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Federer to skip French Open again For French Open fans the news isn't good. Roger Federer is skipping the entire clay-court swing, meaning he will miss Roland Garros for the third straight year.... Pubdate: Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:00:27 GMT

Rising Japan star sweeps aside idol Serena Naomi Osaka is in the form of her life.... Pubdate: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:23:56 GMT

Serena's return sparks seeding debate Is tennis doing enough to help mothers returning to the sport after giving birth?... Pubdate: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:58:52 GMT

Del Potro ends Federer winning streak with title ... Pubdate: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:55:08 GMT

Dimitrov Doubles upon Goffin. No Thiem work for Rafa Rolex Monte Carlo Masters - Day 6. Dimitrov beats David Goffin, Rafael Nadal wins over Dominic Thiem in quarterfinals.... Pubdate: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 22:17:02 GMT

Del Potro wins first Masters title Juan Martin Del Potro defeated Roger Federer to win first ever masters title in Indian Wells.... Pubdate: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:27:59 GMT

Serena Williams says 'I do' Tennis superstar Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian were married in New Orleans.... Pubdate: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:00:17 GMT

Sharapova on her return from a drugs ban ... Pubdate: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:03:43 GMT

Nadal wins in New York Rafael Nadal captures his 16th Grand Slam title after taking the US Open... Pubdate: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:04:38 GMT

Sharapova on her rivalry with Serena She is the winner of five grand slam titles and one of the biggest stars in the world, but Maria Sharapova has played much of her career in the shadow of the Williams sisters.... Pubdate: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:05:11 GMT

Sloane Stephens' press conference outtakes 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens gave a memorable press conference after winning her first major title, filled with jokes and funny moments.... Pubdate: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:06:16 GMT

Why Roland Garros is unique The French Open is renowned for its red clay courts and is the only grand-slam not to have a roof! Pat Cash tells us a bit more about the unique tournament... Pubdate: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:07:26 GMT

A new French Open: Roland Garros renovations The home of the French Open -- Roland Garros -- is getting a long-planned revamp worth over $400 million, including a new roof over Philippe-Chatrier court... Pubdate: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:39:13 GMT

18 reasons to love Roger Federer Roger Federer won his 18th major title at the Australian Open, which once again prompted a huge outpouring of adulation for the Swiss tennis star.... Pubdate: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:08:57 GMT

Nadal 'living with pain and painkillers since 2005' ... Pubdate: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:46:09 GMT

Djokovic's struggles continue after shock defeat Novak Djokovic is still struggling after his elbow and arm issues. The 12-time grand slam winner suffered his earliest loss in Indian Wells since 2006 when he was defeated by Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel in the second round.... Pubdate: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:31:09 GMT

Federer on retirement: 'I'm looking forward to it' Given the form he's been showing in the last 14 months, most people aren't surprised that Roger Federer is once again world No. 1.... Pubdate: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:47:23 GMT

Federer: The making of a sports great There have been times even Roger Federer has thought of walking away from it all.... Pubdate: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:41:32 GMT

Serena Williams on pregnancy, power and race Serena Williams may be about to become a mother for the first time, but the tennis great has admitted to having an "outrageous plan" to defend her Australian Open title next January.... Pubdate: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:37:58 GMT

Meet the superfans worshiping at the altar of Federer It is a global traveling troupe like no other in sport. A patchwork of nationalities, from India, Lebanon, America, on a summer pilgrimage to worship the most successful male tennis player in history.... Pubdate: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:50:52 GMT

Serena pens passionate letter to her mom Serena Williams gave birth to her baby girl Alexis Olympia this month and in the wake of becoming a parent for the first time the tennis great has written a heartfelt letter to her own mother, Oracene Price.... Pubdate: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:31:41 GMT

Maria Sharapova: Serena Williams 'owned me' Maria Sharapova admits that Serena Williams has dominated her on court since the Russian won her first grand slam title in 2004.... Pubdate: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:08:17 GMT

Martina Hingis: 'I taught Federer how to win' Much has been made of the resurgence of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal this season.... Pubdate: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:36:37 GMT

Federer wins Australian Open and record 20th major Roger Federer beat Marin Cilic in five sets in the Australian Open final Sunday to become the first man to win 20 grand slam titles.... Pubdate: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:50:22 GMT

