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Federer clinches 1st Laver Cup for Europe
Roger Federer rallied to beat Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 7-6 (6), 11-9 Sunday and clinch the new Laver Cup tournament for Europe on Sunday.
Tennis
WATCH: Team Europe celebrates winning the Laver Cup.
Members of Team Europe were joined by tennis legend Rod Laver to lift the inaugural Laver Cup in Prague.
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WATCH: Federer pays tribute to the legends.
Roger Federer took a moment at the Laver Cup to recognize Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe and the impact they've had on the current generation.
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Laver Cup highlights
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Federer and Nadal give Europe commanding lead.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won their single rubber's and came together to win the doubles rubber as Europe take a commanding 9-3 lead going into the final day of the Laver Cup.
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Battle of the sexes
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Billie Jean King and Emma Stone on tennis imitating life in 'Battle of the Sexes'
In Battle of the Sexes, Emma Stone re-creates Billie Jean King's epic 1973 showdown against Bobby Riggs. But first she had to get a few tennis lessons from the legend herself. No pressure.
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In 'Battle of the Sexes,' Billie Jean King was undefeated
The 1970s tennis star was a trailblazer in more ways than one.
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On this date: King defeats Riggs in 'Battle of the Sexes.'
On September 20, 1973, Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in just three sets in what become known as the "Battle of the Sexes." King's victory is considered a milestone in women's tennis as the public began accepting women in the sport.
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Highlights: Pan Pacific Open
Fall ball
Nadal, Federer race for No. 1 makes this fall much-watch tennis
Typically, the fall tennis season is as exciting as watching television reruns. But a certain pair of icons are giving the rest of the year some serious punch.
Davis Cup Semifinals
Tennis
Tsonga leads France to Davis Cup final
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga wrapped up a Davis Cup semifinal victory for France, defeating Dusan Lajovic 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-2 and clinching the series versus Serbia on Sunday.
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Belgium ousts Australia, will face France in Davis Cup final
Steve Darcis has proved to be Australia's Davis Cup nemesis yet again as Belgium sealed a place in November's final against France with a 3-2 win in Brussels.
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On this day in Latinx history: The Maria Bueno Slam
Brazilian becomes the first woman to win four Grand Slam doubles titles in a calendar year.
Sharapova speaks
Tennis
Sharapova quiets critics, claims she's moved on
Maria Sharapova has dismissed the more outspoken critics of her drug suspension, saying they 'don't have the facts' and that she doesn't 'take them into consideration'.
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Maria Sharapova on 'The Daily Show'
Maria Sharapova describes her grunting as "consistently loud" and stands by the way she characterized Serena Williams in "Unstoppable."
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Maria Sharapova explains why 'Unstoppable' is the right title for her memoir
She admits that Serena Williams has "owned" her, but Sharapova says her journey to the United States as a kid and her return from a failed drug test prove her fortitude. And wait until you hear how she went to great lengths to grow to 6-2.
Serena's baby
Serena Williams debuts happy healthy baby on Instagram.
Proud new mother, Serena Williams shows off baby girl Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. to the world.
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Judge in J. Blake case briefly closes courtroom
A judge closed the courtroom for about 10 minutes to hear testimony from a defense witness Wednesday in the misconduct case against an officer who wrongly arrested tennis star James Blake.
Sloane Stephens
Tennis
Stephens: 'I think everyone's just still in shock.'
Sloane Stephens describes her journey to becoming U.S. Open champion after missing the tournament with an injured foot last year.
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Life as a Grand Slam champion
Stephens has shown she has what it takes
As a Grand Slam winner, Sloane Stephens will face pressure like she's never seen before. But the cool she showed while winning the US Open -- and afterward -- should serve her well now that she's climbed into the ranks of the WTA's elite.
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Meet the chef who helped fuel Sloane Stephens' comeback
Chef Jennifer Nickle helped Sloane Stephens return to peak shape by educating her on how best to fuel her body, imparting lessons about nutrition to the US Open champion that can work for anybody.
Nadal Wins US Open Title
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Fans greet Nadal as he returns home to Mallorca.
Rafael Nadal returned to the Spanish island of Mallorca after claiming his 16th Grand Slam title at the US Open.
