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Tennis

Tennis remains one of the most popular sports in Germany. The country's glory days in the sport came during the era of legends Boris Becker and Steffi Graf in the 1980s and 1990s.

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July 11, 2025

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Jannik Sinner holds the trophy after winning the men's singles final match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London

Italy's Jannik Sinner wins first Wimbledon title

Italy's Jannik Sinner wins first Wimbledon title

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Wimbledon: Poland's Iga Swiatek wins women's tennis title

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SportsJune 30, 2025
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Tennis: What makes Wimbledon so special?

Tennis: What makes Wimbledon so special?

The Wimbledon grass court tournament, which starts on Monday, is tennis's most prestigious Grand Slam event.
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Coco Gauff calls on social media platforms to tackle abuse

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SportsJune 18, 2025
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France's Felix Lebrun celebrates a win against China's Fan Zhendong

In table tennis, Europe challenges China's dominance

China has long dominated table tennis. But thanks to growing efforts in Europe, the status quo is being challenged.
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Alexander Zverev assault trial opens in Berlin

The court heard the defense put forward by Zverev's legal team before the trial was adjourned over a privacy matter.
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Alexander Zverev abuse case highlights lack of ATP policy

The ATP Tour, which doesn't have a domestic abuse policy, is facing questions about its handling of the Zverev case.
SportsJanuary 22, 2024
Ons Jabeur (l) of Tunisia and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus pose with thrie trophies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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