Maria Sharapova to give Sugarpova profits to Puerto Rico Profits from Sugarpova -- the candy and chocolate company run by Maria Sharapova -- for the next three months will go to a relief fund for Puerto Rico that was set up by the Russian's fellow tennis player, Monica Puig, following Hurricane Maria.... Pubdate: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:36:49 GMT

Inside the secret world of the tennis locker room Maria Sharapova once described the women's locker room as "my least favorite place in the world."... Pubdate: Tue, 30 May 2017 13:34:11 GMT

Federer: Strange to sit here as champ 2017 Australian Open champion Roger Federer collected an 18th grand slam title, but the Swiss star told CNN's Ravi Ubha that he didn't expect it at all.... Pubdate: Mon, 22 May 2017 11:23:43 GMT

Williams sisters' coaches on Aus final Venus and Serena Williams are set to clash at the Australian Open in the oldest Women's Final in the Open Era. Both sisters' coaches spoke about the tie.... Pubdate: Mon, 22 May 2017 11:25:28 GMT

Venus targets Tokyo Olympics Tennis star Venus Williams tells CNN's Patrick Snell about her love of the Olympics and how Tokyo 2020 may not be out of reach.... Pubdate: Mon, 22 May 2017 13:24:28 GMT

Serena sneaks up on fans Serena Williams randomly surprised two fans who were playing tennis in San Francisco while she was on a night stroll.... Pubdate: Mon, 22 May 2017 14:56:55 GMT

USTA sorry for Nazi-era anthem The US Tennis Association has apologized to the German Fed Cup team for playing the Nazi-era national anthem ahead of a replay match in the women's tournament.... Pubdate: Mon, 22 May 2017 13:37:29 GMT

Tennis' most successful family affair Venus and Serena Williams have won a combined 29 grand slam singles titles but their beginnings were humble, as their father Richard Williams told CNN.... Pubdate: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 15:34:22 GMT

Denis Istomin: 'Better than my first title' Uzbek Denis Istomin, who shocked World Number 2 and 6-time Australian Open champion, Novak Djokovic, has told CNN his win means more than his first title.... Pubdate: Mon, 22 May 2017 11:26:31 GMT

Federer: Six-month layoff was right decision Seventeen-time grand slam singles champion Roger Federer opens up about his six-month layoff from tennis, being seeded 17th at the Australian Open and Tokyo 2020.... Pubdate: Mon, 22 May 2017 11:27:31 GMT

Chris Evert: Tennis stars under more pressure Former world No. 1 Chris Evert tells CNN that today's tennis stars are under more pressure, due to money and the media, to perform compared with her day.... Pubdate: Fri, 06 Jan 2017 11:59:34 GMT

Who will reign supreme in 2017? 2016 was a wild year in tennis, but 2017 looks ready to be even better. Open Court's Pat Cash talks about Roger Federer, Serena Williams and more.... Pubdate: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 12:13:17 GMT

Djokovic vs. Murray: The race for No. 1 Commentator Nick Lester explains how Andy Murray overtook Novak Djokovic and closed out the year as the world No. 1.... Pubdate: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 17:58:02 GMT

Pat Rafter's picks for 2017's grand slams Former world No. 1 Pat Rafter tells CNN's Open Court host Pat Cash who will win grand slam glory in 2017.... Pubdate: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 19:15:33 GMT

10 to one: Angelique Kerber's rise CNN's Open Court looks at German star Angelique Kerber's ascent to the top of women's tennis.... Pubdate: Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:23:07 GMT

Becker: Djokovic has to 'sacrifice everything' Novak Djokovic's former coach Boris Becker has told CNN Novak Djokovic has to "sacrifice everything" to win his next Grand Slam tournament.... Pubdate: Mon, 22 May 2017 11:29:11 GMT

Bjorn Borg: Where is he now? CNN's Open Court host Pat Cash catches up with former world No. 1 Bjorn Borg in Stockholm.... Pubdate: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 17:50:48 GMT

Open Court's 'unforced errors' CNN's Open Court host Pat Cash admits he's no "one-take wonder." We've compiled some of our favorite show flubs.... Pubdate: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 19:21:24 GMT

Can 'nice girl' Radwanska slam her rivals? She's a $25M player who loves the comforts of home, but world No. 3 Aga Radwanska is still waiting to win one of tennis' coveted grand slam titles.... Pubdate: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:50:33 GMT

