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Coco Gauff defeats Mirra Andreeva in the battle of the teenagers at French Open

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
It wasn't too long ago that Coco Gauff exploded onto the scene as a 15-year-old, defeating Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019.
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Belarusian star opts out of French Open press conference, saying she 'did not feel safe' at last press conference

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka did not participate in a customary post-match press conference after her third-round win at the French Open on Friday, saying she didn't feel safe when participating in a press conference held earlier this week.
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Tennis star in heated exchange with umpire over a toilet break

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
When nature calls, sometimes you just have to answer.
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Mirra Andreeva, 16, continues meteoric rise by advancing to French Open third round

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva has continued her meteoric rise by reaching the third round of the French Open with an emphatic 6-1 6-2 win over France's Diane Parry.
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Novak Djokovic stands by Kosovo comments at the French Open

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has stood by his decision to send a political message about Kosovo at the French Open.
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How Russia's invasion of Ukraine has impacted tennis

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Every sport in Europe -- from soccer to fencing to UFC -- has had to grapple with the fallout of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and tennis is no exception.
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Kosovan Olympic Committee calls for disciplinary action against Novak Djokovic

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
The Kosovan Olympic Committee (KOC) has called for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Tennis Federation (ITF) to take disciplinary action against Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic.
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Elina Svitolina and husband Gaël Monfils are having quite a time at the French Open

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Elina Svitolina came from behind to beat Storm Hunter at the French Open -- just one day after watching husband Gaël Monfils win a mammoth game against Sebastián Báez.
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Coco Gauff says Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler offered her tickets to the NBA Finals before beginning of playoffs

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Jimmy Butler's talents have been lauded this postseason. From his toughness to his elite shot-making, there is a reason he has earned the nickname 'Himmy Buckets.'
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World No. 172 Thiago Seyboth Wild stuns Russian star Daniil Medvedev in French Open upset

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
The French Open has already seen a major upset as world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev was knocked out by Brazilian qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild in the first round on Tuesday.
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Novak Djokovic makes political statement about Kosovo after first-round French Open win

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic left a political message on a TV camera lens at the French Open in response to violent clashes in Kosovo.
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Novak Djokovic gets French Open campaign off to winning start; matches Roger Federer record

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Novak Djokovic got his French Open campaign off to a winning start with a dominant victory over American Aleksandar Kovacevic in the first round.
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'Like a freight train once we got hot': How 'twin energy' fueled tennis' greatest ever double act

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
When you spend every moment of every day with another person -- eating, sleeping, training, competing -- it's hardly surprising that you should develop a formidable partnership, even less so if you share the same DNA.
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French Open crowd boos as Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Belarusian opponent Aryna Sabalenka following their opening round match at the French Open, leading to boos from some of the crowd.
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With Rafael Nadal absent and Iga Światek's dominance under threat, the French Open is hard to call

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
It felt like the beginning of the end of an era at the French Open when Rafael Nadal announced his absence from the tournament earlier this month.
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Tennis player Mikael Ymer disqualified from match after smashing racket against umpire's chair

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Swedish tennis player Mikael Ymer was disqualified from the Lyon Open on Wednesday after smashing his racket against the base of the umpire's chair.
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Nick Kyrgios to miss French Open with injury sustained during robbery, agent says

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is set to miss the French Open after injuring his foot during an incident where his car was stolen, his agent confirmed to CNN Sport on Thursday.
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Daniil Medvedev credits new strings for his success in 2023 after winning first clay title at the Italian Open

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Daniil Medvedev revealed one reason behind his incredible form this year after winning the Italian Open: new racket strings.
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Ukrainian tennis player refuses to shake Russian opponent's hand after semifinal victory

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Ukrainian tennis player Anhelina Kalinina refused to shake hands with Veronika Kudermetova, her Russian opponent, following the former's victory in the semifinals of the Rome Masters in Italy on Friday.
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open due to injury, says 'next year is my last year'

Tennis CNN - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:21
Rafael Nadal will miss the French Open for the first time since he made his debut in 2005 after the 14-time champion announced on Thursday that he has withdrawn from the tournament due to injury, adding that "next year is my last year" in professional tennis.
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