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How do doubles teams partner up?
For some gamers, discovering a doubles accomplice is simple — simply ask a pal. (Or within the case of Serena and Venus Williams, a sibling.)
That’s been the case for the Aussies, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, often called the Particular Ks. The duo are shut pals who’ve been taking part in doubles collectively since they had been boys.
Collectively they gained the doubles boys ultimate at Wimbledon in 2013, and since then, they’ve gained numerous doubles titles collectively, together with at this yr’s Australian Open and the Atlanta Open.
Different gamers, nevertheless, should exit on limb to discover a accomplice. In some instances, that may imply taking publicly to social media or sliding into the DMs.
Earlier than Wimbledon this yr, Coco Gauff, 18-year-old American, took to Twitter to seek for a accomplice for the combined doubles draw.
Serena Williams on the U.S. Open
The U.S. Open may very well be the tennis star’s final skilled event after an extended profession of breaking boundaries and obliterating expectations.
“Who needs to play combined at wimby,” Gauff mentioned in tweet.
Jack Sock, the 29-year-old American, responded to Gauff’s post, and mentioned, “We’d be a good staff.”
The 2 superior to the semifinals earlier than dropping in three units.
Others have had much more luck on social media. Earlier than the French Open this yr, Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands despatched a direct message to Ena Shibahara of Japan to ask if she’d be eager about taking part in combined doubles. The 2 had by no means met earlier than, however they went on to win the title.
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, an American skilled tennis participant who was previously No. 1 in doubles, mentioned she has performed with a number of pals all through her profession. “I really feel like that makes doubles that rather more enjoyable, you’re on the market with a buddy and then you definitely simply determine what your strengths are as a staff and go from there,” she mentioned.
However general, discovering a doubles accomplice “may be fairly random,” Mattek-Sands mentioned. “You possibly can discuss to a pal, ship a textual content and simply be like, ‘Hey, do you will have a accomplice for this event, that event?”
How lengthy a staff stays collectively actually varies, Mattek-Sands mentioned: Some gamers desire to play with the identical particular person all yr as a result of they will compete as a staff within the year-end championships. Others wish to play for clay-court season or the hardcourt season. Generally a match up is only a one off.
Some gamers simply take a look at the rankings of different gamers, however “more often than not it’s pals texting pals or coaches texting different coaches to see if their participant already has a accomplice,” Mattek-Sands mentioned.
Earlier than this yr, it’s been some time since both of the Williams sisters have performed doubles. Venus Williams lasted performed on the French Open final yr with Gauff. And earlier than this yr, Serena Williams final performed doubles a event in New Zealand in 2020 with Caroline Wozniacki.
To play on this yr’s girls’s doubles draw, the Williams sisters had been awarded a wild card from the U.S. Open.
The Williams sisters gained the U.S. Open doubles event collectively in 1999 and 2009. The sisters have gained 14 Grand Slam titles collectively, most lately at Wimbledon in 2016. They final performed doubles on the U.S. Open in 2014, and at any Grand Slam event in 2018.
“I believe you’ll know if Venus and Serena are taking part in properly by how they’re serving after which placing the stress on that second ball,” mentioned Mattek-Sands, who has competed in doubles towards the Williams sisters. “We all know that they will each hit massive serves, however how is their accomplice on the internet dealing with that? I believe if they will put a number of stress on the returners, they’re going to be doing rather well.”
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Deontay Wilder scared for Mike Tyson's well-being in Jake Paul fight: 'He’s too old for this'
From one former heavyweight title winner to another, Deontay Wilder fears 57-year-old Mike Tyson might end up in a coma after fighting Jake Paul.
Tyson shocked everyone when he agreed to fight Paul, which was commissioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations as a professional fight, on July 20.
What was initially an exhibition match has turned into a highly anticipated bout, but Wilder doesn’t think anyone truly cares about Tyson’s well-being.
Mike Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul in Texas this summer has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match, making the rounds shorter and the gloves heavier. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
“I think it’s bad the commission has licensed Mike Tyson because he hasn’t been active in 20 years, so they should not just license him because of who he is, that’s how people get hurt – God forbid he gets hurt,” Wilder said to Sportsbook Review.