Navratilova meets Evert: Friendly foes reunite Tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova share their views on the players hoping to take top billing in the women's game.... Pubdate: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:08:48 GMT

WTA's mission to grow women's tennis WTA CEO Steve Simon talks to Pat Cash about Maria Sharapova's 2017 return and how he plans to grow the game.... Pubdate: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:10:24 GMT

Elite 8: A new era for women's tennis? The WTA Finals was missing two of the biggest names in women's tennis, but Pat Cash caught up with the new wave of stars.... Pubdate: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:03:36 GMT

Fist-pumping her way to the top Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova wins the biggest title of her career by claiming the WTA Finals crown in Singapore.... Pubdate: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:17:39 GMT

Fritz: ATP's 'Star of Tomorrow' ... Pubdate: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:42:27 GMT

Stan 'The Man' takes Manhattan US Open champion Stan Wawrinka celebrates his third grand slam title with a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple.... Pubdate: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:19:12 GMT

Monica Puig: Party time in Puerto Rico Open Court visits the Caribbean as Puerto Rico puts on a parade for its first Olympic gold medalist, rising tennis star Monica Puig.... Pubdate: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:28:48 GMT

Andy Murray's golden summer After ending his three-year wait for a grand slam title, Wimbledon champion Andy Murray added a second Olympic gold medal to his collection.... Pubdate: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:37:02 GMT

Forest Hills: Reviving a tennis icon Billie Jean King has brought new life to the former home of the US Open, introducing a New York franchise in her World Team Tennis competition.... Pubdate: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:45:03 GMT

Wawrinka wins third slam title Stan Wawrinka topped Novak Djokovic to claim his first US Open title. CNN's James Blake sits down with the Swiss to discuss his third major crown.... Pubdate: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 14:35:39 GMT

Kerber on US Open triumph New world No. 1 Angelique Kerber tells CNN's James Blake about beating Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic to become the 2016 US Open champion.... Pubdate: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 14:37:10 GMT

Watching Serena 'a beautiful thing' ... Pubdate: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:53:23 GMT

Agassi: From wild child to role model Ten years after retiring from the sport, tennis legend Andre Agassi talks to Open Court about his remarkable career and life after tennis.... Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:41:36 GMT

Graf: 'I hope Serena breaks slam record' In a rare interview, tennis great Steffi Graf talks about Serena Williams' plans to break the 22 grand slam singles record they both share.... Pubdate: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:52:47 GMT

The making of the US Open trophy CNN Open Court traveled to Rhode Island to see how a gifted team of silversmiths craft the US Open trophy.... Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:47:31 GMT

Kerber: The gym has changed my tennis World No. 2 Angelique Kerber reveals her tips for getting grand slam fit -- just in time for the final slam of the year.... Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:05:23 GMT

$150M roof gives US Open new look What you need to know about the new roof that will shelter Arthur Ashe stadium from the rain.... Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:51:40 GMT

Maria Bueno -- Brazil's grand slam great She won 7 grand slam titles and was world No. 1 -- Pat Cash plays tennis with Maria Bueno.... Pubdate: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:39:28 GMT

Brazilian's inspirational path to Rio 2016 Teliana Pereria grew up in a poor part of Brazil, but refused to let her humble start keep her from pursuing a career in tennis.... Pubdate: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:33:02 GMT

Caroline Wozniacki's rollercoaster year of highs and lows Having been so close to clinching her maiden grand slam title for so many years, but ultimately always falling short, many thought the increasing pressure of Caroline Wozniacki's near misses would see her never win a major.... Pubdate:

John Isner: 'This is the best moment of my career' At the age of 32 and with just a single win to his name all season, you would have been forgiven for thinking John Isner's best tennis was behind him.... Pubdate:

Roger Federer: Swiss star to skip French Open After losing in Miami, Roger Federer said he won't play the clay-court swing including the French Open. He will thus miss Roland Garros for the third straight time.... Pubdate:

Roger Federer has decided that he won't play the French Open. We look back on the year he did win at Roland Garros.... Pubdate:

Serena's return sparks seeding debate about pregnancy James Blake, the new tournament director of the Miami Open, says players returning from pregnancy -- such as Serena Williams -- should be seeded if their rankings merits it. This after Williams was drawn against Indian Wells winner Naomi Osaka in the first round.... Pubdate:

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