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• 'She can beat anybody anytime, anywhere': Maria Sharapova's ex-coach backs Jessica Pegula to win Grand Slam in 2025

Ex-coach of the former world number one Maria Sharapova, Rick Macci, has predicted that America’s Jessica Pegula can win a Grand Slam this year. The 31-year-old is currently taking part at the Miami Open where she cemented her spot in the last-four after beating Britain’s Emma Raducanu in the quarterfinal with a score of 6-4, 6-7, 6-2....2025
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• 'Many congratulations': Former world number one Maria Sharapova praises young Mirra Andreeva after Indian Wells triumph

Former world number one Maria Sharapova has praised young Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva for her heroics at the Indian Wells. The 17-year-old, who is...2025
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• ’17 and Russian’ Mirra Andreeva can become better than Maria Sharapova

Mirra Andreeva has been compared to Maria Sharapova since the start of 2025, but her success in Dubai and Indian Wells may strengthen those arguments. The teenager put on a breathtaking display at Indian Wells, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3....2025
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• Bryans, Clijsters, McEnroe Host Hall of Fame's Letters to Greatness
The International Tennis Hall of Fame is recording fan messages to inductees Maria Sharapova and Bryan brothers. By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Thursday, March 6, 2025 Photo credits: Fred Mullane/International Tennis Hall of Fame The International Tennis Hall of Fame is hosting a pre-graduation celebration for its class of 2025. You're invited to the party. In an interactive innovat...2025
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• Athletes on fertility, egg freezing and having it all: ‘I can have it if I want it’

Family planning in sports is no longer taboo, but elite female athletes like Kaillie Humphries and Maria Sharapova believe more open conversations should be taking placeThe cold sterility of a gynecologist’s office is about as far removed as you can get from a tennis court, a basketball gym, or a bobsled run. The crinkling white paper, the flimsy open-face gown that leaves patients vulnerable and ...2025
• WTA Rankings: Andreeva Top-10! Keys Top-5 and Tauson Top-20
Big milestones after an epic week in Dubai on the WTA Tour. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday February 24, 2025 On the heels of her maiden WTA 1000 title in Dubai, the milestones keep coming for Mirra Andreeva. The 17-year-old celebrates her Top-10 debut on Monday, coming in at No.9 (+5) this week to become the youngest player to rank inside the Top 10 since Nicole Vaidisova in 2007. A...2025
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• "The Process Is Completely Broken" - Pegula Reacts to Tennis' 'Unfair' Doping System
The American says no matter what you believe about Jannik Sinner, tennis' anti-doping system has major issues that need to be looked into. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday February 16, 2025 Photo: Matthew Calvis World No.5 and 2024 US Open runner-up Jessica Pegula has weighed in with her thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s settlement with WADA – World Anti Doping Agency – ...2025
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• From Swiatek to Sharapova: Tennis players who faced doping suspensions

After Jannik Sinner was suspended for three months after testing positive in a doping test, it inevitably brings to mind cases of other players who have been suspended for the same reason, such as Iga Swiatek, Simona Halep, Maria Sharapova, Viktor Troicki, Martina Hingis, and Mariano Puerta....2025
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• Paula Badosa: I've Had Mental Health Issues
In a new interview with her friend, Caroline Garcia, a resurgent Paula Badosa opens up on overcoming mental health issues. By Tennis Now | @TennisNow | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Photo credit: Matthew Calvis A resurgent Paula Badosa reached the Australian Open semifinals to return to the Top 10. Now, Badosa is reflecting on some of her darkest days in the game that led to depression. ...2025
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• Emma Raducanu's New Hire
The 22-year-old Briton aims to amplify her athleticism.s By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, December 6, 2024 Photo credit: Kate Green/Getty for LTA Aiming to amplify her athleticism and strengthen her body, Emma Raducanu has hired a noted fitness coach. The 22-year-old Raducanu has hired fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura, the BBC's Russell Fuller reports.&n...2024
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• Emma Raducanu set to hire fitness coach in bid to overcome injury woes

Briton in talks with Yutaka Nakamura, who previously worked with Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka...2024
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• Jannik Sinner’s positive drug tests ahead of the U.S. Open, explained

