Cindy Shmerler – Page 3

Serena and Venus Williams, Before They Were Champions

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A wowed Arthur Ashe invited a reporter to watch the Williams sisters. “Wait until you see them play,” he said. They were 10 and 11.

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After that first title, players are pestered with the question, when’s No. 2? Often, there is no next time.

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The sport has a long history of disputes, especially over apartheid. This year Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players.

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He has won three majors, but a bad hip almost ended his career. Surgery allowed him to return.

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The top players make tens of millions. Others have trouble breaking even.

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On a trial basis, the four major tennis tournaments will begin playing their matches under the same regulations.

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He’s the youngest tennis player to crack the top 10 since Rafael Nadal — but he’s not letting the pressure get to him.

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He won his first Grand Slam this year and is ranked No. 2, and his impressed peers call him a genius and an octopus.

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They are ranked No. 1 in doubles and took the gold medal at this year’s Olympics.