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This year’s Wimbledon tennis championship tournament had a bright gay spot with Belgian tennis players Alison van Uytvanck and Greet Minnen making history as the first ever out lesbian couple playing together  as doubles partners. We actually highlighted the couple last year when Uytvanck kissed Minnen in the stands after winning her Wimbledon match. But this year, Minnen isn’t just supporting her girlfriend from the sidelines — she’s playing alongside her on the court. They’ve effectively made history as the first...

Alex Crockford (image via Instagram) As tennis enthusiasts remained glued to coverage of the Wimbledon finals this past weekend, a former ball boy for the prestigious tournament shared insider info on the tough training and schedule the ball boys and girls (BBGs) maintain throughout the Championships. Personal trainer Alex Crockford spoke with The Daily Mail about his two years a ball boy at Wimbledon beginning when he was 15-years-old. Among his most vivid memories was nearly fainting due to the heat. “I...

The former ATP top 100 player has revealed that he has a husband and twin baby sons. Ex-professional US tennis player Brian Vahaly has come out publicly as gay. The former ATP top 100 player, who reached a career high ranking of No. 64 in 2003 before injuries led to his eventul retirement form the sport in 2007, spoke publicly about his sexuality for the first time in Sports Illustrated‘s Beyond the Baseline podcast. The 37-year-old revealed that he is now married...