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Serena Williams says she would have received a 20-year ban for a similar doping offense to Jannik Sinner
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Key Facts: Williams Critiques Sinner's Doping Ban Length
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Serena Williams criticized Jannik Sinner's doping ban, claiming she would face a 20-year suspension for a similar offense.
- Sinner is serving a three-month ban for Clostebol but previously avoided penalties after the ITIA deemed him not at fault.
- Williams praised Sinner as a positive force in tennis, while other players like Novak Djokovic hinted at favoritism in the case.
- Since retiring, Williams has expanded her investment portfolio and is contemplating a return to tennis while prioritizing her children.
"If I did that, I would have gotten (a ban of) 20 years."— Serena Williams speaks in an interview with Time about the inequality in doping penalties in tennis.
The best present for a 28th birthday! 🎁🎉🏆 Alexander Zverev wins the @bmw_open in Munich for the third time. It is his sixth ATP title in Germany ... Show more
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Carlos Alcaraz watching his little brother Jaime Alcaraz play in Barcelona
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GREAT DANE 🇩🇰
@holgerrune takes down Alcaraz 7-6(6) 6-2 to clinch his first ATP 500 crown! 👑
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BIRTHDAY BOY COMPLETES THE HATTRICK 🏆🏆🏆
@alexzverev123 marks his 28th with a dominant 6-2 6-4 display against Shelton to seal another home-soil triumph! ... Show more
Third title in Munich! 🤩🏆 Zverev gives himself a present for his birthday and for Easter. 🎁
Bjorn Borg on what’s most exciting about tennis now 🎾❤️
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ITF Koper: Julia Grabher wins the tournament: Julia Grabher won the ITF W75 tournament in Koper.
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CBS News Apr 16
French tennis player Lois Boisson laughs off opponent Harriet Dart's "she smells really bad" comment
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Key Facts: Harriet Dart Apologizes for Deodorant Remark
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- British tennis player Harriet Dart apologized after asking her opponent to wear deodorant during a match.
- Dart lost 6-0, 6-3 to Lois Boisson and was caught on microphone addressing the umpire.
- In an Instagram post, Dart expressed regret and took responsibility for her comment.
- Boisson responded light-heartedly by posting a photo with deodorant edited into the scene.
That’s not how I want to carry myself, and I take full responsibility.— Harriet Dart apologizes for her comment about her opponent's body odor.
First title of the season! 🏆 🙌 The very focused Zverev gave Shelton no chance. He won the final of the BMW Open 6-2, 6-4. ✅ 🔥 For Zverev ... Show more
Serena Williams Executive Producing ‘Carrie Soto Is Back’ Tennis Drama Series In Works At Netflix
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Birthday boy Zverev wins in Munich Slump in form ended: Birthday boy Zverev wins in Munich - | Video - | WELT
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Juan Carlos Ferrero set to join Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona
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The International Tennis Integrity Agency has come under fire after it issued a reminder about anti-doping rules, saying players chosen to give samples must ... Show more
Key Facts: Van Hollen Critiques Trump for Disregarding Court Orders
1h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Senator Chris Van Hollen accused the Trump administration of disregarding court orders after meeting with wrongly deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
- A federal appeals court ordered the government to take more action in returning Abrego Garcia, while the White House released negative information about him.
- Van Hollen emphasized that violating one person's rights threatens the rights of all Americans and that the government must respect judicial processes.
- He dismissed criticism from other Democrats, stating that politicians who do not uphold the Constitution do not deserve to lead.
"If you have evidence, take it to the court."— Senator Chris Van Hollen urging the Trump administration to present evidence in court instead of through social media.
Jelena Ostapenko stands between Aryna Sabalenka and coveted Porsche in Stuttgart: "Please, I beg you, please. Please, I need this car!" the three-time runner-up ...
tennis.com/news/articles/jelena-ostapenko-stands-between-aryna-sabalenka-coveted-porsche-stuttgart
Douglas Murray: Society is being polluted by people who hate us: The associate editor of The Spectator discusses Trump, conspiracy theorists and the anti-Western ...
