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A Handful of a Summer: Tennis begins the next phase of its reopening

Consistent testing.New health protocols.Racquet taps.Our sport has spent the summer learning lessons to help it return in a safe, successful manner, and we have finally reached the next phase: tour-level tennis.


The lessons it heeds will be essential to what happens from here.

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Prepare for battle. Palermo Ladies Open Rd. 1: Daria Kasatkina vs. Jasmine Paolini. Tune in now →tnns.ch/app

Prepare for battle. ?Palermo Ladies Open Rd. 1: Daria Kasatkina vs. Jasmine Paolini.Tune in now →tnns.ch/app

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Pavlyuchenkova, Zverev each win UTS2 in sudden death

Overcoming the nerves and tension that come with Sudden Death, Alexander Zverev and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova prevailed in the final moments to become UTS - Ultimate Tennis Showdown champs. ⚡️


The Russian edged Alize Cornet, while the German topped Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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Run, don't walk. The Palermo Ladies Open is back, and Donna Vekic is kicking it off. She's up against Arantxa Rus, live right now →tnns.ch/app

Run, don't walk. ??The Palermo Ladies Open is back, and Donna Vekic is kicking it off. ?She's up against Arantxa Rus, live right now →tnns.ch/app

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The day has finally arrived...are you ready? The Palermo Ladies Open begins at 10am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus →tnns.ch/app

The day has finally arrived...are you ready? ?The Palermo Ladies Open begins at 10am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus →tnns.ch/app

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QUIZ: The new Ultimate Tennis Showdown format

UTS - Ultimate Tennis Showdown 2 is here with even more rule changes and fun.How well do you know the format? ?


The inaugural edition of the event broke all tennis rules; now it's going further.

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The 21 & Under Club, 2020 Edition: Leylah Fernandez

WTA Rank: No. 1️⃣1️⃣8️⃣Universal Tennis Rank: No. 6️⃣4️⃣What she's done since last summer: Reached final of WTA Acapulco as a 190th-ranked qualifierLeylah Annie Fernandez, the petite lefty thrives on surprising opponents with her variety and shot-making ability.


The Canadian’s rapid rise has been a team effort, with inspiration from the Williamses.

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Pavlyuchenkova Defeats Cornet: UTS

THE THUNDER TAKES IT. ?️Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova is our first ever women's #UTShowdown champion, defeating Cornet in Sudden Death. ?

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Cornet takes quarter 3: UTS

She's not out of this final yet. ?Alizé Cornet grabs the third quarter 14-11.Stream live →tnns.ch/app#UTShowdown

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Pavlyuchenkova takes quarter 2: UTS

Tensions are ?, but Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova is staying calm, cool, and collected.She takes the second quarter 12-11.Stream the #UTShowdown →tnns.ch/app

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No Place Like 'Home': Williamses and Olympic glory

From Sydney to Rio, Venus Williams and Serena Williams have made their mark on the NBC Olympics.They've graced the podium at nearly every edition of the Games since 2000.


Venus and Serena have been dominant at the Summer Games.

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Ladies and gentlemen... The 2020 #UTShowdown champions: Alexander Zverev and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. ️

Ladies and gentlemen...The 2020 #UTShowdown champions: Alexander Zverev and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. ?⚡️

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WTA Palermo: Monday Aug. 3

The butterflies. ?The goosebumps. ?The competition. ?It's all back starting Monday, August 3 with the Palermo Ladies Open.Coverage begins at 10 am ET →tnns.ch/app

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Pavlyuchenkova and Zverev: Championship Final Interview

Can we get a roar? ??Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Alexander Zverev, The Thunder and The Lion sit down for an interview following their championship wins at the #UTShowdown.

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Zverev Defeats Auger-Aliassime: UTS

In the battle of the big cats, The Lion takes the crown. ?In another Sudden Death face off, Alexander Zverev defeats Auger-Aliassime to take the title at the #UTShowdown.

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Auger-Aliassime takes quarter 3: UTS

Another one for The Panther. ?Félix Auger-Aliassime claims quarter three 18-11.Stream live →tnns.ch/app#UTShowdown

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Previewing tennis' WTA tour return, and leap of faith: Palermo

Get ready to peruse the first real, live, meaningful draw in over four months everyone.


We examine the draw here, and hope for only one result: A safe homecoming for the tours.

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Auger-Aliassime takes quarter 2: UTS

Bounced back. ?Second quarter goes to Félix Auger-Aliassime, 13-11.Stream live →tnns.ch/app#UTShowdown

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Zverev takes quarter 1: UTS

Out of the gate running. ?Alexander Zverev swipes the first quarter 19-10 to kick off the final.Stream live →tnns.ch/app#UTShowdown

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A. Pavlyuchenkova: Championship Final Win

SHE'S BACK. ?Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova got into her groove to secure the #UTShowdown title.

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