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The week in tennis: Stephens wins clay-court title, and questions surround Nadal and Djokovic
Sloane Stephens won her first title on red clay, Elena Rybakina is on a hot streak, and questions persist on the statuses of both Rada Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
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'We all know what Rafa is capable of': Can Nadal get back to top form for the French Open?
Once the Grand Slam record holder, Rafa Nadal has been injured for more than a year. On Tuesday, he will play in Barcelona, hoping it gives him the preparation he needs heading into the French Open next month.
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The future of tennis: What we know about the two proposals that may change the sport
Saudi Arabia's proposed new tournament, as well as a brand-new 'Premier Tour,' could reshape tennis. Here's what we know about these ideas so far.
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The week in tennis: Danielle Collins, Sloane Stephens, Rafael Nadal and more
This week, Danielle Collins continued her incredible run, Ben Shelton won a big title on clay, and Rafael Nadal's status after withdrawing from Brisbane with an injury.
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The week in tennis: Collins wins first 1000-level, Sinner continues to roll, and what's next
Danielle Collins won her first Miami Open, while Jannik Sinner earned his third title of the year. Plus: Novak Djokovic parted ways with his coach.
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WTA ponders tweaks for players cleared of doping
The WTA is considering instituting "special rankings" for players who are cleared of doping offenses or have their bans reduced ahead of their return to the playing circuit.
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What we learned at Indian Wells -- and what it means for the Miami Open
Alcaraz and Swiatek were back to their winning ways in Indian Wells -- will they repeat at this week's Miami Open? Or could someone like Gauff come out on top?
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'All we can do is to try to make this world better': Daria Kasatkina is a force on and off the tennis court
Daria Kasatkina has always been a fearless tennis player. Now, she's using her influence to criticize Russia's strict anti-LGBTQ+ laws and the invasion of Ukraine.
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Medvedev prepared to play as neutral in Paris
Daniil Medvedev says he is excited about competing at this summer's Olympics and will follow the rules as a neutral athlete after the sport's governing body announced its decision on players from Russia and Belarus on Wednesday.
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Russia, Belarus players OK'd for Paris as neutrals
Russian and Belarusian tennis players will be allowed to enter the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris as neutrals, the International Tennis Federation confirmed Wednesday.
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Storylines to watch as Djokovic, Nadal and Osaka all take the court at Indian Wells
Djokovic will play for the first time in five years alongside Nadal, Osaka, Williams and other superstars, as Indian Wells kicks off on Wednesday.
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Murray after loss: Unlikely to play past summer
Andy Murray has hinted he will not play professional tennis beyond this summer after suffering a second-round defeat at the Dubai Open.
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The week in tennis: Paolini's inspiring story, Thompson's incredibly busy day and much more
This week, Jasmine Paolini showed it really is never too late to break through, while Jordan Thompson played four matches in 24 hours -- and Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal found themselves on the same flight.
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Murray: I may only have 'months' left of career
Andy Murray said that he may only have a few months left of his career after beating Denis Shapovolov in Dubai on Monday.
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Wimbledon champ loses 6 match points at Dubai
Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova lost from 6-2, 5-1 ahead against Sorana Cirstea in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on Thursday.
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Ukraine's BJK Cup matches moving to Florida
The Billie Jean King Cup matches between Ukraine and Romania have been moved to Amelia Island, Florida, due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Aussie Open champion Sabalenka loses at Dubai
Donna Vekic rallied to beat Aryna Sabalenka in the second round of the Dubai Championships on Tuesday, Sabalenka's first match since defending her Australian Open title.
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The week in tennis: Paul dominates in Texas, Pegula changes coaches, and more
This week, Tommy Paul won big at the Dallas Open, Elena Rybakina did the same in Abu Dhabi, and Jessica Pegula ended a four-year coaching partnership.
Top Headlines
- Becker discharged from London bankruptcy court
- Raducanu slumps to first-round loss in Madrid
- Murray returns to practice after avoiding surgery
- Nadal eases back in, opens Barcelona with win
- Hunter's Olympic doubles dream dashed by injury
- Defending champ Rublev loses in Monte Carlo
- Murray (ankle) pulls out of Monte Carlo, Munich
Medal Tracker
Overall Medal Leaders
- 113USA
- 88CHN
- 71ROC
Individual Medal Leaders
USA | 39 |
CHN | 38 |
JPN | 27 |
USA | 41 |
CHN | 32 |
ROC | 28 |
USA | 33 |
ROC | 23 |
GBR | 22 |
Overall Medal Leaders
- 7McKeon
- 5Dressel
- 4McKeown
Individual Medal Leaders
Dressel | 5 |
McKeon | 4 |
McKeown | 3 |
Scott | 3 |
Ledecky | 2 |
Hashimoto | 2 |
McKeon | 3 |
Nagornyy | 2 |
Melnikova | 2 |
Olympics News
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ledecky, Thorpe
Katie Ledecky, the most decorated women's swimmer in history, and Jim Thorpe, the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States, were among 19 people to be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
IOC hints at lack of solidarity in athletics prize money decision
IOC president Thomas Bach has suggested that instead of offering prize money for Olympic gold medalists in Paris, World Athletics should focus its funding on supporting athletes at the other end of the spectrum.
Britain's women's gymnastics coach steps down before Olympics
David Kenwright, the head coach of Britain's women's gymnastics team, has stepped down on the eve of the European championships and less than 100 days before the Paris Olympics.
U.S. Rowing report finds abuse allegations vs. Ted Nash credible
U.S. Rowing stripped honors from former Olympian and coach Ted Nash after an investigation found allegations that he sexually abused a teenager more than 50 years ago to be credible.
Olympic refugee athlete Anjelina Nadai Lohalith suspended
Anjelina Nadai Lohalith, a two-time Olympian in the 1,500 meters, has been suspended for a positive doping test just two days before the IOC confirms athlete selections for the Paris Games.
Indian archers beat reigning Olympic champions South Korea: what does it mean?
With the Paris Olympics around the corner, what's the significance of the Indian men's recurve team's win over South Korea?