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British tennis star Henry Patten and Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara are cruising through the French Open without dropping a single set, now just two wins away from their third Grand Slam title in under a year. The dynamic duo has already captured hearts at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, and Paris could be next.
Polish tennis player Maja Chwalinska stunned the French Open by reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal as the world number 114. Just three years ago, she'd left tennis indefinitely while battling depression.
Rising tennis talents are bringing fresh excitement to Roland Garros as Alexander Zverev moves closer to his first Grand Slam title and young players Jakub Mensik and Mirra Andreeva make historic runs. The tournament is showcasing both veteran excellence and the sport's bright future.
Alexander Zverev defeated Rafael Jodar in straight sets at Roland Garros, advancing to the semifinals and keeping his pursuit of a first Grand Slam title alive. The German tennis star dominated the quarterfinal match 7-6, 6-1, 6-3 in Paris.
A new pill called daraxonrasib has doubled survival time for advanced pancreatic cancer patients in a groundbreaking 500-person trial. Oncologists are calling it a grand slam after four decades of failed attempts to crack the disease.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is making a stunning comeback at 44, returning to professional tennis after four years away. Athletes around the world are celebrating the 23-time Grand Slam champion's announcement to compete at the HSBC Championships this June.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is stepping back onto the court after nearly three years away, announcing she'll compete in doubles at next week's HSBC Championships at Queen's Club. The 23-time Grand Slam champion never officially retired, saying she was "evolving away" from the sport after welcoming two daughters.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is stepping back onto the court this summer after nearly three years away from the game. The 23-time Grand Slam champion will compete in doubles at London's HSBC Championships starting Saturday.
After nearly four years away from tennis's biggest stages due to injuries, Italy's Matteo Berrettini is back in a Grand Slam quarter-final at the French Open. The former world number six, now ranked 105th, says his love for the game kept him fighting through the darkest moments.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is making her comeback at age 44, nearly four years after stepping away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam champion will play doubles at Queen's Club in June, reigniting hope for fans worldwide.
Jose Siri robbed his former team of a grand slam with a spectacular catch over the wall, saving both runs for the Angels and a buffet of chicken tenders beyond the left field fence. The play turned a potential seven-run deficit into a manageable game, proving defense can be just as delicious as offense.
Brazilian tennis sensation Joao Fonseca, just 19 years old, proved his stunning upset over Novak Djokovic was no fluke by powering into the French Open quarterfinals. In a day that belonged to youth, three teenage players made history by reaching their first Grand Slam quarterfinals together.
Alexander Zverev moved within two victories of his first-ever Grand Slam title after defeating Jesper de Jong at the French Open. With top rivals out due to injury and upsets, the German star finally has his clearest path to tennis glory.
Argentine underdog Juan Manuel Cerúndolo battled for nearly six hours to win the longest French Open match since 2022, days after stunning world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. The 24-year-old's historic run has launched him into the top 50 for the first time in his career.
Brazilian tennis phenom João Fonseca just became the first teenager to ever defeat Novak Djokovic, rallying from two sets down to shock the 24-time Grand Slam champion at the French Open. The historic upset guarantees a fresh face will claim their first major title in Paris.
Rafael Nadal reveals in a new Netflix documentary how his love for tennis kept him playing through chronic injuries, rare foot disease, and severe anxiety. The 22-time Grand Slam champion says those difficult choices may have earned him 10 more major titles.
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal competed his entire career with a rare degenerative foot condition, using anaesthetics and taking health risks to win 22 Grand Slam titles. In a new Netflix series, he reveals the suffering was worth it because his passion for tennis was greater.
Rafael Nadal reveals he competed through a degenerative foot condition for nearly two decades, using specialized insoles and nerve-blocking injections to achieve tennis greatness. His resilience turned chronic pain into 22 Grand Slam victories.
Rafael Nadal reveals he competed through severe injuries for years, estimating he would have won 10 fewer Grand Slam titles without pushing through the pain. The tennis legend's honest reflections in a new Netflix documentary show the extraordinary sacrifice behind his 22 championships.
Four years after stepping away from tennis, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is planning her comeback at London's Queen's Club next month. The tennis legend, now 44, has been cleared to compete after completing required drug testing protocols.
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