Christopher Clarey
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Naomi Osaka, Heckled by Spectator, Is Ousted at Indian Wells
“To be honest, I’ve gotten heckled before, and it didn’t really bother me,” said Osaka, who otherwise had ample support from the crowd. But, she...
At Indian Wells, Ukrainian Tennis Stars Take Their Fight to the Court
Playing through fear of the war, Marta Kostyuk said that she must show “what it’s like having a Ukrainian heart” and that it “hurts” to...
Zverev’s Swings Merited More Than a Slap on the Wrist
After striking the umpire’s chair during an outburst at a tournament in Mexico, Alexander Zverev can avoid a fine and suspension if he does not...
Strong Stance on China and Peng Shuai Helps Land WTA a New Title Sponsor
The women’s tennis tour has been without a title sponsor since 2010, but the medical diagnostics company Hologic has agreed to a multiyear deal with...
Daniil Medvedev Intrudes on the Big Four’s No. 1 Perch
After nearly two decades of four men trading places at tennis’s top slot, Russia’s Medvedev put an end to their reign on Monday.
Djokovic Willing to Miss Grand Slam Tournaments to Stay Unvaccinated
The top men’s tennis player — for now — has expressed a desire to be “in tune” with his body that has left him badly...
Up Next for Rafael Nadal? His Specialty, the French Open.
Nadal could strike quickly for Grand Slam singles title No. 22, particularly if Novak Djokovic, the only man to beat him twice in Paris, is...
Rafael Nadal Wins Australian Open, and His 21st Grand Slam Title
The No. 6 seed broke his tie with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer on Sunday night by beating Daniil Medvedev in five sets to win...
Ashleigh Barty Wins Australian Open Women’s Singles Title
The top ranked woman’s player defeated the American Danielle Collins to become the first Australian player to win the Grand Slam singles title there since...
Nadal and Medvedev Will Play in Australian Open Final
The Spaniard defeated Matteo Berrettini and will play for a record 21st career Grand Slam men’s singles title against Medvedev, who beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in...