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The leap of faith by WTA's Original 9 was as gutsy as it was gigantic

"Around the late 60s and 70s, you'll see that the men were telling us we should quit and go take care of our husbands.”

Not the Original 9. ?


The moment captured Sept. 23, 1970 wasn’t an act of spontaneity—it was an act of advocacy.

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Ranking Reaction: Osaka and Azarenka soar, Djokovic ties Sampras

Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ: No. 9 to No. 3.Victoria Azarenka: No. 27 to No. 14. Jennifer Brady, Pablo Carreno-Busta and more also made major moves. ☝️


Victoria Azarenka went into Cincinnati outside the Top 50 and is now back in the Top 15.

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The rules are clear: Djokovic takes "big lesson" from US Open default

"I’m working mentally and emotionally as hard as I am working physically... I’m trying to be the best version of myself on the court and off the court."Novak Djokovic knows the kind of player he can be on the court, but is using this opportunity to improve his self-control.


Nadal, also in Rome, said, “It is important to have the right self-control on the court.”

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Yonex Brandography

Yonex Brandography starts today at Tennis Warehouse.Join Tennis Warehouse as they take an in-depth look at Yonex's processes, factories, and Monozukuri approach. Plus, shop their best Yonex sale ever! →tennis-warehouse.com

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Thiem Post-Win Sports Illustrated Zoom Call

The 2020 US Open Tennis Championships Men's Champion, Dominic Thiem made some time to chat with Tennis Channel commentator and Sports Illustrated writer and editor Jon Wertheim today about his tremendous win in Flushing Meadows.

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Tennis Channel International

In celebration of Dominic Thiem's 1st major, Tennis Channel International is featuring classic matches and fun content with the US Open champ!Check it all out here → tennischannel.com


In celebration of Dominic Thiem's 1st major, we’re featuring classic matches and fun content with the US Open champ himself! ?? Check it all out here → tennischannel.com#usopen #atp #tennis #domi #thiem

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Original 9 50th Anniversary: Billie Jean King

When she was told to stop trying, she tried harder. She was an integral part of starting the women's professional tour that we know today.Without her, we would have missed so much.Thank you for fighting, Billie Jean King. ?

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Tennis Channel Live: Rafa Returns To The Red Clay

Rafa Nadal is back.After over 6 months, the Clay Court King returns to the tour and we couldn't be happier.?Lindsay Davenport, Steve Weissman and Jim Courier discuss Rafa's return and their expectations from him on #TCLive.→http://tnns.ch/app

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Tennis Channel Live: Celebrating Billie Jean King and The Original Nine For Pushed For Equal Pay

"There is a reason why women's tennis is the number one professional sport in the world, and it's because of Billie."Lindsay Davenport, Steve Weissman and Jim Courier celebrate Billie Jean King on #TCLive for her contribution to women's tennis→http://tnns.ch/app

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TC Live Intro

This week's tennis destination: Rome????️Don’t miss an all new #TCLive starting right now.→http://tnns.ch/app#IBI20

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While the men's side stays steady, the women have made some major moves. ?




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What's Taylor Fritz got up this sleeve today? Tune into Tennis Channel Plus now to find out as he takes on Stefano Travaglia →tnns.ch/app

What's Taylor Fritz got up this sleeve today? ?Tune into Tennis Channel Plus now to find out as he takes on Stefano Travaglia →tnns.ch/app

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World congratulates Thiem on maiden major title

Novak Djokovic, David Ferrer, and even Dominic Thiem's favorite soccer team, Chelsea Football Club, are just a few supporters that have congratulated our 2020 US Open Tennis Championships champion. ?


The US Open trophy sets the 27-year-old apart from the rest of his generation.

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No Place Like 'Home': Connors crushed it in NYC

His record at the US Open Tennis Championships as one of the tournament’s most prolific and beloved champions.There is no doubting Jimmy Connors' legacy.


The American had a long-running love affair with the US Open.

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American Roundup: Brady leaps into Top 30

As the tour ends its U.S. stint, Jennifer Brady, Shelby Rogers, and Frances Tiafoe are among those who made big waves.


She's been rewarded for her big fortnight with a career-high ranking of No. 25.

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Red clay, Rafa's return, a speedy run to Roland Garros: A Rome preview

This fall season will a bring a new surface, and a wave of new players who skipped the trip to the United States. ?


Roland Garros champions Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep will be in action this week. 

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Dominic Thiem's maiden slam title Alexander Zverev sets a record Wheelchair champions crowned And that's a wrap on the 2020 US Open Tennis Championships. #ICYMI | #USOpen

Dominic Thiem's maiden slam title ?Alexander Zverev sets a record ?Wheelchair champions crowned ?And that's a wrap on the 2020 US Open Tennis Championships.#ICYMI | #USOpen

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Ciao, Roma. Day 1 of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins at 5am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus →tnns.ch/app

Ciao, Roma. ? ??Day 1 of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins at 5am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus →tnns.ch/app

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Murray to Roddick: last five men to win maiden major at the US Open

Dominic Thiem finally joins an elite crew of players - including Andy Roddick, Andy Murray, and Juan Martín del Potro - who all took their first major title at Flushing Meadows. ?


Thiem or Zverev will join likes of Cilic, del Potro and Hewitt by breaking through in NYC.

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ATP/WTA Rome Promo

When in Rome... ? ??The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins Monday as our star-studded lineup hits the clay.Tune in starting at 5am ET→tnns.ch/app

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