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    A New Generation of Rulers in Women’s Tennis

    It was once again Serena Williams’s decade, but the last year of the 2010s was not her year, though she made her presence and power felt by reaching two Grand Slam finals. In 2019, the biggest moments and most prestigious trophies belonged to players much younger than Williams, who turned 38 in September. The emergence […] More

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    Ashleigh Barty Wins WTA Final on ‘Very, Very Special Night’

    SHENZHEN, China — Ashleigh Barty of Australia added to a career year by winning her first WTA Finals title in her first appearance at the season-ending event with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over the defending champion, Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, on Sunday. The title adds to Barty’s lengthy list of achievements in 2019, including her […] More

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    It’s a Battle to Nab the Last Spots at the ATP Finals

    When Matteo Berrettini reached the semifinals of the United States Open in September, it signaled a new phase in his career. But it also symbolized how wide open the fight would be for the final two spots in the ATP Finals in November. Held at London’s O2 Arena, it is the most prestigious tournament outside […] More