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Tennis star missed opening ceremonies due to family illness.
Love notes from some of our favorite lesbians.
Tennis legend’s mother in failing health.
Tennis legend will represent U.S. at 2014 Olympics.
Documentary commemorates King’s victory in the ‘Battle of the Sexes.”
Retired tennis champ talks about the upcoming Olympics and the ramifications for the athletes involved.