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

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

Are ball kids being exploited? Plus, should Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro’s socioeconomic backgrounds influence how people view their success?

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Coco Gauff, 2024 China Open champion.

Frances Tiafoe waves to the crowd at the Shanghai Masters.

Naomi Osaka returns a ball during the 2024 U.S. Open.

WADA announced that it will appeal the decision in Sinner's anti-doping case.

Coco Gauff helps Naomi Osaka walk off the court after she retired from a China Open match.

Serena Williams holds daughter Olympia while watching the women's gymnastics team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Apr 2, 2023; Hollywood, FL, USA; Andy Roddick returns a shot against Michael Chang (not pictured) during a singles match at the Pickleball Slam at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Sharapova topped the International Tennis Hall of Fame's fan vote with the 2025 class to be announced next month.

Aug 29, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action against Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands on day four of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Kyrgios has come under fire for a disparaging social media comment he made toward a women's tennis player.

Rafael Nadal waves to the Paris Olympic crowd.

Billie Jean King poses with U.S. Open winner Aryna Sabalenka and runner-up Jessica Pegula.

Sabalenka won her third major title at the 2024 U.S. Open.

Sabalenka defeated Pegula in straight sets to claim her first U.S. Open title.

Jannik Sinner celebrates a point during the 2024 U.S. Open final against Taylor Fritz.

Swift, Kelce and Mahomes enjoyed the U.S. Open men's final together.

Taylor Swift watches the action during the first half of a game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Navratilova defeated Chris Evert to capture the 1984 U.S. Open.

Sabalenka proved her worth in a straight-set win that tested her perseverance.

Draper faced Jannik Sinner in the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday.

Sept 6, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Lyudmyla Kichenok (UKR) (right) and Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) with the US Open trophy after winning the Women's Doubles final on day twelve of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Pegula advanced to her first Grand Slam final with a victory in the U.S. Open semis on Thursday.

A U.S. Open ballboy reacts to his viral moment.