The New York Times – Sports:
The famous race, often a testing ground for the automotive industry, has hit its centennial.
Category: France
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The Exclusive, Elusive World of Real Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
“If you wanted to design a game that was going to put people off from playing it,” one court tennis enthusiast said, “you would probably design a real tennis court.”
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Kaija Saariaho, Pathbreaking Composer, Is Dead at 70
The New York Times – Music:
She brought new colors to modernist music, sometimes using electronics, and became the first female living composer to have two operas staged by the Met.
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At Roland Garros, the French Get Behind Their Own
The New York Times – Sports:
The French Open’s signature is the near-limitless abandon with which the French fans unite behind anyone who plays under the bleu-blanc-rouge.
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The Agony of Playing Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the French Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Little-known players learned humbling lessons when they drew Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the first round of the French Open.
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Tennis Injuries Present Top Players with Serious Challenges
The New York Times – Sports:
Getting hurt is part of the game, but sometimes it can take years for top players to return to form.
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Coaching Is Now Allowed During Tennis Matches, but How Useful Is It?
The New York Times – Sports:
The practice was long banned, but a change in the rules has permitted hand signals and some talking.
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Why Monumental Cream Puff Towers Are on the Rise
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Croquembouche, the French pastry popularized in the early 19th century, is suddenly back on the banquet table.
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How Much Did You Spend on Your Solo Vacation?
The New York Times – Travel:
We spoke to readers about their recent solo travels, including their motivations to travel alone and what they chose to spend on.