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In an attempt to justify Coco Gauff's earnings, Nick Kyrgios compares Djokovic & Marketa Vondrousova incorrectly at Wimbledon.

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Nick Kyrgios continues to stir up controversy.  The Australian recently questioned why Marketa Vondrousova made more money than Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon as he attempted to justify Coco Gauff earning less than the men's winner at the Citi Open. Having battled a series of injuries over the last few months, Kyrgios has played just one match this season, which he lost. The Aussie also withdrew from the 2023 Wimbledon Championships and is yet to decide the date of his return to the tour. Nick Kyrgios first suffered an injury during last year's Japan Open.  Earlier this year, the 28-year-old was set to compete at the United Cup but he withdrew his name at the eleventh hour. On Monday, tennis content writer Myles David highlighted that women's winner Coco Gauff earned way less than the men's winner Dan Evans at the 2023 Citi Open. David's post on Twitter read: "Dan Evans’s will receive $353,445 for winning the ATP500 event in Washington, D.C. "Coco Gauff wi...

Four Jaw-dropping Pictures of Coco Gauff Everyone Is Talking About... Check

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Wimbledon organisers announced in November female competitors would now be permitted to wear dark undershorts and relieve a potential source of anxiety when they have their periods.  All players were previously banned from wearing coloured underwear since 2014 as part of Wimbledon's all-white clothing policy. "I was on my period last year during Wimbledon and it was very stressful. I mean, you have the the period underwear and stuff to help you but it's still in the back of your mind. "Sometimes, and I know when you go to the bathroom, you're supposed to use the bathroom, but I would go to the bathroom just to check and make sure nothing was showing. So I think it's going to relieve a lot of stress for me and other girls in the locker room for sure. "I am looking forward to that decision in the future and how it affects other players in general. And I think it's very nice that this discussion has been talked about. "It's something I talked...

An unusual surprise awaits pregnant Serena Williams 10 months after she quit tennis

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It was the 2022 US Open. Former World Number 1 and 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams was marking the final tournament of her illustrious career at home.  It was an emotional moment for local fans and millions of supporters worldwide. Serena was bidding adieu to the sport after close to 25 years of high-intensity tennis. Further, social media went abuzz as the younger Williams sister exited the tournament.  Fans sent in their heartfelt wishes on her post-retirement life. Ten months after retirement, Serena received a bizarre surprise at an outing. The 41-year-old has had hectic life off the court as well after her retirement. She has shifted her focus to her business ventures while spending quality time with her family. Recently, she visited a bookstore where she was caught by surprise. Serena’s encounter with a fan The 23-time Grand Slam champion is widely active on social media and regularly shares updates about her day-to-day routine on platforms such as Instag...