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Townsend’s Apology on China Uproar
Sep 17, 2025 Edition #202
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Today... Tennis tastes tense.
Townsend Issues Apology Following Controversial China Remarks |
Taylor Townsend publicly apologizes following backlash over her comments about the food in China during Billie Jean King Cup. |
Karolina Pliskova criticizes WTA stars for frequently complaining about pay issues, igniting debate about gender equality and athlete compensation in tennis.
Is Pliskova Right to Call Out Fellow WTA Stars for Constant Complaining? |
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Emma Raducanu battled tears but prevailed 6-3, 6-4 over Jaqueline Cristian to reach the Korea Open second round. Her running forehand in the middle of the match stole the show, showcasing her brilliance despite the struggles. |
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Tennis… in space?! In August 2018, astronauts aboard the International Space Station played the first-ever tennis match in zero gravity. Armed with tiny foam balls and miniature rackets, Commander Drew Feustel, Ricky Arnold, Serena Auñón-Chancellor, and Alexander Gerst sent balls floating in every direction. Organized by the U.S. Open to inspire young tennis fans, the match was broadcast live to Earth, with the action projected onto the Unisphere in New York's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. It turned microgravity mayhem into a cosmic tennis spectacle. |
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