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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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Giri Nathan

Rafael Nadal is playing against Alexander Zverev in the first round of the men's singles at the Roland Garros French Open tennis tournament in Paris, France, on May 27, 2024.

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Tennis

There Are No Tidy Endings In Rafael Nadal’s Clay Temple

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‘Challengers’ Captures The Dirty Little Bits Of Tennis

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Patrick Redford

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Iga Swiatek of Poland meet at the net prior to the Women's Singles Final match on Day Twelve of Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 04, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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Iga Swiatek And Aryna Sabalenka Bring Out The Best In Each Other

Danielle Collins holds the Miami Open trophy

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Danielle Collins Conquers The Miami Open For The First And Last Time

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a forehand against Maria Sakkari of Greece in the Women's Final during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2024 in Indian Wells, California

BNP Paribas Open 2024 – Final Day

Defector Tennis Bureau Indian Wells Closing Dispatch: Out Of The Desert

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TENNIS: MAR 17 BNP Paribas Open

Carlos Alcaraz Found Revenge And Happiness In The Desert

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Maria Sakkari of Greece in action against Diane Parry of France in the fourth round on Day 11 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 13, 2024 in Indian Wells, California (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)

BNP Paribas Open 2024 – Day 11

Defector Tennis Bureau Indian Wells Dispatch Day 4: The Desert Dads Are On The Loose

A beekeper works to clear bees from Centre Court which led to the temporary suspension of the match between Germany's Alexander Zverev and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in their ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters men's quarterfinal tennis match at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California, on March 14, 2024.

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An Interview With The Bee Hero Who Humanely Vacuumed Thousands Of Bees Out Of A Tennis Stadium

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Holger Rune of Denmark celebrates to his team bench after his three set victory against Taylor Fritz of the United States in their fourth round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 13, 2024 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Tennis Baby Shows His Mettle

Jannik Sinner smiles; an inset photo of Patrick Redford pointing

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This Is So Stupid

Point/Counterpoint: I Am Not Jannik Sinner

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 11: Luca Nardi of Italy is congratulated by Novak Djokovic of Serbia after their match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2024 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

BNP Paribas Open 2024 – Day 9

Defector Tennis Bureau Indian Wells Dispatch Day 1: Novak Djokovic Put To The Sword By Italian Hotshot

Simona Halep smiles after her doping ban is slashed

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Simona Halep Appealed A Career-Ending Doping Ban And Won

Andrey Rublev yells at a linesperson at the Dubai Open.

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Andrey Rublev Defaulted From Dubai Open After Russian-Speaking Linesperson Says He Cussed

ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli (left) sits alongside Kevin Foster, PIF Head of Corporate Affairs

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ATP Tour Announces Deal To Accept More Saudi Money

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Frances Tiafoe of the United States falls to ground in the round two men's singles match against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Will Murray/Getty Images)

2024 Australian Open – Day 4

Frances Tiafoe Is Getting Lost In The American Shuffle

Alexander Zverev competes in an Australian Open match

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Alexander Zverev’s Upcoming Trial Looms Over His Recent Success

Jannik Sinner with his Australian Open trophy

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Jannik Sinner Booted And Rallied To His First Major Title

Jannik Sinner shakes hands with the umpire after beating Novak Djokovic in their Australian Open semifinal

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Jannik Sinner Interrupts Novak Djokovic’s Reign At The Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka folds her hands after beating Coco Gauff in the Australian Open semifinal

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Aryna Sabalenka Gets Her Revenge Against Coco Gauff

Daniil Medvedev retrieves a ball in his Australian Open quarterfinal against Hubi Hurkacz