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Billie Jean Cup Finals moves to September in China to suit top players' schedule

Billie Jean Cup Finals moves to September in China to suit top players' schedule

LONDON (AP) — The finals of the Billie Jean King Cup were brought forward two months on Thursday to September. The new Sept. 16-21 schedule in Shenzhen, China, better aligns with the calendar for top women's tennis players, organizers said.
Djokovic upset by Tabilo in the 2nd round at Monte Carlo. Alcaraz advances

Djokovic upset by Tabilo in the 2nd round at Monte Carlo. Alcaraz advances

MONACO (AP) — Novak Djokovic's latest bid to win a 100th career title ended in another upset defeat to a familiar face.
Italian Open organizers can't wait to welcome back Jannik Sinner from his doping ban

Italian Open organizers can't wait to welcome back Jannik Sinner from his doping ban

ROME (AP) — Jannik Sinner’s return from his three-month doping ban is a month away and Italian Open organizers can’t wait to welcome back the first home No. 1 player in the tournament’s history.
Strive to survive on court: film shows the pressure ball kids face to earn an Australian Open spot

Strive to survive on court: film shows the pressure ball kids face to earn an Australian Open spot

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Formula 1 has done it, so has professional golf, the National Hockey League and the elite tennis tour. Now it's time for ball boys and ball girls to take center court in a reality-style documentary.

Top-seeded Zverev loses to Berrettini in Monte Carlo Masters second round

MONACO (AP) — Second-ranked Alexander Zverev lost 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 to fellow big-hitter Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.
Billie Jean King immortalized in bronze with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Billie Jean King immortalized in bronze with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category on Monday and she was joined by friends Magic Johnson and Oscar-winning actor Jamie Lee Curtis .
Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov out of Monte Carlo Masters

Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov out of Monte Carlo Masters

MONACO — Canadians Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov are out of the Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament after losing their first-round matches Monday.
Djokovic gets chance to avenge loss to Tabilo in Monte Carlo Masters meeting

Djokovic gets chance to avenge loss to Tabilo in Monte Carlo Masters meeting

MONACO (AP) — Novak Djokovic will get the chance to avenge one of the more surprising losses of his career . The 24-time Grand Slam champion will face 32nd-ranked Alejandro Tabilo in his opening match of the Monte Carlo Masters.
Jenson Brooksby beats Frances Tiafoe in Houston to win his first ATP Tour title

Jenson Brooksby beats Frances Tiafoe in Houston to win his first ATP Tour title

HOUSTON (AP) — Qualifier Jenson Brooksby earned his first ATP Tour title Sunday by beating Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship.
Charleston Open will pay women same as men starting in 2026 with bank extending rights deal

Charleston Open will pay women same as men starting in 2026 with bank extending rights deal

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston Open is keeping Credit One Bank as its title partner through 2031 along with the tennis tournament paying equal prize money to women and men starting in 2026.
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