friends and family have been seen at Serena Williams' box at the US Open, which she says will be her last tennis tournament before retirement.

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Serena, Venus Williams lose in first round of US Open doubles

The Williams sisters were eliminated by the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova at Flushing Meadows, leaving the court with hugs and a standing ovation.

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Serena and Venus Williams lose first-round doubles match at U.S. Open

It was the first time a U.S. Open first-round doubles match has ever been held in Arthur Ashe Stadium, drawing a sellout crowd of over 23,000.

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Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles

Serena and Venus Williams have lost in the first round of doubles at the U.S. Open.

Facing Serena not easy for Open opponents who look up to her

The next woman who must deal with the daunting task of playing Serena Williams at the U.S. Open, Ajla Tomljanovic, considers herself an admirer of the 23-time Grand Slam champion.

Nadal hits nose with racket, tops Fognini | US Open updates

Rafael Nadal has come back to win at the U.S. Open after cutting himself on the bridge of his nose when his racket bounced off the court and smacked him in the face during the fourth set against Fabio Fognini.

Tiger Woods shows up to support Serena Williams at US Open

Serena Williams credits Tiger Woods with offering advice before she made her recent comeback from a year-long injury absence.

Venus Williams, Raducanu, Osaka all out in US Open 1st round

Past U.S. Open champions Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu all have lost in straight sets in the first round of the U.S. Open.

Collins beats 4-time Slam champion Osaka | US Open updates

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has lost in the first round of a second consecutive major tournament.

Serena Williams center of attention at U.S. Open

"Once Serena announced she would play the U.S. Open, we sold out in a nanosecond for Monday night and Tuesday night," said tournament director Stacey Allaster.

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Williams sisters to face Czech pair in US Open doubles

Serena and Venus Williams were drawn to face the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova in the first round of doubles at the U.S. Open.

Serena, Venus Williams get US Open doubles wild-card entry

Serena and Venus Williams have been given a wild-card entry for women’s doubles at the U.S. Open.

Serena's example: Tennis icon's impact felt in Black America

After nearly three decades in the public eye, few can match Serena Williams' array of accomplishments, medals and awards.

Venus Williams loses return to singles play in Washington

Venus Williams lost to Canadian Rebecca Marino in her return to singles play after more than a year away.

Venus Williams added as wild card for National Bank Open

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has been given a wild-card entry into the main draw of the National Bank Open next month.

Elena Rybakina wins Wimbledon women's final for 1st Slam

Elena Rybakina has defeated Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the Wimbledon final to become the first tennis player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles championship.

Ons Jabeur makes more history for Arab women at Wimbledon

Ons Jabeur added a new “first” to her résumé by becoming the first Arab woman to reach the semifinals at a Grand Slam tournament.

Wimbledon's all-white clothing bothers some, delights others

The All England Club's strict guidelines about wearing white clothing are seen by some players as out-of-date rules.

Roger Federer hopes to play 'one more time' at Wimbledon

Roger Federer says he hopes to play one more time at Wimbledon before retiring from tennis.

Roger Federer hopes to play 'one more time' at Wimbledon

Roger Federer did make his way to Wimbledon this year, after all — not to compete, mind you, but to take part in a ceremony marking the centenary of Centre Court on Sunday — and declared his intention to try to return in 2023 with a racket in hand. Instead of the mandatory all-white playing uniform, Federer wore a dark suit and tie, his purple Wimbledon member’s badge pinned to a jacket lapel.

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Wimbledon updates | Ons Jabeur back into quarterfinals

Third-seeded Ons Jabeur saved five set points in the first-set tiebreaker before beating Elise Mertens 7-6 (9), 6-4 to reach her second straight Wimbledon quarterfinal.

Pegula almost didn't go to Wimbledon; now she eyes 3rd round

American tennis player Jessica Pegula almost did not go to Wimbledon this year.

Spit, 'disrespect' arrive at Wimbledon as tennis turns ugly

Nick Kyrgios capped his first-round victory at Wimbledon by spitting in the direction of a spectator he said was hassling him.

