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Belinda Bencic's Baby Steps
Starting small is reliably leading to bigger things for returning mothers in women's tennis.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Best of Three: Indian Wells
Checking in on the women and men midway through what was once the "Fifth Slam"
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Bryan Brothers on the State of Doubles
Bob and Mike Bryan, 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, discuss how doubles can meet the moment.
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Answers From Acapulco
An interview with Geoffrey Fernandez of MexTenis about a memorable week of highs and lows at the Mexican Open.
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February 2025

Sick Leave
The field in Acapulco was suddenly decimated by digestive issues on Wednesday, and no top stars remained.
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Casper Ruud on Jannik Sinner: "I hope he keeps his head high."
The World No. 5 from Norway sounded sympathetic notes—and put settlements into broader context—regarding the controversial Sinner resolution.
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Venus, Vanishingly
After an invitation from Indian Wells, forecasting the future of Venus Williams proves complicated.
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Two Young Ones in Mexico
Interviews with Learner Tien and Nishesh Basavareddy from Acapulco.
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Sinner Sidelined, But Spared the Worst
Jannik Sinner and WADA found a compromise in the timing of a three-month ban; he might still lose the No. 1 ranking.
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Remixed to Relevance
The U.S. Open's radical revamp of mixed doubles breathes new life into a failing format.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Rolling in Rotterdam
Wheelchair tennis has gained unique traction—and integration—at the biggest tennis tournament in the Netherlands
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Serena, Drake, and the Super Bowl
The backstory on Serena Williams' backup dancing for Kendrick Lamar's halftime show.
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