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The day Roger Federer couldn't stop laughing at CNN correspondent's Spanish phrases

16 September 2022

Roger Federer has had an illustrious career in tennis, filled with elegant play and love from around the world. But on one day in 2009, the 20-time grand slam winner couldn't stop laughing at former CNN Sport correspondent Pedro Pinto's Spanish.

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See Roger Federer share tears and laughter with CNN

16 September 2022

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has announced he will retire from professional tennis. CNN's Patrick Snell looks back at the career of one of tennis' all time greats.

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Carlos Alcaraz speaks with CNN after US Open win

12 September 2022

After defeating Norwegian Casper Ruud in four sets to win the US Open title, Spain's 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz earned his first grand slam title with the win and will become the youngest world No. 1 in the history of the ATP rankings with the victory. CNN's Carolyn Manno speaks to Alcaraz following his big win at the US Open.

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World No. 1 and US Open champion Iga Swiatek speaks to CNN

12 September 2022

Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek defeated Ons Jabeur in straight sets in the US Open women's singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It is her third career grand slam title, and her first outside of the French Open, which she won in 2020 and 2022. Carolyn Manno speaks to the 21-year-old phenom on her big win and more.

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CNN interviewed Serena Williams when she was 9. Here's what she said

15 August 2023

Already being called a sports prodigy, Serena Williams spoke to CNN about her tennis ambitions when she was just 9 years old. Here's what she had to say about her goal to be #1.

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See how Serena Williams became one of the all-time greats

10 August 2022

Serena Williams has announced she will be retiring from tennis after the 2022 US Open. CNN's Christina MacFarlane looks at her journey from teen sensation to being one of the sport's all-time greats.

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Everything you need to know (and more!) about pickleball

25 August 2022

Ben Johns, the world's best pickleball player, walks CNN Sport's Carolyn Manno through the ins and outs of the growing sport, which has roots in tennis, ping pong and badminton.

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Elina Svitolina is on a 'mission' to help war-torn Ukraine

27 June 2022

This month, Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina became an ambassador of UNITED24. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky launched U24 in the wake of the Russian invasion. The foundation is the main avenue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine's defense.

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How Serena Williams' former coach brought Simona Halep back from the brink of tennis retirement

21 May 2022

Two-time grand slam winner Simona Halep and Serena Williams' long-time coach Patrick Mouratoglou joined forces in April in a bid to resurrect the Romanian's career after an injury hit 2021 took the 30-year-old to the brink of retirement. CNN has been speaking exclusively to the duo on how Halep's love for the game has been rekindled.

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Carlos Alcaraz to CNN: 'I'm playing unbelievable tennis'

18 May 2022

2022 Madrid Open champion Carlos Alcaraz talks to Don Riddell about winning the Masters 1000 event and having "a lot of nerves" during his winning run.

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Australian Open adds an extra day to stop matches going late into the night

01 January 1970

The Australian Open will add an extra day to its schedule next year in a bid to reduce pressure on players and fans following a series of punishing matches in recent years that ended well into the early hours.

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01 January 1970

Fifty years ago, Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in a historic "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match.

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US Open women's final: American Coco Gauff rallies to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in dramatic finish

01 January 1970

Coco Gauff, the world No. 10 women's singles player, has defeated Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 with a dramatic comeback in the women's US Open final.

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Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to win US Open men's final, extending his record grand slam titles to 24

01 January 1970

Novak Djokovic won the US Open on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6 6-3 in the men's final to extend his record grand slam singles titles to 24.

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01 January 1970

Coco Gauff won her first career grand slam Saturday with a dramatic 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women's singles final.

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US Open: Novak Djokovic cruises to final after comfortable win against American Ben Shelton

01 January 1970

Novak Djokovic cruised through to the US Open final after a dominant 6-3 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win against American youngster Ben Shelton.

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Coco Gauff 'can't really get upset' at climate protesters who caused 45-minute delay in her US Open semifinal

01 January 1970

Coco Gauff said she couldn't "really get upset" with the climate protestors who caused a 45-minute delay in the middle of her US Open semifinal against Karolína Muchová on Thursday.

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How to watch US Open men's semifinals as American Ben Shelton bids to upset Novak Djokovic

01 January 1970

Before a ball was even hit at this year's US Open, many would have predicted three of the four semifinalists in the men's draw.

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How putting her life 'into perspective' helped Coco Gauff handle the pressure during US Open run

01 January 1970

Coco Gauff was ruthless and totally dominant in her US Open quarterfinal against Jelena Ostapenko, dropping just two games in a match that could have really troubled the young American.

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US Open women's semifinals: Coco Gauff and Madison Keys lead American quest for home glory

01 January 1970

It began with 128 contenders, but now the women's draw at the US Open is down to just four.

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Naomi Osaka announces return to professional tennis in 2024

01 January 1970

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka intends to return to professional tennis in 2024, the 25-year-old said in an interview with ESPN on Wednesday.

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