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How Aryna Sabalenka Blew It in the Wind

A year after a famous collapse in the French Open final, Sabalenka unraveled against Diana Shnaider

PARIS, France — The WTA moderator asked a fairly standard opening question as top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka sat down for her post-match press...

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Anyone But

Dark clouds at Roland Garros on Tuesday. (Photo by Mark Peterson / Corleve)

PARIS, France — At a certain point, avoiding the topic any longer here felt dishonest.

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In a Loss, Naomi Osaka Gains Her Peace, at Last

PARIS, France — One of the biggest topics I’ve tracked in covering Naomi Osaka, at least since she first reached the No. 1 ranking in 2019, is how she handles losses.

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Once she felt as though she had the we...

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Serena Williams Finally Makes It Official

After months of denials and silence, the 23-time major champ announces a comeback in London next week.

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Serena Williams' Comeback Is Imminent

The latest on Serena's plans for an immediate return to tour, first on grass and then on hard courts.

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