Apple Inc. (AAPL) Adds Tennis To Its List of Supported Sports Ahead of Wimbledon
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Tennis fans will now be able to access live scores and track points for all men's and women's matches for Grand Slam and 1000-level tournaments, beginning with Wimbledon this summer. Fans will also be able to stay updated on players' progress during the tournaments.
Moreover, Apple Sports has also recently unveiled a new home experience, making it easier for users to personalize and follow their favorite teams and tournaments on the app.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been making heavy investments in Apple Sports to expand its growing list of supported sports. In recent months, the app has added NASCAR, F1, and several soccer tournaments.
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