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The top tennis players and moments in 2023
Novak Djokovic set records -- and more records, while Iga Swiatek regained her No. 1 spot. But that wasn't all that happened in the memorable 2023 season.
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The week in tennis: Canada makes BJK Cup history and Djokovic sets yet another record
This week, the Canadian team won its first Billie Jean King Cup, while Djokovic secured world No. 1 for the eighth time and a notable breakup got everyone's attention.
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The week in tennis: Swiatek captures title in mishap-laden WTA Finals, while Djokovic wins in Paris despite illness
This week, Iga Swiatek regained her No. 1 ranking with the WTA Finals championship -- but that's not what everyone was talking about. And Novak Djokovic earned another title while battling a stomach virus.
Rafael Nadal
ITF to encourage Nadal to compete at '24 Games
David Haggerty, president of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), says the organization will do everything it can to encourage men's tennis star Rafael Nadal to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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The week in tennis: Beatriz Haddad Maia captures two titles, and a stadium built just in time
This week, Beatriz Haddad Maia dominated the WTA Elite Trophy tournament, the WTA Finals stadium caused all sorts of stress, and players paid their respects to former junior player Matthew Perry.
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The week in tennis: Ben Shelton's extraordinary year continues, and yes, Billie Jean King can do anything
This week, Ben Shelton capped his incredible season with his first title, while Naomi Osaka turned 26 and Billie Jean King proved she can sing, on top of everything else.
Hubert Hurkacz
The week in tennis: Pegula and Hurkacz win emotional victories, and Nadal may be coming back for AO
This week in tennis was full of victories that seemed to hold special meaning -- and occasionally, a premature comeback announcement.
Iga Swiatek
The week in tennis: Swiatek wins again, Shelton turns 21, and more
After a disappointing US Open, Iga Swiatek overcame doubt to win the China Open, while Ben Shelton turned 21 -- and celebrated with two cakes.
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The week in tennis: Players voice new concerns, Djokovic wins in another sport, and more
Player discontent over changing ball sizegs, match scheduling and court conditions dominated the conversation this week, while Novak Djokovic played golf -- quite successfully.
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The week in tennis: Maria Sakkari's impressive comeback, Jack Draper's not-so-impressive singing, and more
After a supremely frustrating year, Maria Sakkari won the biggest title of her career on Saturday. Plus: Jack Draper annoys Andy Murray and Team World wins the Laver Cup.
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'I have power, and I want to fight for better conditions': Novak Djokovic's players' association gains momentum
The PTPA was founded at the 2020 US Open with very little fanfare -- but plenty of controversy. Three years later, Djokovic views its importance to be as great as any other legacy he will leave in the sport.
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50 years after the Battle of the Sexes, gender equity remains elusive
In 1973, Billie Jean King founded the WTA, fought for equal pay at the US Open and beat Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes. Half a century later, where does the sport stand when it comes to equity? It's complicated.
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Highlights from an unpredictable US Open
Novak Djokovic grabbed another piece of history on Sunday, in a tournament of retirements, upsets and surprising moments. We take a look back.
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Djokovic's Grand Slam record is the latest step to becoming the greatest
Novak Djokovic broke the Open era Grand Slam record Sunday -- but he's far from done in his endless quest for more history.
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Djokovic vs. Medvedev: Who will win the US Open men's title?
On Sunday, No. 2 seed Novak Djokovic will take on No. 3 Daniil Medvedev, with history on the line. Our experts predict who will come out on top at the US Open.
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Highlights from a memorable -- and sometimes downright weird -- US Open
Coco Gauff won her first major title on Saturday, in a tournament full of unique moments. We take a look back.
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Coco Gauff vs. Aryna Sabalenka: Who will win the US Open title?
On Saturday, Coco Gauff will take on Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open title. Our experts predict who will come out on top.
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What went wrong for defending champ Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open
On Friday night, No. 1-ranked Carlos Alcaraz couldn't keep up with Daniil Medvedev's much-improved game -- and now Alcaraz is out of the US Open.
Ben Shelton
'I'm pretty pumped': Ben Shelton heads into semifinals as the last American man at the US Open
The 20-year-old's 149 mph serve has been the talk of the tournament, but so too has his calm confidence. On Friday, he'll have his biggest test yet, against Novak Djokovic.
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Four takeaways from a bizarre semifinal at the US Open
A protest that delayed play for 49 minutes. Six match points before victory. It was a weird and wild night, but here's what we can take away from it as Coco Gauff heads into her first US Open final.
Madison Keys
Madison Keys' under-the-radar run to the US Open semifinals
Madison Keys doesn't want attention -- yet. She just wants to keep playing, and to hopefully upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Thursday's semifinal.
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Officials close Arthur Ashe roof as temperatures soar at the US Open
The scorching heat and high humidity has been brutal for the players and fans -- and drove officials to partially close the Arthur Ashe roof during the day.
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Is Coco Gauff on the brink of her first major title?
After two title wins earlier this summer, Coco Gauff heads into a US Open quarterfinal matchup against Jelena Ostapenko with momentum on her side.
Jessica Pegula
Does Jessica Pegula have the wildest US Open schedule of any player?
She's been on the court more than double the time of the No. 1 singles seed. Jessica Pegula is playing singles, doubles and mixed doubles -- and has continued to advance in all three.
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'I didn't think I was going to be here again': Caroline Wozniacki on fire at the US Open
In 2020, Caroline Wozniacki announced she'd be retiring to start a family. Two kids later, she has returned to the US Open -- and will now face off against Coco Gauff in a blockbuster fourth-round matchup.
Medal Tracker
Overall Medal Leaders
- 113
USA - 88
CHN - 71
ROC
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
 USA | 39 |
 CHN | 38 |
 JPN | 27 |
Silver
| USA | 41 |
| CHN | 32 |
 ROC | 28 |
Bronze
| USA | 33 |
| ROC | 23 |
 GBR | 22 |
Overall Medal Leaders
- 7
McKeon - 5Dressel
- 4McKeown
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
| Dressel | 5 |
 McKeon | 4 |
| McKeown | 3 |
Silver
| Scott | 3 |
| Ledecky | 2 |
| Hashimoto | 2 |
Bronze
| McKeon | 3 |
 Nagornyy | 2 |
| Melnikova | 2 |
Olympics News
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SEC Equestrian Riders of the Month: November
The Southeastern Conference announces Athletes of the Month for November 2023 equestrian season.
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Allyson Felix, Inbee Park in running for IOC Athletes' Commission
Seven-time Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix and seven-time golf major winner Inbee Park are among the 32 candidates for the IOC Athletes' Commission.
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Refugee athlete on IOC scholarship suspended over doping test
A refugee athlete on an IOC scholarship to train for the Paris Olympics has been provisionally suspended in a doping case.
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Rowing champion Stefanos Ntouskos to start Paris torch relay
Greek Olympic rowing champion Stefanos Ntouskos will be the first torchbearer of the Paris 2024 Olympic relay after next year's lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia.
Jamaican sprinter Christopher Taylor suspended for 30 months
Sprinter Christopher Taylor, who helped Jamaica to silver in the 4x400-meter relay at the 2022 World Championships, has been banned for 30 months for an anti-doping rule violation.
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Olympic champ Elaine Thompson-Herah splits with coach over pay
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah has split with coach Shanikie Osbourne less than a year before she defends her 100- and 200-meter titles in Paris.
