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Todd Woodbridge shares an update from the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Racquet Roadshow.

Melbourne VIC, Australia, 1 June 2017 | Todd Woodbridge

Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge shares his blog as he travels across Australia delivering racquets to primary school students as part of the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Racquet Roadshow…

I’ve had a wonderful few weeks travelling around Australia to celebrate an incredible milestone – 80,000 racquets delivered to primary school students over the past two years, all thanks to ANZ.

As part of the celebration we’ve hit the road with the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Racquets Roadshow and now we are halfway through our five-week tour it’s a good opportunity to reflect on what we’ve done, where we’ve been and why it’s so important to inspire children to get involved in a great sport like tennis.

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Kyrgios ready for round two test

Paris, France, 1 June 2017 | tennis.com.au

A focused Nick Kyrgios enters tonight’s second round match at Roland Garros with rising confidence.

After arriving in Paris under an injury cloud with a hip complaint, the 22-year-old impressively scored a comfortable first round win over dangerous German Philipp Kohlschreiber then teamed with Davis Cup team-mate Jordan Thompson to stun the No.2 seeds in men’s doubles action last night.

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Garbiñe Muguruza talks about her family's...

Garbiñe Muguruza talks about her family's influence on her tennis careerTune in now for non-stop ROLAND-GARROS coverage! Muguruza v Kontaveit are LIVE on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus

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Jo Wilfried Tsonga ousted in ROLAND-GARROS first round,...

Jo Wilfried Tsonga ousted in ROLAND-GARROS first round, and Petra Kvitová makes an emotional exit Read more:


PARIS (AP) Back on Court Philippe Chatrier to resume his first-round match against Renzo Olivo, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga could not overturn the deficit at the French Open.Their match was suspended because of darkness on Tuesday with the 12th-seeded Frenchman tra

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For those of you just joining us,...

For those of you just joining us, it's a beautiful day at ROLAND-GARROS! On court now: Garbiñe Muguruza, Grigor Dimitrov & Steve Johnson. Watch on Tennis Channel & Tennis Channel Plus -> buytcplus.com#RG17

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Venus Williams spoke on-court with...

?? Venus Williams spoke on-court with Jon Wertheim about her R2 win at 2017 ROLAND-GARROS with sister Serena Williams in attendance.#RolandGarros2017 #RG17

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Another tiebreak for Bethanie Mattek-Sands and...

Another tiebreak for Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Petra Kvitová!Watch LIVE now on Court 1 on Tennis Channel Plus! BuyTCPlus.com

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Aussie results daily update, 1 June 2017

Melbourne VIC, Australia, 1 June 2017 | tennis.com.au

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Grand Slam – Roland Garros

Roland Garros 2017 Women’s Singles – Paris, France (Clay)
R64[23] Samantha Stosur (Qld)dKirsten Flipkens (BEL)6-2 7-6(6)

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Barty and Dellacqua make winning start

Paris, France, 1 June 2017 | tennis.com.au

Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua have made a strong start to their French Open campaign, scoring a comprehensive first round victory.

The three-time Grand Slam finalists, who have reunited this season, only needed 47 minutes to beat French wildcards Virginie Razzano and Marine Partaud 6-0 6-2.

The pair, who reached the Australian Open quarterfinals in January, now face No.18-seeded Japanese duo Eri Hozumi and Miyu Kato, semifinalists at the Australian Open, in the second round.

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Kyrgios looms as Davis Cup doubles option

Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson stun No.2 seeds in Roland Garros opening round.

Paris, France, 1 June 2017 | Darren Walton, AAP

Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson have given Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt another priceless option with a bumper doubles win at the French Open in Paris.

Hewitt watched on intently as Kyrgios and Thompson silenced home fans with a 7-6(8) 4-6 6-3 dismissal of French second seeds Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut on Wednesday.

Teaming for the first time, Kyrgios and Thompson connected beautifully in a Davis Cup-like atmosphere on packed a Court 3 at Roland Garros in what bodes well ahead of Australia’s semifinal on clay in Belgium later this year.

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Bethanie Mattek-Sands spoke with Brett...

?? Bethanie Mattek-Sands spoke with Brett Haber & Justin Gimelstob following her win over ?? Petra Kvitová at 2017 ROLAND-GARROS. [Part 1 of 2]#HUGS #TeamBucie ???

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From a 2nd Round Match Win to the...

From a 2nd Round Match Win to the Tennis Channel set.... Bethanie Mattek-Sands on Petra's comeback, playing in Paris, and the fans on site at #RG17. ???

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Americans Steve Johnson, CiCi Bellis, and...

Americans Steve Johnson, CiCi Bellis, and Venus Williams on cruise control in Paris #RG17 ??


PARIS (AP) -- American teenager CiCi Bellis reached the third round of the French Open in her tournament debut, upsetting 18th-seeded Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands 6-3, 7-6 (5).The 18-year-old Bellis converted her fourth match point on an unforced error

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Defending champ Garbiñe Muguruza rallies to advance to...

Defending champ Garbiñe Muguruza rallies to advance to ROLAND-GARROS third round!Read more:


PARIS (AP) -- The Latest on the French Open (all times local):---3:30 p.m.Defending champion Garbine Muguruza held on to beat Anett Kontaveit and reach the third round of the French Open.The Spaniard lost the opening set against the 53rd-ranked Kontaveit b

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What a moment. Steve Johnson with Jon...

What a moment.?? Steve Johnson with Jon Wertheim after his second-round victory vs. Borna Coric at 2017 ROLAND-GARROS, just weeks after Steve lost his father, Steve Johnson, Sr.#RolandGarros2017 #RG17

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Coming up next on Court 2 on Tennis Channel Plus... Caroline...

Coming up next on Court 2 on Tennis Channel Plus...Caroline Wozniacki v Françoise AbandaSubscribe now at BuyTCPlus.com

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Absolutely incredible. Steve Johnson def. ...

Absolutely incredible.?? Steve Johnson def. ?? Borna Coric in Round Two of 2017 ROLAND-GARROS.6-2 7-6 (8) 3-6 7-6 (6)Less than a month since the passing of Steve Johnson, Sr.Steve faces ?? Dominic Thiem in Round Three.#RolandGarros2017 #RG17

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Emotions running high at 2017 ROLAND-GARROS. Steve...

Emotions running high at 2017 ROLAND-GARROS.?? Steve Johnson is warned (ball abuse) in his second-round match vs. ?? Borna Coric.Good or bad call? #RolandGarros2017 #RG17

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An emotional match point. Bethanie Mattek-Sands def....

An emotional match point.?? Bethanie Mattek-Sands def. ?? Petra Kvitová in Round Two of 2017 ROLAND-GARROS.7-6(5) 7-6(5)Mattek-Sands faces ?? Samantha Stosur in Round Three.#RolandGarros2017 #RG17

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Novak Djokovic v João Sousa LIVE now on...

Novak Djokovic v João Sousa LIVE now on LenglenTUNE IN NOW on Tennis Channel Plus! BuyTCPlus.com

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