—Steffi and Venus are well-matched: speedy, leggy, a little haughty, wielding strong serves and harsh forehands that they hit late, and which rely on athleticism rather than sparkling technique.

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Learner Tien, the youngest player in the ATP top 30 at age 20, enters Indian Wells with momentum he's built under the direction of coach Michael Chang.

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Mario Tennis Fever was released this week to a positive reception, with our review calling it “a perfect arcade sports game offering a generous plethora of ways to play it.” Its Fever Rackets make it ...

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