Tennis

Tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and rapper Cordae are no longer in a relationship

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she and her partner, rapper Cordae, “are no longer in a relationship.

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Tennis Canada releases lineup for first-round Davis Cup qualifier against Hungary

Denis Shapovalov headlined Canada's five-man roster for its first-round Davis Cup qualifier against Hungary, a lineup that did not include singles star Felix Auger-Aliassime. Shapovalov, the world No. 58 from Richmond Hill, Ont.

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Gauff beats Swiatek again as US wins United Cup for 2nd time in 3 years

SYDNEY (AP) — Coco Gauff overcame second-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in the opening singles of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event and the United States went on to win the final by beating Poland 2-0 on Sunday.

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Injury scare for Naomi Osaka ahead of Australian Open

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Naomi Osaka's fitness for the Australian Open is in question after the four-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 suffered an apparent abdominal injury Sunday while playing the final of a WTA tournament in Auckland.

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Rybakina defends former coach Vukov after he's suspended by WTA

SYDNEY (AP) — Sixth-ranked Elena Rybakina has defended her former coach Stefano Vukov after he was provisionally suspended by the WTA as the governing body investigates a potential breach of its code of conduct.

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Grigor Dimitrov retires with groin injury during Brisbane International semifinal

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Defending Brisbane International champion Grigor Dimitrov retired from his semifinal match Saturday to give Jiri Lehecka a shot at a second Australian title. Trailing 6-4, 4-4, world No.

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Novak Djokovic beaten by big-serving Reilly Opelka in quarterfinals of Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. The 37-year-old Djokovic was playing his first tournament of the year.

Jan 3, 2025 4:05 PM Read more >

Muchova turns on the style during win over Paolini to help Czechs into semis vs. US at United Cup

SYDNEY (AP) — Karolina Muchova turned on the style during a 6-2, 6-2 victory over fourth-ranked Jasmine Paolini at the United Cup on Friday to help the Czech Republic secure a win over Italy and a semifinal spot against the United States.

Jan 3, 2025 3:34 AM Read more >

Gauff and Fritz put US in United Cup semifinals. Kazakhstan beats Germany to advance

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered the U.S., tournament winner two years ago, into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event on Wednesday.

Jan 1, 2025 1:52 PM Read more >

Djokovic and Kyrgios lose in doubles to top-seeded team at the Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The new doubles team of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are out of the Brisbane International in the second round.

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