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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.
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.
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.
Giving Thanks: Rublev
What's Andrey Rublev thankful for?Basically...EVERYTHING that life has given him. ?#HappyThanksgiving
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
Frances Tiafoe's parents have stayed COVID-19 safe, and that tops his list for things to be thankful for this year. ❤️#HappyThanksgiving
In 2021, the WTA will be changing event titles to match those of the ATP Tour's, according to MARCA.Premier Mandatory & Premier 5 ➡️ Masters 1000s Premier ➡️ 500-level eventsInternational ➡️ 250-level eventsHowever, the points awarded to tournament winners may not be the same as the event level.
Pop-pop off your split step, and let 'em rip. ⚡️Gordon Uehling explains how to really jumpstart your return of serve in order to avoid aces and get to more balls. #OneMinuteClinic
Whether we like it or not, 2020 was a crucial year for tennis.This was not the year anyone expected, but it sure was one that will never be forgotten.Can tennis weather another socially distanced year? We're hopeful that it will.
Commentators are our guides to the game, the soundtracks to our tennis-viewing lives.But how much do you know about the people speaking through your screens, and how they do their jobs?But how much do you know about the people speaking through your screens?
You may know him as the King of Clay... ?Today, we're rewinding to the most magical matches from Rafa Nadal that have left us all speechless. Tune in now → tnns.ch/app
In our Flashback Friday series, we look back at Australia’s thrilling 2003 Davis Cup final triumph against Spain…Original link
It wouldn't be Giving Thanks week without honoring the King of Clay. ??Tomorrow, we celebrate Rafa Nadal and all he's done in our sport.Tune in at 6am ET on Tennis Channel → tnns.ch/app
Want to be GREAT?Here are your five steps to getting there:Grounded.Rock solid.Energy.Agile.Totally focused.#OneMinuteClinic
No question for Maria Sakkari-Love and support from family is #1. ??? ❤️#HappyThanksgiving
Where was his main draw debut?What was his first ATP title?Test your knowledge on Daniil Medvedev. ⬇️Test your knowledge of the recent ATP Finals champion.
“It’s an ultimate achievement. It will probably never be broken." In 1998, Pete Sampras took the record for year-end No. 1 rankings. 22 years later, Novak Djokovic has finally joined him at the top. ☝️“It’s an ultimate achievement, It will probably never be broken," said Sampras.
“We just need a bigger female presence within the workforce in order to make the world a more equal place for female athletes.”Judy Murray is helping to tell the stories of 10 British Olympic female athletes, and empower women in sports along the way.The mother of Andy and Jamie Murray is interviewing 10 British Olympic female athletes.
Today, the spotlight is on the regal Russian of tennis. ?Tennis Channel is giving thanks to Maria Sharapova and her greatest moments, live now → tnns.ch/app
Offseason = beach season. ?Karen Khachanov, Taylor Fritz, Alex De Minaur, and more show off how it's done.After a long and difficult year, players deserve a few days off—or weeks—to recharge.
On Thursday, we're not just celebrating Thanksgiving...We're also celebrating former world No. 1, 5-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova. ?? ?Tune in at 6am ET on Tennis Channel → tnns.ch/app
What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep…Original link
Soccer legend Diego Maradona has tragically passed away due to a heart attack, and the tennis community is mourning the death of the legend and tennis super-fan. ?Argentina’s president announced that there will be three days of national mourning.
Prepare for battle. ⚔️ ?Use your forehand as a sword to attack, and your backhand as a shield that you can put down and upgrade for a sword. Craig O'Shannessy explains how to use your weapons on One Minute Clinic.
"I haven’t forgotten how to play tennis. I know I will perform and win big matches if I can get properly fit and healthy."Andy Murray played only four events and a 3-4 record this season, but he still sees himself competing with top players.The 33-year-old former No. 1 has played only on and off since having hip surgery in 2018.
The Madrid Open also announced it will extend its women's event by three days and bring forward the men's qualifying, making it a two-week event from April 27-May 9.Other schedule changes involve the Madrid Open, which will now be a two-week event.
This week's podcast guest is none other than Mr. Maple Syrup. ? Vasek Pospisil talks soaring back up the ranks, an incredible 2020 season, and more.The Canadian gives an update on the PTPA while hoping for more great tennis in his 30s.
Rafa Nadal may not have closed out 2020 with his first ATP Finals title like he'd hoped, but that can't overshadow what else he accomplished this year.And the King of Clay has even more to do in 2021.The Spaniard is as motivated as ever to make even more history in 2021.
Family + friends + fans = an amazing support system, and they top the list of what Denis Shapovalov is thankful for. ?#HappyThanksgiving
You can now listen to the story of the Original 9, how she got started in the game, and more spoken by Billie Jean King herself.Tune into the hour and 24 minute Audible Original, The Dollar Rebellion, now. ?The Dollar Rebellion documentary dives deeper into the importance of the Original 9.
