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AP exclusive: Brooksby talks about living with autism

no EC Sioux City Journal | 2024-12-20, 01:40

American professional tennis player Jenson Brooksby tells The Associated Press he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was nonverbal at about 2 1/2 years old. ...

Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism

Pittsburgh Tribune Review | 2024-12-20, 01:17

ORLANDO, Fla.Jenson Brooksby tugged at the right shoulder of his red T-shirt and fiddled with some strands of his dirty blond hair as he spoke to the Associated Press about what he’d like the world — the tennis world, yes, but also

Have their day in court

The Star | 2024-12-20, 00:49

THROUGHOUT much of the year, pro tennis players complained that the calendar was more overstuffed than their luggage following a weeks-long tournament run and that the off-season was as slim as Sebastian Korda’s lanky frame. Read full story ...

Indian team qualifies for IC Rod Laver Junior Tennis Challenge world event

The Hindu | 2024-12-20, 00:13

India, thus qualified for the world wide challenge, that will be hosted by Spain next year. ...

Tennis-Angry gamblers responsible for nearly half of social media player abuse

The Star | 2024-12-19, 21:33

LONDON (Reuters) - Angry gamblers were responsible for nearly half of the 12,000 abusive social-media posts aimed at tennis players this year, according to a report published on Thursday. Read full story ...

Dunlap named PGA Tour rookie of the year

FBC News | 2024-12-19, 20:58

Nick Dunlap, who became the first player to win

Grandson of Battle of the Sexes tennis legend charged with allegedly sexually abusing minor

Canoe | 2024-12-19, 20:37

The grandson of the legend who took part in tennis’ famed Battle of the Sexes is now in a battle of his own on sex-related charges.Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content

'Angry gamblers' behind half of abusive tennis social media posts - report

Yahoo Daily News | 2024-12-19, 18:27

Tennis chiefs revealed Thursday that "angry gamblers" accounted for almost half of abusive social media posts targeting top tennis stars. The AI-led Threat Matrix, launched by the ITF, WTA, Wimbledon and the US Open, analysed nearly 2.5 million posts

Paolini, Ruud, and Halep guide Kites to a convincing 25-20 win over Eagles

Khaleejtimes | 2024-12-19, 17:52

The opening day of the World Tennis League Season 3 concluded in spectacular fashion as the Kites secured a convincing 25-20 victory over the HonorFX Eagles in the second match held at the iconic Etihad Arena on Thursday. In the mixed doubles, Alexander

AJK table tennis squad wins bronze medal in national 'Quaid-e-Azam Games'

Urdu Point | 2024-12-19, 17:19

<p>MIRPUR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Dec, 2024) Azad Jammu Kashmir's fresh talent, Faiza Shafique-led State Table Tennis squad, secured laurels, winning a bronze medal in the "Quaid-e-Azam

Program to prevent cyberbullying in tennis has reported 15 abusive posters to law enforcement

no EC Lancaster Online | 2024-12-19, 17:16

The identities of 15 “highly abusive account authors” have been reported to national law enforcement and about 12,000 posts or comments were pointed out to social media platforms this year as part of a new attempt to protect tennis players ...

Rublev's heroics secure Game Changers Falcons a dramatic win over TSL Hawks

Khaleejtimes | 2024-12-19, 15:49

The highly-anticipated World Tennis League Season 3 kickstarted with electrifying action as the Game Changers Falcons staged a dramatic 29-26 comeback victory over the TSL Hawks in the season opener at the iconic Etihad Arena on Thursday. The opener delivered

South Florida coach — a tennis icon’s grandson — accused of sexually abusing players

The Miami Herald | 2024-12-19, 15:38

The criminal complaint says he started coaching one girl when she was 15, and sex with her when she was 16. ...

Grandson Of Tennis Legend Arrested Over Disturbing Accusations

no EC The Capital Journal | 2024-12-19, 15:34

On Tuesday, the grandson of tennis

Florida tennis coach, Bobby Riggs' grandson, arrested in child sex abuse case

NBC Bay Area | 2024-12-19, 15:18

A Florida tennis coach who's the grandson of tennis legend Bobby Riggs has been arrested on federal child sex abuse charges, authorities said. Daniel James Riggs was arrested Tuesday on charges of enticement of a minor and production of child pornography,

'No-one should endure this hate' - gamblers sent 47% of abusive tennis posts

BBC News | 2024-12-19, 15:11

Angry gamblers are behind 48% of the 12,000 social media posts that have abused tennis players this year, says an AI-led detection system. ...

Tennis betting tips: 2025 women's Grand Slam preview and best antepost bets

Sporting Life | 2024-12-19, 14:54

With the start of the 2025 tennis season looming, Andy Schooler takes a look at the women’s antepost markets of the four Grand Slam tournaments.Tennis antepost betting tips: 2025 season 1pt e.w. Qinwen Zheng in the French Open at 20/1 (betway) 1pt e.w. Ons

Rafael Nadal announces Netflix docuseries about his career: I never thought I’d do something like this

Tennishead | 2024-12-19, 14:18

Rafael Nadal will see his career come to screens next year, with Netflix announcing a documentary series commemorating the 22-time Grand Slam champion. Nadal called an end to his decorated career last month at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, after 23 years on

Grandson of tennis legend Bobby Riggs arrested over disturbing sexual accusations by player he coached

New York Post | 2024-12-19, 14:17

The grandson of tennis legend Bobby Riggs was arrested Tuesday at the Lauderdale Tennis Club and charged with enticement of a minor and child pornography production, according to Local10.com. Daniel James Riggs, 31, had his initial appearance in court

Jack Draper injury update as British No 1 is forced to withdraw from event ahead ...

The Daily Mail | 2024-12-19, 13:49

Jack Draper has withdrawn from Great Britain's squad for the United Cup as a hip issue continues to trouble his build-up to the Australian Open. While Draper insists he is 'very positive about competing in the Australian Open this year', this preparation is

Jack Draper reveals ‘unfortunate’ reason for United Cup withdrawal

Tennishead | 2024-12-19, 13:42

Jack Draper has been forced to pull out of the upcoming United Cup due to an ongoing hip injury, with the US Open semi-finalist also withdrawing from participating for Great Britain at the Davis Cup. Draper caused concern last week after it was announced that

AP Exclusive: Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism

Newsday | 2024-12-19, 13:07

ORLANDO, Fla.Jenson Brooksby tugged at the right shoulder of his red T-shirt and fiddled with some strands of his dirty blond hair as he spoke to The Associated Press about what he'd like the world — the tennis world, yes, but also everyone else — to

Novak Djokovic reveals truth behind 'donkey cheese' claims

The National | 2024-12-19, 12:42

During an admittedly brief off-season,

Britain's Draper out of Davis Cup tennis tie against Japan

Yahoo Daily News | 2024-12-19, 12:27

Jack Draper confirmed Thursday he has withdrawn from both the United Cup and Great Britain's Davis Cup clash with Japan because of a hip injury. But the British number one tennis player still hopes to be fit to compete in singles competition at next

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