'It's all about to click': An optimistic Naomi signs off from 🇪🇸

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'It's all about to click': An optimistic Naomi signs off from 🇪🇸

The former world No. 1 scored her first clay-court win since 2022 before bowing out from the Caja Mágica.

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Pick of the Day: Matteo Arnaldi vs. Daniil Medvedev, Mutua Madrid Open
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Medvedev might prefer to play on hard courts, but his clay-court game should be effective enough to get by Arnaldi.

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Jaume Munar vs. Jan-Lennard Struff, Mutua Madrid Open
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The German is coming off his first career ATP title, but he got a rough draw in Madrid—starting with Munar.

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Roberto Carballes Baena vs. Dominik Koepfer, Madrid
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Roberto Carballes Baena vs. Dominik Koepfer, Madrid

How much of a home-court advantage can the Spaniard derive?

By Zachary Cohen Apr 24, 2024

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New movie Challengers asks: Where does tennis take us? 

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New movie Challengers asks: Where does tennis take us?

Think of Challengers as a high-octane, emotional challenge match. Add in romance. But don't you dare call Hollywood’s latest tennis-centric feature film a 'romantic comedy'.

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Shelby Rogers dishes on the viral social media video that went all the way to Will Smith

Shelby Rogers dishes on the viral social media video that went all the way to Will Smith

"I'm cool again!" the 31-year-old said in Madrid. '"This is what the kids are doing!"

Adrian Mannarino has a clothing sponsor! Lefty to debut with Celio at Mutua Madrid Open

Adrian Mannarino has a clothing sponsor! Lefty to debut with Celio at Mutua Madrid Open

The world No. 20 won't stray too far away from his iconic plain t-shirt fit by the looks of it.

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Geared Up: Rafael Nadal plays out his illustrious career with Babolat and Nike
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Geared Up: Rafael Nadal plays out his illustrious career with Babolat and Nike

A closer look at the current equipment of the future Hall of Famer.

By Baseline Staff Apr 25, 2024
Review: Plenty to be excited about in TopSpin 2K25, which successfully recreates the joy (and frustration) of tennis
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Review: Plenty to be excited about in TopSpin 2K25, which successfully recreates the joy (and frustration) of tennis

Packed with true-to-life details and rewarding game modes, TopSpin 2K25 is a win for the sport and a genuinely fun playing experience—after getting used to its gameplay.

By Stephanie Livaudais and Spencer Thordarson Apr 24, 2024
Coco Gauff dishes on 'embracing adulthood' in TIME magazine's May cover story
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Coco Gauff dishes on 'embracing adulthood' in TIME magazine's May cover story

The cover shoot for the in-depth feature teases that the US Open champion is now 'playing for herself.'

By Baseline Staff Apr 24, 2024
It's a girl! Belinda Bencic welcomes her first child, a daughter named Bella
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It's a girl! Belinda Bencic welcomes her first child, a daughter named Bella

The reigning Olympic gold medalist had previously announced her pregnancy in November.

By Baseline Staff Apr 24, 2024
Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on the steamy love triangle of Challengers
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Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on the steamy love triangle of Challengers

How sexy can a tennis tournament in New Rochelle, New York, be? When the on-court drama involves Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist, the answer turns out to be quite a bit more than your average USTA singles match in Luca Guadagnino's "Challengers."

By Associated Press Apr 23, 2024
Without a driver's license, what will Elena Rybakina do with the Stuttgart Porsche?
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Without a driver's license, what will Elena Rybakina do with the Stuttgart Porsche?

She's not the first unlicensed champion in the history of the event.

By Baseline Staff Apr 23, 2024

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