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French Open postponed until September because of COVID-19
The French Open tennis tournament was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September.

Men’s pro tennis tour halted for 6 weeks because of coronavirus
The ATP suspended all men's professional tennis tournaments for six weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic, while the WTA said Thursday it was calling off one event in April and...

Maria Sharapova retires: Five-time major champ leaves tennis at 32
Maria Sharapova quietly walked away from tennis at the age of 32 on Wednesday, ending a career that featured five Grand Slam titles, time at No. 1 in the WTA...

Astros’ Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve apologize for sign-stealing scheme
Houston Astros players Alex Bregman and José Altuve said Thursday the team is sorry for its sign-stealing scheme that was investigated and punished by Major League Baseball.

American Sofia Kenin tops No. 1 Ash Barty to reach Australian Open final
Sofia Kenin of the United States has reached her first Grand Slam final by upsetting No. 1 Ash Barty at the Australian Open.

Austalian Open: No. 1 Rafael Nadal upset by Dominic Thiem in quarterfinals
Outplayed at his own brand of physical tennis for much of the match, Rafael Nadal finally claimed a set to try to start a comeback against Dominic Thiem.

Australian Open: Roger Federer saves 7 match points. Now Novak Djokovic is up next.
Roger Federer was not going to go gently, of course, no matter how daunting the number of match points — his opponent accumulated seven! — no matter how achy his...

Australian Open: Steady Rafael Nadal beats animated Nick Kyrgios
Rafael Nadal left the muttering and the preening, the underarm serving and the 'tweening, to his younger, flashier opponent, Nick Kyrgios.

Serena Williams stunned by Wang Qiang at Australian Open
Down to what sure felt like her last chance, Serena Williams came through with a cross-court forehand winner to close a 24-stroke point, then raised her arms, held that celebratory...

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios barks, mocks his way to third round
Love him or hate him -- and make no mistake, there are plenty in each camp -- Nick Kyrgios never allows for a dull moment when he's on a tennis...