“People can get hit in the wrong place and at the wrong time, there’s lots of examples where guys have been hit into a coma. It’s easy to do. He’s too old for this.
“At the end of the day, no one gives a f— about Mike.”
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Wilder continued by saying he doesn’t care that Tyson underwent tests to deem this a professional fight.
“As long as you’re willing to suffer the consequences if something bad goes wrong,” Wilder said.
Heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder shadowboxes during a media workout at UFC APEX on Sept. 22, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
After the fight was sanctioned, Paul recently said he is “super respectful” of Tyson, but “All is fair in love and war.”
“I love the guy, but as soon as it turned into a pro fight, one of us has to die,” the YouTube star-turned-boxer said.
Videos of Tyson working out for the fight have shocked many with how fast and powerful he still looks at his age. But Wilder, again, doesn’t care what videos show or what Tyson even says about his well-being.
“His power may not have left completely, but you still need to set it up, your stamina needs to be a certain way, or it’s going to look like a clown show. I don’t want to see it to be honest,” he explained.
Former heavyweight belt holder Deontay Wilder is genuinely scared for Mike Tyson in his fight with Jake Paul. (Getty Images)
“I don’t want the last thing I remember of him is him getting knocked out by a YouTuber. The last thing you do, that’s what people remember you by.”
While Paul and Tyson prepare for their fight, Wilder will be fighting Zhilei Zhang on June 1.
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CITY SECTION
BASEBALL
Tuesday’s Schedule
(All games at 3 p.m. unless noted)
Division I
First Round
#17 Westchester at #16 South Gate
#18 Franklin at #15 LACES
Division II
First Round
#17 Sun Valley Magnet at #16 Van Nuys
#20 Stella at #13 Fremont
#19 Los Angeles at #14 Rancho Dominguez
#18 SOCES at #15 Grant
Division III
First Round
#17 Animo Venice at #16 Downtown Magnets
#20 Central City Value at #13 Community Charter
#19 Animo Robinson at #14 Triumph Charter
#18 CALS Early College at #15 LA Jordan
Wednesday’s Schedule
(All games at 3 p.m. unless noted)
Open Division
First Round
#1 Granada Hills, bye
#9 El Camino Real at #8 Narbonne
#12 Sun Valley Poly at #5 Sylmar
#4 Bell, bye
#3 Carson, bye
#11 Cleveland at #6 Legacy
#10 San Pedro at #7 Taft
#2 Birmingham, bye
SOFTBALL
Saturday’s Results
Division III
Quarterfinals
VAAS 9, Torres 1
Bell 16, Rancho Dominguez 6
Sotomayor 9, Huntington Park 8
Narbonne 16, Maywood Academy 7
Division IV
Quarterfinals
Community Charter 24, LA Academy of Arts & Enterprise 0
LA University 19, Dymally 4
LACES 15, CALS Early College 1
Monday’s Schedule
(All games at 3 p.m. unless noted)
Division I
Quarterfinals
#9 Bravo at #1 Garfield
#5 Verdugo Hills at #4 San Fernando
#6 Eagle Rock at #3 Granada Hills Kennedy
#15 Palisades at #10 LA Marshall
Division II
Quarterfinals
#8 Franklin at #1 Chatsworth
#12 Sylmar at #4 Taft
#11 North Hollywood at #3 LA Wilson
#7 King/Drew at #2 Marquez
Division IV
Quarterfinals
#11 Fulton vs. #3 LA Leadership Academy, 2:30 p.m. at Cypress Parks and Recs
Tuesday’s Schedule
(All games at 3 p.m. unless noted)
Open Division
Semifinals
#5 El Camino Real at #1 Granada Hills
#3 Carson at #2 Birmingham
Division III
Semifinals
#9 VAAS at #4 Bell
#11 Sotomayor at #2 Narbonne
Division IV
Semifinals
#5 LA University at #1 Community Charter
#10 LACES vs. LA Leadership Academy/Fulton
SOUTHERN SECTION
BASEBALL
Tuesday’s Schedule
(All games at 3:15 p.m. unless noted)
Semifinals
Division 1
Huntington Beach at Corona
Harvard-Westlake vs. Orange Lutheran at Hart Park, 6 p.m.