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Why this is the most fulfilling season of Rafael Nadal's career
Let's get this straight: Rafael Nadal, the oft-injured, shaken superstar from the past couple of years, won two majors and is the No. 1 player in the world in 2017? This season couldn't be any sweeter.
Tennis
Rafa's resurgence couldn't have come at a worse time
Well-done, Rafael Nadal. You have 16 Slams, and counting. The only problem is that you are no further along in catching Roger Federer for the all-time lead than you were at the end of last season.
Watch: Best of Men's Final
More Reaction: Men's Final
Tennis
Kevin Anderson's US Open loss a minor setback in the greater picture
Kevin Anderson suffered a lopsided loss in the US Open final, but given everything he has been through, this is only a minor setback by comparison.
Tennis
ICYMI at US Open: Rafa tastes sweet 16th Slam
While Americans were still celebrating the resurgence of women's tennis in the U.S., world No. 1 Rafael Nadal of Spain dispatched South African Kevin Anderson in straight sets for the men's title.
Tennis
Anderson: It's been a positive two weeks for me.
South Africa's Kevin Anderson was happy with his summer overall and his climb in the world rankings, despite his tough US Open loss to Rafael Nadal.
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US Open: Stephens Wins First Slam Title
Women's final
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Role model? Best friend? Daughter of the year? Stephens all of the above
We won't soon forget Sloane Stephens' run to US Open glory these past two weeks. What we truly won't forget: the genuine emotion of Sunday's post-match celebration.
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Sloane Stephens joins elite company with her US Open victory
She is only the fourth African-American woman to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Tennis
Stephens' priceless reaction to hefty winner's check.
After winning her first major title, Sloane Stephens is awarded with $3.7 million and her reaction gets a laugh from everyone at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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Sloane Stephens always had the game; it was her heart we worried for
The newest US Open champion came roaring back from a horrific physical injury, and maybe an emotional one, as well.
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Jozy learns Sloane won US Open while playing
Jozy Altidore couldn't watch his girlfriend, Sloane Stephens, win the U.S. Open, but an MLS game wasn't going to stop him from finding out the result.
Tennis
Sloane Stephens' title just the beginning of U.S. renaissance
Watch out, tennis world, because Sloane Stephens is only one of the reasons to be excited about the future of American tennis.
Tennis
ICYMI at US Open: Sloane Stephens wins it all
Sloane Stephens captured her first Grand Slam with her US Open win, and she and Madison Keys captured everyone's hearts with their postmatch demonstration of friendship.
Hingis' Double-Doubles Titles
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Hingis, J. Murray secure second Slam as team
Martina Hingis and Jamie Murray beat Michael Venus and Chan Hao-Ching 6-1, 4-6, 10-8 on Saturday for the US Open mixed doubles championship.
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Hingis, Murray top Chan, Venus for US Open title.
Martina Hingis and Jamie Murray clinched the US Open Mixed doubles title in a thrilling 6-1, 4-6, 10-8 win over Hao-Ching Chan and Michael Venus.
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Tennis
Hingis-Chan win Women's doubles title.
Martina Hingis and Yung-Jan Chan beat Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova and Lucie Hradecka in the Women's doubles final at the US Open.
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Around the grounds
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US Open masseur rubs shoulders with American tennis greats
He's chatted about comic books with Serena Williams and had Andy Roddick pick up his dinner. Longtime USTA massage therapist Keith Murray has developed tight personal relationships with the American tennis players he's helped stay loose.
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Only in New York: Taking the 7 train to US Open
Of all the ways to get to a major sporting event, there's nothing like taking the subway to the US Open. From Manhattan to Queens, the world unfolds, as diverse and urban as you could imagine.
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Serve it up: A food guide to the US Open
From clothesline bacon to chef David Chang's first burger, Flushing Meadows features sports' best dining scene.
Wheelchair tennis
World's best wheelchair tennis players converge for US Open
This week's US Open Wheelchair Competition is a showcase for dedicated athletes from around the world who have risen to the upper echelon of their sport. Here are the stories of some of the event's top players.
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Bethanie Mattek-Sands is enjoying the US Open off-court life
A horrific knee injury sidelined Bethanie Mattek-Sands for the US Open. But the tennis star isn't feeling sorry for herself: "I'm choosing to have a good time right now. Tennis will be there when I come back," she says.
