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Here is who she could be playing.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2194,h_1234,x_583,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m124mdnphtwsr390xq.jpg" caption="Alexandra Eala reacts during a TV interview | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jakub Mensik and Karolina Muchova win US Open but there&#39;s a big problem</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/jakub-mensik-karolina-muchova-win-us-open-big-problem?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m11hd15sgp</guid><description>The US Open mixed doubles event was successful, at least for one day. It was the second day that caused a real issue for the major.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4641,h_2610,x_1830,y_113/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m11hpqeyahb7j278za.jpg" caption="Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic wipes away tears | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Stan Wawrinka gets the US Open reprieve tennis fans were hoping for</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/stan-wawrinka-gets-us-open-reprieve-tennis-fans-hoping?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0zb769rjn</guid><description>Just in time for the start of the US Open, Stan Wawrinka got some good news and tennis fans can breathe a sigh of relief.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2395,h_1347,x_698,y_66/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0zb93d41c5w9ny1yp.jpg" caption="Stan Wawrinka in action at the Australian Open | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Emma Raducanu leads the most shocking US Open champions ever</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/emma-raducanu-leads-most-shocking-us-open-champions-ever?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kyle Wright</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m06m4zqwsk</guid><description>Besides Emma Raducanu, who else is on the list for most surprising US Open winners on the women&#39;s side? Here are some thoughts.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1683,h_946,x_6,y_472/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m06ma1s6gv8ef8r834.jpg" caption="Emma Raducanu smiles after a match | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kyle Wright"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz fall short in memorable US Open clash</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/serena-williams-carlos-alcaraz-fall-short-memorable-us-open-clash?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0xdmghkgy</guid><description>Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams were a fun mixed doubles duo at the US Open, but not better than Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:02:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5290,h_2975,x_2142,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0xdpmqyrhh3qad7r5.jpg" caption="Serena Williams stands on the court | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams give US Open fans exactly what they wanted</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/carlos-alcaraz-serena-williams-give-us-open-fans-exactly-what-they-wanted?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0x9fn0zn7</guid><description>Tennis&#39;s new dynamic duo of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz found their way just in time to move forward in mixed doubles at the US Open.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:53 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1687,h_948,x_1268,y_40/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0x9z8y4za0pqekd8e.jpg" caption="Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning a point | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils come out on top after thrilling US Open clash</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/elina-svitolina-gael-monfils-come-out-top-after-thrilling-us-open-clash?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0wz5d4kvs</guid><description>Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils had a lot to play for in mixed doubles at the US Open. This is what happened in the quarterfinal match.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:11:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1719,h_966,x_827,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0wz9fmy9szshwf18g.jpg" caption="Gael Monfils smiles after a match | USA TODAY Sports"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic fall short in fun US Open showdown</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/aryna-sabalenka-novak-djokovic-fall-short-fun-us-open-showdown?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0ws47tny7</guid><description>In a fun field for the US Open mixed doubles, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka teamed up for a can&#39;t-miss duo and had a fun time in round one.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:10:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1431,h_804,x_1765,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0ws6mk87tes5rzjb9.jpg" caption="Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime come up short in US Open spectacle</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-felix-auger-aliassime-come-up-short-us-open-spectacle?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0wmhg4hyv</guid><description>In the first match of the main draw of mixed doubles at the 2026 US Open. Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime took on Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:53:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3006,h_1690,x_2124,y_559/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0wmmcm3ae5t6s5pcx.jpg" caption="Alexandra Eala plays a shot | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Zheng Qinwen begins her US Open run in the worst possible position</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/zheng-qinwen-begins-us-open-run-worst-possible-position?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0t8319f7n</guid><description>Zheng Qinwen was once trending toward being a long-term top-10 player on the WTA Tour, but she didn&#39;t start her US Open run with that ranking.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:46:29 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_849,h_477,x_313,y_15/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0t87grtw3yaghs7ra.jpg" caption="Zheng Qinwen reacts after winning a game | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 US Open men&#39;s champions absolutely nobody saw coming</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/us-open-mens-champions-absolutely-nobody-saw-coming?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kyle Wright</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m06msmps52</guid><description>With the 2026 US Open coming up, let&#39;s look back and see who the most surprising winners have been in the tournament&#39;s history.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_705,h_396,x_503,y_77/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m06n57pgyqs02nwdkp.jpg" caption="Pete Sampras hits a backhand | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kyle Wright"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Coco Gauff just reminded everyone exactly what she&#39;s capable of</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/coco-gauff-just-reminded-everyone-exactly-capable-of?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0rh3mdckc</guid><description>Coco Gauff faced her old friend Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open, but Gauff wasn&#39;t exactly in the mood to be friendly.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:25:33 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3995,h_2247,x_442,y_65/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0rh8nb5n8xntjzxzk.jpg" caption="Coco Gauff reacts after returning a shot | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arthur Fils&#39; Cincinnati Open win could be the start of something special</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/arthur-fils-cincinnati-open-win-start-something-special?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0rfs4e45s</guid><description>Arthur Fils is officially a force to be reckoned with on the ATP Tour after dispatching Frances Tiafoe in the Cincinnati Open final.