The tennis stories of 2024, from doping bans and Grand Slam titles to a bee invasion

In anticipation of tennis returning tomorrow, December 27, The Athletic’s tennis writers Matt Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare reflect on memorable moments from the previous season, including stories of comebacks, rising stars like Mirra Andreeva, and unique insights into players like Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic. They also highlight groundbreaking achievements, such as Top Nidunjianzan becoming the first player from Tibet to earn ATP Tour ranking points. Additionally, they discuss challenges faced by players, controversies like a bottle incident involving Serena Williams, and the debate around gender equality in the sport.

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