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OLYMPICS
Sep 3, 2021
Sharper Novak Djokovic easily advances to U.S. Open third round
'I came out on court with the right intensity, the right focus,' said Djokovic after his 77th career win at the tournament.
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TENNIS
Aug 25, 2021
U.S. tennis body announces slate of mental health resources ahead of U.S. Open
The United States Tennis Association announced a mental health initiative for players on Tuesday, with the main draw of the U.S. Open kicking off next week.
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Aug 20, 2021
Tokyo Olympic champion Nelly Korda in 3-way tie for lead at Women's British Open
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, No. 4 Kim Sei-young Kim and Madelene Sagstrom opened the Women's British Open with rounds of 5-under 67 at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland on Thursday.
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TENNIS
Aug 16, 2021
Roger Federer to have knee surgery, has 'glimmer of hope' for return
Roger Federer will miss the upcoming U.S. Open and be sidelined for many months because he needs more knee surgery, an operation that the Swiss great said on Sunday will give him a "glimmer of hope" that he can resume his glittering career.
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Jul 18, 2021
Louis Oosthuizen leads Collin Morikawa by one at the British Open
After consecutive runner-up finishes at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open, the South African will return on Sunday looking to secure his second career major title.
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Jun 22, 2021
Jon Rahm takes over No. 1 world golf ranking
Rahm briefly held the spot twice in 2020, after winning the Memorial and after tying for 13th at the PGA Championship.
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Jun 21, 2021
Jon Rahm wins U.S. Open to claim first major title
The Spaniard shot 4-under-par 67 in the final round of the U.S. Open to cap a remarkable turnaround from two weeks ago to capture his first major championship.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 19, 2021
Japanese reporters largely cede the game to the West on Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka's willingness to speak out on issues such as Black Lives Matter sets her apart from other Japanese athletes working internationally.
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TENNIS
Jun 18, 2021
Dominic Thiem withdraws from Tokyo Olympics to focus on defending U.S. Open title
Austria's Dominic Thiem withdrew from the Olympics on Thursday, saying he did not feel ready to give his best in Tokyo but was looking forward to competing at Wimbledon this month and defending his U.S. Open title later this year.
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Jun 16, 2021
Ryo Ishikawa has one last chance to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Only a very high finish at this week's U.S. Open can earn Ishikawa the second spot on the Japan team alongside Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama.
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TENNIS
Jun 13, 2021
Unseeded Barbora Krejcikova wins maiden Grand Slam title in Paris
The 25-year-old Czech, a former doubles No. 1, defeated Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to continue a streak of women's players winning their first major at Roland Garros.
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TENNIS
Jun 6, 2021
Naomi Osaka thanks fans for 'all the love' after French Open withdrawal
The four-time Grand Slam champion has received an outpouring of support following her decision to pull out of Roland Garros early last week.
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TENNIS
Jun 1, 2021
Naomi Osaka's Paris exit leaves questions on athletes' humanity and media’s role
Heads of the four Grand Slam events had threatened further fines and disqualification Monday if the four-time winner did not attend mandatory media sessions.
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TENNIS
Jun 1, 2021
Athletes rally around Naomi Osaka after French Open withdrawal
While her original stance had earned little backing from her fellow professionals athletes, her withdrawal triggered a wave of support from around the sporting world.

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