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Naomi Osaka: Grand Slam Champion, Grand Slam Role Model
20 Feb 2021
Having sealed her second Australian Open after beating Jennifer Brady in straight sets, the Naomi Osaka legend continues to grow. The story, though, has two parts, one of Osaka on court and the other…
Pole Position: Iga Swiatek Crowned French Open Champion, First Player From Poland to Win a Grand Slam
10 Oct 2020
Iga Swiatek beat Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 to cap a remarkable run at Roland Garros, not losing a single set en route the women’s singles title.
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French Open Final: Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin Takes on Teenager Iga Swiatek
10 Oct 2020
In what promises to be an enthralling spectacle, the French Open has also thrown up one of the youngest finals in its illustrious history, where a 21-year-old faces a 19-year-old to decide who goes…
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French Open 2020: Damp Conditions, Heavier Balls, Throw New Challenges for Players; Serena Williams Pulls Out
30 Sep 2020
From switching to the use of a heavier ball to dealing with drizzly September weather players are struggling to adapt to the new conditions at the French Open. A combination of factors have led to an…
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Roland Garros 2020: Tough Draw for Rafael Nadal; French PM Approves Entry For 1000 People a Day Into Stadium
25 Sep 2020
Rafael Nadal, who is chasing the 13th French Open title, has Fabio Fognini, Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem in his half of the draw. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of France has given permission…
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Five Players Withdraw From French Open After Players and Coach Test Positive
21 Sep 2020
Five players have been withdrawn from the Grand Slam’s qualifying event after two players and a coach tested positive for Covid-19. Bosnian player, Damir Dzumhur took to Instagram to announce his…
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Naomi Osaka Withdraws From French Open Citing Hamstring Injury
18 Sep 2020
World Number 3, Naomi Osaka announced on social media she would not be a part of the French Open because of a hamstring injury. The 22-year old’s announcement coincided with one made by the French…
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US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem Wins Maiden Grand Slam Title; Diede de Groot Wins Third US Open On the Trot and More
14 Sep 2020
US Open Tennis Round-up: Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam at his fourth time of trying, coming back to beat Alexander Zverev over an exhausting five sets at Flushing Meadows.
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US Open 2020: Serena Williams Beats Sakkari To Enter Final Eight, Rohan Bopanna-Denis Shapovalov Bow Out and More
08 Sep 2020
Serena Williams fought off a second set wobble to beat Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 and set up a clash against Tsvetana Pironkova in the quarterfinals of the US Open.
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USTA Backtracks On Decision Regarding Wheelchair Tournament, Resolve To Include Athletes In Decision Making Process
20 Jun 2020
In a call with athletes and wheelchair tennis leadership the USTA’s CEO and US Open tournament director apologised for badly communicating their intentions and have offered the players and management…