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Olga Sharypova’s Accusations Against Alexander Zverev Have Shown The ATP’s Limits

On Oct. 28, world No. 7 tennis player Alexander Zverev was accused of physical abuse in an Instagram post by his ex-girlfriend Olga Sharypova. On Nov. 5, Racquet magazine published a long interview with Sharypova, detailing a pattern of emotional and physical intimate-partner violence. Sharypova described fleeing a hotel in New York City after Zverev […]

Alexander Zverev hits a forehand.

Alexander Zverev’s Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Him Of Repeated Abuse

Alexander Zverev prepares to serve.

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Which Country Currently Houses COVID-19 Fugitive Sam Querrey?

Sam Querrey sits under an umbrella at the French Open.

Out Of Nowhere, Iga Swiatek Massacred The Field

Iga Swiatek crouches to the court after winning the French Open.

Diego Schwartzman Is Going Deep At The French Open

Diego Schwartzman celebrates on court after his French Open quarterfinal win.

Consider Not Playing Your Professional Tennis Match While Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms

Sascha Zverev wipes his face during his French Open loss to Jannik Sinner.

French Open Match Devolves Into A Mess Of Horrid Serves, Injury Truthering, And One Loud “Vaffanculo!”

Sara Errani hits a forehand in her match against Kiki Bertens.

Diego Schwartzman Is The Short King Of Tennis

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Naomi Osaka wears a mask with the name of Tamir Rice, who was killed in a 2014 police shooting.

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Dominic Thiem and Sascha Zverev bump fists after the 2020 U.S. Open final.

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Naomi Osaka at the US Open

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