Iga Swiatek was provisionally suspended during Asian swing for failing August drug test
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Iga Swiatek was provisionally suspended during Asian swing for failing August drug test

The five-time major winner will serve the eight days remaining on the one-month ban now, after showing her test result came inadvertently from contaminated melatonin.

By Associated Press Nov 28, 2024
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Ex-French Open champ Yannick Noah taking charge of French para tennis

Yannick Noah has been appointed as the new head of France’s para tennis from next year

By Associated Press Nov 28, 2024
Stat of the Year, No. 2: Carlos Alcaraz’s historic three-surface Grand Slam sweep
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Stat of the Year, No. 2: Carlos Alcaraz’s historic three-surface Grand Slam sweep

Today on our Top 5 Stats of the Year countdown, an ATP star wins majors on every surface in record time.

By John Berkok Nov 28, 2024
Juan Martin del Potro opens up on injury anguish: 'A never-ending nightmare'
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Juan Martin del Potro opens up on injury anguish: 'A never-ending nightmare'

As he gets ready to play Novak Djokovic in an exhibition to "say goodbye" this week, the Argentine is lifting the lid on just how much his career-ending knee problem has disrupted his life.

By Baseline Staff Nov 27, 2024
In France, Lacoste unveils video game-inspired tennis court in Daniil Medvedev's honor
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In France, Lacoste unveils video game-inspired tennis court in Daniil Medvedev's honor

Medvedev's apparel sponsor teamed with the National Sports Agency of France to dedicate a hard court to Medvedev in Grasse, north of Cannes.

By Baseline Staff Nov 27, 2024
Can Novak Djokovic earn a 25th Grand Slam singles title in 2025? 
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Can Novak Djokovic earn a 25th Grand Slam singles title in 2025?

As Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and the next generation of stars become more difficult to beat, the 37-year-old veteran will have to work even harder in the season to come.

By Joel Drucker Nov 27, 2024
Stat of the Year, No. 3: Iga Swiatek’s top-seeded three-peat at Roland Garros
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Stat of the Year, No. 3: Iga Swiatek’s top-seeded three-peat at Roland Garros

This week we’re counting down our top five stats of the year. Today, talk about performing under pressure…

By John Berkok Nov 27, 2024
Stat of the Year, No. 4: Aryna Sabalenka’s rare Australian Open-US Open sweep
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Stat of the Year, No. 4: Aryna Sabalenka’s rare Australian Open-US Open sweep

This week we’re counting down our top five stats of the year. Today, it's an elusive hard-court double.

By John Berkok Nov 26, 2024
'Can’t wait to marry you': Casper Ruud announces engagement to Maria Galligani
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'Can’t wait to marry you': Casper Ruud announces engagement to Maria Galligani

It's safe to say this won't be an off-season the Norwegian soon forgets.

By Baseline Staff Nov 26, 2024
WATCH: Jannik Sinner can’t hit a golf ball, dad Johann can’t stop laughing
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WATCH: Jannik Sinner can’t hit a golf ball, dad Johann can’t stop laughing

Tennis fans can thank co-coach Darren Cahill for documenting the hilarious moment on day one of the Italian's off-season.

By Baseline Staff Nov 26, 2024
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Australian Open to feature men's and women's competition for same prize money

The Australian Open is providing equal opportunity for the second straight year

By Associated Press Nov 26, 2024
Health, fitness & emotional fragility: Carlos Alcaraz is still learning to balance life on and off the court
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Health, fitness & emotional fragility: Carlos Alcaraz is still learning to balance life on and off the court

Although setting records so soon in his career, the Spaniard has plenty of reflection to do looking ahead into the 2025 season.

By Joel Drucker Nov 26, 2024