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November 1, 2024

Coco Gauff says she confronted Saudi Arabian princess over nation's human rights abuse, but still played there

American women's tennis star Coco Gauff claims to have met with Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud to discuss the treatment of women in Saudi Arabia.

October 29, 2024

Russia's Andrey Rublev draws blood during meltdown at Paris Masters

Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev drew blood after having a meltdown during his second-round loss to Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Paris Masters Tuesday.

October 16, 2024

Serena Williams shares her 'grapefruit-sized' cyst removal on social media: 'Mommy is suffering'

Former women's tennis star Serena William posted a TikTok video that showed a surgical procedure to remove a grape-fruit sized cyst from her neck.

October 10, 2024

Wimbledon to replace human judges with electric line-calling in 2025

The All England Club announced on Wednesday that Wimbledon would be doing away with human line judges and instead turning to electric line-calling.

October 10, 2024

Rafael Nadal retiring from professional tennis

Rafael Nadal announced on social media on Thursday he will retire from professional tennis at the conclusion of the Davis Cup. Nadal is one of the greatest tennis players of all-time.

October 9, 2024

Stefanos Tsitsipas refuses to play in meltdown at Shanghai Masters, accuses umpire of bias

Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas refused to continue play at the Shanghai Masters Wednesday after getting into a heated discussion with an umpire he accused of being biased.

October 8, 2024

American tennis star Frances Tiafoe curses out umpire in fiery tirade after loss at Shanghai Masters

U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe apologized for a massive outburst following his third round loss at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday where he cursed out a chair umpire.

October 4, 2024

Major League Pickleball player dishes on why it's become fastest-growing US sport: 'It has it all'

Major League Pickleball player Pablo Tellez explains why his sport has become the fastest-growing sport in the United States since 2020.

October 3, 2024

Naomi Osaka, 4-time Grand Slam champion, rips fan for calling her a 'fluke'

Two-time U.S. Open winner Naomi Osaka ripped a fan on social media Thursday for calling her a "fluke," adding that the troll could never compare to her tennis resume.

September 27, 2024

Billie Jean King makes history as the first individual female athlete to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Tennis legend Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in United States history.