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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open with right knee injury: ‘Sad and disappointed’
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a right knee injury, ruling him out of the year’s final Grand Slam tournament. The Italian said he had been working closely with his team and medical staff, but was ultimately forced to pull out, describing himself as “sad and disappointed” about…
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‘Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter’ Doc Director Unpacks the Tennis Champ’s Resilience and His Retirement
A new Prime Video documentary, “Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter,” directed by Jason Hehir, explores the tennis champion’s career and looming retirement. In an interview with Variety, Hehir explains he was drawn to Djokovic as a compelling, controversial and polarising figure, and wanted to examine how, at 39, he balances continued dominance on court…
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US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history
The US Open has announced a record $108 million (£79.2 million) prize pool for the 2026 tournament, a 20% rise on last year and the largest fund in Grand Slam history. The increase comes after players, including some who curtailed media appearances at the French Open and Wimbledon in protest, pushed for higher pay and…
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The Best Tennis Brands to Shop Ahead of the U. S Open
Ahead of the U.S. Open, tennis fashion is having a moment, with luxury and performance brands alike ramping up their presence around the tournament. The sport’s growing style profile is reflected in initiatives such as the ATP’s new “Athlete Arrivals” pre-match styling programme and increasing partnerships between top players and major fashion houses, underscoring how…
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Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios’ career
Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his 30s. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.
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Nick Kyrgios admits cocaine test failure and undisclosed suspension
Nick Kyrgios has revealed he tested positive for cocaine and served a secret ban from tennis, announcing that he would step away from public life to “get myself right.” The 31-year-old Australian, long known for his volatile on-court temperament and outspoken personality, chose to disclose the failed drugs test himself, adding a serious new dimension…
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Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, with the International Tennis Integrity Agency confirming the ban has been in place since 4 August. The Australian, a former world number 13, submitted a sample during the Mallorca Open on 22 June that was found to contain benzoylecgonine, a metabolite…
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$100 hot dogs get over-the-top treatment with caviar, Wagyu and 24-karat gold
Hot dogs topped with caviar, wagyu and gold flakes are selling for up to $100 at venues like the Formula One Miami Grand Prix and Miami Open tennis tournament.