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Tennis June 10, 2020

Djokovic thinking of skipping US Open for French Open prep

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic is thinking of skipping the U.S. Open -- if it is played -- and instead of returning to competition on clay ahead of the rescheduled French Open.

Tennis June 8, 2020

New tennis tournament in France aiming for younger audience

With discussions ongoing over whether the U.S. Open or the French Open can even take place later this year, a new digitally friendly tennis tournament starts Saturday in southern France with four Top 10-ranked players involved.

Tennis June 5, 2020

Nadal not sure about 2020 US Open; depends on COVID, travel

If it weren’t for a pandemic-caused postponement, the French Open would have been in Week 2 now, and Rafael Nadal might still have been in contention for a 20th Grand Slam title.

Tennis June 4, 2020

Tennis phenom Coco Gauff, 16, protests against racial injustice in Florida, urges audience to vote

Tennis phenom Coco Gauff used her growing platform Wednesday to speak at a protest in Florida.

Tennis June 3, 2020

Former tennis star still shaken by encounter with cop in '15

Nearly five years later, former tennis star James Blake says he never suspected the large man running toward him was a plainclothes New York City policeman.

US Open Tennis June 1, 2020

US Open plan in works, including group flights, COVID tests

With that caveat, Allaster added that if the USTA board does decide to go forward with the Open, she expects it to be held at its usual site and in its usual spot on the calendar. The main draw is scheduled to start Aug. 31.

SPORTS May 28, 2020

Athletes wary about virus, testing upon return

Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He also is the father of a 4-month-old daughter, Kali. Guess which of those facts matters more to him when he ponders eventually returning to work amid a pandemic.

Tennis May 27, 2020

Tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili arrested on domestic violence charge against ex-wife: reports

A Georgian tennis player was reportedly arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife in front of their 5-year-old son.

Tennis May 26, 2020

World TeamTennis plans to have fans at West Virginia matches

If World TeamTennis gets its way, Grand Slam champions Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens could be among the first tennis players to compete in front of fans after the coronavirus pandemic prompted lockdowns around the globe.

VIDEO May 25, 2020

D.C. rallies behind tennis coach

Steve Parker recovering from major stroke.