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Australian Open 2025: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis players

Jan. 08, 2025 08:48 AM EST

If it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does not leave players much time to be “off.” Actually, for tennis, 2025 began...

Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It's a rare team event in tennis

Nov. 22, 2024 08:52 AM EST

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring in Spain, representing Spain and wearing the red uniform used by Spain's Davis Cup squad. “The feeling to play for your country, the feeling to play for your teammates ... when you win, everybody...