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On Tennis: Out of the Loop at the French Open, and Liking It That Way

PARIS — The social media age is also the age of the spoiler alert. Surprise movie endings and abrupt plot twists could all be lurking in a timeline.

For many a professional tennis player, the dangers are even greater. Log on or scroll down at the wrong time in the wrong place and you might find out your draw — which, as anyone who knows tennis players can confirm, is often a no-go zone.

Serena Williams, Petra Kvitova, Victoria Azarenka, Sloane Stephens and Milos Raonic are among those who like to avoid the news as long as possible.