Indian Wells, tennis’s “fifth major,” begins today in southern California. Last year the men’s draw produced one of t…
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Boris Becker, the Hall of Fame tennis player who won six majors—including a Wimbledon by age 17—served hard enough to earn the nickname “Boom Boom,” coached Novak Djokovic for three of the most fruitful years of his career until his release in December, and once spent £20 million in divorce and paternity settlements… Read more
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