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Analytics in Tennis Has Been an Evolution, Not a Revolution
For the data analysts working with the top tier of American tennis players, the busiest time of year begins with…
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Serena and Venus Williams, Before They Were Champions
Serena Williams announced this month that she will retire sometime after the United States Open. But 30 years ago, the…
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When the First Major is the Only One You Win
Thomas Johansson isn’t exactly sure where his Australian Open award is. He knows that the miniature replica of the trophy…
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Serena Williams at the U.S. Open: How to Watch Her First Match
Those who want to see Serena Williams play before she retires from tennis have one guaranteed shot at doing so.…
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In Finland, a Partying Prime Minister Draws Tuts, and Cheers
HELSINKI, Finland — Last fall, Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland, a 36-year-old leather-jacket-wearing regular at rock festivals, vowed that…
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Wonking Out: Europe and the Economics of Blackmail
Four decades ago I spent a year working in the U.S. government, on the staff of the Council of Economic…
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Chris Evert Needs Everyone to Listen
BOCA RATON, Fla. — All the medical advancements that helped save Chris Evert’s life could not save her sister. Jeanne…
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War Brings Ukraine’s Women New Roles and New Dangers
CHERNIHIV, Ukraine — The road to the training site was lined with crumbling homes and damaged buildings, a reminder of…
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DeSantis Suspends 4 Elected School Board Members After Report on Parkland
MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida suspended four elected members of the Broward County school board on Friday, following…
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Classified Material on Human Intelligence Sources Helped Trigger Alarm
WASHINGTON — They risk imprisonment or death stealing the secrets of their own governments. Their identities are among the most…