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France's Moise Kouame (not seen) competes against Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo during their men's singles match on day 5 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris, France on May 28, 2026.
TAKE IT LIKE A MAN

Tennis Pro Loses Big After Sexist Rant About Female Umpire

After losing to a 17-year-old last Thursday, the aggrieved player went on the offensive against the umpire.

Muskaan Arshad

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‘HANDLED’

Star Defends Heated Meltdown Over Autograph-Seeking Fans

In the viral clip, the 62-year-old is seen warning fans to stay back.

Muskaan Arshad

Venus Williams celebrates after match point against Peyton Stearns in a women's singles match on day two of the Mubadala Citi D.C. Open on July 22, 2025.
STILL SERVING

Tennis Legend, 45, Announces Return to Major Tournament

She could become the oldest woman in tournament history to secure a doubles championship.

Tamilore Oshikanlu

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ACED IT

Gauff Becomes First U.S. Woman to Win French Open in Decade

The 21-year-old player came from a set down to beat Aryna Sabalenka.

Kenneal Patterson

Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the trophy during the Australian Open winner photo shoot at the Albert Park Lake, in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2025. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua via Getty Images)
GAME, SET, MATCH

Tennis Star Settles Doping Case With Three-Month Ban

After testing positive twice for a banned anabolic steroid, Jannik Sinner blamed “daily massages and sports therapy.”

Emell Derra Adolphus

Photo illustration of tennis player, Naomi Osaka, on a green background with bright yellow balls
SPEED READ

What Really Happened When Naomi Osaka Beat Serena Williams

A new book, “Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice,” traces the tennis superstar’s turbulent road to the top.

Madeline Roth

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Rafael Nadal looks dejected after losing his second round match against Mackenzie Mcdonald of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2023.
BREAK POINT

Nadal Pulls Out of French Open, Announces Retirement Plans

“It’s not a decision I made, it’s a decision my body made.”

Dan Ladden-Hall

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TOE TO TOE

Nadal Wins Historic French Open Despite Chronic Foot Injury

The Spanish tennis star, the oldest player ever to win the major event, said he’s thinking “positive” about Wimbledon later this month.

AJ McDougall

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DOMINATING

Iga Świątek Demolishes Coco Gauff to Win French Open

The 21-year-old emerged with her second Grand Slam title in Saturday’s French Open women singles final.

Emily Hernandez

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VICTORY

Nadal Beats Djokovic, Advances to French Open Semi-Finals

The hugely exciting match lasted four hours and 12 minutes.

Alice Tecotzky

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‘REALLY APPALLING’

Naomi Osaka Tears Up Over Question Intended to ‘Intimidate’

The press conference was the first for Osaka since backing out of the French Open due to mental health concerns.

Lawrence Ukenye

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