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Italy's Jannik Sinner holds the trophy after winning the men's final of the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament.

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Owen Lewis is a former Defector intern and has written for The Guardian, The Second Serve, The Athletic, and other publications.

Owen Lewis

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Russia Daniil Medvedev in action, returns the ball vs Serbia Novak Djokovic during the Men's Singles Finals match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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

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