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Jun 15, 2023
Questions about potential LIV-PGA merger loom over U.S. Open
'We all want to know the why,” Colin Morikawa said. 'We’re so interested in the why. For us, for me right now, it’s just like what’s going to happen?'
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MULTIMEDIA
Jun 14, 2023
Players seek to keep U.S. Open focus amid merger turmoil
Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka are among the favorites this week at Los Angeles Country Club, along with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
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TENNIS
Jun 12, 2023
Novak Djokovic stands alone after capturing record 23rd Grand Slam title at French Open
If the debate about the best man to ever wield a tennis racket came down to statistics alone, Novak Djokovic's status is already secure.
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TENNIS
Jun 11, 2023
Iga Swiatek fights off Karolina Muchova in thriller for third French Open title
The 22-year-old's latest coronation caps another dominant two weeks on the clay in Paris, where her record stands at 28 wins and two losses in five visits.
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TENNIS
Jun 10, 2023
Novak Djokovic moves to the precipice of tennis supremacy
The Philippe Chatrier Court at Roland Garros has long been Rafael Nadal’s second home, but on Sunday it will be Novak Djokovic looking to make history in Paris.
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TENNIS
Jun 9, 2023
No. 1 Iga Swiatek sets up clash against Karolina Muchova in French Open final
The 22-year-old Pole, who improved her record in Paris to 27-2, is bidding to become the first woman to successfully defend the title since Justine Henin in 2007.
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Jun 8, 2023
Alexander Zverev and women's champion Iga Swiatek book return to French Open semifinals
Alexander Zverev returned to the semifinals of the French Open, a year after leaving Roland Garros in a wheelchair, while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also maintained her quest for a third title in four years in Paris on Wednesday.
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TENNIS
Jun 7, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz hunts down Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up Djoko showdown
For almost three sets the world No. 1 played jaw-dropping tennis, eventually leaving the fifth-seeded Greek in the dust.
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Jun 6, 2023
Michael Block just misses chance to qualify for U.S. Open
The 46-year-old club pro narrowly missed out on making the field for this month's major championship at Los Angeles Country Club.
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TENNIS
Jun 6, 2023
Holger Rune double-bounces into French Open quarterfinals
The Dane will now need to improve on last year's performance against Casper Ruud, when he lost a bad-tempered quarterfinal.
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TENNIS
Jun 5, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka skips news conference after setting up quarterfinal clash against Elina Svitolina
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus set up a politically charged French Open quarterfinal with Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Sunday and immediately set the tone for the high-profile confrontation by boycotting the media at Roland Garros for the second time.
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TENNIS
Jun 4, 2023
'Disrespectful' to talk about 'Iga bagel factory,' Swiatek says after third round win
The world No. 1, aiming to become the first woman to successfully defend the trophy at Roland Garros since 2007, won 6-0, 6-0 in just 51 minutes on Saturday.
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TENNIS
Jun 4, 2023
Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka ends Seyboth Wild's run to make French Open last 16
Nishioka prevailed in a dramatic five-set battle to reach the French Open fourth round for the first time, becoming just the second Japanese man to do so in the Open Era.

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