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I had a clay court tennis lesson with Serena Williams' old coach who helped her win 10 Grand Slams - here's what the surface is REALLY like to play on

I had a clay court tennis lesson with Serena Williams' old coach who helped her win 10 Grand Slams - here's what the surface is REALLY like to play on

EXCLUSIVE BY LUKE AUGUSTUS IN PARIS: The world of tennis served up more than a treat this weekend with two spectacular singles finals in the men's and women's game of the French Open.

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Andy Murray gives update on his coaching future after splitting with Novak Djokovic earlier this year

Andy Murray gives update on his coaching future after splitting with Novak Djokovic earlier this year

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Andy Murray open to coaching return after 'brilliant opportunity' working with Novak Djokovic

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Andy Murray open to coaching return after 'brilliant opportunity' working with Novak Djokovic

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Tennis fans slam BBC live coverage of Queen’s after Emma Raducanu snub ahead of Wimbledon

Tennis fans slam BBC live coverage of Queen’s after Emma Raducanu snub ahead of Wimbledon

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I had a clay court tennis lesson with Serena Williams' old coach who helped her win 10 Grand Slams - here's what the surface is REALLY like to play on

I had a clay court tennis lesson with Serena Williams' old coach who helped her win 10 Grand Slams - here's what the surface is REALLY like to play on

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Emma Raducanu's five-word confession after debuting 'spontaneous' new partnership

Emma Raducanu's five-word confession after debuting 'spontaneous' new partnership

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Wimbledon to be shown on new TV channel to end BBC’s 88-year monopoly

Wimbledon to be shown on new TV channel to end BBC’s 88-year monopoly

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The 10 greatest men's tennis matches ever: Where does Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's French Open epic rank?

The 10 greatest men's tennis matches ever: Where does Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's French Open epic rank?

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Queen's: Emma Raducanu enjoys dream doubles debut with Katie Boulter in routine opening win

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Queen's: Emma Raducanu enjoys dream doubles debut with Katie Boulter in routine opening win

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BBC lose full coverage of Wimbledon with new TV channel to also show tournament

BBC lose full coverage of Wimbledon with new TV channel to also show tournament

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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter get their budding doubles partnership off to a winning start at Queen's in classy straight-sets victory

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter get their budding doubles partnership off to a winning start at Queen's in classy straight-sets victory

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Queen’s Club tennis odds: Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter will make headlines but Madison Keys will reign supreme

Queen’s Club tennis odds: Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter will make headlines but Madison Keys will reign supreme

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Andy Murray apologises for ‘diabolical’ state of his tennis at Queen’s ceremony

Andy Murray apologises for ‘diabolical’ state of his tennis at Queen’s ceremony

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The best tennis gadgets and gizmos to up your game in 2025

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The best tennis gadgets and gizmos to up your game in 2025

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Wimbledon to be aired on new TV channel for the first time after BBC covered action at All-England Club for 88 years

Wimbledon to be aired on new TV channel for the first time after BBC covered action at All-England Club for 88 years

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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter form tennis' ultimate power couple as Brits team up at Queen's - but BBC blunder means fans CAN'T watch it: 'Utter madness'

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter form tennis' ultimate power couple as Brits team up at Queen's - but BBC blunder means fans CAN'T watch it: 'Utter madness'

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Wimbledon to be shown on new TV channel as BBC lose monopoly on coverage after 88 years

Wimbledon to be shown on new TV channel as BBC lose monopoly on coverage after 88 years

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Andy Murray reveals his tennis game is 'DIABOLICAL' after retiring as British icon opens court named after him at Queen's - and shares his poignant connection to this week's inaugural women's tournament

Andy Murray reveals his tennis game is 'DIABOLICAL' after retiring as British icon opens court named after him at Queen's - and shares his poignant connection to this week's inaugural women's tournament

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Emma Raducanu's 'jealousy' over with her tennis rivals all in agreement

Emma Raducanu's 'jealousy' over with her tennis rivals all in agreement

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Rafael Nadal set for new job seven months after 14-time French Open winner retired from tennis

