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Emma Raducanu furious after Cincinnati interruption, Commentators under fire for sexist Anna Kalinskaya remark, & more

Plus, All the tennis controversies you need to know from last week

August 12, 2025

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Tennis Controversies of the Week: Ben Shelton and Naomi Osaka come under fire for their poor treatment of opponents, shocking death threats for Elina Svitolina & more

Ben Shelton and Naomi Osaka were two of the controversial figures from last week, as the tennis world navigated the National Bank Open (completed) and the Cincinnati Open (ongoing). After beating Flavio Cobolli in the fourth round in Montreal, Shelton engaged in an extended animated discussion with the Italian.

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"Coco Gauff likes talking smack & I can't say anything back" - Ben Shelton gets real about American mens' Grand Slam drought ahead of US Open

"Talking like an old creep" - Fans slam 'horrendous' commentator for remarks on Anna Kalinskaya’s relationship with Jannik Sinner at Cincinnati Open

WATCH: Emma Raducanu gets crowd support as she clashes with umpire over crying child's removal in Cincinnati Open clash vs Aryna Sabalenka

"My dad was crazy" - Jessica Pegula reveals how billionaire father Terry played key role in her career despite his overwhelming business duties

Fear of player safety rises at Cincinnati Open as Felix Auger-Aliassime's opponent Arthur Rinderknech nearly passes out from stifling heat

"A jealous ignorant fool" - Fans furious at Mardy Fish for controversial comments on Jannik Sinner's drug ban after Roger Federer comparison

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"I couldn't have played professional tennis with a child" - When Chris Evert weighed in on Serena Williams' US Open comeback after becoming a mother

Chris Evert once shared her thoughts on Serena Williams resuming her bid to win her 24th Grand Slam title after welcoming her first child with husband Alexis Ohanian. Williams had endured life-threatening complications while giving birth to her daughter Olympia in September 2017, but she still made her highly anticipated return to professional tennis during the 2018 season.

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