

Matthew Futterman
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Nordic Combined May Be Eliminated from the Olympics in 2026
Leaders of Nordic combined, a mix of cross-country skiing and ski jumping, thought they had secured the future of the sport. But the International Olympic...

It’s Djokovic vs. Nadal, the French Open Rematch We’ve Been Waiting For
Djokovic, the world No. 1, and Nadal, the 13-time French Open champion, will continue their epic rivalry on Tuesday in the quarterfinal at Roland Garros.

Coco Gauff Loves Clay. Really.
Americans and the red clay of Roland Garros have not always gotten along so well. Coco Gauff and a few others are starting to change...

The Budding 19-Year-Old Star at the French Open Not Named Carlos Alcaraz
Holger Rune of Denmark is making his mark in Paris. His childhood rival is hogging the spotlight. That is just fine with him — for...

The Budding 19-Year-Old Star at the French Open Not Named Carlos Alcaraz
Holger Rune of Denmark is making his mark in Paris. His childhood rival is hogging the spotlight. That is just fine with him — for...

Her Tennis Coach Abused Her. Could the Sport Have Prevented It?
Adrienne Jensen does not know Pam Shriver, the 22-time Grand Slam doubles champion, but both believe tennis needs to change its approach toward predatory coaches.

As the French Open Begins, the War in Ukraine Roils the Locker Room
“I feel like it’s not united,” Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked women’s player, said of a decision by the tours to punish Wimbledon for barring players...

Felix Auger-Aliassime Seeks Major Success at the French Open
For years, tennis experts have heralded the promise of Auger-Aliassime, a young Canadian. But can he reach the top in the era of Carlos Alcaraz?

Rafael Nadal is the French Open’s Man of Mystery
He was unbeatable at the start of the year, then could hardly finish a match in the run-up to the French Open because of an...

Naomi Osaka Leaves IMG to Start Her Own Agency, Evolve
Already the world’s top-earning female athlete, Osaka is leaving IMG to start a sports representation company with her longtime agent, Stuart Duguid.