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May 29, 2023

US Open champion Sloane Stephens says racism against athletes has 'only gotten worse'

Sloane Stephens, who turned professional in 2009, said after her victory at the French Open that racism against athletes has "only gotten worse."

May 28, 2023

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk booed at French Open after snubbing Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk was booed after she refused to shake the hand of Belarusian star Aryna Sabelnka following her straight-set loss.

May 28, 2023

French Open to use AI-driven technology to reduce cyberbullying targeted at tournament players

In the first of its kind initiative the French Tennis Federation will use AI technology to reduce abusive commentary directed at the tournament's players on social media platform.

May 22, 2023

Andy Murray becomes latest Grand Slam champ to withdraw from French Open

2016 French Open finalist Andy Murray has withdrawn from the tournament and will instead reportedly turn his focus to Wimbledon, where he has won two titles.

May 19, 2023

Former No. 1 women's tennis player in world accused of second doping offense ahead of French Open

Simona Halep, the 2018 French Open and 2019 Wimbledon champion, faces a second doping charge while serving a suspension for a previous offense.

May 18, 2023

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, says 2024 will likely be final season on ATP Tour

Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times, because of a lingering hip injury.

May 18, 2023

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from French Open after suffering foot injury during armed car robbery: report

Nick Kyrgios' return to the court has been delayed again after he sustained a foot injury when his car was stolen from his home during an armed robbery, his agent said.

April 21, 2023

Nick Kyrgios shrugs off Novak Djokovic's claim he would coach Australian star to five grand slam wins

Novak Djokovic defeated Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final last year, so the legend offered the up-and-comer some coaching. But Kyrgios thinks he's OK.

August 11, 2022

Serena Williams loses first match since announcing retirement

23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams lost her first match since announcing her intention to retire after the U.S. Open to Belinda Bencic.

August 10, 2022

Naomi Osaka withdraws from first-round match with back injury

Naomi Osaka withdrew from her first-round match against Kaia Kanepi at the National Bank Open with a back injury. Osaka had just returned recently from an achilles injury.