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HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - The Untold Story

Who is Dr Ruth Westheimer, legendary sex therapist spotted with Bill Clinton at US Open?

Legendary sex therapist, 94, spotted making Bill Clinton blush at the US Open

The Independent UK

Helene Elliott: Serena Williams embarks on final Grand Slam with peerless legacy: 'An icon of icons'

If this U.S. Open is the finale of Serena Williams' pace-setting career, there's nowhere better for her to say goodbye than at Flushing Meadows, where she gave notice in 1999 that she was unlike anyone women's tennis had ever seen.

Los Angeles Times

Chris Evert: ‘Cancer left me in a fog and so scared – I tried to block it out’

Chris Evert on having ovarian cancer, Emma Raducanu’s chances of more glory, the future of women’s tennis and who is the greatest

The Guardian - UK

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Serena's Choice: Williams' tough call resonates with women

Serena Williams says she’s stepping away from tennis soon to focus on having a second child

The Independent UK

Serena Williams' legacy involves plenty of wins, plenty else

Serena Williams is famous for her 23 Grand Slam singles titles

The Independent UK

Steffi Graf Loves Just Being Normal

When the tennis legend retired from competition more than 20 years ago, it was assumed that she would keep a low post-career profile. But even that might be understating her activity in the 21st century.

Sports Illustrated

So long, Sue: Wimbledon will deeply miss Barker’s iconic warmth and skill

Wimbledon coverage will never be the same without Sue Barker, the admired broadcaster that felt like chatting to your mum

The Guardian - UK

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Andrea Jaeger: The dark truth behind a tennis star’s burnout

A two-time grand slam finalist while still a teenager, Jaeger is often cited as one of tennis’s early examples of burnout. She tells Tom Kershaw how sexual harassment and subsequent threats drove her away

The Independent UK

Dave Hyde: Chris Evert is as good a story as there is this Wimbledon

The first time Chris Evert went to Wimbledon she was 17, full of innocence and a two-fisted backhand that was just starting to open the world to the St. Thomas Aquinas High senior.

Tribune News Service

Nonconformist Raducanu undeterred by growing pains

The 19-year-old Briton has struggled since shocking the world at the US Open last year. Dealing with injuries and navigating the tour without a full-time coach, her lead-up to Wimbledon has been less than ideal. But her belief in her ‘crazy’ decision-making is unshaken

The Hindu

Iga Świątek is on a winning streak, but how does it compare to past tennis greats?

Iga Świątek’s stunning unbeaten run has continued at the French Open. This is how it compares with the top five longest winning streaks in women’s tennis, in the open era.

ABC News

Concern for “weary” Rafael Nadal as he raises retirement prospect at French Open

Rafael Nadal is set to take on long-time rival Novak Djokovic in tomorrow’s French Open quarter-final, but fears about the Spaniard’s fitness - and future - continue to grow.

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon to remove “Miss” and “Mrs” in bid to modernise honours boards

The honours board at Wimbledon currently lists female champions as 'Miss' or 'Mrs', but that practice is about to change as the tournament continues its push for equality

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon to drop 'Mrs' and 'Miss' before names on women's honour roll boards in line with men's presentation

Chris Evert is engraved on the board as "Mrs. J.M. Lloyd" for her 1981 title win, while male players are listed with their first initial and surname.

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The Guardian - UK

New boards please: Wimbledon to drop Mrs and Miss on women’s honour roll

The men’s honour roll at the grand slam has never featured titles, while Chris Evert’s 1981 victory sees her listed as Mrs. J.M. Lloyd

Daily Mirror

Tennis legend Chris Evert confirms chemotherapy update after ovarian cancer diagnosis

Tennis legend Chris Evert has provided an update on her chemotherapy after the 18-time grand slam champion revealed she was battling ovarian cancer back in January

Sports Illustrated

Is Stefanos Tsitsipas the Favorite In Paris?

In our latest mailbag, we look at Novak Djokovic's recent performances and pick the greatest rivalries in tennis history.

The Independent UK

Chris Evert calls for discussion on mental health after players ‘breaking down on court’

Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios were both punished for recent on-court outbursts

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Celebrating Women’s History Month Through Iconic Sports Illustrated Photos

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are some of Sports Illustrated’s best photos of iconic women athletes throughout the years.

Daily Mirror

Chris Evert fears Emma Raducanu 'can't be very confident' ahead of Australian Open debut

Emma Raducanu opens her Australian Open campaign opposite American Sloane Stephens on Tuesday, but tennis legend Chris Evert wonders whether the pressure could prove too much

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