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Nick Kyrgios warms up before a tournament.

Frances Tiafoe reacts to a play during the Shanghai Masters.

Coco Gauff kisses the WTA Finals trophy.

Coco Gauff holds the trophy after winning the 2024 WTA Finals.

Elena Rybakina returns a ball during the WTA Finals.

The USTA's new era of leadership will be tasked with how to address investment in player development.

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning the 2024 U.S. Open.

Novak Djokovic waves to the crowd after losing in the 2024 U.S. Open.

Venus Williams walks onto the court before her U.S. Open match.

Rublev struck his knee with his racket during the Paris Masters, drawing blood.

Nadal announced he signed on as ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation in January.

Diego Forlán will make his professional tennis debut in November.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal shake hands at the net after a match at the Six Kings Slam.

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning the 2024 U.S. Open title.

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal pose before a match at the SIx Kings Slam.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal celebrate a point at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Serena Williams takes photos at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

WTA has returned to China despite lingering questions about Peng's whereabouts.

Doubles partners for Spain Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal react to a point at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Rafael Nadal waves to the French Open crowd after a loss.

Rafael Nadal's legendary career will come to a close at the end of the year.

Nadal retires from professional tennis with 22 major titles and an Olympics gold medal.

Novak Djokovic reacts to a point at the 2024 Shanghai Masters.

Ball kids are an integral part of the tennis ecosystem, helping events run smoothly.