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Treasure Chest: Is the best yet to come for Simona Halep?

As the defending Wimbledon champion closes out her 20s, there’s reason for optimism even as injuries conspire to keep her off the court.

Where Are They Now?

At 74, Life is Busy and Complete for Stan Smith

It has been said that no one can match Smith's run of enduring significance in the tennis world thanks to his winning blend of quiet confidence, ineffable dignity and unshakable integrity.

Tennis.com Interview

Sesil Karatantcheva plots Bulgarian revolution for next generation

The former world No. 35 has been off the court since 2019, and is eager to channel her rich academy history into a place of her own.

Nadal's Hiatus

Rafa's decision to miss Wimbledon, Olympics part of larger play to prolong career

Roger Federer, who started skipping Roland Garros at 34, should give Rafa hope that there will be life, and major titles, in his late 30s.

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Highlights

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MATCH POINT: S. Querrey def. R. Bautista Agut; 2021 Mallorca Open QF

Jun 24, 2021

MATCH POINT: C. Giorgi def. A. Sabalenka; Eastbourne QF

Jun 24, 2021

MATCH POINT: Djokovic/Gomez-Herrera def. Marach/Qureshi; Mallorca SF

Jun 24, 2021

MATCH POINT: P. Kvitova def. A. Li; Bad Homburg Open 2R

Jun 23, 2021

MATCH POINT: D. Kasatkina def. I. Swiatek; Viking International 2R

Jun 23, 2021

MATCH POINT: A. Kerber def. A. Blinkova; Bad Homburg Open 2R

Jun 23, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS: A. Kontaveit def B. Andreescu; Eastbourne International R2

Jun 23, 2021

MATCH POINT: Djokovic/Gómez-Herrera def. Zeballos/Granollers; Mallorca QF

Jun 23, 2021

MATCH POINT: A. Sabalenka def. A. Riske; Eastbourne 2R

Jun 23, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS: V. Azarenka def A. Cornet; Bad Homburg Open R2

Jun 23, 2021

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AP Sportlight

Sportlight for June 26

By Associated Press Jun 25, 2021

Wimbledon

On Wimbledon draw day, defending champion Simona Halep pulls out with calf injury

The Romanian joined Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem in withdrawing from the tournament.

By Associated Press Jun 25, 2021

Bad Homburg Open quarterfinals washed out

The quarterfinals of the Bad Homburg Open have been washed out by bad weather and Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn from the event ahead of Wimbledon

By Associated Press Jun 24, 2021

AP Sportlight

Sportlight for June 25

By Associated Press Jun 24, 2021

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Sportlight for week-June 25-July 1, Take 2

By Associated Press Jun 24, 2021

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Sportlight for June 25-July 1, 2 Takes

By Associated Press Jun 24, 2021

Andy Murray picked for British team to defend Olympic gold

Two-time defending champion Andy Murray will attempt to win his third consecutive Olympic gold medal after being named to the British team

By Associated Press Jun 24, 2021

More than shoes: Nike navigates complicated twists in track

Though frequently scrutinized the way any market leader is, Nike’s command over track and field has been tested over the past few years — if not in a pure dollar-for-dollar sense, then certainly in the way it is perceived by its most fervent followers

By Associated Press Jun 23, 2021

Yastremska eligible to play tennis after doping ban lifted

Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska’s provisional doping suspension has been lifted after an independent tribunal ruled that she was not at fault for her violation

By Associated Press Jun 22, 2021

Kvitova beats Piter at Bad Homburg Open, faces Li next

Top-seeded Petra Kvitova has had to dig deep to reach the second round of the Bad Homburg Open in beating Polish qualifier Katarzyna Piter in a three-setter.

By Associated Press Jun 21, 2021