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Danielle Collins Postpones Her Plans to Retire From Tennis
The American world No. 9 has been open about the challenge of starting a family as a player with endometriosis.Sports - The New York Times - October 19 -
She Announced Her Retirement, but Endometriosis Kept Her on the Tennis Court
Medical experts told Danielle Collins it would take her longer to get pregnant than she hoped.Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Danielle Collins on tennis retirement reversal and life with endometriosis: ‘I’ve settled into my skin’
The Billie Jean King Cup was supposed to be a retirement party for Danielle Collins — her last event before saying goodbye to tennis and hopefully starting a family. Instead she arrives in Malaga ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
Rivals review – even the naked tennis scene is a triumph
Packed with sex, excess and fabulous awfulness, this adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s 80s bonkbuster starts as gloriously as it means to go on. Champagne all round!. ‘Welcome to Rutshire!” announces ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Sharapova, Bryan brothers named to tennis HOF
Five-time major champion and former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men's doubles pairing in history, were selected to the International Tennis Hall of ...Sports - ESPN - October 24 -
The Unbearable Importance of Being 32nd in the World at Tennis
Come late this season and early in the next, the fiercest battles in tennis are outside the top ten.Sports - The New York Times - October 28 -
The week in tennis: Zheng Qinwen and Jack Draper are on a roll
The season is winding down, but Zheng Qinwen and Jack Draper are only getting better, while Maria Sharapova and the Bryan brothers enter the Hall of Fame.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Will Women’s Tennis Find ‘Stability’ in Saudi Arabia?
The WTA Finals are taking place in a country that has been heavily criticized for its human rights record.Sports - The New York Times - October 31 -
Will Tennis Choose to Reckon With Human Rights in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia and tennis are becoming increasingly intertwined, but there is growing pushback from human rights experts.Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
The sun is setting on traditional retirement
Demographic changes force a rethink, but that’s not necessarily a bad thingWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
'Achieved everything I can' - legend Cavendish to retire on Sunday
Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, will retire after racing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Legend Cavendish to retire on Sunday
Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, will retire after racing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
Iga Swiatek, the Women’s Tennis World No. 1, Hires Wim Fissette as Coach
The Belgian has coached Naomi Osaka, Kim Clijsters and Angelique Kerber to six Grand Slam titles between them.Sports - The New York Times - October 17 -
Why Sabalenka Replaced Swiatek as No. 1 in Women’s Tennis Rankings Overnight
The Belarusian has had a sterling season, but her official ascent to the top took place by surprise.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
A Tennis Star Sparks a Discussion About Human Rights and Tournament Sites
Casper Ruud said he has turned down offers to play in Saudi Arabia and indicated the sport should examine its ties to China.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlán to make pro tennis debut
Uruguayan will compete in Challenger doubles event Player will team up with Federico Coria of Argentina The former Uruguay footballer Diego Forlán, who played for Manchester United and Atlético ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Ex-Utd striker Forlán, 45, set for pro tennis debut
Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlán will make his ATP Challenger tennis debut in the doubles competition at the Uruguay Open next month.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Tennis Needs Video Review, but the Sports Must Learn From Soccer’s Failures
The video review system in use continues to fall into traps that have encircled soccer, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 23 -
Maria Sharapova and the Bryan brothers are elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Maria Sharapova and brothers Bob and Mike Bryan are first-ballot selections for the International Tennis Hall of FameSports - ABC News - October 24 -
'A brain tumour the size of a tennis ball came out my eyebrow'
Patient Doreen Adams of Aberdeen says she is grateful for the benefits of the new brain surgery.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Tennis rankings that really matter near the end of the season? No. 32 and No. 104
Chatter about the rankings in tennis generally focuses on the smallest numbers. That was the case last week, when Aryna Sabalenka overtook Iga Swiatek for the top spot in the WTA rankings for the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Tennis event canceled after players and coach are victims of a 'virtual' kidnapping in Mexico
The Mexican Tennis Federation has canceled a junior tournament in the central state of Guanajuato after 10 players, all underage, and a coach, were victims of a “virtual” kidnappingSports - ABC News - October 30 -
Jessica Pegula: We didn’t want a LIV Golf situation in tennis
When the world’s best players backed Saudi Arabia as the host for this weekend’s WTA Finals, one of the motivations was to avoid a LIV Tennis situation.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
How Do the Best Tennis Players Get Even Better?
Wim Fissette, a cerebral Belgian, is one of the most decorated coaches in women’s tennis. He’s now working with Iga Swiatek.Sports - The New York Times - November 4 -
Saudi Arabia Hosts a Tennis Final Won by Coco Gauff
The kingdom, which has been accused of trying to “sportswash” its human rights record, hosted the WTA Finals, part of its unstoppable advance into the world of sports.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Casper Ruud rocks Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets: ATP Finals tennis – as it happened
Casper Ruud eased to an unexpected 6-1, 7-5 win over the world No 3 Carlos Alcaraz at the 2024 ATP Finals. Alcaraz 1-2 Ruud* (*denotes server) Beautiful touch from Alcaraz to make it 15-15. Ruud ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Tennis Channel removes Jon Wertheim for 'inappropriate' remark about Barbora Krejcikova
Longtime Tennis Channel commentator Jon Wertheim was been removed from air “indefinitely” after he made an “inappropriate comment” about tennis star Barbora Krejcikova, the network announced Sunday.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
A Tennis Star Calls Out a Commentator Who Criticized Her Appearance
“These moments distract from the true essence of sport,” Barbora Krejcikova said.Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Jannik Sinner sees off Taylor Fritz: ATP Finals tennis – as it happened
The world No 1 made it two wins from two in Turin by beating the American 6-4, 6-4 in a rematch of US Open final. … or three. . Sinner has been doing his final warm-ups and the players will be ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Carlos Alcaraz beats Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6: ATP Finals tennis – live reaction
Updates from the group match in Turin Get in touch: email Tanya with your thoughts Ws spot Rublev now in the tunnel , working through a practice shot with his physio, all messy mop of red ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Jannik Sinner breezes past Daniil Medvedev: ATP Finals tennis – as it happened
The world No 1 Jannik Sinner eased past Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to qualify top of his group in Turin. In the head to heads, both Sinner and Medvedev have won matches seven apiece, with ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Names on shirts & stop moaning about long seasons - King's vision for tennis
In a wide-ranging interview with BBC Sport, Billie Jean King talks tennis format changes, Saudi Arabia and Britain's Emma Raducanu.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Alexander Zverev beats Carlos Alcaraz to reach ATP Finals last four – as it happened
Zverev secured top spot in the group with a 7-6 (5), 6-4 win that left Alcaraz waiting to find out his fate. Alcaraz says of facing Zverev: . My chances of qualifying are still there, so we’re ...World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago -
Billie Jean King calls for change to ‘love’ scoring system in tennis
Billie Jean King wants tennis to change its traditional scoring system to attract the next generation of fans.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday