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Michael Kouame

French junior slaps opponent, one day after ATP tells players to expect tougher sanctions for misconduct – updated with apology

A match between two teens on the ITF junior circuit in Ghana turned into a brawl, exactly the kind of behaviour the Tours are determined to rule out

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Haresh Ramchandani
John and Patrick McEnroe, Dinara Safina and Marat Safin, Venus and Serena Williams

From Williams to McEnroe, via Sanchez and Maleeva: the 13 greatest siblings in the history of professional tennis – updated after Fruhvirtova beats Mertens

Czechs Brenda and Linda Fruhvirtova are emerging on the pro circuit, while at the same time Serena and Venus Williams, who have passed the age of 40, seem to be getting closer and closer to the end of their careers. An opportunity to retrace the careers of the most iconic siblings

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Carrie Dunn
Naomi Osaka 2022 Miami Open

Naomi Osaka, on working with a therapist – ‘I realise how helpful it is’

Naomi Osaka has started to work with a therapist after her difficult experience with a heckler at Indian Wells two weeks ago. She was encouraged to do so by her sister and her coach.

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Chris Oddo
Thanasi Kokkinakis after winning during the Davis Cup qualification round

Things you may not have noticed from this weekend’s Davis Cup action

If you didn't keep up with all the Davis Cup action across timezones, Tennis Majors is here to help

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Carrie Dunn
Marian Vajda and Novak Djokovic, 2014

Djokovic confirms split with Vajda – “He will always be family” 

Statements from Djokovic and his longtime coach highlight the tremendous affection shared between the two, but also the finality of the separation.

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Chris Oddo
Jiri Lehecka
2 years ago

ATP Rankings – top-100 debut for Lehecka, top-50 debut for Brooksby

New milestones for Jiri Lehecka and Jenson Brooksby headline the rankings news for...
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Chris Oddo
Rafael Nadal congratulates Roger Federer during the Laver Cup in 2017
2 years ago

Fedal is back! Federer and Nadal commit to Laver Cup in September

Former world No 1 Federer says the Laver Cup is part of his...
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Simon Cambers
Novak Djokovic, orthodox church
2 years ago

“One of the happiest days ever” : Djokovic’s pilgrimage during the Australian Open

Since he was made to leave Australia, Novak Djokovic has spent time in...
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Sasa Ozmo
Tennis courts, Berlin, 2020
2 years ago

How tennis began to boom because of – or thanks to – Covid-19

The pandemic has been a tough time for everyone - but it has...
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Carrie Dunn
René_Lacoste_Wimbledon_1928
2 years ago

From Santana to Lacoste: the 10 GOATs among the lost legends of men’s tennis

Amateurs and professionals, we try to rank the best players who reached the...
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Rémi Bourrières
Novak Djokovic, ATP Finals 2021
2 years ago

The eight key facts we learnt from Djokovic’s latest L’Equipe interview

In a wide-ranging interview, the world No 1 gave a glimpse into his...
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Carrie Dunn
Russia's Andrey Rublev reacts during his semi final match at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi
2 years ago

“I am very upset and concerned about what is happening” Rublev latest to test positive for COVID-19

World No 5 Rublev was scheduled to begin his season at the ATP...
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Haresh Ramchandani
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2 years ago

Slovenian Svit Suljic and American Iva Jokic win Orange Bowl titles

Svit Suljic is the first Slovenian junior on the boys side to win...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Rafael Nadal
2 years ago

‘I’ll analyse my options’: Nadal tests positive for Covid-19 – Update: his coach Moya too

The 20-time Grand Slam champion broke the news on his social media feeds
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Carrie Dunn
Ashleigh Barty, Tennis Majors 2021
2 years ago

Ash Barty in 2021: Wimbledon champion, Undisputed No 1, engaged

The Australian picked up 5 singles titles, including her second Grand Slam trophy...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Murray and Rublev
2 years ago

Andrey Rublev edges Murray to win Abu Dhabi exhibition

Rublev won the exhibition tournament with a straight-sets triumph
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Carrie Dunn
Rafael Nadal
2 years ago

Returning Nadal non-committal about Australian Open after defeat to Shapovalov in Abu Dhabi

The former world No 1 has not yet confirmed his plans for the...
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Carrie Dunn
3 years ago

Andy Murray spoils Rafael Nadal’s return in Mubadala ‘battle of the old guys’

It was a win for the British former world No 1 against the...
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Carrie Dunn
Britain's Emma Raducanu in action during her match against Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
3 years ago

Raducanu tests positive for COVID-19 and withdraws from Abu Dhabi

Raducanu was scheduled to play Belinda Bencic but organizers are now looking for...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Emma Raducanu
3 years ago

Emma Raducanu crowned Action Woman of the Year

Yet another award for the teenager who took New York by storm at...
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Carrie Dunn