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Wendi Oliveros

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Wendi Oliveros is an avid tennis, football, and baseball fan. Wendi’s Baltimore Orioles and Dallas Cowboys routinely break her heart. She loves Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka in addition to all of the American tennis athletes.  Follow her on Twitter @WendiOliveros1. 

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October 10, 2024  |  Tennis

Will men's tennis ever have another trio dominating the sport?

With Rafael Nadal's imminent retirement from professional tennis, only one of the "Big 3" remains in the game. The "Big 3" consisted of Roger Federer, Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who won 66 of the 87 Grand Slam championships between 2003-23.

October 10, 2024  |  Tennis

How Rafael Nadal changed and transcended tennis

In addition to Rafael Nadal's immeasurable work ethic and never-say-die attitude on the court, his imprint on the game goes much deeper. 

October 10, 2024  |  Tennis

Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis

Rafael Nadal, the King of Clay, has announced he will retire from professional tennis.

October 9, 2024  |  Tennis

Proposed ATP-WTA merger a good news-bad news scenario for WTA

Examining the pros and cons of a potential ATP-WTA merger.

October 9, 2024  |  Tennis

Say goodbye to 'Breakfast at Wimbledon' and hello to 'Brunch at Wimbledon' in 2025

Wimbledon is an iconic tennis tournament heavily invested in tradition, rarely instituting changes. However, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, home of the Wimbledon Championships, has raised eyebrows by announcing two significant changes to the tournament beginning in 2025.

October 9, 2024  |  Tennis

ATP Shanghai Masters plagued by player run-ins with chair umpires

Tennis stars the world over are fed up with the line judges at the ATP Shanghai Masters tournament.

October 9, 2024  |  Tennis

Qinwen Zheng, Emma Navarro battle for WTA Finals spot after feisty summer

Emma Navarro and Qinwen Zheng's war of words headlined the 2024 Paris Olympics and now the two are battling for a coveted spot in the WTA Finals.

October 9, 2024  |  Tennis

Iga Swiatek or Aryna Sabalenka? Year-end World No. 1 ranking up for grabs at WTA Finals

Fighting for the year-end World No. 1 ranking is familiar territory for these two players.

October 8, 2024  |  Tennis

End of an era? Rafael Nadal prepares to play two sentimental events

No one but Nadal, 38, knows how he feels physically or how long he plans to play. He has repeatedly said he is unsure when he will retire, but we'll soon see him in two big events in October and November.