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Osaka recalls moments with Kobe in WSJ interview

“I didn’t even know he was paying attention, but he would text me positive things and tell me to learn from it."Naomi Osaka shares her experiences with Kobe Bryant to the The Wall Street Journal.


She discusses his influence, the BLM movement, her Japanese heritage and more.

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J. Konta vs. M. Sakkari: Quarterfinal

Catch her in her first ever Western & Southern Open semifinal! ?Johanna Konta fights past Maria Sakkari and prevails in straight sets: 6-3, 6-4.

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Opelka Retirement: Cincy

Looks like we'll have to wait a bit longer to see how this matchup would turn out. ?Reilly Opelka retires due to a knee injury.

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A never-before-seen showdown between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Reilly Opelka. Who are you betting on? Watch live on Plus →tnns.ch/app

A never-before-seen showdown between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Reilly Opelka. ?Who are you betting on?Watch live on Plus →tnns.ch/app

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N. Djokovic vs. J. Struff: Quarterfinal

And that makes it at 21-match winning streak. ?Novak Djokovic took 1 hour to knock out Struff and send himself to tomorrow's semifinal: 6-3, 6-1.

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Practice Pass: Reilly Opelka Cincy

That wingspan though. ?#PracticePass | Reilly Opelka | Western & Southern Open

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Making his way to the title? Western & Southern Open QF: Novak Djokovic vs. Jan-Lennard Struff. Live now on Plus →tnns.ch/app

Making his way to the title? ?Western & Southern Open QF: Novak Djokovic vs. Jan-Lennard Struff.Live now on Plus →tnns.ch/app

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TENNIS.com Podcast: Johnson on there being more to life than tennis

Time off during the shutdown, fatherhood, and his plans to live "happily ever after." ?Steve Johnson talks all the above on this week's podcast.


The world No. 63 is expecting his first child with wife Kendall in December.

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Match of the Day: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Reilly Opelka, W&S Open

The 22-year-olds have never faced off before, but could be giving us a good look at the future of top-level men's tennis. ? Catch Reilly Opelka vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas on Tennis Channel Plus →tnns.ch/app


Stefanos Tsitsipas faces American Reilly Opelka in the Western & Southern Open quarters.

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GAME TIME. Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ vs. Anett Kontaveit for the final four. Tune in now on Plus →tnns.ch/app

GAME TIME. ?Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ vs. Anett Kontaveit for the final four.Tune in now on Plus →tnns.ch/app

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Just won her first WTA career title. ️ Makes great Pandora playlists. ️ Listen to Jennifer Brady's now →pandora.app.link/yuHP3wwMq7

Just won her first WTA career title. ✔️Makes great Pandora playlists. ✔️Listen to Jennifer Brady's now →pandora.app.link/yuHP3wwMq7

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Happy Hump Day/Quarterfinal Day. Action begins at 11am ET on Tennis Channel Plus! Tune in →tnns.ch/app

Happy Hump Day/Quarterfinal Day. ?Action begins at 11am ET on Tennis Channel Plus!Tune in →tnns.ch/app

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Say hello to the Top 8 women of the Western & Southern Open. Tune in tomorrow at 11am ET on Tennis Channel Plus→tnns.ch/app

Say hello to the Top 8 women of the Western & Southern Open. ?Tune in tomorrow at 11am ET on Tennis Channel Plus→tnns.ch/app

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Djokovic in control: World No. 1 moves smoothly into quarterfinals

Unlike his tougher second-round match against Berankis, Novak Djokovic looked clean and collected against Sandgren to reach the quarterfinal. ?


World No. 1 Novak Djokovic beat American Tennys Sandgren to reach the quarterfinals.

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UPSET ALERT: Serena Williams is defeated in three sets by Maria Sakkari in the third round of the Western & Southern Open.

UPSET ALERT: Serena Williams is defeated in three sets by Maria Sakkari in the third round of the Western & Southern Open.

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M. Sakkari vs. S. Williams: Third Round

A fighter ’til the end. ? Maria Sakkari eliminates Serena Williams in round 3 of the Western & Southern Open 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-1.

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The ATP Tour Men's Quarterfinals at the Western & Southern Open are set. Coverage continues tomorrow at 11am ET on Tennis Channel Plus→http://tnns.ch/app

The ATP Tour Men's Quarterfinals at the Western & Southern Open are set.Coverage continues tomorrow at 11am ET on Tennis Channel Plus→http://tnns.ch/app

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Sakkari Set 2: Cincy

She’s not done yet.Maria Sakkari snatches set number 2 from Serena Williams in the tiebreak 7-6(5) at the Western & Southern Open.Stream now on Tennis Channel and Plus→http://tnns.ch/app

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WATCH: At fan-free event, Bedene still hits person in stands with ball

With no fans in the stands, what are the odds... ?Luckily, Aljaz Bedene got away with a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct instead of a default.


The Slovenian was ultimately given a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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Serena Set 1: Cincy

She can’t be stopped.?Serena Williams takes the first set from Maria Sakkari 7-5 at Western & Southern Open.Stream now on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus→http://tnns.ch/app#CInCyTENNIS

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