The New York Times – Sports:
She used to compete because she loved tennis, but now Tsurenko wants to win as much prize money as possible to help people in her war-torn country.
Author: Matthew Futterman
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Tennis Gets Another Fairy Tale in Tim van Rijthoven, Maybe the Craziest One Yet.
The New York Times – Sports:
Tim van Rijthoven is a perfect 8-0 in the last month. Before that, and seven years into his professional career, he had yet to win a main-draw match.
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At Wimbledon, American Men Are Putting on a Fourth of July Bash
The New York Times – Sports:
Nearly everywhere one looked on Wednesday and Thursday, an American man was slamming or slicing or grinding his way into the final 32, and it feels like the 1990s.
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With a Throwback Style, He’s Charging Forward
The New York Times – Sports:
We’re well past the glory days of the serve-and-volley style that took John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova and Pete Sampras to the Hall of Fame. Maxime Cressy is on a one-man revival mission.
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Serena Williams, Closer to the End Than the Middle, Still Believes
The New York Times – Sports:
A second consecutive first-round exit at Wimbledon leaves the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion looking human, but suggesting she has more tennis left to play.
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Tennis’ Most Popular Podcast Is The Tennis Podcast
The New York Times – Sports:
It started around David Law’s parents’ dining room table. A decade later, “The Tennis Podcast” is the conscience of the game and how the sport communicates with itself.
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As Wimbledon Begins, an Era of Sports Free of Bans and Boycotts Ends
The New York Times – Sports:
For decades, sports has avoided punishing athletes for the actions of their countries. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put an end to that.
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Entering Wimbledon, Emma Raducanu Carries a Heavy Load of Expectations
The New York Times – Sports:
Emma Raducanu came out of nowhere to win the U.S. Open at 18 years old. Things have been a little rocky ever since.
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Women’s Nordic Combined Will Not Be Part of the Olympics
The New York Times – Sports:
The International Olympic Committee said not enough countries are participating in the women’s competitions to include them. The men’s event may be the next to go.