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The 36-year-old announced in June that he would retire after the Championships, but he did not play in the singles after missing out on a wildcard and then losing in qualifying.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
“It is a new competition that has started today. We did play well, but we were timid.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
At the center of it all is Brent Charles’ sinewy Caius Martius Coriolanus, who runs through the play like a human scythe.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Her deep ties to the Texas market are expected to play a key role as the company establishes itself across the state.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
She tells Marie Dachauer how much she wishes they had music or toys or any games to play.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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