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/18/douglas-murray-interview-spectator/
🏆🏆🏆 Make that SIX Masters 1000s 🏆🏆🏆
@carlitosalcarazz and @lore_musetti put on some show all week in the Principality
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Key Facts: Key Developments in Victorian Electoral Battlegrounds
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theage.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theage.com.au
- Voters in Kooyong and Goldstein received robocalls identified as push polling.
- Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticized teal independents as 'Greens in disguise' and called for an end to manipulation through push polling.
- Independent MP Zoe Daniel denied allegations of push polling, asserting that her campaign did not commission such surveys.
- The Liberal Party's campaign for the seat of Bruce focused on cost of living issues and featured prominent party members for support.
Has there ever been a matchup in tennis quite like Jelena Ostapenko vs. Iga Swiatek?
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Max Verstappen is not a good fit for Mercedes says James Vowles - ESPN: Williams team principal James Vowles does not believe Max Verstappen would be a good fit ...
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The 17-year-old German Diego Dedura-Palomero has written himself into the tennis history books with his first-round victory over Denis Shapovalov (7/6 3/0 wk ... Show more
#Crickit | Virat Kohli’s animated celebration in front of Shreyas Iyer sparks tense exchange during post-match handshake
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Whoah! Do you agree or disagree with Serena's words? "I Can't Help But Think About Maria" - Serena Williams on Doping Cases of Sinner and Sharapova
youtube.com Apr 19
The domination holds on clay!
Ostapenko improves to 6-0 vs Swiatek with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 win to reach the semis in Stuttgart.
Absolute Tsitsipas mania out there 🤪
Stay til the end for a special message 😉
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Serena Williams says she would have received a 20-year ban for a similar doping offense to Jannik Sinner | CNN
cnn.com/2025/04/17/sport/serena-williams-jannik-sinner-doping-ban-tennis-spt/
Ruthless Rune ends the reign 👑
Holger Rune defeats the defending champion to reach a 23rd ATP semi-final!
Barcelona Open BancSabadell – Trofeo Conde de Godo ... Show more
🎾🎾🎾17-year-old Diego Dedura-Palomero from Berlin became the first player born in 2008 to win a main draw match on the ATP Tour at the @bmw_open in Munich! 💪🔥 ... Show more
No one at Colorado will ever sport No. 2 or 12 again.
@dedura_jr and @justinengel_je are in good company! 😮💨 The two young German talents are the first players of their age group to celebrate a match win on the ... Show more
When his dream of becoming a surgeon was shattered due to financial challenges, Dr Daron Harrison — driven by the belief that he just needed an opportunity to ... Show more
‘Write your own yes’
‘Write your own yes’
Carlos Alcaraz bids for second straight clay-court title in Barcelona against Holger Rune
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Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko sues WTA for 'emotional distress' - ESPN: Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko has filed an amended lawsuit against the WTA for a ...
espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/44719242/ukraine-lesia-tsurenko-sues-wta-emotional-distress
Serena Williams Expertly Reminds Us That Everything In Life Doesn’t Center Men: In a recent Time Magazine interview, Serena Williams (the tennis icon made the ...
refinery29.com/en-us/2025/04/11883167/serena-williams-drake-feud-kendrick-lamar-lawsuit
Ladies and gents, your Monte Carlos Masters CHAMPION! 🏆
BMW Open: Defending champion Jan-Lennard Struff clearly fails in the first round: Jan-Lennard Struff was defeated by Francisco Cerundolo in the first round of ...
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Carlos Alcaraz surpasses 40 million dollars in career prize money after winning Monte Carlo
tennis.com/baseline/articles/carlos-alcaraz-surpasses-40-million-dollars-career-prize-money-monte-carlo-title
The Athletic Apr 16
Serena Williams ‘doesn’t know’ if she regrets Super Bowl appearance with Kendrick Lamar
nytimes.com/athletic/6284494/2025/04/16/serena-williams-super-bowl-kendrick-lamar-not-like-us-halftime-show/
Roger Federer surprises everyone with an emotional confession: Three years after his retirement, the Swiss superstar announces a possible comeback - | not for ... Show more
BMW Open: Alexander Zverev starts with a clear win against Alexandre Muller: Alexander Zverev has advanced to the round of 16 of the BMW Open by Bitpanda 2025 in ...
tennisnet.com/news/bmw-open-alexander-zverev-startet-mit-glattem-sieg-gegen-alexandre-muller
One QF away from triple digits 😤
Zverev makes the last eight on tour-level for 9⃣9⃣th time in his career!
