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  • Monday, 30 June, 2025
    FT GlobetrotterThe wonder of Wimbledon
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    Will Carlos Alcaraz power through to a third Wimbledon win in a row? Might Barbora Krejčíková raise the Venus Rosewater Dish again this year? And what are the Brits’ prospects? It’s all in the game . . .  

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  • Wednesday, 25 June, 2025
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  • Wednesday, 25 June, 2025
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  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
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  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
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  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
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  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
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    Start-up tennis racket brands seek a bigger slice of the market

    Furi, Diadem and Solinco are making bold bets in a sector long dominated by big names such as Wilson and Babolat

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  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
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    Tennis players battle status quo in off court power play

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  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
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    Star-backed tournament to back network of amateur leagues

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  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
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    Players in the know are sidestepping the capital’s jam-packed tennis courts — and eye-watering private club fees — by joining crews focused on community and fun where everyone’s welcome

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  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
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    Tennis recruits TikTok as it chases the next wave of fans

    The sport has had mixed success in its efforts to appeal to Gen Z

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  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
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  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
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    A $20,000 credit card bill and no avocado: life as the world’s 150th-ranked tennis player

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  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
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    Technology opens the door to pro-level tennis guidance

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  • Saturday, 21 June, 2025
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