Tennis

Billie Jean King immortalized in bronze with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category on Monday and she was joined by friends Magic Johnson and Oscar-winning actor Jamie Lee Curtis .

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Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov out of Monte Carlo Masters

MONACO — Canadians Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov are out of the Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament after losing their first-round matches Monday.

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Djokovic gets chance to avenge loss to Tabilo in Monte Carlo Masters meeting

MONACO (AP) — Novak Djokovic will get the chance to avenge one of the more surprising losses of his career . The 24-time Grand Slam champion will face 32nd-ranked Alejandro Tabilo in his opening match of the Monte Carlo Masters.

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Jenson Brooksby beats Frances Tiafoe in Houston to win his first ATP Tour title

HOUSTON (AP) — Qualifier Jenson Brooksby earned his first ATP Tour title Sunday by beating Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship.

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Charleston Open will pay women same as men starting in 2026 with bank extending rights deal

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston Open is keeping Credit One Bank as its title partner through 2031 along with the tennis tournament paying equal prize money to women and men starting in 2026.

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French veteran Gasquet reaches Monte Carlo Masters second round

MONACO (AP) — Veteran Richard Gasquet beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 Sunday to reach the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters as he makes his last appearance at the tournament.

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