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"I left tennis. I left my tennis friends. That was a big mistake," Bjorn Borg said of retirement. (AP PHOTO)

Tennis legend reveals how drug addiction nearly killed him

The five-time Wimbledon champion has detailed how he spiralled out of control after quitting the circuit aged just 26 in a turn of events that almost proved fatal.

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Tennis legend Bjorn Borg says he’ll fight cancer like it’s a Wimbledon final.
Taylor Townsend has been forced to issue an apology after sparking controversy in China.

World No.1 under fire for China comments: ‘These people’

The 29-year-old has been forced to issue a statement after sparking controversy while in the country.

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Fallen tennis star Boris Becker served eight months in a UK jail.

Boris Becker reveals graphic details of time in UK jail

German tennis ace Boris Becker has written a frank memoir, revealing the sordid details of what daily life was like when he was serving time in a London jail.

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Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt is planning to appeal his ‘offensive conduct’ ban.

Lleyton Hewitt rips investigation as legal team takes action

The Aussie great has major issues with the process, even though his medical condition was taken into account.

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Lleyton Hewitt has copped a two-week ban.

Hewitt banned after physical altercation with 60-year-old volunteer

The Australian tennis great showed a ‘lack of remorse’ after an ‘unprovoked’ clash with an official.

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Carlos Alcaraz has once again proved too good for all comers in New York. (AP PHOTO)

Alcaraz crushes Sinner for second US Open win

Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz has won his second US Open and sixth grand slam with a four-set win over Italian rival Jannik Sinner.

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US President Donald Trump was booed at the US Open men’s final.

Boos rain down on Trump after presidential arrival sparks chaos

Trump offered a smirk that made the boos even louder after his visit caused a lengthy delay to the US Open final.

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Aryna Sabalenka was overcome with emotion after defending her US Open title. (AP PHOTO)

Tears of a crown as Sabalenka defends US Open title

Big-hitting Belarusian world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has defeated American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to claim back-to-back US Open titles.

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Tennis legend Novak Djokovic admits that Carlos Alcaraz and world No.1 Jannik Sinner are just ‘too good’.

Novak Djokovic uses four brutal words to explain US Open loss

The tennis icon is suddenly staring at a very differently reality ... and he knows it.

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Alex de Minaur has been left reeling again by his sixth grand slam quarter-final disappointment at the US Open. (AP PHOTO)

More quarter-final heartbreak for Demon at US Open

Alex de Minaur has been left reeling again by his sixth grand slam quarter-final disappointment at the US Open, beaten by Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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 Frances Tiafoe wears Lululemon

Lululemon, Hugo Boss serve up tennis fashion alternatives

Tennis is in the middle of a popularity boom both in terms of participation and cultural cache.

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Nick Kyrgios is confident he can beat world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in a new Battle of the Sexes match.

Kyrgios predicts easy win over women’s world No.1 in new Battle of the Sexes

‘She’s not going to beat me. Do you really think I have to try 100 per cent?’

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The fan appeared to attempt to open Jannik Sinner’s bag - right in front of security staff.

Shock as tennis fan caught red-handed opening world No.1’s bag

Another bizarre moment at the US Open has gone viral just days after a millionaire CEO’s hat-snatching incident.

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Aussie Alex de Minaur remains on track for the best grand slam result of his career.

'A lot of weapons': de Minaur braces for US Open battle

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has his best opportunity to reach a grand slam semi-final after powering into the US Open's last eight in New York.

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