Division 2
Arcadia at Hart
Ayala at Moorpark
Division 3
St. John Bosco at South Torrance
Beckman at Los Alamitos
Division 4
Culver City at Camarillo
St. Francis at Ontario Christian
Division 5
Oxnard Pacifica at Santa Monica
Chino Hills at Chino
Division 6
Diamond Bar at Village Christian
Colony at Rancho Mirage
Division 7
South El Monte at Buena Park
Oxford Academy at Lancaster Desert Christian
Division 8
San Bernardino at Orange County Pacifica Christian
Azusa at Edgewood
SOFTBALL
Saturday’s Results
Semifinals
Division 1
Orange Lutheran 13, Murrieta Mesa 1
Garden Grove Pacifica 1, JSerra 0
Division 2
Gahr 7, Mater Dei 2
California 8, Valley View 7
Division 3
Etiwanda 5, West Torrance 1
King 14, Agoura 6
Division 4
JW North 11, Chaminade 5
Paraclete 2, Orange Vista 0
Division 5
Liberty 5, Quartz Hill 0
Cerritos Valley Christian 21, St. Bonaventure 13
Division 6
Ganesha 12, Lakewood St. Joseph 4
Viewpoint 2, Canyon Springs 0
Division 7
Oxford Academy 5, Riverside Prep 2
Eastside 8, Muir 6
Division 8
Hesperia Christian 7, Temecula Prep 0
Jurupa Valley 10, Excelsior Charter 2
Sports
Giants legends Lawrence Taylor, Ottis Anderson speak at Donald Trump's Jersey Shore campaign rally
Nearly 40,000 people were in Wildwood, N.J., Saturday for a Donald Trump campaign rally, and one of those spectators was arguably the greatest defensive player of all time.
New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor was spotted at the Jersey Shore rally.
Assemblyman Paul Kanitra from New Jersey’s 10th legislative district saw his “favorite player growing up” at the rally.
Former NFL player Lawrence Taylor arrives for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Wildwood Beach May 11, 2024, in Wildwood, New Jersey. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Those in attendance got a surprise when Taylor and former Giants teammate Ottis Anderson spoke on stage.
“I grew up a Democrat, and I’ve always been a Democrat, until I met this man right here,” Taylor said to cheers. “Nobody in my family ever will vote for a Democrat again.”
L.T. is widely regarded as the greatest linebacker to ever play. He was a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, including in his rookie season.
He won two Super Bowls, made 10 straight Pro Bowls and was named the MVP of the 1986 season. He also remains the franchise’s all-time sacks leader, which includes his 9½ sacks from his rookie season, before sacks became a stat.
Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Craig Erickson during a Sept. 12, 1993, game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Mark D. Phillips/AFP via Getty Images)
This came despite a lavish lifestyle off the field, which resulted in legal troubles after his playing days.
Many attendees who spoke to Fox News said they believe Trump could flip the Garden State in November, when he hopes to take back the White House for a second term.
Rod Delaine, an Amazon factory worker in Staten Island who lives in New Jersey, told Fox News Digital he drove nearly 2½ hours to attend the rally.
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A New Jersey schoolteacher who identified herself as Anna said she was motivated to attend because of the state of the economy.
Another supporter, who identified himself as Carlos, said he believed the country needed to return to the way things were under the former president.
Former President Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate, speaks during a campaign rally in Wildwood Beach May 11, 2024, in Wildwood, N.J. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
“I think this country needs to change. Although, we already know what Trump’s all about. So, that change is just going to come right back to us because that’s what we need,” Carlos said. “We need Trump because I don’t think Biden is just getting the job done right now. Some of it’s his fault. Some of it is probably the people around him. But I think we need Trump back to get this country back to where it needs to be.”
Fox News’ Bradford Betz and Emma Colton contributed to this report.
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