Articles filed under Tennis
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Errani showing signs of clay-court revival in PalermoAug 05, 2020 7:00 am - PALERMO, Sicily (AP) - Former French Open finalist Sara Errani showed signs of reviving her clay-court prowess by rallying past Kristýna PlÃÅ¡ková 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 Wedne...
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US Open singles champs to get $850K less prize money in 2020Aug 05, 2020 7:00 am - Despite a loss in revenue from holding its marquee event without spectators amid the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Tennis Association announced Wednesday that its overa...
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Juvan upsets Vondroušová in 1st round of Palermo OpenAug 04, 2020 7:00 am - PALERMO, Sicily (AP) - Slovenian qualifier Kaja Juvan upset second-seeded Markéta Vondroušová of the Czech Republic 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 Tuesday in the first round of the Pa...
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Madrid Open tennis canceled because of virus spike in SpainAug 04, 2020 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - The Madrid Open in September was canceled on Tuesday because of a new spike in coronavirus cases in Spain. The joint men's and women's tournament was origi...
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Defending champ Rafael Nadal to miss US Open amid pandemicAug 04, 2020 7:00 am - Defending champion Rafael Nadal will skip the U.S. Open because of the coronavirus pandemic, putting on hold his bid to equal Roger Federer's men's record for Grand Slam...
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3-time Slam champ Andy Murray gets 'Cincinnati' wild cardAug 03, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray was one of four men given wild-card entries Monday for the tuneup tournament that will be held at Flushing Mea...
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Ex-tennis player Puerta admits lying to CAS about dopingAug 03, 2020 7:00 am - BUENOS AIRES (AP) - Retired tennis player Mariano Puerta has admitted he lied to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to reduce his suspension after a second positive dopi...
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Top tennis resumes in Palermo with no handshakes or showersAug 03, 2020 7:00 am - Tour-level tennis resumed after a five-month enforced break on Monday, and players at the Palermo Ladies Open had to handle their own towels and not shake hands of oppon...
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Winning moment for Warren tennis playerAug 03, 2020 1:00 am - Collin Sorge surged. Without a racket in his hand. Without ever smashing a forehand in a high school match last spring. The COVID-19 pandemic may have wiped out all 2020...
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Madrid Open advised not to hold tournament amid virus uptickAug 01, 2020 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - The organizers of the Madrid Open tennis tournament have been advised by local health authorities in the Spanish capital to not hold the rescheduled event ...