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Jannik Sinner Is Powered By Cheese And Can Really Boom The Tennis Ball

The study of rising prospects isn’t as robust in tennis as it is in major team sports. There are at least two obvious reasons: Its statistics aren’t rich enough to feed into models for future performance, and there isn’t really anyone out there who stands to make money by detecting and drafting young talent. While […]

Jannik Sinner hits a forehand at the Miami Open

Aslan Karatsev Hasn’t Lost His Godly Powers Yet

Aslan Karatsev holds the trophy at Dubai.

Stay At The Kids’ Table For Now

Serbia's Novak Djokovic speaks holding the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy following his victory against Russia's Daniil Medvedev in their men's singles final match on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 21, 2021. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

Naomi Osaka Always Closes

Naomi Osaka poses with her 2021 Australian Open trophy.

Daniil Medvedev Can’t Stand Stefanos Tsitsipas, But He Can Beat Him

Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts as he plays against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their men's singles semi-final match on day twelve of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 19, 2021.

Darren Rovell Has An Opinion On Someone Else’s Personality

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Naomi Osaka Is The One Who Booms

Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates victory in her Women’s Singles Semifinals match against Serena Williams of the United States during day 11 of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 18, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia.

Stefanos Tsitsipas “Flied Like A Little Bird” In A Stunning Comeback Over Rafael Nadal

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece plays a forehand during his Men’s Singles Quarterfinals match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during day 10 of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 17, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia.

This Man I Have Never Watched Play Tennis Before Might Be A God

Russia's Aslan Karatsev celebrates after victory against Argentina's Diego Schwartzman during their men's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 12, 2021.

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Enjoy This Lively Italian Spat Between Fabio Fognini And Salvatore Caruso

Fabio Fognini and Salvatore Caruso argue after their Australian Open match.

Hsieh Su-Wei Junked Bianca Andreescu Out Of The Australian Open

Taiwan's Su-Wei Hsieh hits a return against Bianca Andreescu of Canada during their women's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 10, 2021.

Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Nearly Point-Blank At 70 MPH

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Alex de Minaur hits Tennys Sandgreen with a tennis shot.

Denis Shapovalov Needed Permission To Piss

Denis Shapovalov begs the umpire to allow him to pee.

It’s A Wombat

Ashleigh Barty holds up a wombat-shaped trophy.

The Players At The Australian Open Might Never Leave Those Hotel Rooms

A tennis player is seen practicing serve inside her hotel room.

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

Alexander Zverev hits a forehand.

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

Alexander Zverev prepares to serve.

Pikachu Has A Better Backhand Than You

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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.

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