WIMBLEDON 2022: Quiz, anyone? AP test on grass-court tourney

How much do you know about Wimbledon.

Coco Gauff looks forward to next time after French Open loss

Coco Gauff is certain there will be more Grand Slam finals in her future after losing her first at age 18 at the French Open.

Swiatek surpasses Serena's streak for 2nd French Open title

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has beaten 18-year-old American Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in the French Open final to collect her second title at Roland Garros and stretch her winning streak to 35 matches.

French Open updates | Arevalo, Rojer win men's doubles title

Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador and Jean-Julien Rojer of Netherlands won the French Open men’s doubles championship by beating Ivan Dodig of Croatia and Austin Krajicek of the U.S. 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the final.

Serena, Venus Williams not on Wimbledon entry lists

Serena and Venus Williams do not appear on the women’s singles entry list released by Wimbledon.

American teen Coco Gauff reaches French Open final, will face No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek

After her semifinal win, the American wrote in marker on a courtside TV camera: "Peace. End gun violence."

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American teen Coco Gauff reaches French Open final, will face No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek

After her semifinal win, the American wrote in marker on a courtside TV camera: "Peace. End gun violence."

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Coco Gauff, 18, to face No. 1 Iga Swiatek in final at French

American teenager Coco Gauff has reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Martina Trevisan of Italy 6-3, 6-1 at the French Open.

Gauff, 18, Trevisan, 28, reach 1st Slam semifinal in Paris

Coco Gauff has reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at age 18 after eliminating 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens at the French Open.

French Open updates | Swiatek drops set, extends win streak

Iga Swiatek’s 20-set winning streak ended.

Coco Gauff, now 18, returns to French Open quarterfinals

It's been quite a visit to Paris for 18-year-old American Coco Gauff.

Thiem out of sync, out of French Open with 10th loss in row

Two-time French Open finalist Dominic Thiem’s losing streak reached 10 matches with a first-round exit at Roland Garros as he works his way back from a torn tendon in his right wrist.

FRENCH OPEN: No. 1 Swiatek enters on 28-match winning streak

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek carries a 28-match winning streak into the French Open.

Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz Are MARRIED!

The eldest son of David Beckham & Victoria Beckham tied the knot with actress Nicola Peltz at her family's multi-million dollar property. Watch!

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Beyoncé opens 2022 Oscars with first live performance in two years

After two years away, Queen Bey returned in a big way by performing "Be Alive," which was nominated for best original song.

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Jane Campion quickly squanders good will from Sam Elliott response with misguided comment of her own

Jane Campion said fellow Critics Choice attendees Serena and Venus Williams "do not play against the guys like I have to" while accepting the award for best director.

washingtonpost.com

Nadal, others on Djokovic saga: 'Bit tired of the situation'

Rafael Nadal has expressed thoughts shared by many others in the tennis world when it comes to Novak Djokovic’s will-he-or-won’t-he-play saga ahead of the Australian Open.

No Novak yet but rest of tennis prepares for Australian Open

While the “will he or won’t he” question remains for No. 1 Novak Djokovic and his participation in the Australian Open the rest of the tennis world returns to work this week to prepare for the season’s first major.

For Will Smith, a break point leads to 'King Richard'

Will Smith wouldn’t seem an obvious candidate for a mid-life crisis.

Inside Met Gala, where there's always someone more famous

There were enough tennis stars inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art at Monday's Met Gala, it seemed, to play a tournament.

Column: 20 years after 9/11, sports reveals its limitations

On that sunny morning two decades ago, in the hours and minutes and seconds before everything changed, sports was playing its usual role in the fabric of life.

In a new documentary, Alanis Morissette makes multiple allegations of statutory rape. But she won’t attend its premiere.

The star has unspecified issues with the finished product.

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Djokovic's true Slam bid at US Open starts against qualifier

Novak Djokovic will begin his bid to win the U.S. Open for a men’s-record 21st major tennis championship and to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam by facing a player who comes through qualifying.

