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Muguruza pulls out of Cincinnati but still wants to play US Open

Due to "discomfort in her left ankle," Garbiñe Muguruza has opted out of the Western & Southern Open.?The 2020 Australian Open finalist is still hopeful she will recover in time to play the US Open Tennis Championships.


The Spaniard is a two-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1.

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Tsitsipas, Zverev get to work in New York City

The Pros have arrived.?


With two huge tournaments set to start soon, this season is about to look very different.

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‪Tune in Thursday.‬ ‪You won't be disappointed.‬

‪Tune in Thursday.‬‪You won't be disappointed.‬

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TENNIS.com Podcast: Sandgren on rocking and rolling onward

World No. 55 Tennys Sandgren joined the TENNIS.com Podcast to discuss the ups and downs of his career and how he is preparing for the return of the pro tour.


He opens up about his career, his fallout in 2018 and his preparations for New York.

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How Nadal's yacht boosts his game and personal life

Owning a $5-6 million yacht must be good for the soul.⛵️?Rafa Nadal shares how yachting helps him restore positive energy.


The Spaniard talked with Forbes about his new custom-built 80-foot catamaran.

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6 months later, Karolína Plíšková is back.?Western & Southern Open coverage starts August 22nd.

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TC Plus Tours Return August 2020

Tennis Channel Plus has got you covered.??Subscribe today and receive the most live tennis of any streaming platform + 2020 and 2021 ROLAND-GARROS coverage.buytcplus.com

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From junior to tenure: player-turned-professor Ania Bleszynski

“What tennis has taught me was absolutely invaluable, you know what it takes to work hard."Ania Bleszynski, a top ranked junior and Stanford Women's Tennis college player, traded in her racquet for a Ph. D.


“What tennis has taught me was absolutely invaluable,” says the former top-ranked junior.

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In Case You Forgot: Where the ATP's Top 5 left off, and what's next

Here are where the ATP Tour rankings stand:1⃣ Novak Djokovic 2⃣ Rafa Nadal 3⃣ Dominic Thiem4⃣ Roger Federer 5⃣ Daniil Medvedev


Two of the Top 5 men have already announced they won't be playing the US Open this year.

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American roundup: Women thrive in Lexington

If you didn't know, Americans thrived in Lexington. ???


Jennifer Brady won the inaugural title, while Coco Gauff reached the semifinals.

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Simona Halep's withdrawal from the US Open is a painful one

"So much for the sweet part of Halep’s return; now for the bitter part." -Steve TignorShortly after blessing us with an entire week of pure entertainment, Simona Halep announced she was not going to make it to New York.


After winning Prague, Simona Halep announced she's withdrawing from the US Open.

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Halep jumps into river to celebrate Prague title

What better way to celebrate???Simona Halep jumped into the river after claiming her title in Prague, as promised.


The world No. 2 literally soaked up her victory in the nearby Vltava river.

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Champion chat: Jen Brady's serve shows her "trolling" beyond Instagram

"I’m better at trolling, than posting my own photos. I’m more of a troll."?Jennifer Brady talked with TENNIS.com to discuss her title win in Lexington and the struggle of posting online in celebration.


The 25-year-old was broken just three times en route to her first WTA title in Lexington.

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Svitolina targets Monfils with tennis ball fury

Monday mood.??We're right there with you Elina Svitolina & Gael Monfils Tennis.


This couple really, really doesn't like Mondays.

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"The Pittsburgh Picker" answers 20 questions in Charleston.2️⃣0️⃣Host Shelby Rogers asks Alison Riske everything we didn't know about her personal life.

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Happy Birthday to 4-time grand slam champion and former world No. 1, our very own Jim Courier.❤️

Happy Birthday to 4-time grand slam champion and former world No. 1, our very own Jim Courier.❤️

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THE Novak Djokovic returns.??Don't miss the Western & Southern Open live in New York this weekend.

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Brady hand sanitizes after winning first title

Leading by example.?After her big win in Lexington, Jennifer Brady made sure to sanitize before accepting her trophy.


The 25-year-old had limited celebration options after winning the Lexington final.

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Tsitsipas among early arrivals at US Open; set for Top 4 seeding

The "Greek God" has landed in New York.???Stefanos Tsitsipas will be competing in this year's US Open Tennis Championships as the 4th seed, only behind Novak Djokovic, Dominic Thiem, and Daniil Medvedev.


The Greek can make major gains after 2019 first-round exits at Cincinnati and the US Open.

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Ranking Reaction: Jennifer Brady breaks Top 40, Gauff back in Top 50

Welcome to the Top 40 Jennifer Brady. ???


Americans Jennifer Brady, Coco Gauff and Shelby Rogers all made notable moves this week.

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