Wimbledon was canceled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won’t be played. The All England Club announced after an emergency meeting that the event it refers to simply as The Championships is being scrapped for 2020. Wimbledon was scheduled to… via …
Serena Williams Fined $10,000 for Repeatedly Smashing Her Racket on Wimbledon Court — KTLA
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has been handed a $10,000 fine for damaging one of the practice courts with her racquet. The incident occurred on an outside court during a training session on June 30, the day before this year’s grass grand slam began, according to organizers. “I haven’t really thought about it, to be …
Rafael Nadal Is Engaged And Getting Married This Autumn? — Rafael Nadal Fans
Rafael Nadal is reportedly getting ready to tie the knot to Maria Francisca Perello after a 14-year-long relationship! Rafa is engaged to longtime girlfriend, Maria Francisca, reports Hola magazine. In fact, the wedding is only a few months away! The pair plan to get married during the autumn in Mallorca and it has emerged that …
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Rafael Nadal Wins Sportsmanship Award — Rafael Nadal Fans
Rafael Nadal has won the ATP tour’s Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award for the second time, ending Roger Federer’s streak of seven in a row. The ATP announced earlier today: Fellow players voted Nadal as the winner of the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award for a second time, recognising the Spaniard for his fair play, professionalism and […] …
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Tennis rallies behind Serena Williams after US Open sexism claim – The Guardian
So let me get this straight, Serena and others are calling the game and yesterday's Women's Final's alleged 'bad calls' sexist, yet the women get the same prize money as the men regardless of the fact that the women only play three sets vs the men's five. Yes, the game is sexist - in favour …
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Umpire’s chat with Kyrgios creates U.S. Open controversy
I saw and heard the exchange between Kyrgios and Chair Umpire Mohamed Lahyani, and I believe it was based on genuine concern on Lahyani's part to encourage Kyrgios to start playing to the elite level of which we all know Nick is capable. Lahyani was not coaching, and for the matter Kyrgios wouldn't listen even …
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‘One Must Respect The Game’: French Open Bans Serena Williams’ Catsuit — News : NPR
As much as I respect Serena, I agree with the French Open's decision to ban Catsuit-type clothing. The suit diminished the sport itself, promoting Serena and individualism instead. If you want to play tennis, then play tennis and respect the tournament, there's no need for theatrics or the wearing of apparel that screams sex or …
Andy Murray Breaks Down in Tears After Emotional 3 a.m. Victory While ‘Closing Time’ Plays — TIME
An emotional Andy Murray broke down in tears after pulling out a hard-fought victory over Marius Copil at the Citi Open early Friday morning. The former world No. 1—currently ranked 832nd—wept into a towel for several minutes after defeating Copil 6-7, 6-3, 7-6 in a round of 16 match that lasted for more than three… via …
Rafael Nadal: Tennis icon & role model
World No.1 and fan favorite Rafael Nadal takes time to connect with young fans at the local hospital in Valencia. via Rafael Nadal brings smiles to kids in Valencia — Rafael Nadal Fans
Laver Cup
Rafael Nadal is in Prague, with the days counting down ahead of the first-ever Laver Cup. The three-day competition kicks off Friday, pitting a team of the best six European players against the top six from the rest of the world, captained by tennis legends Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe. The tournament is to honor …
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