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Billie Jean King wants combined tennis World Cup, shirt numbers

American tennis great Billie Jean King called this week for a combined women and men’s World Cup of tennis and for...

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Alcaraz sidelined with back and foot injuries

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he will skip next week’s ATP event in Basel after picking up back and foot...

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Becker to coach ‘rough diamond’ Rune

Six-time Grand Slam winner Boris Becker confirmed on Thursday he has become the coach of Denmark’s Holger Rune, returning to the...

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Nadal to play Australian Open after injury: official

Rafael Nadal will return to Grand Slam action at the Australian Open in January, tournament director Craig Tiley said Wednesday, for...

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Alcaraz ‘feels ready’ for Shanghai after Beijing disappointment

Shanghai Masters top seed Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he was ready for the tournament and would change what he did wrong...

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World No.1 Sabalenka ‘super motivated’ to remain on top

Newly crowned world number one Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she is “super motivated” to finish the year in top spot as...

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Teen star Gauff says ‘questions’ remain over Peng assault case

Coco Gauff said Friday there were “still a lot of questions” about the status of Peng Shuai, as international women’s tennis...

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Alcaraz relishes ‘beautiful battle’ for No. 1 spot at China Open

World number two Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday his “beautiful battle” with Novak Djokovic at the top of men’s tennis was driving...

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Murray vows to make strong finish to ‘up and down’ year

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray said Wednesday he is “still going in the right direction” and is determined to make...

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Nadal still aiming to finish career in 2024

Spanish tennis star Rafa Nadal reiterated Monday that finishing his career in 2024 remains his goal, while admitting he has taken...

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