Articles filed under Tennis
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2019 US Open champ Andreescu takes time off for mental breakDec 06, 2021 6:00 am - Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 U.S. Open champion, will take a mental break from tennis and sit out the start of next season, including the Australian Open, saying Monday sh...
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Medvedev-led Russia wins Davis Cup after 15-year waitDec 05, 2021 6:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Russia's 15-year wait for a Davis Cup title ended Sunday after another clutch performance from Daniil Medvedev. Medvedev capped his amazing year with a 7-...
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Davis Cup Finals to add hosts cities, reduce teams next yearDec 05, 2021 6:00 am - MADRID (AP) - There will be more host cities and fewer nations playing in the Davis Cup Finals next season in an attempt to increase fan engagement and keep the revamped...
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Medvedev seals Russia's win over Germany in Davis Cup semisDec 04, 2021 6:00 am - Daniil Medvedev had just put Russia into the Davis Cup final by sealing a win over Germany when he turned to the stands at Madrid Arena and started pointing repeatedly a...
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Djokovic pulls Serbia level with Croatia in Davis Cup semisDec 03, 2021 6:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Novak Djokovic pulled Serbia even with Croatia at 1-1 in the Davis Cup semifinals by beating Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-2 Friday. The top-ranked Djokovic will try ...
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Column: Women's tennis leads lonely fight for human rightsDec 03, 2021 6:00 am - If Thomas Bach or Adam Silver need some pointers on standing up for human rights instead of the bottom line, they should give a call to Steve Simon over at the women's t...
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WTA to AP: Loss of China events over Peng could go past '22Dec 02, 2021 6:00 am - The suspension of all WTA tournaments in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champion who accused a former government official...
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Women's tennis' China stance could be unique, cost millionsDec 02, 2021 6:00 am - WTA President and CEO Steve Simon did not set out to lead the way for how sports should confront China when he announced that the women's tennis tour would suspend tourn...
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IOC says it had 2nd video call with tennis player Peng ShuaiDec 02, 2021 6:00 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The International Olympic Committee said it held a second video call with Peng Shuai but again didn't release any video or transcript nor ma...
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Djokovic wins twice to lead Serbia to Davis Cup semifinalsDec 01, 2021 6:00 am - MADRID (AP) - After having to play in an empty arena in the group stage, Novak Djokovic relished being in front of Davis Cup fans again. Djokovic fed off the energetic c...