BMW Open | #BMWOpen
Holger Rune ousts Casper Ruud in Barcelona, thanks social media for making H2H a 'big deal'
tennis.com/news/articles/holger-rune-ousts-casper-ruud-barcelona-thanks-social-media-big-deal-h2h
tennisworldusa.org Apr 19
Coco Gauff issues big comment on Serena Williams making top-100 most influential list
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Serena_Williams/154846/coco-gauff-issues-big-comment-on-serena-williams-making-top100-most-influential-list/
Medium Apr 13
Tennis Trailblazers: How Bill Tilden and Suzanne Lenglen Shaped the Professional Era
medium.com/@ajitsingh9291/tennis-trailblazers-how-bill-tilden-and-suzanne-lenglen-shaped-the-professional-era-c9b76770dd1c
Dedura-Palomero in dreamland and LOVING it 😅
17-year-old @dedura_jr wins his first ever ATP Tour match 7-6(2) 3-0 ret. 🆚️ Shapovalov
@bmw_open | #BMWOpenByBitpanda
Mariano with the GOLD touch 🤌
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"She smells bad": tennis pro demands deodorant for opponent: "Can you tell her to use deodorant?": Britain's Harriet Dart disagrees with the smell of her ...
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The influence of Serena Williams knows no bounds 👑
The GOAT has been named in Time's 100 Most Influential People for a third year 🤯 🐐
Ukraine’s tennis team dedicates Billie Jean King Cup qualification to nation’s soldiers
nytimes.com/athletic/6275705/2025/04/13/tennis-ukraine-war-billie-jean-king-cup/
Manila Bulletin Apr 16
EU deploys for first time 72 election observers in PH
mb.com.ph/2025/4/16/eu-deploys-for-first-time-72-election-observers-in-ph
Trump Weighs Expelling U.S. Citizens as Bukele Says He Won't Return Maryland Resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia
democracynow.org/2025/4/15/nayna_gupta_jose_olivares
Senator vows to go to El Salvador if Trump administration doesn’t return Maryland man
baltimoresun.com/2025/04/14/kilmar-abrego-garcia-chris-van-hollen/
Now we just know this is going to be good 🍿
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Congratulations legend @rorymcilroy 🏆
Game recognizes game 🫡
@rafaelnadal | @casperruud | @djokernole | @carlitosalcarazz
💥🦋 These talent levels 🦋💥
@francerundolo is the 1st player to reach 6 QFs this season 👉 6-3 6-2 facing Shevchenko
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Manila Bulletin Apr 16
The European Union has deployed 72 long-term election observers across the Philippines for first time to monitor the conduct of the May 2025 polls ... Show more
Dialed IN ☎️
Shelton is through to the last eight in Munich with a 7–6(1) 6–3 win over van de Zandschulp!
BMW Open | #BMWOpen
With the U.S. Open less than two months away, the Post-Gazette took an exclusive tour of Oakmont Country Club as it prepares to host the tournament for a ... Show more
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Emma Raducanu is in talks with Mark Petchey about appointing him as her new coach 🎾
Alexandra Eala: The reality of travel and difficulty of securing visas with a Philippine passport | Tennis.com
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Aryna Sabalenka takes her first crack at Iga Swiatek's clay-court supremacy in Stuttgart | Tennis.com
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Japan gets past Canada to book spot in Billie Jean King Cup finals: The United States also booked a spot after defeating Slovakia.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/04/14/tennis/japan-advance-bjk-finals/
From planning to retire to becoming World No. 1 🤩
Check out John Newcombe’s path to the top of the PIF ATP Rankings. 🙌#ATPNumberOneClub
NBA ref James Williams blasts Trae Young following his ejection from tonight’s play-in game. 😳
youtube.com Apr 13
Carlitos is KING in Monte-Carlo! The Spaniard wins his sixth Masters title by defeating Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-0.
Serving up another W 🫡
Six and counting for the defending champ in Barcelona as he gets past Galan 6-4 6-3!
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