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Osaka’s Brisbane comeback ended by big-serving Pliskova

BRISBANE—Defending champion Karolina Pliskova used her big serve to full advantage to end Naomi Osaka’s return to tennis in the second round of the...

Kvitova prefers Grand Slam cancellation, than play without fans

Prague--Two-time Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova said on Monday she would prefer Grand Slams did not take place as opposed to playing them behind closed...

Unmindful of virus, Kvitova, Pliskovas clash at Prague tournament

Prague --Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, the Pliskova sisters and other top-100 Czech players are set to clash at a tennis tournament in Prague on...

Williams aims to end long Slam record quest

Melbourne—Serena Williams is ominously back to winning ways as she looks to finally complete her long quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title...

Near-death experience gives Osaka perspective

Brisbane—A “near-death” experience off the coast of the Turks and Caicos Islands has given reigning Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka a new perspective heading...

Pliskova hires Murray’s ex-coach

Brisbane—World number two Karolina Pliskova is hoping Andy Murray’s former coach can help her take the next step up as she targets a Grand...

Djokovic, Osaka share Wimbledon center stage

London—Defending champion Novak Djokovic shares centre stage on Centre Court with Naomi Osaka on Monday as Wimbledon gets underway. Top seed and world number one...

Osaka still no. 1

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Pliskova, Halep open with wins at Fed Cup

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Osaka takes on Kvitova in finals of Aussie Open

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Serena: Pliskova ‘went crazy’

Melbourne—Serena Williams denied choking after falling victim to one of the greatest ever comebacks Wednesday, saying she was powerless as Czech foe Karolina Pliskova...

Sharapova blasts foe; Kerber falls

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Halep, Zverev crash out of Wimby; Nadal, Djokovic win

London—German fourth seed Alexander Zverev and women’s world number one Simona Halep wilted in 33-degree heat and crashed out of Wimbledon in the third...

Nadal breaks McEnroe record in Madrid tilt; 3 stars beaten

MADRID—Rafael Nadal broke John McEnroe’s 34-year record on Thursday by winning his 50th consecutive set on clay at the Madrid Open. But while the world...
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