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Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open due to injury, says ‘next year is my last year’ | CNN

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open due to injury, says ‘next year is my last year’ | CNN

CNN  —  Rafael Nadal will miss the French Open for the first time since he made his debut in 2005 after the 14-time champion announced on Thursday that he has withdrawn from the tournament due to injury, adding that “next year is my last year” in professional tennis. The Spaniard suffered a hip injury during […]

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Nick Kyrgios to miss French Open with injury sustained during robbery, agent says | CNN

Nick Kyrgios to miss French Open with injury sustained during robbery, agent says | CNN

CNN  —  Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is set to miss the French Open after injuring his foot during an incident where his car was stolen, his agent confirmed to CNN Sport on Thursday. According to Daniel Horsfall, Kyrgios – the runner-up at Wimbledon last year – hurt himself in the “high-adrenaline rush” of the

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How marathon running stopped former tennis player Monica Puig from descending into a ‘big black hole of depression and sadness’ | CNN

How marathon running stopped former tennis player Monica Puig from descending into a ‘big black hole of depression and sadness’ | CNN

CNN  —  Monica Puig won more than 300 matches during her tennis career and the feeling afterwards was often the same: relief, excitement, and satisfaction that the weeks and months of sacrifice and preparation had paid off. Today, exactly a year after shoulder issues forced her to retire aged 28, Puig is still able to

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US Open provides the scene for the latest chapter in rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz | CNN

US Open provides the scene for the latest chapter in rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz | CNN

CNN  —  The stage is set for another epic showdown between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open which starts on Monday. The pair have thrilled tennis fans this season with two special matches, first in the Wimbledon final and then most recently at the Cincinnati Open. Djokovic described last Sunday’s Cincinnati Open

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ESPN tennis analyst John McEnroe will miss some of US Open after positive Covid-19 test | CNN

ESPN tennis analyst John McEnroe will miss some of US Open after positive Covid-19 test | CNN

CNN  —  ESPN’s lead tennis analyst John McEnroe said he tested positive for the virus that causes Covid-19 and will miss some time covering the US Open tennis championships. “Unfortunately, after feeling a bit under the weather, I tested positive for Covid,” McEnroe said in a statement Tuesday. “I’m watching the US Open from home

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Naomi Osaka announces return to professional tennis in 2024 | CNN

Naomi Osaka announces return to professional tennis in 2024 | CNN

CNN  —  Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka intends to return to professional tennis in 2024, the 25-year-old said in an interview with ESPN on Wednesday. The four-time major champion – who welcomed a baby girl in July with her boyfriend, rapper Cordae – said she plans to play a busy schedule next year. “It’s

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Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to win US Open men’s final, extending his record grand slam titles to 24 | CNN

Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to win US Open men’s final, extending his record grand slam titles to 24 | CNN

CNN  —  Novak Djokovic won the US Open on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in the men’s final to extend his record grand slam singles titles to 24. The world No. 2 further cemented himself as one of the greatest tennis players ever – with Sunday’s win, he matches Margaret Court’s record

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The incredible true story of the time an astronaut played golf on the moon | CNN

The incredible true story of the time an astronaut played golf on the moon | CNN

The incredible true story of the time an astronaut played golf on the moon Over 50 years ago, Alan B. Shepard Jr. played a game of golf that was “out of this world.” Almost 240,000 miles away from Earth, Shepard hit two golf balls on the surface of the moon. Despite being so far away,

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Still haven’t filed your taxes? Here’s what you need to know | CNN Business

Still haven’t filed your taxes? Here’s what you need to know | CNN Business

New York CNN  —  So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 100 million income tax returns for 2022. That means tens of millions of households have yet to file their returns. If yours is among them, here are some last-minute tax-filing tips to keep in mind as the Tuesday, April 18

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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back | CNN Business

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back | CNN Business

Washington, DC CNN  —  Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back after the banking crisis fueled recession fears. Retail sales, which are adjusted for seasonality but not for inflation, fell by 1% in March from the prior month, the Commerce Department reported on Friday. That was steeper than an expected 0.4%

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