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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Giri Nathan

Alexander Zverev suffers a severe ankle injury at the French Open.

2022 French Open – Day Thirteen

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That Was Gnarly

Coco Gauff stretches to retrieve a ball at the French Open.

2022 French Open – Day Ten

Coco Gauff Is Hard To Beat

Carlos Alcaraz Finally Blinked

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his second-round comeback win at Roland Garros.

Carlos Alcaraz Escaped From Match Point Down, But Viewers Could Not Escape From Tennis Channel

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga salutes the crowd as he retires at the French Open.

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Landed His Last Punch

Previews: The Championships – Wimbledon 2016

ATP And WTA Take Away Ranking Points From Wimbledon Due To Ban On Russian And Belarusian Players

Carlos Alcaraz bites his Madrid Open trophy.

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Nobody Can Keep Up With Carlos Alcaraz

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Laura Wagner

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 24: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates with the trophy after winning their match against Pablo Carreño Busta of Spain during Day seven of Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2022 at Real Club De Tenis Barcelona on April 24, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.

Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2022 – Day Seven

Carlos Alcaraz Is Not A Normal Guy

The All England Tennis Club during Wimbledon 2021.

Day Thirteen: The Championships – Wimbledon 2021

What Message Is Wimbledon’s Ban On Russian Players Really Sending?

Dave McKenna

A screencap of tennis player and tennis commentator Pam Shriver. It is from her appearance on Outside the Lines, where she talked about her inappropriate relationship with her coach. She is in what appears to be her home.

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Hall Of Famer Pam Shriver Says Women’s Tennis Has Long Had An Abuse Problem

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates a win at the Miami Open.

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We Gotta Talk About Carlos Alcaraz

Ash Barty Media Opportunity

Ashleigh Barty Is Leaving Tennis At  The Top

Delray Beach Open – Finals

I Am Entranced By This Evil Serve

Daniil Medvedev loses to Gael Monfils at Indian Wells.

BNP Paribas Open – Day 6

You Must First Denounce The Flag, Then Stomp The Flag And Bury It Deep In The Earth, To Show You Do Not Support Putin And Play At Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka leaves the court in tears after her second-round loss at Indian Wells.

Naomi Osaka’s Half-Measures May Not Be Working

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Tom Ley

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Novak Djokovic Gives Up The Game

This combination of file photos shows tennis player Peng Shuai of China (L) during her women's singles first round match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2017; and Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli (R) during a visit to Russia at the Saint Petersburg International Investment Forum in Saint Petersburg on June 18, 2015. - Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she was safe and well during a video call with the International Olympic Committee chief on November 21, 2021, the organisation said, amid international concern about her well-being after being seen attending a Beijing tennis tournament, marking her first public appearance since she made her accusations against former vice premier Zhang Gaoli. (Photo by Paul CROCK and Alexander ZEMLIANICHENKO / AFP) (

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Peng Shuai Says Again Her Allegations Were Misunderstood, Retires From Tennis

Ash Barty screams after winning the Australian Open.

2022 Australian Open: Day 13

Ashleigh Barty Is Always At Home

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Rafael Nadal Stands Alone

Daniil Medvedev yells at an umpire at the Australian Open.

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Daniil Medvedev Calls Umpire “A Small Cat” For Not Calling Coaching Violation On Stefanos Tsitsipas

Russian Danii Medvedev (ATP 2) pictured in action during the 'Australian Open' Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wednesday 26 January 2022 in Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. The 2022 edition of the Australian Grand Slam takes place from January 17th to January 30th. BELGA PHOTO PATRICK HAMILTON (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

TENNIS AUSTRALIAN OPEN WEDNESDAY

Daniil Medvedev Asked Himself “What Novak Would Do”

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Peak Focus Is Never Knowing The Score

Japan's Naomi Osaka bounces her racquet as she plays against Amanda Anisimova of the US during their women's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2022.

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Naomi Osaka Is Out Of The Australian Open, But Happier On The Court

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Russia's Daniil Medvedev hits a return against Australia's Nick Kyrgios during their men's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2022.

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Daniil Medvedev Does Not Appreciate Silly Soccer Noises

Matteo Berrettini wrote "Imodium! Grazie!" after winning his first-round Australian Open match.

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Matteo Berrettini Thanks Diarrhea Medication For Helping Him Win Match