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The world No. 1 is cleared to play at the US Open in New York later this month Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1 ranked men’s tennis player twice tested positive for the steroid clostebol, but despite this the International Tennis Integrity Association (ITIA) announced Tuesday that he won’t face any penalty for the positive tests. “A thorough inves...2024
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• Sharapova Shines at Wimbledon Again
Twenty years after Maria Sharapova shocked Serena Williams in the Wimbledon final, she's a strong presence at SW19. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Photo credit: Stephen White/CameraSport Maria Sharapova closed the curtain on her career in 2020, but shows staying power at Wimbledon. Twenty years after a 17-year-old Sharapova shocked Serena Williams in th...2024
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• Nadal Salutes Graduating Class of Rafa Nadal Academy
Rafa Nadal spoke to students, families, and teachers delivering an inspiring message at graduation. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, June 13, 2024 Photo credits: Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar The king of clay delivered inspiring address on a very special day. Graduates of the Rafa Nadal Academy Class of 2024 were treated to a double dose of world No. 1 advice. Wa...2024
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• Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Venus Williams Light Up Met Gala
Ternnis royalty were fashion queens at the 2024 Met Gala. By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Grand Slam champions starred as stunning fashionistas at the Met Gala. Former world No. 1 champions Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams and Serena Williams shined at the Met Gala 2024 in Manhattan on Monday night. The theme of the Gala—Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening...2024
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• Wozniacki on Halep: If Someone Tests Positive, Shouldn't Get Wild Cards
"If someone purposely cheats, if someone has tested positive for doping...I don't think people should be awarded wild cards," Caroline Wozniacki said. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, March 19, 202 Caroline Wozniacki and Simona Halep share the rare experience of reaching world No. 1. The pair part dramatically on their wild card views. Report: Sau...2024
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• Maria Sharapova rings in the New Year with an adventure in Morocco’s Agafay Desert
As the world ushered in the New Year, tennis superstar Maria Sharapova treated her fans to a glimpse of her vacation in the captivating landscapes of Morocco’s Agafay Desert. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Sharapova (@mariasharapova) Accompanied by a playful caption hinting at her experience (‘This New Year’s […]...2024

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"Family planning in sports is no longer taboo, but elite female athletes like Kaillie Humphries and Maria Sharapova believe more open conversations should be taking placeThe cold sterility of a gynecologist’s office is about as far removed as you can get from a tennis court, a basketball gym, or a bobsled run."

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"Five-time major champion and former world Number 1 Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men's doubles pairing in history, have been named as the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of 2025."

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"Recently, Naomi Osaka said openly about how much she appreciates Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Maria Sharapova among tennis legends."

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" Australian Open 2019 results: Roger Federer wins in tough sweep; Maria Sharapova dominates "

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" French Open 2018 draw: Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova on possible collision course "

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"US Open Tennis 2017: Maria Sharapova falls to Anastasija Sevastova"

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"Young, a Los Angeles native, loves being part of the entertainment machine that is the Lakers—one that produced high-profile relationships for non-star players such as Sasha Vujacic (tennis player Maria Sharapova), Lamar Odom (reality TV star Khloe Kardashian) and Shannon Brown (singer Monica)."

• Swiatek Bumps Osaka from Top of Forbes' Highest-Paid Female Athletes List
The Pole is the fourth different woman to top Forbes' list. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday December 21, 2023 Iga Swiatek is the highest-paid female in the world for 2023, and the fourth woman to claim the top spot on Forbes’ annual list since its inception in 2008. Swiatek, who earned $23.9 million this year, is one of nine tennis players in the top 10. The World&rsquo...2023
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• FRENCH OPEN '17: From Agassi-Nole to US teen, what to watch
PARIS (AP) The names missing from the French Open field are as noteworthy as can be: Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova....2017
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• FRENCH OPEN '17: From Agassi-Nole to US teen, what to watch
The names missing from the French Open field are as noteworthy as can be: Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova....2017
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• Lakers' D'Angelo Russell-Nick Young Drama All Too Predictable Outcome for Both
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• "The Process Is Completely Broken" - Pegula Reacts to Tennis' 'Unfair' Doping System
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• Sharapova Wins ITHF Fan Vote for Class of 2025
The results are in: Maria Sharapova is the people's choice. By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Friday, September 13, 2024 Photo credit: Stephen White/CameraSport The results are in: Maria Sharapova is the People's Champion. Former world No. 1 Sharapova won the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Fan Voting for the Class of 2025. More: Roger Federer Talks RF Collection, Inspirat...2024
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• Sharapova leads tennis hall of fame fan vote
Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, led the International Tennis Hall of Fame's fan vote her first year on the ballot, which is an key part of possible selection to the hall's next class....2024
• Sharapova, Bryan Brothers Head ITHF 2025 Ballot
The Bryan Brothers, Maria Sharapova and Daniel Nestor are candidates for the Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Photo credit: Corleve/Mark Peterson NEW YORK—Star power is on the Hall of Fame ballot. The Bryan Brothers, Maria Sharapova and Daniel Nestor are candidates for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of...2024
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• Iga Swiatek, Queen of Clay and 5-Time Major Champion, By the Numbers
The 23-year-old is creating a stunning legacy in Paris and beyond. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday June 5, 2024 Paris – Iga Swiatek turned 23 on May 31st, and eight days later the Pole became a five-time champion at Roland-Garros with her 6-2, 6-1 victory over Jasmine Paolini in Saturday’s final on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Let’s run through some of the key the num...2024
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• Wozniacki on Halep: If Someone Tests Positive, Shouldn't Get Wild Cards
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• Swiatek: Transformative Time is Coming
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is considering one signficant change. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Returning to Tennis Paradise, Iga Swiatek revels in the grass game. Bouncing around the lawn, Swiatek gets her kicks playing pick-up soccer. More: Simona Halep Wins Appeal, Eligible to Return to Pro Tour Meeting the media at the BNP Paribas Open today, the world No. ...2024
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• Why Sharapova’s agent defends Raducanu against criticism

