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Top Seed Jessica Pegula Rallies To Oust Defending Champ Danielle Collins In Charleston

World number four Jessica Pegula rallied from a set and a break down to beat defending champion Danielle Collins 1-6, 6-3, 6-0 on Friday and reach the semi-finals of he WTA clay court tournament in Charleston, South Carolina. "That was tough," said Pegula, who trailed 6-1, 2-0 but won 10 of the last 13 games -- including the last nine to close out the contest. "Obviously she can play well here," Pegula said. "She's defending champion and she came out firing. I was not ready for that at all.

Novak Djokovic Plays Down Monte Carlo Masters Hopes After Eye Infection

World No.5 Novak Djokovic, a finalist at the recent Miami Masters, said on Sunday that he did not have high expectations for the Monte Carlo Masters as he was suffering from the effects of an eye infection. Djokovic is a two-time winner in Monte Carlo but has not won any title since taking the gold medal at the Paris Olympics last summer. The hard courts of Miami marked a return to form even though the 37-year-old lost the final in straight sets to Czech teenager Jakub Mensik.

Pegula beats Alexandrova set up all-American Charleston final against Kenin

Top seed Jessica Pegula survived a tough test to beat Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2 2-6 7-5 in a topsy-turvy Charleston Open semi-final on Saturday and will face compatriot Sofia Kenin in her fourth championship match of the season.

Five French players receive lengthy bans for match-fixing

Five French players have received bans ranging from two years to life after they were found guilty of match-fixing, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said on Friday.

Djokovic, Gauff, other players ask for more money, more say - ESPN

Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are among 20 leading tennis players who signed a letter sent to the heads of the four Grand Slam tournaments seeking more prize money and a greater say in what they called «decisions that directly impact us.»

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova 'fuming' after female fencer punished for refusing to take on trans athlete

Women's fencer Stephanie Turner took a knee in protest when paired with a transgender opponent at a major competition at the University of Maryland, and was then immediately disqualified. (Credit: ICONS)

Wimbledon's iconic Hill set for makeover ahead of 2027 Championships

LONDON :One of the most atmospheric locations at Wimbledon is set for a makeover with the All England Club announcing plans on Thursday for redevelopment works to the grassy hillock outside Court One known among other nicknames as Henman Hill and Murray Mound.

Gauff launches her own management company

Coco Gauff launched her own management company to take greater control of her career including her business and philanthropic ventures after leaving her long-time agency, the world number three said.

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Top Seed Jessica Pegula Rallies To Oust Defending Champ Danielle Collins In Charleston

Novak Djokovic Plays Down Monte Carlo Masters Hopes After Eye Infection

Pegula beats Alexandrova set up all-American Charleston final against Kenin

Five French players receive lengthy bans for match-fixing

Djokovic, Gauff, other players ask for more money, more say - ESPN

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova 'fuming' after female fencer punished for refusing to take on trans athlete

Wimbledon's iconic Hill set for makeover ahead of 2027 Championships

Gauff launches her own management company