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WTA Players of 2020, No. 5: Victoria Azarenka

In what was an off-year for many, Victoria Azarenka soared.


After months of unknowns, the 31-year-old came out strong in August.

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Across Generations: Appreciate the tennis, but leave comparisons aside

Whether it's Jannik Sinner vs. Rafa Nadal or Pete Sampras vs. Roger Federer we need to remember to just enjoy the tennis.


Tennis Channel looks back at recent battles between different eras and generations.

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WTA Top Players: Victoria Azarenka #5

One of the greatest things we got from 2020 was Victoria Azarenka's return to the top of women's tennis. ☝️

Aside from winning the Western & Southern Open and jumping to world No. 13, here's why Vika is our #5 WTA player of the year.

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2020 Moments: Kobe Bryant's Death

Many regard the death of Kobe Bryant as the tragedy that kicked off an extremely difficult year.

As we prepare to leave 2020 in the past, we will not forget the legacy that the basketball legend left on our sport and the world. ? ?

#MambaForever

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2020 Top Matches, No. 10: Federer saves 7 match points, beats Sandgren

It was a true Houdini act by Roger Federer, one that almost had his fans covering their eyes or gasping for air.

Of course, in the end, the Maestro pulled off the magic trick. ✨


The end was indeed nigh, but it never actually arrived: Federer saved seven match points.

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Distance Learning with Paul & Prakash: How to serve the right way

The serve is the only shot that’s entirely in your control, yet it’s also one of the most difficult shots to hit.

Luckily, Paul Annacone and Prakash Amritraj have broken down the basics of an effective—but most importantly, repeatable—service motion.


In this episode, Paul and Prakash break down the game's most important shot, the serve. 

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WATCH: Kyrgios tests out the new PlayStation 5

Confidence has never been an issue for Nick Kyrgios on court, and the same is true when it comes to his PlayStation game. ?


"I personally believe that I am the best gamer on the tennis tour," he says.

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Mirza inspired by 2018 documentary "Being Serena"

"To a world that stereotypes women as homemakers it often comes as a surprise if one succeeds in fulfilling her dreams and career with sheer grit and determination."

Inspired by the Being Serena documentary, Sania Mirza writes "An Ode to All Mothers".


The former doubles No.1 shared a touching letter dedicated to moms chasing their dreams.

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One Minute Clinic: How to warm your volleys

"Remember it's important to be familiar with all areas of the net, so you can be prepared for any volley that's coming your way."

Tune in as coach Gordon Uehling shows us how to correctly warm-up for volleys by moving around the box and closing the net.


John McEnroe moved all around the service box when warming up his net game.

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Karolina Pliskova adds Sascha Bajin to her team for 2021

Weeks after her split with Dani Valverdu, Karolína Plíšková has added Sascha Bajin to her team for 2021.

The Czech ended 2020 ranked No. 6 in the world and looks ready to get back to work as the new season approaches.


The Czech parted ways with Dani Valverdu earlier this month.

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POLL: Which young player will be the 2021 breakout star?

Which young player will be the biggest breakout star of 2021?

Take the poll⬇️


Many under-21 players will head into the 2021 season with high hopes and expectations.

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Rocker Patty Smyth talks spouse John McEnroe, new album

23 years together and still going strong.?

In an interview with NPR Music, American singer-songwriter Patty Smyth talks her new album & time spent in quarantine with husband, John McEnroe.


From playing music together to "he said, she said" sit-downs, the two get in their licks.

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Aussie Open players likely to be allowed to practice in quarantine

According to The Age, players will enter Australia in the first week of the season & train during their 2 week quarantine.

A note from the ATP Tour mentions "pushback of the Australian Open is still likely" to occur, though nothing is confirmed.


Talks between the tournament organizers and the Australian government are still ongoing. 

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During a week of giving thanks to the greatest in the game, it's impossible to skip over this guy. Join us now on Tennis Chan...

During a week of giving thanks to the greatest in the game, it's impossible to skip over this guy. ?

Join us now on Tennis Channel to celebrate Mr. Roger Federer → tnns.ch/app

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One Minute Clinic: The Pete Sampras snap

Want more power without sacrificing accuracy and consistency on your serve?

Tennis coach Jim McLennan shares the secret to 14-time Grand Slam champion Pete Sampras' "Inverted V" serve motion.


The 14-time major champ had one of the rarest service motions but also the deadliest.

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The Social Net: Maradona honored; Kyrgios nails Tiafoe

The passing of legend Diego Maradona hit the sports world especially hard this week. ❤️

Here is how some in the tennis community honored the icon.


Nadal, Djokovic, Murray and Schwartzman all made tribute posts online.

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Djokovic approaching historic milestones with 2021 around the corner

“The Grand Slams and No. 1 are the two biggest professional goals that I have at the moment. The historic No. 1 ranking goal is something that is on the horizon."

Novak Djokovic is bound to break more records in 2021, and we're here for it.?


The Serb had another phenomenal year in 2020, and he’s primed for even more in 2021.

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Giving Thanks: Rublev

What's Andrey Rublev thankful for?
Basically...EVERYTHING that life has given him. ?

#HappyThanksgiving

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The GOAT. The Queen. All are accurate for Serena Williams, so today is about giving thanks to a player our sport will never ...

The GOAT. ?
The Queen. ?
All are accurate for Serena Williams, so today is about giving thanks to a player our sport will never forget.

Tune into Tennis Channel now → tnns.ch/app

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Giving Thanks: Frances Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe's parents have stayed COVID-19 safe, and that tops his list for things to be thankful for this year. ❤️

#HappyThanksgiving

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