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Iga Swiatek's split with longtime coach Tomasz Wiktorowksi was among the most surprising moments of 2024. The four-time French Open champion has now revealed if she instigated the decision. Swiatek ...

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The Australian Open is a two-week tennis tournament which runs from Sunday 12 January to Sunday 26 January. Top-ranked ...

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