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4534,h_2550,x_2010,y_31/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0rfw33tbcqyzf0g71.jpg" caption="Arthur Fils reacts after returning a shot | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Stan Wawrinka&#39;s US Open dilemma has tennis fans asking the same question</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/stan-wawrinka-us-open-dilemma-tennis-fans-asking-same-question?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0qnr7bf3g</guid><description>The US Open decided not to give Stan Wawrinka a parting gift in his final year in tennis, but that only make the Grand Slam look terrible.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1889,h_1062,x_525,y_6/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0qp1gzx4k6t8b8gyz.jpg" caption="Stan Wawrinka reacts to a point | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Frances Tiafoe had the perfect reaction to his historic Cincinnati Open final</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/frances-tiafoe-perfect-reaction-historic-cincinnati-open-final?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0qgz9w1eq</guid><description>The Cincinnati Open will feature two Black male players for the first time in a Masters final. Frances Tiafoe had the perfect response to that news.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3415,h_1920,x_442,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0qh5hys3tgwrp070m.jpg" caption="Frances Tiafoe reacts after returning a shot | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arthur Fils just issued a stern warning to the rest of the ATP in Cincinnati</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/arthur-fils-just-issued-stern-warning-rest-atp-cincinnati?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0ndrkdqrx</guid><description>Arthur Fils might have finally arrived, and Flavio Cobollli incurred his full wrath at the Cincinnati Open. This is what happened.</description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:25:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1614,h_907,x_789,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0ndtxqqza5cwz02kp.jpg" caption="Arthur Fils reacts to winning a match | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Carlos Alcaraz gives promising sign about his Serena Williams US Open vow</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/carlos-alcaraz-gives-promising-sign-serena-williams-us-open-vow?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0mzdg42vy</guid><description>Maybe Carlos Alcaraz will play the US Open after all. He implied as much in a reaction to his partnering with Serena Williams at the major.</description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1591,h_894,x_260,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0mzfjqnqczhgtnxqd.jpg" caption="Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning a game | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>US Open withdrawal list just keeps getting more painful</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/us-open-withdrawal-list-keeps-getting-more-painful?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0mxdrw7ze</guid><description>The US Open begins at the end of August, but lots of talented players have already withdrawn from the Grand Slam. Here is the ever-growing list.</description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3134,h_1762,x_1671,y_138/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0mxha9gh8zq7byats.jpg" caption="Jannik Sinner reacts during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Madison Keys&#39; Cincinnati run takes a stunning turn against Sara Bejlek</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/madison-keys-cincinnati-run-takes-stunning-turn-sara-bejlek?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0jtpebm61</guid><description>Madison Keys was hoping to race through 20-year-old Sara Bejlek in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open, but Bejlek said not so fast.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:48:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3867,h_2175,x_2264,y_1726/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0jts8g54sm83twev1.jpg" caption="Madison Keys plays a point in the Cincinnati Open | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jannik Sinner injury is the latest gut punch in tennis&#39; brutal 2026</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/jannik-sinner-injury-latest-gut-punch-tennis-brutal-2026?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0jsm6t0f9</guid><description>Men&#39;s tennis has taken a massive hit in 2026 due to injuries to the top two players. The results have been a shell of what they should have been.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2487,h_1398,x_1300,y_135/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0jsqga1qerm8yhhf0.jpg" caption="Jannik Sinner speaks after losing to Carlos Alcaraz | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ben Shelton’s Cincinnati failure shouldn’t erase what he’s already achieved</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/ben-shelton-cincinnati-failure-shouldnt-erase-already-achieved?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Aaron Zacharias</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m08mv094a0</guid><description>American Ben Shelton joined an elite list of eight tennis players for a specific accomplishment after winning the National Bank Open in Canada. </description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1824,h_1026,x_888,y_252/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m08mwsxjc66h68c08n.jpg" caption="Ben Shelton celebrates winning the singles final against Brandon Nakashima | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Aaron Zacharias"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nick Kyrgios&#39; cocaine admission sadly won&#39;t surprise some tennis fans</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/nick-kyrgios-cocaine-admission-sadly-wont-surprise-some-tennis-fans?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0czx57vvj</guid><description>Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, but the reason why might not shock some followers of tennis.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1500,h_843,x_527,y_33/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0czysrxs5dqnmdvn7.jpg" caption="Nick Kyrgios reacts to a point | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Taylor Fritz delivers brutal lesson to young Daniel Merida in Cincinnati</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/taylor-fritz-delivers-brutal-lesson-young-daniel-merida-cincinnati?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0aztt88qx</guid><description>Taylor Fritz is moving forward at the Cincinnati Open as if he owns the tournament. By the end of it, he just might.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:11:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1733,h_974,x_1634,y_23/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0azxsae6cec1059jt.jpg" caption="Taylor Fritz returns a shot | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nuno Borges just delivered a Cincinnati Open stunner against Andrey Rublev</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/nuno-borges-delivered-cincinnati-open-stunner-against-andrey-rublev?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0atdmpv40</guid><description>Andrey Rublev was the more accomplished player in his career, but Nuno Borges wasn&#39;t going to make things easy for him at the Cincinnati Open.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:31:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2578,h_1450,x_1022,y_8/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/350/01m0ateyrq1p9dsj7dyh.jpg" caption="Andrey Rublev hits a backhand | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lee Vowell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Joao Fonseca joins worrying injury trend among tennis’ young stars</title><link>https://lobandsmash.com/joao-fonseca-joins-worrying-injury-trend-tennis-young-stars?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lee Vowell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0agq5pdbr</guid><description>Great young tennis players are missing or withdrawing from events at an alarming pace. 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