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French Open May 31, 2023

Novak Djokovic receives warning over 'militant, very political' message at French Open

French Open favorite Novak Djokovic was warned by a France official to abstain from political messages after he encouraged the violence in Kosovo to stop.

Tennis May 31, 2023

Tennis champ Garbiñe Muguruza engaged to fan who asked for selfie during 2021 US Open

Garbiñe Muguruza announced she is engaged to Arthur Borges and explained to a Spanish media outlet how she met the model while she was in New York City.

NBA Playoffs May 30, 2023

Tennis star Coco Gauff says Jimmy Butler offered her NBA Finals tickets before playoffs tipped off

Jimmy Butler was so confident the Heat would be playing in the NBA Finals, he offered Coco Gauff tickets to the championship round before the postseason even started.

French Open May 30, 2023

Thiago Seyboth Wild upsets Russian star Daniil Medvedev in first round at French Open

Brazilian Thiago Seybolt Wild is ranked just 172nd and was playing only his second match in the main draw of any major tournament entering his matchup against star Daniil Medvedev.

French Open May 30, 2023

Novak Djokovic accused by tennis officials in Kosovo of fueling tensions after French Open message

Novak Djokovic's first-round win at the French Open Monday came with controversy after the Serbian tennis pro wrote a political message about the recent violence in Kosovo.

Tennis May 30, 2023

Former rising tennis star Sofya Zhuk adds OnlyFans to her growing business portfolio

Sofya Zhuk was a rising star on the tennis scene but back injuries forced her out of the game at such a young age. She announced she is adding an OnlyFans service to her portfolio.

French Open 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."

French Open 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.

Artificial Intelligence 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.

Tennis May 24, 2023

Mikael Ymer breaks racket, umpire's chair in tennis match tirade at Lyon Open

Mikael Ymer's disagreement with the chair umpire during his round of 16 Lyon Open match against Arthur Fils led to a disqualification after he smashed his racket into the chair.