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Swiss tennis great Roger Federer has announced he’s retiring from competition, saying that at age 41, his body is telling him the time has come. Federer has contended with injuries, surgeries, and a rising crop of new stars in recent years. “I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years,” Federer said in a video message released…

One of the world’s most globally recognized athletes has announced her plans to retire, but she wants the world to know this doesn’t mean she’s quitting. Maria Sharapova said she has been playing through her pain for over two years. Recurring tendon damage in her right shoulder and inflammation in her forearms has made it…

No. 2 seed Serena Williams is into her 10th consecutive Grand Slam semifinal after her win at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Serena’s win, along with wins from her sister Venus and unseeded Coco Vandeweghe, make it three American women advancing to the semifinals. This is the first time since 2002 that three American women have reached…

Serena Williams never thought she would be playing tennis into her mid-30s. However she kept on playing, and the records just keep piling up. Serena Williams proved once again that she is the top women’s tennis player in the world. This past Saturday at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Williams cruised to a 6-2, 6-1 victory in exactly…

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