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TC Live: Original 9 50th Anniversary

“The legacy of the Original 9 lives with all of us, every day.”

Those 9 women changed tennis as we know it today, but they also taught us to fight for what we believe in, even outside of sports. ✊

We're celebrating them on #TCLive →tnns.ch/app

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TC Live: Australian Open 2021 Predictions

Is it too soon to talk about the 2021 Australian Open?
What can we expect for it?

@RussThaler, @jcray74, and @nicolaspereira chat about what next year's first Grand Slam might look like →tnns.ch/app

#TCLive

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It's not an easy road, but the Original 9 paved the way to give us a place to start. From the tennis world and beyond, we thank...

It's not an easy road, but the Original 9 paved the way to give us a place to start.

From the tennis world and beyond, we thank you, and we will continue to use the voices you gave us. ❤️

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"I'm breaking": Paire retests COVID-19 positive, still plays Hamburg

"When I arrived, the test came back positive again. I can't take it anymore."

Benoît Paire has been on a rollercoaster ride when it comes to COVID-19 tests, but was still allowed to play in Germany. Here's why:


Local health authorities made the decision Saturday that Paire could play the ATP event.

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It's not an easy road, but the Original 9 paved the way to give us a place to start. From the tennis world and beyond, we thank...

It's not an easy road, but the Original 9 paved the way to give us a place to start.

From the tennis world and beyond, we thank you, and we will continue to use the voices you gave us. ❤️


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Original 9, Lleyton Hewitt lead 2021 Tennis Hall of Fame nominees

Fifty years after signing their $1 contracts, the Original 9 are the first group to be up for election into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. ? ?


Juan Carlos Ferrero and Lisa Raymond also make ballot debuts for tennis' highest honor.

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She's got her game face on. It's Aryna Sabalenka vs. Anna Blinkova for a spot in the quarters. Tune in now on Plus →tnns.ch/a...

She's got her game face on. ?

It's Aryna Sabalenka vs. Anna Blinkova for a spot in the quarters.
Tune in now on Plus →tnns.ch/app

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Devastating Wildfires rage across the West Coast - Burning and destroying homes and businesses. Tennis Channel has joined the T...

Devastating Wildfires rage across the West Coast - Burning and destroying homes and businesses.

Tennis Channel has joined the The Salvation Army USA, and our partners at Sinclair Broadcast Group, for Sinclair Cares: Western Wildfires Relief Fund.

Go to www.sinclaircares.com to help!

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Wawrinka, Konta split with coaches ahead of Roland Garros

With ROLAND-GARROS less than a week away, coaching changes are making an appearance.


The former Top 5 players appear to be heading to Paris without a coach.

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Svitolina launches her own energy bar in Ukraine

Can anyone tell us how to get SvitFit shipped to us?

What do you say Elina Svitolina?


The world No. 5 picked up a diploma in nutritional studies and put it to use.

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TC Live: Social Net, Ash Barty Wins Golf Tournament

What can't she do? ?

Ash Barty won the Brookwater Golf Club women’s championship during her time off from the tour, we've got new trick shots, and more.

@RussThaler, @thetracyaustin, and @nicolaspereira present the Social Net on #TCLive→tnns.ch/app

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TC Live: Roland Garros 2020 Men's Seeds

The men’s side is just as interesting, with Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, and Dominic Thiem as our projected top seeds.

Who are you taking to win it all? ?

#TCLive | Nícolas Pereira | @RussThaler | @thetracyaustin

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TC Live: Roland Garros 2020 Women's Seeds

With certain top players missing from ROLAND-GARROS this year, what do our women's seeds look like? ?

@RussThaler, Nícolas Pereira, and @thetracyaustin give us the rundown of top seeds and other notable players to watch →tnns.ch/app

#TCLive #RG20

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Original 9: Kerry Melville Reid

Quiet does not equal passive, especially in Kerry Melville Reid's case.

Despite being banned from playing in her home country, she stood by her $1 contract and the goal of the Original 9. ?

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His 2020 clay court debut is about to begin. Daniil Medvedev is facing Ugo Humbert in Hamburg, live right now. Tune in →tnns....

His 2020 clay court debut is about to begin. ?

Daniil Medvedev is facing Ugo Humbert in Hamburg, live right now.
Tune in →tnns.ch/app

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Timing is "too tight": Bianca Andreescu won't return at Roland Garros

Another Grand Slam will pass without World No. 7 Bianca Vanessa Andreescu.


The Canadian, who hasn't appeared on court in 2020, joins Barty and Osaka in withdrawing.

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ALLEZ. Alizé Cornet takes on Elena Rybakina in Strasbourg, live now on Tennis Channel Plus →tnns.ch/app

ALLEZ. ??

Alizé Cornet takes on Elena Rybakina in Strasbourg, live now on Tennis Channel Plus →tnns.ch/app

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ROLAND-GARROS prep is a go in Hamburg and Strasbourg. Tune in starting at 4:00am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus...

ROLAND-GARROS prep is a go in Hamburg and Strasbourg. ?

Tune in starting at 4:00am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus →tnns.ch/app

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Musetti returns to small events with big confidence after Rome heroics

“I always used to be warrior, a fighter, but I had a lot of ups and downs during my last year. Now, this month I tried to maintain calm and to stay positive on court."

It's been a BIG week for Lorenzo Musetti. ?


The 18-year-old Italian beat Stan Wawrinka and Kei Nishikori at the Foro Italico.

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The Baseline Player of the Week: Diego Schwartzman

He beat Rafa on clay.
He defeated Shapovalov in their first ever meeting.
He gave the world No. 1 a tough time reaching the title.

There's no question that Diego Schwartzman earned player of the week. ?


In Rome, the 28-year-old scored his first-ever win over Rafael Nadal.

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