Rafael Nadal set for new job seven months after 14-time French Open winner retired from tennis

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Jannik Sinner breaks golden rule in epic French Open final loss to Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner breaks golden rule in epic French Open final loss to Carlos Alcaraz

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Emma Raducanu still 'wary of leaving house' after terrifying stalker ordeal

Emma Raducanu still 'wary of leaving house' after terrifying stalker ordeal

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Inside Carlos Alcaraz’s inner circle who he turned to in need before French Open triumph

Inside Carlos Alcaraz’s inner circle who he turned to in need before French Open triumph

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'Wary' Emma Raducanu opens up on coping with her stalker ordeal as she returns to play in the UK for the first time since being left in tears in Dubai

'Wary' Emma Raducanu opens up on coping with her stalker ordeal as she returns to play in the UK for the first time since being left in tears in Dubai

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Carlos Alcaraz defends French Open title after epic tussle with Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz defends French Open title after epic tussle with Jannik Sinner

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‘I don’t want to be in that situation again’ – Emma Raducanu ‘wary’ of going out after stalker left her in tears

‘I don’t want to be in that situation again’ – Emma Raducanu ‘wary’ of going out after stalker left her in tears

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Carlos Alcaraz has already revealed what he'll buy from £2.1m French Open prize

Carlos Alcaraz has already revealed what he'll buy from £2.1m French Open prize

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Diletta Leotta almost upstages Carlos Alcaraz as DAZN presenter spills out of white dress in epic French Open final

Diletta Leotta almost upstages Carlos Alcaraz as DAZN presenter spills out of white dress in epic French Open final

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Jannik Sinner suffers ‘Roger Federer curse’ at French Open final as infamous gesture is repeated six years on

Jannik Sinner suffers ‘Roger Federer curse’ at French Open final as infamous gesture is repeated six years on

Carlos Alcaraz dances and high-fives ball kids in heartwarming moment after staging jaw-dropping comeback to beat Jannik Sinner and win French Open

Carlos Alcaraz dances and high-fives ball kids in heartwarming moment after staging jaw-dropping comeback to beat Jannik Sinner and win French Open

Wimbledon tennis finals to be shown on new TV channel after 88 years of BBC coverage

Wimbledon tennis finals to be shown on new TV channel after 88 years of BBC coverage

Carlos Alcaraz stuns tennis legends with historic French Open final win

Carlos Alcaraz stuns tennis legends with historic French Open final win

Jannik Sinner in sportsmanship fail as French Open final gesture to Carlos Alcaraz backfires

Jannik Sinner in sportsmanship fail as French Open final gesture to Carlos Alcaraz backfires

Jannik Sinner shows true colours with Carlos Alcaraz comment after losing French Open final

Jannik Sinner shows true colours with Carlos Alcaraz comment after losing French Open final

Carlos Alcaraz pulls off stunning comeback as he saves THREE championship points to beat Jannik Sinner and retain his French Open title in epic final

Carlos Alcaraz pulls off stunning comeback as he saves THREE championship points to beat Jannik Sinner and retain his French Open title in epic final

Jannik Sinner reacts to heartbreaking French Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner reacts to heartbreaking French Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz crowned Roland Garros champion for second time after downing Jannik Sinner in five-set epic

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Carlos Alcaraz crowned Roland Garros champion for second time after downing Jannik Sinner in five-set epic

Carlos Alcaraz wins longest ever French Open final from two sets down after saving THREE match points vs Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz wins longest ever French Open final from two sets down after saving THREE match points vs Jannik Sinner

Aryna Sabalenka responds to Coco Gauff after French Open row: "Both things can be true"

Aryna Sabalenka responds to Coco Gauff after French Open row: "Both things can be true"

Emma Raducanu sparks injury concern after suffering ANOTHER back problem on the eve of the grass-court season - as former British No1 shares 'pretty low expectations' for Queen's

Emma Raducanu sparks injury concern after suffering ANOTHER back problem on the eve of the grass-court season - as former British No1 shares 'pretty low expectations' for Queen's