The manager of Maria Sharapova revealed behind closed doors how social media has affected the appeal of the current crop of tennis players. As a result of their lengthy partnership, Max Eisenbud was honest about the influence Maria Sharapova had on his life. Eisenbud helped Sharapova become well-known as one of the highest-paid female athletes […]...2024
• Coco Gauff holds top position as the highest paid female athlete for 2023

With an estimated $22.7 million in prize money and endorsements in 2023, Coco Gauff overtook Iga swiatek and Eileen Gu. The 19-year-old won her first Grand Slam at the U.S. Open, which resulted in large bonuses from sponsors Head and New Balance. Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Naomi Osaka are the three tennis players who […]...2023
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• Gauff: Forehand Can Be Weapon on Clay
The 2022 Roland Garros finalist on why her weaker wing can work well on clay. By Richard Pagliaro | Friday, May 26, 2023 Coco Gauff isn't psychic, but she's playing with prescience in Roland Garros practices. The 2022 Roland Garros runner-up knows the ball is coming to her forehand—and believes that barrage is making her weaker wing a weapon on clay. More: Swiatek, Sabalenka Face ...2023
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• WTA Rankings: Andreeva Top-10! Keys Top-5 and Tauson Top-20
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• Daily Dose of Social Media: Maria Sharapova promotes new fertility initiative for female athletes, Alcaraz eyes indoor breakthrough after dominant win
Maria Sharapova starred in a new social media campaign advocating for motherhood in women's sports. In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, we take a look at Carlos Alcaraz’s celebration after his victory at the ABN AMRO Open against Andrea Vavassori....2025
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• Paula Badosa: I've Had Mental Health Issues
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• Monica Puig Announces First Pregnancy
The 2016 Olympic gold medal champion will be a mom for the first time. By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Saturday, February 1, 2025 Photo credit: Robert Prange/Getty Monic Puig shared joyous news: She's pregnant and expecting a baby daughter. The 2016 Olympic gold-medal champion announced her pregnancy on social media today. More: Sinner and Cahill to Part After 2025 The 31-ye...2025
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• Battling Coco Gauff sinks Zheng Qinwen to win her first WTA Finals

American claims 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) victoryGauff faced 5-3 deficit in final setAs Coco Gauff faced down a 5-3 third-set deficit towards the end of a relentless, brutal battle, the odds of victory were dissipating with every point. However, in her short career, the American’s grit has been a constant resource when all else has failed. She has found a way to victory from dire circumstances so many tim...2024
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• WATCH: Serena Hosts ESPYs, Sings for Sharapova, Calls Out Harrison Butker
Serena Williams served up fashion, songs, and heat at the 2024 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Friday, July 12, 2024 Tennis legend Serena Williams served up fashion, songs, and heat at the 2024 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. The 23-time major singles champion hosted the awards show that honors accomplishments across all sports including high school, college, and...2024
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• Dimitrov: Toughest Prime Big 3 Champion
Grigor Dimitrov has faced the Big 3 at their best and names the one Big 3 champion who was toughest to beat at his peak. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, April 1, 2024 Few champions have experienced Big 3 brilliance quite like Grigor Dimitrov. Former world No. 3 Dimitrov has faced the Big 3 in major matches—and has both scar tissue and lessons learned to show fo...2024
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• Grieving Sabalenka Shows Strength, Resilience in Winning Return
"We're strong women. She proved it. I proved it," Paula Badosa said after losing to best friend Aryna Sabalenka in her first match since the death of her ex-boyfriend. (June 7, 2012) -- Maria Sharapova returned to No. 1 in the world with a command performance against Petra Kvitova in the semifinals of Roland Garros this afternoon....2024
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• Wozniacki on Halep: If Someone Tests Positive, Shouldn't Get Wild Cards
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• Swiatek Shares Most Bizarre Career Moment
The strangest moment of Iga Swiatek's career left her concerned about possible collapse. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, March 14, 202 As Iga Swiatek was rampaging to the WTA Finals title last November, she was concerned about total collapse. World No. 1 Swiatek advanced to the Indian Wells semifinals today after former No. 1 Caroline Wozniack...2024
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• Lakers' D'Angelo Russell-Nick Young Drama All Too Predictable Outcome for Both
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• US Open Tennis 2017: Maria Sharapova falls to Anastasija Sevastova
Sharapova's surprising run comes to an end against the 27-year-old from Latvia...2017
• Maria Sharapova under investigation for conspiracy in India over luxury high rise
The tennis star is named in an investigation centering around a luxury development that folded...2017
• Sharapova, Bryan brothers named to tennis HOF
Five-time major champion and former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men's doubles pairing in history, have been named as the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of 2025....2024
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• Why Sharapova’s agent defends Raducanu against criticism
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• Naomi Osaka calls Novak Djokovic as ‘unbelievable’ and names her other favorite tennis players

