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Gauff, Sabalenka at Risk as Major Rule Change Looms

July 19, 2025 Edition #125
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A former Slam champ is shaking things up with a bold rule-change demand that puts Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka in the spotlight. Meanwhile, the US Open’s $1M initiative isn’t winning everyone over, especially not in Iga Swiatek’s camp. And as Gauff continues to soar, her success is stirring unexpected worries about the state of American men’s tennis. Let’s dive into the biggest debates stirring the tennis world.

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Gauff, Sabalenka Under Fire as Ex-Slam Winner Pushes for Rule Change |
Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, and other WTA stars find themselves in the crosshairs as a former Grand Slam champion calls for a major rule shake-up. |

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