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Tennis

Tennis elevated as Alcaraz and Sinner's epic showdown marks end of Big Three era

South Africa

Tennis elevated as Alcaraz and Sinner's epic showdown marks end of Big Three era

By Craig Ray

Alcaraz saves three match points to stop Sinner and retain French Open crown

Sport

Alcaraz saves three match points to stop Sinner and retain French Open crown

By Reuters

My win is for Americans who look like me, says French Open champion Coco Gauff

Sport

My win is for Americans who look like me, says French Open champion Coco Gauff

By Reuters

Amélie Mauresmo faces gender bias backlash amid French Open's weather woes and attendance struggles

Sport

Amélie Mauresmo faces gender bias backlash amid French Open's weather woes and attendance struggles

By Craig Ray

As Nadal observes Roland-Garros from the stands, Alcaraz and Sinner take centre stage

Sport

As Nadal observes Roland-Garros from the stands, Alcaraz and Sinner take centre stage

By Craig Ray

The sad reality of sporting prodigies’ abusive parents — and why the line is so fine

Sport

The sad reality of sporting prodigies’ abusive parents — and why the line is so fine

By Craig Ray

Groundbreaking lawsuit could be the start of professional tennis reform

Sport

Groundbreaking lawsuit could be the start of professional tennis reform

By Craig Ray

Sinner suspended for three months after agreement with World Anti-Doping Agency

Sport

Sinner suspended for three months after agreement with World Anti-Doping Agency

By Craig Ray

Roger Federer and Siya Kolisi’s bromance blossoms into becoming sports’ unintentional power couple

South Africa

Roger Federer and Siya Kolisi’s bromance blossoms into becoming sports’ unintentional power couple

By Craig Ray

Simona Halep’s tennis career ends with defeat as she announces retirement

Sport

Simona Halep’s tennis career ends with defeat as she announces retirement

By Reuters

Australian Open reinforces status of current king of the court, while women’s game remains wide open

Sport

Australian Open reinforces status of current king of the court, while women’s game remains wide open

By Craig Ray

Aryna Sabalenka is serving up grit and success to etch her name in tennis history

Sport

Aryna Sabalenka is serving up grit and success to etch her name in tennis history

By Yanga Sibembe