Recently, Naomi Osaka said openly about how much she appreciates Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Maria Sharapova among tennis legends. On Tuesday, the four-time Grand Slam champion responded to some questions from her fans on social media. Osaka, who hasn’t participated in the circuit since September 2022, talked about her favorite tennis players, […]...2023
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• Battling Coco Gauff sinks Zheng Qinwen to win her first WTA Finals
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• Maria Sharapova turns 36: Celebrates first birthday as a mom
Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova celebrated her 36th birthday on April 19, and this one was extra special, as it was her first as a mother. The retired athlete, known for her fierce competitive spirit and stunning beauty, shared a heartwarming photo on Instagram of herself holding her son, wearing a stylish red dress with puff […]...2023

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• Emma Raducanu's New Hire
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• Battling Coco Gauff sinks Zheng Qinwen to win her first WTA Finals
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• Alcaraz, Shelton, Pegula Navarro Headline MSG Garden Cup
The four-player exhibition is set for December 4th at Madison Square Garden. By Tenis Now | @TennisNow | Thursday September 12, 2024 Photo credit: Matthew Calvis Madison Square Garden will be the world’s tennis capital in December. World class tennis returns to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, December 4 with The Garden Cup, it was announced today. More: Bouchard Jabs Pegula Fou...2024
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• Sharapova, Bryan Brothers Head ITHF 2025 Ballot
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• Jannik Sinner’s positive drug tests ahead of the U.S. Open, explained
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• Nadal Salutes Graduating Class of Rafa Nadal Academy
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• Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Venus Williams Light Up Met Gala
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• Swiatek: Transformative Time is Coming
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• Kerber: Gold Bond with Zverev
Former world No. 1 shares a major goal for her 2024 comeback. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, December 7, 2023 Angelique Kerber has struck silver before. New mom Kerber aims to make her 2024 comeback a golden year. Nadal: Ready to Face Fears and Doubts Former world No. 1 Kerber, who won the silver medal at the 2016 Rio Games, told German publication Bild ...2023
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• Sorting through, part 1

I don't know about you other bloggers but sometimes I have big plans for this blog, but the plans are too big and halfway in the middle of prepping, I look at the clock and I have to pivot to Plan B or Plan C.I don't mean to say that anything in Plan B or Plan C is second-best, it's just not what I had planned for today. I had planned the next installment of the 1975 Topps Worst-To-Best...2023
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• Paula Badosa: I've Had Mental Health Issues
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• Alcaraz, Shelton, Pegula Navarro Headline MSG Garden Cup
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• Chrissie Evert Begins Chemotherapy, Will Miss ESPN's AO Coverage
"My cancer is back," Hall of Famer Chrissie Evert announced. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, December 8, 2023 Chrissie Evert is battling cancer again—and tennis fans all over the world are sharing support for the iconic champion. The Hall of Famer announced she underwent a robotic surgery earlier this week to remove cancer cells in her pelvic r...2023
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• Sharapova: Tours Won't Merge, Pay Inequity "Insane"
"The [prize money] disparity is insane and that needs to be addressed," former No. 1 told Bloomberg. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, October 15, 2024 Several prominent Grand Slam champions support an ATP and WTA merger. Maria Sharapova says it's not happening. More: Gonzales on Gonzales Former world No. 1 Sharapova told Bloomberg a merger unify...2023
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• When words backfire: Halep’s criticism of Sharapova’s doping comes full circle
Be careful what you say, it may backfire. That’s exactly what Simona Halep didn’t do when she felt confident enough to criticize dopers amid the Maria Sharapova meldonium scandal. The Romanian’s criticising comments haven’t aged well, as she’s now facing not one but two doping charges. The Sharapova saga Back in 2016, the tennis world […]...2023
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• Lakers' D'Angelo Russell-Nick Young Drama All Too Predictable Outcome for Both
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