2020 Australian champ Sofia Kenin out of US Open with COVID

Fifth-ranked Sofia Kenin has pulled out of the U.S. Open because she recently tested positive for COVID-19.

Serena and Venus Williams withdraw from U.S. Open due to injuries

Serena said she has a torn hamstring, and Venus said she's suffering from a leg injury.

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US OPEN 2021: Test your tennis knowledge with an AP quiz

How well do you know the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

Serena, Venus Williams out of US Open; 1st time since 2003

Serena and Venus Williams have added themselves to the list of big-name withdrawals from the U.S. Open.

Venus Williams to speak at Night of Hope in Jacksonville

The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation (MWYF) announced that Venus Williams will be the special guest at the virtual Merrill Lynch Night of Hope.

2-time champ Venus Williams receives wild card into US Open

Two-time champion Venus Williams will be back at the U.S. Open after being given a wild card into the Grand Slam tournament.

Naomi Osaka's return to action highlights Olympic tennis

Naomi Osaka was going to be at the center of attention during the Tokyo Olympics no matter what.

Roger Federer finds his rhythm, reaches Week 2 at Wimbledon

Roger Federer feels as if he found his rhythm at Wimbledon as he heads to Week 2 at a place he has won eight of his 20 Grand Slam titles.

Coco Gauff, 17, Jennifer Brady lead US Olympic tennis team

The Associated Press has learned that teenager Coco Gauff and Australian Open runner-up Jennifer Brady will lead the U.S. Olympic tennis team at the Tokyo Games.

The Latest: Murray stages comeback to advance at Wimbledon

Andy Murray can still win a five-setter at Wimbledon, even at age 34 and after two hip operations.

'Sad story': An injured Serena Williams is out of Wimbledon

Serena Williams is out of Wimbledon after she stopped playing her first-round match because of a right leg injury.

HPD gives update on Samuel Olson case after a body was found

There have been conflicting stories and statements leading up to the discovery of a body. Here's what we know, as told to us by police.

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Why Naomi Osaka Fought the French Open

Osaka’s power struggle against the French Open is part of a larger contest over who makes the rules of big-money sports—and how much power athletes have to protect themselves.

theatlantic.com

Naomi Osaka refuses to do press at French Open, citing importance of mental health

"I hope the considerable amount that I get fined for this will go towards a mental health charity," she said.

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Naomi Osaka refuses to do press at French Open, citing importance of mental health

"I hope the considerable amount that I get fined for this will go towards a mental health charity," she said.

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Coco Gauff, 15, beats Venus Williams at Australian Open, just as she did at Wimbledon

Melbourne, Australia Everyone had the same question when the Australian Open draw was revealed: What were the odds that Coco Gauff and Venus Williams would face each other again in the first round at a Grand Slam tournament? Williams is a seven-time Grand Slam winner in the twilight of her career, the Reuters news agency points out. Gauff was born the year after Williams lost the 2003 Australian Open final to younger sister Serena, Reuters notes. American Cori "Coco" Gauff reacts during her first round singles match against compatriot Venus Williams at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2020. Venus Williams, right, congratulates Cori "Coco" Gauff on winning their first round singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2020.

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15-year-old Cori "Coco" Gauff beats Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon tennis tournament

In a major upset that could signal the dawn of a new star in women's tennis, 15-year-old Cori "Coco" Gauff beat Venus Williams in straight sets during first round play at the 2019 Wimbledon Tournament on Monday. Gauff's victory over Williams makes her the youngest player to win a match at Wimbledon since Jennifer Capriati in 1991. It came at the expense of Williams, 39, who is the oldest player in the women's bracket this year. Gauff previously won the 2018 Junior French Open at Roland Garros. In another first round upset on Monday, Naomi Osaka of Japan, the number two ranked player in the world, lost her first round match against Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan.

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Ball boy passes out during the Italian Open

During a match where tennis star Venus Williams was playing during the Italian Open, the ball boy behind her passed out. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the story.

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