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Jennifer Brady on Reactions to Title

Congratulations are certainly in order for Jennifer Brady, and they're coming in the masses. ?The #TSOpenLex champion recaps other players' reactions to her first WTA title. ?

TBT, 2004 Athens Olympics: Henin rallies from the brink to top Myskina

After an hour-long third set, Justine Henin earned the 17th service break of the match and closed it out, 7-5, 5-7, 8-6. ?


Down 1-5 in the third set of their semifinal, Henin prevailed, 8-6—and later won gold.

Stan Wawrinka wins third three-setter in a row at Prague Challenger

Stan Wawrinka is really playing some risky tennis lately......but it's gotten him into the semifinal in Prague. ?How far can The Man go?


The former No. 3 beat Indian No. 1 Sumit Nagal in Thursday's quarterfinals, 2-6, 6-0, 6-1.

Roger Federer plays Serena Williams in simulated match | The Break

➡️ Federer vs Serena ??➡️ Naomi Osaka saves her childhood courts➡️ An inside look at "The Bubble" ?#TheBreakTC

Tune in tonight. You won't be disappointed.

Tune in tonight.You won't be disappointed.

Jennifer Brady on the Cincinnati Bubble

Masks 24/7. ?Lines that are not to be crossed. ?Suites on site. ?Jennifer Brady takes us behind the scenes of the bubble at the Western & Southern Open, which begins Saturday at 11am ET →tnns.ch/app

ATP/WTA Cincinatti

Same tournament, new location, dream lineup. ?Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, Coco Gauff, and more take the stage at the Western & Southern Open, starting Saturday at 11am ET →tnns.ch/app

Sit back. Get comfortable. Andy Roddick is back on Tennis Channel Live. Tune in after Western & Southern Open matches on Saturday at 9pm ET →tnns.ch/app

Sit back. Get comfortable. Andy Roddick is back on Tennis Channel Live. ?Tune in after Western & Southern Open matches on Saturday at 9pm ET →tnns.ch/app

“I don’t think I understood the mental-health aspects of tennis the way I do now.” https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2020/08/recreational-refuge-five-stories-social-distance/90166/

“I don’t think I understood the mental-health aspects of tennis the way I do now.”https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2020/08/recreational-refuge-five-stories-social-distance/90166/

Report: Guido Pella, Hugo Dellien removed from Western & Southern Open

One non-player came up positive out of the 1,400 COVID-19 tests administered since last Thursday, and unfortunately, Guido Pella and Hugo Dellien were in prolonged contact with him. ?


The two players were in close contact with a non-player who tested positive for COVID-19.

Cibulkova goes on first vacation with baby Jakub

Dominika Cibulkova's son Jakub is living our vacation goals...and he's not even a year old. ??


The 31-year-old Slovakian gave birth earlier this summer.

Down a set, Wawrinka rallies to reach Prague Challenger quarterfinals

Stan Wawrinka was two games from losing when he pulled it together and turned the match around.Little rusty, but still The Man. ?


The former No. 3 is making his comeback at back-to-back Challenger events in Prague.

Murray delights fans with Instagram Q&A

Who does Andy Murray believe is the GOAT?What shot would he steal from another player?And most importantly...will the big hair ever make a comeback? ?


The Scot had some free time while waiting for his COVID-19 test results in New York.

We have your chance to join Chris “MadDog” Russo and Legend & Tennis Channel Analyst Jim Courier for a Virtual Town Hall on August 17th via Zoom. To register for your chance to join: www.siriusxm.com/TennisChannelTownHall

We have your chance to join Chris “MadDog” Russo and Legend & Tennis Channel Analyst Jim Courier for a Virtual Town Hall on August 17th via Zoom. To register for your chance to join: www.siriusxm.com/TennisChannelTownHall

From Original 9 to Highest-Paid 9: WTA dominates Forbes' annual list

Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ, Ash Barty, and more female players are doing the Original 9 proud...almost 50 years after the pioneers took a stand. ??


Led by Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams, the Top 9-earning female athletes are WTA players.

Daniil Medvedev Return: Cincy

Is it Daniil Medvedev's time to shine? ? The world No. 5 returns at Western & Southern Open.We're live from New York starting August 22. ?

The current picture of pro tennis: as uncharted as a new planet

2020, The Year of Playing Dangerously.Uncertainty is the new name of the game, and whoever can handle it the best will rise to the top. ☝️


Factors, from psychological to physical, are occurring amid a vastly uncertain landscape.

Tennis dominates highest-paid female athletes list

NINE of the top 10 highest paid female athletes- including Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみand Serena Williams- are tennis players. ??


Naomi Osaka set the record for highest-paid with Serena following closely behind.

Stan Wawrinka returns with a rusty win at Prague Challenger

"I know it will take a while to get back on top, even more so with so many months of no competition."Stan Wawrinka—the only Top 50 player in the Prague Challenger—fought hard for a win against No. 178 in the rankings 6-1, 4-6, 6-1.

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She's landed.?She's organized.?️She's tested.?️Now, she waits.Monica Puig gets ready to compete at the Western & Southern Open and US Open Tennis Championships.


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