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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Jannik Sinner hits a forehand at the Miami Open

2021 Miami Open – Day 10

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

Aslan Karatsev holds the trophy at Dubai.

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Aslan Karatsev Hasn’t Lost His Godly Powers Yet

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)

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Stay At The Kids’ Table For Now

Naomi Osaka poses with her 2021 Australian Open trophy.

2021 Australian Open Women’s Trophy Media Opportunity

Naomi Osaka Always Closes

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.

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

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Media Meltdowns

Darren Rovell Has An Opinion On Someone Else’s Personality

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.

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Naomi Osaka Is The One Who Booms

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.

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

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.

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

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

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Enjoy This Lively Italian Spat Between Fabio Fognini And Salvatore Caruso

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.

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

Alex de Minaur hits Tennys Sandgreen with a tennis shot.

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Defector Up All Night

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

Denis Shapovalov begs the umpire to allow him to pee.

Denis Shapovalov Needed Permission To Piss

Ashleigh Barty holds up a wombat-shaped trophy.

WTA 500 Yarra Valley Classic: Day 8

It’s A Wombat

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

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

Nitto ATP World Tour Finals – Previews

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

Rolex Paris Masters – Day Three

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

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Pikachu Has A Better Backhand Than You

Sam Querrey sits under an umbrella at the French Open.

2020 French Open – Day Three

Which Country Currently Houses COVID-19 Fugitive Sam Querrey?

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

2020 French Open – Day Fourteen

Out Of Nowhere, Iga Swiatek Massacred The Field

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

2020 French Open – Day Ten

Diego Schwartzman Is Going Deep At The French Open

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

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

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

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

2018 French Open – Day Nine

Diego Schwartzman Is The Short King Of Tennis

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

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The Movement To Organize Men’s Tennis Sure Could Benefit From Bringing In The Women