Coco Gauff will follow in Serena Williams' footsteps and lead women's tennis into a new era, writes MATTHEW LAMBWELL - after the 21-year-old triumphed at the French Open

Coco Gauff will follow in Serena Williams' footsteps and lead women's tennis into a new era, writes MATTHEW LAMBWELL - after the 21-year-old triumphed at the French Open

Amelie Mauresmo vows to find answer and address massive French Open problem

Amelie Mauresmo vows to find answer and address massive French Open problem

Katie Boulter sheds light on new Emma Raducanu doubles partnership - as British No1 reveals how the pair decided to team up for Queen's debut

Katie Boulter sheds light on new Emma Raducanu doubles partnership - as British No1 reveals how the pair decided to team up for Queen's debut

Sinner vs Alcaraz start time and how to watch French Open final today

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Sinner vs Alcaraz start time and how to watch French Open final today

Andy Murray was forced to sell dream Ferrari with eye-watering insurance after hating it

Andy Murray was forced to sell dream Ferrari with eye-watering insurance after hating it

Susan Egelstaff: Why are female coaches still an endangered species?

Susan Egelstaff: Why are female coaches still an endangered species?

Aussie tennis star Daria Kasatkina announces engagement to partner Natalia Zabiiako after whirlwind three months

Aussie tennis star Daria Kasatkina announces engagement to partner Natalia Zabiiako after whirlwind three months

Triumphant Coco Gauff hits back at Aryna Sabalenka's sour claim that Iga Swiatek would have beaten her in the French Open final - as tearful star admits she played 'terrible' tennis

Triumphant Coco Gauff hits back at Aryna Sabalenka's sour claim that Iga Swiatek would have beaten her in the French Open final - as tearful star admits she played 'terrible' tennis

Coco Gauff throws shade at Donald Trump and opens up on 'dark times' for America after French Open triumph

Coco Gauff throws shade at Donald Trump and opens up on 'dark times' for America after French Open triumph

Jannik Sinner's French Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz could rubber-stamp this rivalry as the Federer-Nadal of a new age, writes MATTHEW LAMBWELL

Jannik Sinner's French Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz could rubber-stamp this rivalry as the Federer-Nadal of a new age, writes MATTHEW LAMBWELL

Coco Gauff destroys Aryna Sabalenka with four-word response to bitter comment

Coco Gauff destroys Aryna Sabalenka with four-word response to bitter comment

Coco Gauff crowned French Open's new queen of clay as Aryna Sabalenka makes bitter admission

Coco Gauff crowned French Open's new queen of clay as Aryna Sabalenka makes bitter admission

Coco Gauff French Open prize money revealed as win over Aryna Sabalenka lands US star her second Grand Slam

Coco Gauff French Open prize money revealed as win over Aryna Sabalenka lands US star her second Grand Slam

Coco Gauff secures French Open title with epic comeback win over Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff secures French Open title with epic comeback win over Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff claims maiden French Open crown in dramatic final victory over Aryna Sabalenka

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Coco Gauff claims maiden French Open crown in dramatic final victory over Aryna Sabalenka

Brit sensation Hannah Klugman, 16, in tears as she’s ‘broken physically and mentally’ in French Open final

Brit sensation Hannah Klugman, 16, in tears as she’s ‘broken physically and mentally’ in French Open final

Coco Gauff becomes first US French Open champion since Serena Williams with stunning comeback win over Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff becomes first US French Open champion since Serena Williams with stunning comeback win over Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff triumphs over Aryna Sabalenka in epic French Open final to claim the second Grand Slam title of her career aged just 21

Coco Gauff triumphs over Aryna Sabalenka in epic French Open final to claim the second Grand Slam title of her career aged just 21

Emma Raducanu on collision course with Wimbledon champion after Queen's draw

Emma Raducanu on collision course with Wimbledon champion after Queen's draw

British tennis star, 16, misses out on French Open juniors title after historic run to the final at Roland Garros

British tennis star, 16, misses out on French Open juniors title after historic run to the final at Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic drops major retirement hint after French Open semi-final defeat by Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic drops major retirement hint after French Open semi-final defeat by Jannik Sinner