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Novak Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open, rain delays start of tournament

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MIAMI — The Miami Open got off to a dreary start Sunday.

Rain and lightning delayed the opening qualifying round matches and then, mid-afternoon, the tournament announced that six-time champion Novak Djokovic withdrew due to a right shoulder injury.

The 38-year-old Serbian star competed last week in Indian Wells, Calif., where he lost in the...Read more

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Everything you need to know as the Miami Open tennis tournament starts on Sunday

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MIAMI — It seems every March, a young tennis player makes a breakthrough at the Miami Open and captures global attention amid South Florida’s palm trees, suffocating humidity and inevitable rain showers.

Time will tell who will emerge from the 2026 tournament, which runs from Sunday through March 29 at Hard Rock Stadium.

Last year, Jakub ...Read more

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Venus Williams set to become oldest woman to play in Australian Open main draw

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Venus Williams is set to make Australian Open history.

The tennis legend has received a wild-card entry for this year's tournament, which begins Jan. 18 in Melbourne. At that time, Williams will be 45 years, 7 months and 1 day old, which will make her the oldest woman to compete in an Australian Open main draw.

The record is currently held by ...Read more

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It's love, set and match: Tennis icon Venus Williams weds actor, model partner in Florida

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LOS ANGELES — Tennis legend Venus Williams wed Danish model and actor Andrea Preti over the weekend in Florida, the new bride announced in a shared post.

An Instagram post from Vogue Magazine's Weddings section announced the nuptials, with the message garnering more than 30,000 likes as of Tuesday afternoon.

"We all love each other so much,"...Read more