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The Demon. The Virtuoso. The title. Watch Alex De Minaur and Richard Gasquet in the UTS - Ultimate Tennis Showdown final, li...

The Demon.
The Virtuoso.
The title. ?

Watch Alex De Minaur and Richard Gasquet in the UTS - Ultimate Tennis Showdown final, live now on Tennis Channel and TC Plus → tnns.ch/app

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Megan Thee Stallion name-checks Serena in New York Times

"The fact that Serena Williams, the greatest athlete in any sport ever, had to defend herself for wearing a bodysuit at the 2018 French Open is proof positive of how misguided the obsession with Black women’s bodies is."

- Megan Thee Stallion in The New York Times. ?


Societal issues she highlights likely won't be solved in this decade.

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A. Rublev: Championship final speech

Home is where the victories are for Andrey Rublev. ??

The 2020 St. Petersburg Open champion addresses the crowd following his win.

#FormulaTX

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Time to crown a champion in Russia. Andrey Rublev vs. Borna Coric. Live now on Tennis Channel and TC Plus →tnns.ch/app

Time to crown a champion in Russia. ?

Andrey Rublev vs. Borna Coric.
Live now on Tennis Channel and TC Plus →tnns.ch/app

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Is it time for Alexander Zverev to take a title in 2020? He'll have to get past Félix Auger-Aliassime first. Tune in now to w...

Is it time for Alexander Zverev to take a title in 2020? ?

He'll have to get past Félix Auger-Aliassime first.
Tune in now to watch it live on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus → tnns.ch/app

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FINAL DAY. Tune in starting at 6:00am ET on Tennis Channel and TC Plus to see who takes home the titles → tnns.ch/app

FINAL DAY. ? ?

Tune in starting at 6:00am ET on Tennis Channel and TC Plus to see who takes home the titles → tnns.ch/app

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WATCH: Tsitsipas, Antetokounmpo troll Kyrgios

Introducing the #The3Musketeers, comprised of Stefanos Tsitsipas, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and pole vaulter Emmanuel Karalis. ?


"Nick, you were my favorite tennis athlete ... but now it's Nadal," the NBA star said.

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Third time's a charm: Gasquet clinches his first UTS final berth

"Last time was tough to lose twice in semis but was a good one this time. I played to reach the final.”

Richard Gasquet is finally getting a shot at a UTS - Ultimate Tennis Showdown final, where he will meet Alex De Minaur. ?


The Frenchman survived a sudden-death battle against Taylor Fritz.

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Best looks of the week: Venus appreciates Paris

Venus Williams, Grigor Dimitrov, Maria Sharapova, and more dressed to the nines to make the best looks of the week. ?


While the No. 78 enjoyed her last few moments in Paris, Kudla suited up for his wedding.

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Rublev, Zverev reach finals in St. Petersburg, Cologne

Fun fact: Andrey Rublev is now at 33 wins for 2020, second only to Novak Djokovic.

Will tomorrow's final be #34?


The Russian is a win away from his fourth title of the year, the German his first of 2020.

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Swiatek's Nadal fandom may be 2020's happiest tennis tale

As if winning her first Grand Slam at the age of 19 wasn't enough...

Iga Świątek got to share the experience with perhaps the greatest clay player of all time. And as expected, she fangirled a little. ?


A salute to the most endearing thing about Roland Garros 2020.

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T. Fritz: Coaching timeout UTS

Best friends ➡️coach and student.

Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul regroup during a coaching timeout before Fritz returns to face Gasquet.

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"Crunch time": Australian Open finalizing quarantine requirements

Believe it or not, the Australian Open is right around the corner...

But from fans to quarantine requirements, some important details are still being worked out.


Meanwhile, the All England Club has begun planning for an adjusted 2021 Wimbledon edition.

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Gasquet takes quarter 2: UTS

The Virtuoso is giving us a strong showing so far.

Richard Gasquet has two quarters under his belt over Lopez.
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Let's get this party started. UTS - Ultimate Tennis Showdown matches begin now, with Richard Gasquet and Feliciano López kick...

Let's get this party started. ?

UTS - Ultimate Tennis Showdown matches begin now, with Richard Gasquet and Feliciano López kicking us off.

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Vondrousova pulls out of Ostrava after testing positive for COVID-19

Marketa Vondrousova's spot will be filled by Barbora Strýcová.

Get well soon, Marketa! ?


"I'm disappointed, but there's nothing I can do," the world No. 20 said in a statement.

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Meanwhile in Cologne... It's Alexander Zverev vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the first semifinal of the day, live now on ...

Meanwhile in Cologne... ?

It's Alexander Zverev vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the first semifinal of the day, live now on Tennis Channel and TC Plus → tnns.ch/app

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We've got a final spot up for grabs. Does it belong to Denis Shapovalov or Andrey Rublev? Tune into Tennis Channel and TC Plu...

We've got a final spot up for grabs. ?

Does it belong to Denis Shapovalov or Andrey Rublev?
Tune into Tennis Channel and TC Plus now to find out → tnns.ch/app

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We're getting down to the wire. Semifinal matches from St. Petersburg and Cologne begin at 7am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis...

We're getting down to the wire.

Semifinal matches from St. Petersburg and Cologne begin at 7am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus → tnns.ch/app

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During tennis match, 7-piece band plays 'Fly Like an Eagle', 'Hey Ya!'

What's cooler than being cool? This seven-piece band. ?

If you thought you've seen some things at tennis tournaments this year, you need to check out the entertainment at the bett1HULKS Indoors in Cologne.


The changeovers in Cologne, Germany were as entertaining as the competition itself.

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