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Grand Slam and ATP, WTA Hold Secret London Meetings on Player Lawsuit

Originally Published 2 days ago — by The New York Times

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Source: The New York Times

Top tennis leaders from the Grand Slams, ATP, and WTA held secret meetings in London to discuss potential deals aimed at reforming the sport's governance, increasing revenue, and improving player compensation amid ongoing antitrust lawsuits and internal conflicts, including the recent departure of Novak Djokovic from the PTPA.

Venus Williams granted Australian Open wild card for 2023 return

Originally Published 10 days ago — by The New York Times

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Source: The New York Times

Venus Williams, at 45, will make her first Australian Open appearance since 2021 after receiving a wild card, marking her return to Grand Slam play outside the U.S. since 2023. She plans to warm up at the Auckland Open and has shown resilience with recent wild card entries, hinting at a possible return to competitive tennis in 2026.

Wawrinka Announces Retirement After 2026

Originally Published 23 days ago — by BBC

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Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam winner, announced that 2026 will be his final year on the professional tennis tour, marking the end of a distinguished career that includes 16 titles and victories over top players like Nadal and Djokovic. Despite recent injuries and a lower ranking, he remains motivated to finish strong and plans to start his farewell year at the United Cup in Perth.

Blue Jays Dominate Dodgers with Historic 9-Run 6th in World Series Game 1

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Los Angeles Times

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Source: Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers' weakness in their bullpen was exposed in Game 1 of the World Series against the Blue Jays, with a nine-run sixth inning including a historic grand slam by Addison Barger, leading to an 11-4 loss and forcing the team to urgently address their relief pitching issues.

Blue Jays dominate Dodgers with historic sixth-inning surge in World Series opener

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo Sports

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The Toronto Blue Jays dominated the Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series, highlighted by Addison Barger's historic pinch-hit grand slam, marking a significant early lead in the series. The game saw struggles from Dodgers' pitcher Blake Snell and a strong offensive performance from Toronto, setting the stage for a competitive series ahead.