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Naomi Osaka, in a tennis hat and ponytail, puts her hand on her head

Japan’s Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open sparks conversation on mental health in elite sports 

Some in the sports world are saying the conversation is long overdue.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open sparks conversation on mental health in elite sports 
American John Isner serves during a match at the 2014 US Open. Isner is only one of two Americans among the top 50 men's players, and has never appeared in the final of a major tournament.

Why have the American men's tennis stars disappeared?

Why have the American men's tennis stars disappeared?

The Fabulous Mr. Darcis: The Belgian Who Beat Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon

The Fabulous Mr. Darcis: The Belgian Who Beat Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon

Mystery of Madrid's Blue Clay Tennis Courts

Mystery of Madrid's Blue Clay Tennis Courts

French puppet TV show ignites diplomatic protest over portrayal of Spanish athletes

French puppet TV show ignites diplomatic protest over portrayal of Spanish athletes

US Open: News and Analysis from Finals

We talk to Van Sias, who has been covering the tournament for Tennis View Magazine.

US Open: News and Analysis from Finals
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US Open heads into final rounds

Tennis fans will be glued to their screens this weekend to watch the final rounds of the 2010 U.S. Open. Amy Eddings is WNYC host of All Things Considered and avid tennis fan, who has been watching the matches from the sidelines.

US Open heads into final rounds
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Wrapping up the first weekend of the US Open

As the players ended the first week of the U.S. Open, many familiar faces moved on. Amy Eddings, host of "All Things Considered" on New York Public Radio, was at the U.S. Open on Sunday. She wraps up all the weekend's action.

Wrapping up the first weekend of the US Open
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The US Open begins

The U.S. Open began yesterday, and a number of storylines are appearing. Diane Pucin is a sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times, and she's in New York following the Open. She helps us take a look at the week's big matches.

The US Open begins
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Sports: Rafael Nadal dominates tennis, Lakers lose

Winning his fifth French Open title, Rafael Nadal proved once again that the courts of Roland Garros belong to him. The Takeaway's sports contributor, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin has the details of the match, and he recaps NHL and NBA games as well.

Sports: Rafael Nadal dominates tennis, Lakers lose
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In Sports: Patriots' Brady Injured, U.S. Open Begins

Tom Brady sustained injuries during a pre-season game last Friday. Sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin talks with The Takeaway about the possible decline of Brady and the Patriots, as well as today's start of the U.S. Open.

In Sports: Patriots' Brady Injured, U.S. Open Begins
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NBA Finals: Can Kobe Stop the Magic?

The Takeaway Contributor and Sports Blogger Ibrahim Abdul-Matin wraps up the biggest sports headlines over the weekend and predicts the NBA winner.

NBA Finals: Can Kobe Stop the Magic?
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In an epic Wimbledon final, Rafael Nadal dethrones tennis king Roger Federer

On Sunday, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer fought out the longest Wimbledon final ever. Some are calling it the greatest, too. Guest: Christopher Clarey, The New York Times

In an epic Wimbledon final, Rafael Nadal dethrones tennis king Roger Federer