Riffice adds NCAA title; Brooksby qualifies for French
Sam Riffice was supposed to be worn out physically and mentally after helping Florida win its first NCAA men's team title last week. Indeed, he often struggled in this week's singles competition....
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Commentary: Toughen up, Naomi, and act professionally
Naomi Osaka said she won't "subject myself to people that doubt me."2019 photo by Mal Taam Three years ago, Serena Williams acted like a prima donna in the turbulent U.S. Open final against...
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Qualifier McDonald advances in French Open
Qualifier Mackenzie McDonald, a 26-year-old San Francisco Bay Area product,beat Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland in four sets in the first round of the French Open.2016 photo by Paul Bauman Mackenzie...
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Osaka withdraws; Andreescu ousted in marathon
Naomi Osaka said she "never wanted to be a distrac-tion." 2018 photo by Mal Taam No. 2 seed Naomi Osaka of Japan withdrew from the French Open today in the wake of her announcement last week that she...
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Kvitova pulls out after freak mishap; Stephens advances
Petra Kvitova wrote that she fell during herpost-match news conference on Sunday andhurt her ankle. File photo by Paul Bauman Apparently, post-match news conferences are dangerous not only mentally...
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McDonald squanders two match points, falls in French
Qualifier Mackenzie McDonald, a 26-year-old San Francisco Bay Areaproduct, lost to No. 22 seed Cristian Garin of Chile today in a marathonin the second round of the French Open. Photo by Paul Bauman...
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Barty quits with injury; Stephens bounces Czech
Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty, the 2019 French Open champion, had a strongclay-court season. 2019 photo by Harjanto Sumali No. 1 seed and 2019 champion Ashleigh Barty of Australia retired because of a...
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Russian surprises Sabalenka, further opening draw
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who played forthe Sacramento Capitals of World Team-Tennis at 15, has reached the quarterfinalsof every Grand Slam tournament. 2017photo by Paul Bauman The women's draw in...
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Czech it out: Stephens reaches round of 16 in Paris
Unseeded Sloane Stephens, who grew up in Fresno, Calif., defeated No. 18 seedKarolina Muchova 6-3, 7-5 today in the third round of the French Open. 2019photo by Mal Taam Resurgent Sloane Stephens is...
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Serena, Federer say au revoir to 2021 French Open
SERENA WILLIAMSFile photo by Paul Bauman Serena Williams and Roger Federer, who have combined for 43 Grand Slam singles titles, exited the French Open today. No. 21 seed Elena Rybakina, a...
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Women set mark for first-time major quarterfinalists
Maria Sakkari, the runner-up in San Jose, Calif., in 2018, upset Sofia Kenintoday in Paris to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. 2018 photo by Mal Taam Grand Slam women's tournaments have been...
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Ex-Capital Pavlyuchenkova finally reaches major semi
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova had been 0-11 in Grand Slam singles anddoubles quarterfinals. 2017 photo by Paul Bauman Until now, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has been known primarily for two things. Having...
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Sakkari stuns defending champ; Nadal, Djokovic to meet
Maria Sakkari ousted defending champion Iga Swiatek today in theFrench Open quarterfinals. Sakkari reached the final of the inauguralMubadala Silicon Valley Classic in San Jose, Calif., three years...
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Krejcikova saves MP, will face ex-Capital for title in Paris
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who played for theSacramento Capitals of World TeamTennis at 15in 2006, reached a Grand Slam final in a record 52 attempts. 2017 photo by Paul Bauman Saving a match point,...
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Djokovic outduels Nadal in French Open classic
Novak Djokovic became the first player to beat Rafael Nadal twice in the FrenchOpen. 2017 photo by Mal Taam In a match featuring one of the best sets ever played, Novak Djokovic overcame a terrible...
View ArticleKrejcikova tops ailing ex-Capital for French Open title
Formerly considered a doubles specialist, Barbora Krejcikova has a new title. Grand Slam singles champion. The unseeded Czech capped her stunning run in the French Open with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4...
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Djokovic overcomes big deficit for French Open crown
Novak Djokovic joined Rod Laver and Roy Emerson as the only mento win each major tournament at least twice. 2015 photo by Paul Bauman As incredible as Novak Djokovic's physical skills are, his mental...
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McDonald advances in Nottingham Challenger
Mackenzie McDonald did not face a breakpoint in his 6-4, 6-2 win over Antoine Hoangof France. 2016 photo by Paul Bauman Mackenzie McDonald, who was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area,...
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France's Humbert edges Querrey in Halle opener
Sam Querrey fell to Ugo Humbert of France in threeclose sets today. 2017 photo by Paul Bauman Ugo Humbert of France nipped Sam Querrey of Las Vegas 4-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) in 2 hours, 26 minutes today...
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McDonald advances to $160K Nottingham quarterfinals
Mackenzie McDonald beat lucky loser Zhang Zhizhen of Chinain three tough sets in the second round on grass in Nottingham,England. 2018 photo by Paul Bauman Mackenzie McDonald, a 26-year-old product...
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