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May 17, 2023

Novak Djokovic fails to defend Italian Open title after being upset by Holger Rune in quarterfinal match

Reigning Italian Open winner Novak Djokovic was eliminated in Rome on Wednesday after being upset by 20-year-old Danish player Holger Rune.

May 16, 2023

Novak Djokovic calls out Italian Open opponent over lack of sportsmanship after getting hit by ball

Novak Djokovic called out Cameron Norrie over a lack of sportsmanship following their match at the Italian Open on Tuesday.

May 15, 2023

Underdog tennis youngster Fabian Marozsan pulls off stunning upset

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz suffered a stunning loss to 135th-ranked Fabian Marozsan in the third round at the Italian Open, his first loss since October.

May 11, 2023

Madrid Open issues apology to women’s doubles finalists amid accusations of sexism

The Madrid Open apologized for not giving the women’s doubles finalists the opportunity to address fans following last weekend's final. The apology comes amid other accusations of sexism.

May 10, 2023

Madrid Open takes heat over ball crew outfits among other issues

The Madrid Open was the source of some controversy in the tennis world last week. The event took place a few weeks before the start of the French Open.

May 5, 2023

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Rome Masters due to hip injury: 'I will not be able to be in Rome'

Rafael Nadal will not participate in next week's Italian Open as he continues to deal with a nagging hip injury.

May 4, 2023

Martina Navratilova on Austin Killips' cycling triumph: 'Women’s sports is NOT THE PLACE' for trans athletes

Tennis great Martina Navratilova criticized Austin Killips' win at the Tour of the Gila over the weekend in a tweet. The UCI has defended its guidelines.

May 4, 2023

Novak Djokovic allowed to compete in US Open as United States set to change COVID-19 travel policy

Novak Djokovic, who remains unvaccinated, will reportedly be allowed to play in the U.S. Open as the U.S. is set to lift their COVID-19 vaccine policy for international travelers.

May 2, 2023

Nick Kyrgios' mother held up at gunpoint while inside tennis star's Tesla

Nick Kyrgios' mother was held up at gunpoint while sitting in his son's Tesla in Australia — the suspect has been arrested and denied bail.

April 27, 2023

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova slams Lia Thomas after jab at feminists

Tennis great Martina Navratilova gave Lia Thomas a "NEWSFLASH" over the transgender swimmer's remarks about her so-called "half support."