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News Articles: tennis

Netflix's <em>Naomi Osaka</em> docuseries connects the personal journey of a tennis superstar to issues of race, nationalism, civil rights, modern media and the way athletes are marketed to the world.

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An Introverted Champion Reveals Her Earnest Heart In Netflix's 'Naomi Osaka'

A new Netflix documentary about tennis champion Naomi Osaka is a poignant, albeit curated, portrait of a young biracial woman navigating the precipice of sports superstardom.

July 16, 2021
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  • Eric Deggans
Australia's Ashleigh Barty poses with the winner's trophy on Saturday after winning the Wimbledon women's singles final against the Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova.

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Barty Is First Australian To Win The Wimbledon Women's Singles Title Since 1980

The 25-year-old Ashleigh Barty beat 29-year-old Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in three sets, bringing home the first women's Wimbledon trophy in more than four decades.

July 10, 2021
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  • Matthew S. Schwartz
Japan's Naomi Osaka eyes the ball as she serves during the first round of the French Open tennis tournament Sunday in Paris.

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Naomi Osaka Reveals Mental Health Struggles — And Other Athletes Rally Around Her

Leaving the French Open, the tennis star says she's suffered long bouts of depression since 2018. Top athletes praised her bravery and decried systems that don't give athletes the support they need.

June 01, 2021
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  • Laurel Wamsley
People attend a SoulCycle class under an outdoor tent in September in New York City.

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  • Fitness & Nutrition

Coronavirus FAQ: How Safe Is It To Work Out In A Gym Or Play Indoor Sports?

And what about those outdoor tents that gyms and spin studios are setting up? Is it safe to exercise in there, too?

November 20, 2020
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  • Rosemary Misdary
Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic and Anhelina Kalinina of Ukraine play their first-round match at a mostly empty Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday. This year's U.S. Open is taking place without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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With Fans Forbidden Due To COVID-19, A Noticeably Quiet U.S. Open Kicks Off In Queens

Tennis players are navigating the eerie stillness of a Grand Slam event known for its lively crowds. Last year's U.S. Open set an attendance record, drawing more than 737,800 fans over two weeks.

September 01, 2020
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  • Rachel Treisman
Rafael Nadal had hoped to win his 20th Grand Slam at this year's U.S. Open, which would have tied him for most men's wins in that category.

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Rafael Nadal Opts Out Of U.S. Open, Citing Coronavirus Concerns

The tennis star had hoped to win his 20th Grand Slam at this year's meet, which would have tied him for most men's wins in that category.

August 04, 2020
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  • Alana Wise
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, 33, says he's not currently showing any symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus.

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Tennis Star Novak Djokovic Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Djokovic, the world's No. 1-ranked men's tennis player, has previously voiced concerns about the possibility of restrictions at future tennis events due to the coronavirus.

June 23, 2020
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  • Austin Horn
United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff reacts after beating United States's Venus Williams in a Women's singles match during day one of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 1, 2019.

15-year-old, Coco Gauff, Defeats 5-time Champion Venus Williams At Wimbledon

Coco Gauff surprised the world of professional tennis when she became the youngest to qualify for Wimbledon. On Monday, the 15-year-old continued her...

July 24, 2019
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  • Robert Jimison and
  • Associated Press
Sarah Rogers serves to Kyra Moodie, a fellow student in an all home school student tennis practice, at the John Drew Tennis Center recently. Macon-Bibb has put a lot of money into recreational tennis.

Tennis Serving Up Big Dollars For Cities Like Macon

Communities in Georgia often spend public dollars on sports facilities with economic development in mind. Think a new major league baseball stadium in...

March 28, 2016
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  • Leah Fleming

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