Tag: Women’s tennis
Osaka steps out of French Open and onto sport’s third rail
Most athletes are comfortable talking about injuries, so long as they can point to a bruise, a bandage, a cast or a spot on...
Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka’s concerns
The leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments reacted Tuesday to tennis star Naomi Osaka's stunning withdrawal from the French Open by promising to...
Ann Li earns redemption with express win at French Open
PARIS — The last time Ann Li had stepped onto a tennis court at Roland Garros, she lost to a 182nd-ranked Russian opponent in...
Column: Even more questions for Osaka when she returns
Unfortunately for Naomi Osaka, the questions will keep coming. There’s nowhere to run and certainly no place to hide when you’re a superstar traveling...
Swiatek off to winning start in French Open defense
PARIS — Defending French Open champion Iga Swiatek picked up Monday right where she left off last year in winning the title: running yet...
King vs queen: Defending French champs practice together
PARIS — For an audience with the “King of Clay,” the current queen of clay thought it best to come prepared.
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Serena says dealing with media scrutiny made her stronger
Serena Williams says she can identify with anxiety regarding news conference scrutiny, and has experienced it frequently after matches.
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More fans, May weather: 2021 French Open is closer to normal
PARIS — Still not quite its packed, pre-pandemic self, Roland Garros bubbled with tennis, cheers and sun-kissed pleasures again Sunday as this year's tournament...
After win, Osaka skips news conference in Paris, as promised
PARIS — Naomi Osaka skipped her post-match news conference at the French Open on Sunday, as promised.
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FRENCH OPEN 2021: Rafael Nadal’s magic numbers are 14 and 21
Go back, for a moment, to May 8, 2005, when Rafael Nadal was still just 18 and yet to appear in a French Open,...