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TC Live: Bob Ryland Tribute with Leslie Allen

"Let's embrace the fact that we are learning about him—those that didn't know—and learn from the lessons that he left behind."Leslie Allen joins Chanda Rubin and Steve Weissman to honor the late Bob Ryland on #TCLive→http://tnns.ch/app

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SOTD: Dodin, Palermo Open

Shot of the day?Rally of the day?All of the above. ?Océane Dodin closes out her killer comeback with this beauty of a backhand at the Palermo Ladies Open.

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It’s time for #TCLive.??Tune in for our favorite recaps, player news and tennis stories of the day.Live now.→http://tnns.ch/app

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"We still don’t have control of it": Nadal won't defend US Open title

"This is a decision I never wanted to take but I have decided to follow my heart this time and for the time being, [I'd] rather not travel." For defending champion Rafa Nadal, the 2020 US Open Tennis Championships is simply not worth the risk.


The reigning men's champ shared he'd rather not travel with COVID-19 cases rising again.

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Practice Pass: Anett Kontaveit

Heating up the clay. ?Anett Kontaveit gets moving during a practice session at the Palermo Ladies Open.Tune into her first round match, live right now →tnns.ch/app#PracticePass

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BREAKING: Reigning men's champion Rafa Nadal will not play in the 2020 US Open Tennis Championships. Read more →tnns.co/4ADQ

BREAKING: Reigning men's champion Rafa Nadal will not play in the 2020 US Open Tennis Championships.Read more →tnns.co/4ADQ

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September's Mutua Madrid Open officially canceled due to COVID-19 rise

With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Mutua Madrid Open has stated that it is "an act of responsibility" to cancel the originally postponed tournament.


A spike in coronavirus cases has derailed the tournament's plans.

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Mariano Puerta admits he lied to CAS after second positive doping test

“But I did not take any sporting advantage. I don’t want to be seen as a deceiver.” - Mariano Puerta


Puerta said his legal team told him no other story would be credible due to his record.

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BREAKING: The 2020 Mutua Madrid Open has officially been cancelled.⁠ Read more →tnns.co/4ADP

BREAKING: The 2020 Mutua Madrid Open has officially been cancelled.⁠Read more →tnns.co/4ADP

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Tennis Tuesday has begun. Palermo Ladies Open Rd. of 32: Marketa Vondrousova Kaja Juvan Stream now on Plus→ tnns.ch/app

Tennis Tuesday has begun.Palermo Ladies Open Rd. of 32:Marketa Vondrousova ? Kaja JuvanStream now on Plus→ tnns.ch/app

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Hellooo, Day 2. The Palermo Ladies Open continues at 10am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus →tnns.ch/app

Hellooo, Day 2. ?The Palermo Ladies Open continues at 10am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus →tnns.ch/app

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Five months off, but no rust for Donna Vekic, who wins in WTA's return

Donna Vekic will go down in the books as the first player to win a tour-level match in the post-shutdown era. ?


“I was definitely a little bit surprised with my level today," Vekic said after advancing.

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Top 5 Photos, 8/3: Federer celebrates National Swiss Day

Roger Federer celebrates National Swiss Day ??, Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ brings out the bright colors ☀️, and more.


The 20-time Grand Slam champion spent the weekend surrounded by dramatic Alpine scenery.

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TCLive: Looking Towards the Top Seed Open

With a tremendous debut in 2019, everyone has their eyes on Coco Gauff's return. Chanda Rubin, Jon Wertheim and Steve Weissman look ahead to next week's Top Seed Open on #TCLive.→http://tnns.ch/app

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TCLive: The Social Net

.Stan Wawrinka is one of a kind.?Chanda Rubin, Steve Weissman, and Jon Wertheim bring you the best social moments in tennis.→http://tnns.ch/app

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TCLive: ATP Call update

Here is what we can expect in the next few weeks on the tour.Chanda Rubin Jon Wertheim and Steve Weissman talk Serena Williams' return, Western & Southern Open wildcards, and the uncertainty of the Mutua Madrid Open.→http://tnns.ch/app#TCLive

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#TCLive is back with the return of the pro tour.?Tune in now for the latest tennis news.→http://tnns.ch/app

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Practice Pass: Vondrousova

Getting back in the groove. ?Marketa Vondrousova gets a warm-up in at the Palermo Ladies Open.#PracticePass

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The Rally: Live reaction from the WTA tennis' return, in Palermo

“This is not a false alarm!"It's also not an exhibition, and it's not a cancellation.As of this morning, tour-level tennis has returned, and Steve Tignor and Joel Drucker are breaking down their feelings on it.


After five months away, and three months of exhibitions, the tours have returned for real.

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Reports: September's Mutua Madrid Open to be canceled due to COVID-19

Event organizers of the Mutua Madrid Open have consulted with local health officials given "the situation, which is unfortunately deteriorating day by day."They have been advised not to stage the tournament.


A spike in coronavirus cases appears to have derailed the tournament's plans.

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