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Hamburg/Strasbourg: Sept. 22

The road to ROLAND-GARROS is getting shorter and shorter...

This week, we head to Hamburg and Strasbourg for more action. ?
Tune in starting Tuesday at 4am ET →tnns.ch/app

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"Tennis is a marathon": Dimitrov inspired by Thiem's US Open title

"We are gonna have more pressure, but that's...why this suits a little bit more for us, because we can lean on the experience."

Dominic Thiem provided inspiration for all players, but Grigor Dimitrov is not yet counting out the older generation.


The Bulgarian has been a semifinalist at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.

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Djokovic tops Schwartzman in Rome for 36th Masters title and 31-1 mark

Not only did Novak Djokovic bounce back from his US Open default...

He also surpassed Sampras' record for weeks at world No. 1 and moved one title ahead of Nadal atop the all-time ATP Masters 1000 title list. ☝️


The world No. 1 moved one title ahead of Rafael Nadal atop the all-time list.

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Halep rolls through Rome, and made herself a favorite at Roland Garros

After opting out of the US Open and reaching a 32 minute final in Rome, Simona Halep proved that she did the right thing for herself.

And now we can look forward to what she'll bring to ROLAND-GARROS. ?


The world No. 2 said there was “good energy” in Rome this week: It started with her.

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Original 9: Kristy Pigeon

"We were promoting that women are strong, and strong is beautiful. Over and out." ?

Even as the youngest member of the Original 9, Kristy Pigeon stood up for what she believed in and helped to spark the change in women's tennis.

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TC Live: Social Net, Wawrinka splits with coach

Big news on social media: Stan Wawrinka has split with coach Magnus Norman, who helped the world No. 17 win three Grand Slam titles. ?

Paul Annacone, Steve Weissman, and @nickmonroe10s discuss the decision on #TCLive →tnns.ch/app

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TC Live: Djokovic's 5th Rome title

“The key to all great players is to find a way to win when it’s not your best week.”

Novak Djokovic set another record this morning by winning his 36th masters 1000 title.
Steve Weissman, Paul Annacone, and @nickmonroe10s are recapping on #TCLive →tnns.ch/app

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Halep Trophy Speech: Rome

"Fast recovery, good luck in the French Open, I hope we meet again there in the final." ?

Simona Halep addresses the crowd and her opponent following her championship final win at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

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Who will be the Queen of the Clay? Simona Halep vs. Karolína Plíšková, live right now on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Pl...

Who will be the Queen of the Clay? ?

Simona Halep vs. Karolína Plíšková, live right now on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus →tnns.ch/app

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It's our Final day in Rome. Don't miss the action on Tennis Channel and Plus→http://tnns.ch/app #IBI20

It's our Final day in Rome.??

Don't miss the action on Tennis Channel and Plus→http://tnns.ch/app

#IBI20

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The Baseline Top 5: Notable ATP Italian Open debuts

The 18-year-old Italian, Lorenzo Musetti shined at this year's Internazionali BNL d'Italia Open.

In honor of his impressive performance, here are four more notable ATP Tour debuts from the past.


Lorenzo Musetti followed in the footsteps of others who made a strong first impression.

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Rafael Nadal, Tiger Woods collaborate on new shoe

Two legends team up.

Rafa Nadal and Tiger Woods have announced their new shoe Nike Rafa x Tiger Vapor Cage 4.


Nike touts its durability, which certainly helps Rafa, the titan of crushed-brick courts.

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Tennis Channel Live Intro

A drama-filled day in Rome comes to an end.

Now it’s time for #TCLive to present Sunday’s headlines and highlights.→http://tnns.ch/app

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TheOriginalNine_NancyRichey

“The men, they were wanting all the money at all the tournaments and it was leaving us out...something needed to be done.”

ROLAND-GARROS women’s champion, Nancy Richey took matters into her own hands and directly impacted the formation of women’s professional tennis.

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Bring on the hard-hitters. Internazionali BNL d'Italia Semifinal: Denis Shapovalov vs. Diego Schwartzman Stream now on Plus→...

Bring on the hard-hitters.

Internazionali BNL d'Italia Semifinal:
Denis Shapovalov vs. Diego Schwartzman

Stream now on Plus→ http://tnns.ch/app

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Who will face Simona Halep in the Final? Internazionali BNL d'Italia Semifinal: Karolína Plíšková vs. Marketa Vondrousova St...

Who will face Simona Halep in the Final?

Internazionali BNL d'Italia Semifinal:
Karolína Plíšková vs. Marketa Vondrousova

Stream now on Plus→ http://tnns.ch/app

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We're getting close to the finish line. Internazionali BNL d'Italia Semifinal: Novak Djokovic vs. Casper Ruud Stream now on ...

We're getting close to the finish line.

Internazionali BNL d'Italia Semifinal:
Novak Djokovic vs. Casper Ruud

Stream now on Plus→ http://tnns.ch/app

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Another day in Roma.️ The Internazionali BNL d'Italia Semifinals will begin at 6am ET. Tune in on Tennis Channel and Plus.→...

Another day in Roma.?️??

The Internazionali BNL d'Italia Semifinals will begin at 6am ET.

Tune in on Tennis Channel and Plus.→http://tnns.ch/app

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The competition is fierce. Novak Djokovic Casper Ruud Denis Shapovalov Diego Schwartzman The men will fight for a spot in ...

The competition is fierce.?

Novak Djokovic
Casper Ruud
Denis Shapovalov
Diego Schwartzman

The men will fight for a spot in the Finals tomorrow on Tennis Channel and Plus.→http://tnns.ch/app
#IBI20

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Diego Schwartzman gets first win in 10 tries over Rafael Nadal in Rome

10th time's the charm.?

Diego Schwartzman just played some of his best tennis ever AND defeated Rafa Nadal in the #IBI20 quarterfinals.


The Argentine ousted the nine-time Italian Open champion, 6-2, 7-5, on Saturday night.

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