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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 
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These women made a big impact in 2018

These women made a big impact in 2018
Tennis players Serena Williams and Roger Federer are shown embracing as they walk off the court together.

Roger Federer emerges victorious in historic clash with Serena Williams

Roger Federer emerges victorious in historic clash with Serena Williams
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Finally, more than ‘love’ for Serena Williams: Tennis star inspires new rules

Finally, more than ‘love’ for Serena Williams: Tennis star inspires new rules
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Serena Williams’ catsuit controversy evokes the battle over women wearing shorts

Serena Williams’ catsuit controversy evokes the battle over women wearing shorts
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?

Another year at the US Open is nearly over — and it will be another year without an American keeping the men's title at home. In fact, only two Americans are left among tennis' top 50 men, and neither is a serious major contender. Sadly, it doesn't look like this decline is going to end any time soon.

Why have the American men's tennis stars disappeared?

Can an Outspoken Chinese Tennis Player Beat an Outspoken American Tennis Player at the US Open?

The world's 5th seeded tennis player, China's Li Na, will be playing Serena Williams at the women's Semi-finals of the US Open. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Phoebe Lee from the Chinese American Tennis Society of New York.

Can an Outspoken Chinese Tennis Player Beat an Outspoken American Tennis Player at the US Open?

Mystery of Madrid's Blue Clay Tennis Courts

To Madrid, the capital of Spain, for the GeoQuiz. Name the venue for the Madrid Open tennis tournament. It looks like a big cube with a roof that slides off almost magically. But the real novelty is the blue clay court.

Mystery of Madrid's Blue Clay Tennis Courts

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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Tennis Champ Jim Courier Explains Wimbledon

Today, tennis fans around the world will be tuning into the world-renowned grass court tennis tournament in London, the Wimbledon Championships. Here to talk us through the ins and outs of Wimbledon is American tennis champion Jim Courier.

Tennis Champ Jim Courier Explains Wimbledon
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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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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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A Grand Slam: History at Wimbledon

Sports history was made yesterday at Wimbledon as Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick in the mens' final, and Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus for her third Wimbledon title. Joining us is The Takeaway's sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin.

A Grand Slam: History at Wimbledon
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Champions Everywhere! The Sports Agenda

The champions of the tennis world ? Venus and Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and Andy Roddick ? are shining bright at Wimbledon. To discuss their progress into the finals, we are joined by The Takeaway's sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin.

Champions Everywhere! The Sports Agenda
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Geo answer

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is the hometown of the top ranked women's tennis player in the world, Jelena Jankovic. Jelana was born in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.

Geo answer