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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Jack Draper adds new string to his bow as he rebuilds his game | Tumaini Carayol

On two pivotal points in his Indian Wells fourth-round match against Novak Djokovic, at 4-4 in the tie-break and then on match point at 6-6, Draper forced himself inside the baseline and unleashed two backhands, those shots driving him to victory. It would have been understandable for Draper to have played passive tennis in those decisive moments.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Q&A: Coach Michael Chen discusses Learner Tien's potential, passion for the game and more

Chang, the Hall of Famer who won the 1989 French Open at age 17 and later rose to No. 2 in the world, has rarely taken on coaching roles since retiring from the tour. But the opportunity to mentor Tien - a rising 20-year-old American with a brainy game and similar background - proved intriguing.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

I Went To The Massive Indian Wells Tennis Tournament And Here's What You Should Know

A tennis enthusiast describes attending the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells for six consecutive years, sharing budget-friendly strategies for experiencing this major professional tennis tournament.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Raducanu loses in 52 minutes to No 6 seed Anisimova in Indian Wells third round

Emma Raducanu lost decisively 6-1 6-1 to Amanda Anisimova in 52 minutes at Indian Wells, while top seeds Sabalenka and Sinner advanced comfortably in the men's and women's draws.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic: 'Everybody is excited' about Serena Williams' potential return

Novak Djokovic expresses excitement about Serena Williams' potential tennis comeback after she cleared doping protocols and rejoined the testing pool.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka announces her engagement

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied by the words 'You & me, forever,' along with a ring and heart emoji.
Women
US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Serena Williams nears return eligibility; no plan announced

Serena Williams became eligible to return to professional tennis on Feb. 22 after completing six months in the International Tennis Integrity Agency drug-testing pool.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stan Wawrinka: I really believe that I squeezed the lemon until the last drop'

Stanislas Wawrinka, 40, will retire after 2026 but remains fiercely motivated despite a low ranking, facing younger opponents and competing in Challenger events.
World news
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

'I get one week off the whole year': What can be done to fix the tennis season?

Professional tennis players face increasingly relentless schedules with minimal off-season rest, causing burnout, injuries, and many players to end seasons early.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

We rewatched an Ajax match for 90 minutes': What really happens when tennis anti-dopers call

Elite tennis players must provide a daily one-hour location for anti-doping whereabouts, enabling unannounced out-of-competition tests and sometimes hosting doping control officers at home.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I quit investment banking at Citi and professional tennis after burning out. I learned about when to walk away from a job.

Burnout in elite tennis and investment banking prompted reevaluation of priorities, recognition of limits, and the decision to leave unsustainable paths.
Mental health
fromESPN.com
8 months ago

Swiatek again slams 'intense' tennis calendar

Iga Swiatek calls for a reevaluation of the tennis calendar, criticizing the pressure on players to compete in over 20 tournaments to maintain rankings.
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