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'I put in the work, I put in the hours': Why DC feels like a turning point for Fernandez

From surviving three-hour duels to beating top seeds Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina, Leylah Fernandez’s DC run revealed a fighter ready for the hard-court summer.

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How the long game paid off for new doubles No. 1 and Washington champ Townsend

Thirteen years after her breakout as a junior champion, Taylor Townsend’s path through criticism, setbacks, and reinvention has brought her to the top of the doubles rankings.

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'Not a funeral, a celebration': Bouchard makes peace with tennis farewell

Eugenie Bouchard has no regrets about her relentless pursuit of success, but the wear and tear of the sport has led her to a new chapter beyond tennis.

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One more win, and Taylor Townsend is a World No. 1

After teaming with Zheng Shuai to beat Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste, Taylor Townsend is one win from becoming the 50th doubles World No. 1.

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Venus Williams impressed; Martina Navratilova noticed

As Venus Williams made her case on court, Martina Navratilova followed along from a Miami restaurant -- and couldn’t believe what she was seeing.

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Who is Tereza Valentova? Meet the Czech teenager who's not backing down

From stress fractures and a coaching reset to a seven-match win streak, Tereza Valentova has found her footing on the Hologic WTA Tour, while rediscovering joy in the process.

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Jessica Pegula returns to D.C. chasing another summer run

A dozen years after her Citi Open debut, Jessica Pegula returns to D.C. as a title favorite, carrying the momentum of her most complete season yet.