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Giri Nathan

I Am Entranced By This Evil Serve

Daniil Medvedev loses to Gael Monfils at Indian Wells.

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

Tom Ley

Novak Djokovic Gives Up The Game

Laura Wagner

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) (

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

Ash Barty screams after winning the Australian Open.

Ashleigh Barty Is Always At Home

Rafael Nadal Stands Alone

Daniil Medvedev yells at an umpire at the Australian Open.

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)

Daniil Medvedev Asked Himself “What Novak Would Do”

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.

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

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.

Daniil Medvedev Does Not Appreciate Silly Soccer Noises

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

Matteo Berrettini Thanks Diarrhea Medication For Helping Him Win Match

Novak Djokovic of Serbia is seen during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 12, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.

Novak Djokovic’s Australian Adventure Has Ended For Good

Maitreyi Anantharaman

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.

We Have Come Full Circle On Novak Djokovic’s Visa

Novak Djokovic sits down while practicing on the grounds of the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic Scrambles To Clear Up COVID Timeline, Appears To Have Lied In Australian Court

Bernard Tomic checks his pulse during his qualifying match for the Australian Open.

Bernard Tomic Wonders If He Has COVID During Match, Complains About Lack Of Testing [Update]

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during the Davis Cup semi final against Marin Cilic of Croatia at Madrid Arena on December 03, 2021 in Madrid, Spain.

Novak Djokovic Is Loose In Australia, For Now

Patrick Redford

Members of the local Serbian community gather for a vigil outside a hotel where Serbia's tennis champion Novak Djokovic is reported to be staying in Melbourne on January 6, 2022, after Australia said it had cancelled Djokovic's entry visa after having failed to "provide appropriate evidence" of double vaccination or a medical exemption. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

Detained Novak Djokovic Is Jesus And Spartacus All Rolled Into One, According To Novak Djokovic’s Father

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during the Davis Cup semi final against Marin Cilic of Croatia at Madrid Arena on December 03, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic Tried To Enter Australia Without Being Vaccinated And Now It’s A Big Mess [Update: Entry Denied]

Peng Shuai Now Says She Did Not Accuse Chinese Official Of Sexual Assault

WTA Suspends All Tennis In China Out Of Concern For Peng Shuai

Women’s Tennis Is Prepared To Leave China If It Doesn’t Hear From Peng Shuai

Peng Shuai hits a shot at the 2020 Australian Open.

Tennis Player Peng Shuai Accuses Former High-Ranking Chinese Official Of Sexual Assault

Frances Tiafoe prepares to hit a tennis ball.

Frances Tiafoe Was Magic For A Few Days In Vienna