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Andy Roddick joins ESPN as tennis analyst for major slams
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ESPN has signed former US Open champion Andy Roddick to a multi-year deal as an analyst for Wimbledon and the US Open starting in 2026. The 43-year-old, who retired from professional tennis in 2012, will provide match and studio coverage. The move follows his success with the podcast Served with Andy Roddick.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency has charged 2023 Wimbledon singles champion Marketa Vondrousova with refusing a doping test in December 2025. The Czech player cited mental health struggles and fear from a late-night visit by testers as reasons for her refusal. No provisional suspension has been imposed, allowing her to compete pending the outcome.
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In a follow-up to her viral Australian Open frustration, Coco Gauff has intensified calls for better player privacy in tennis. Speaking after a press conference in Stuttgart, the American star said intrusions have 'gone too far' and expressed pride in sparking the ongoing debate.
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man in the Open Era to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning the Australian Open on February 1, 2026, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. The 22-year-old Spaniard, now with seven major titles, revealed Wimbledon as his favorite tournament in a recent interview. He praised its prestige, stating it offers the most status among the four Slams.