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Carlos Alvarez's French Open is a 'passing the torch moment' from Djokovic, Federer | What's Wright?

Carlos Alvarez became the youngest man at 21 years old to win a major final on all three tennis court surfaces. He defeated Alexander Zverev to win the French Open. Nick Wright explains why this is a “passing the torch” moment from the Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal/Novak Djokovic days.

Mardy Fish opens up about his Anxiety Disorder during his time as a professional athlete | The Loud Silence

Mardy Fish sat down with Candace Yoder and spoke up about dealing with Anxiety Disorder during his career as a professional athlete.

Black History Heroes: Joy Taylor celebrates Althea Gibson

Althea Gibson was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title.

Skip discusses his relationship with Martina Navratilova and her athletic greatness

Skip Bayless discusses his relationship with legendary tennis player Martina Navratilova, who was recently diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. Watch as he also describes her athletic greatness since meeting her in 1979.

Roger Federer brought tennis to the highest level anyone's ever played | What's Wright?

On today’s emergency Tennis Corner, Roger Federer announced his retirement from professional tennis after winning 20 Grand Slam titles. He finished five seasons as the No. 1 ranked men’s tennis player in the world. Where does he rank among tennis GOATs? Nick Wright reacts to the news and reflects on the Swiss tennis player’s historic career.

Serena and Venus Williams reunite for doubles at US Open

Serena and Venus Williams will play in women’s doubles at the US Open, Serena’s final tournament.

LeBron, Serena Williams, Muhammad Ali & Usain Bolt are the most important athletes | What's Wright?

Nick Wright gives his Mount Rushmore of the most important athletes of our lifetime. Hear why Nick believes Usain Bolt, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams and LeBron James should be carved in stone as the most important athletes of our generation.

Serena Williams' US Open goodbye will be a swan song to savor

A run by Serena Williams at the US Open is unlikely, but her Hollywood story has already been written, Martin Rogers writes.

Serena Williams to retire after U.S. Open

Williams, 40, wrote that she is ready to step away from the sport to focus on her family and career.

Is Novak Djokovic the best Tennis player in the world after Wimbledon victory? | Whats Wright?

Nick Wright questions whether Novak Djokovic has unseated Rafael Nadal as the greatest tennis player in the world after beating Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon men’s Finals.

Djokovic topples Kyrgios, wins seventh Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic overcame an early deficit on Sunday to win his fourth-straight Wimbledon and seventh overall.

Elena Rybakina wins Wimbledon women’s final for 1st Slam

Elena Rybakina, making her debut in a Grand Slam title match, rallied to beat Ons Jabeur at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Wimbledon: Kyrgios vs. Tsitsipas recap, Kyrgios vs. Djokovic Final? | What's Wright?

Nick Wright and Damonza talk all things Wimbledon, including the intense Nick Kyrgios vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas third round match, and whether Nick Kyrgios will face Novak Djokovic in the men’s final.

Wimbledon 2022: Nick Kyrgios, the bad boy of tennis, is on a roll

Love him or hate him, Nick Kyrgios, the self-styled bad boy of tennis, is appointment viewing, Martin Rogers writes.

Wimbledon: Serena Williams loses first match in a year

Serena Williams fell to Harmony Tan in the first round of Wimbledon in her first singles match since her injury last year.

Wimbledon: Serena Williams loses 1st match in a year

Serena Williams fell to Harmony Tan in the first round of Wimbledon in her first singles match since her injury last year.

Wimbledon marks Serena's return to competition

The grass-court Grand Slam tournament marks the return of Serena Williams to singles play after a year away.

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with Achilles issue

Naomi Osaka will miss the second Grand Slam tournament of the season as she battles a lingering Achilles problem.

Wimbledon 2022 odds: Serena Williams' announcement, odds to win it all

Serena Williams announced she’s competing in Wimbledon. See where FOX Bet oddsmakers list her odds to win it all in London.

Nadal reaches French Open final after Zverev is injured

Rafael Nadal has advanced to the French Open final after Alexander Zverev fell during a point and injured his right ankle.

Nadal overcomes Djokovic in French Open thriller

Rafael Nadal moved a step closer to his 22nd major title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarters on Tuesday.

Serena & Venus on the viral video of their dad blasting a reporter for questioning Venus’ confidence I Club Shay Shay

Shannon Sharpe welcomes in two of the greatest tennis players of all time: Serena & Venus Williams. The Williams sisters discuss the new film King Richard, which is based on their upbringing in Compton. They tell Shannon why it was so important to tell their origin story through the lens of their father, portrayed on screen by Will Smith. #KingRichard in Theaters and on HBOMax November 19th.

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