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Rafael Nadal Thrashes Novak Djokovic to Win 13th French Open Title
11 Oct 2020
World No. 2 Rafael Nadal defeated No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 in the final at Roland Garros, his 100th victory at the French Open. He also equalled Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam…
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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Australian Sports Federations Establish Guidelines for Inclusion of Transgender Athletes
01 Oct 2020
Eight Australian sports federations have come out with new guidelines to facilitate the participation of transgender athletes in various competitions.
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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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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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More Than Just a Game: Naomi Osaka’s US Open Title Win is a Trinket. The Message is the Grand Slam
13 Sep 2020
US Open champion Naomi Osaka, a 22 year old of Haitian-Japanese descent, made a public stand against racial injustice at Flushing Meadows with an unwavering, uncompromising insistence on doing it on…
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US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem Reaches Second Consecutive Grand Slam Final, to Face Zverev and More
12 Sep 2020
Dominic Thiem won his spot in the final of the US Open with a poised 6-2, 7-6 (7) 7-6 (5) victory over Daniil Medvedev in a match that lasted almost three hours. Thiem will now face Alexander Zverev…
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Victoria Azarenka Beats Serena Williams, Reaches Third Career US Open Final, Will Face Naomi Osaka and More
11 Sep 2020
Victoria Azarenka entered her first Grand Slam final in seven years at the US Open, registering a superb comeback win against Serena Williams who she hadn’t beaten in 10 previous meetings at majors.
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US Open 2020: Serena Williams to Face Victoria Azarenka in Semis; Second Seed Dominic Thiem Demolishes Alex de Minaur and More
10 Sep 2020
Serena Williams will face Victoria Azarenka in a semifinal that has pedigree, history and a long enthralling rivalry. Both players have returned to the tour after becoming mothers.