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WTA mirrors ATP's altered ranking system, moves D.C. event to Kentucky

Ranking system adjusted to a 22-month period. ✔️Top Seed Open moved to Lexington. ✔️More changes are being made, and this time on the WTA side.


Played in Lexington, the Top Seed Open begins Aug. 10, though relocation is for 2020 only.

See how coronavirus impacted the ATP | The Break

➡️ How COVID infiltrated the ATP➡️ Mari and Naomi Osaka partner with UNICEF. ➡️ Serena Williams' new doubles partner#TheBreakTC

TBT, 2001: Wild card Ivanisevic and his wild ride to Wimbledon glory

From wildcard to Wimbledon champion. ?Goran Ivanisevic lived the dream in 2001.


Ivanisevic ousted Moya, Roddick, Safin and Henman on his way to a final clash with Rafter.

Danilovic vs. Shinikova: MP

A strong finish from the Bulgarian.???After losing the first set, Isabella Shinikova leveled up her game and defeated Olga Danilovic 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the Eastern European Cahmpionship.

Previews: World TeamTennis must learn; UTS' fun finale; UTR in Spain

World TeamTennis ✅UTS - Ultimate Tennis Showdown ✅Universal Tennis ✅It's an action-packed weekend of tennis to look forward to. ???


This weekend will see the end of one series, in France, and the start of two more.

Kovinic vs. Berberovic: MP

Dialed in to the very end.?Danka Kovinic defeats Nefisa Berberovic in straight sets 7-6(2), 6-1 at the at the Eastern European Championship.

Tennis calendar complications continue: China cancels global events

When it comes to 2020, so long Asian Swing. ?


The order affects at least 10 WTA and ATP tournaments, including the WTA Finals Shenzhen.

Bonic defeats Djakovic: Eastern

They came to fight. ??After almost 3 hours, Bonic defeats Djakovic in three sets at the Eastern European Championship.

The game face is on. Danka Kovinic is up against Nefisa Berberovic in Belgrade. Tune in now→tnns.ch/app

The game face is on. ?Danka Kovinic is up against Nefisa Berberovic in Belgrade.Tune in now→tnns.ch/app

Paul Jubb signs to retro-inspired Ellesse

"As a brand, they have a rich history in tennis and I am really excited to be representing them both on and the off the court in the coming years.”Only months after going pro, Paul Jubb signs a deal with ellesse.


The reigning NCAA champion announced he was turning pro in March.

Robin Soderling opens up: "Nine years later, I feel good again"

"I have been giving my body and mind time to heal, and now finally - 9 years later, I feel good again, maybe even better than before."Robin Söderling has opened up about his mental health journey in a letter to the public.


The former world No. 4 spoke about his lengthy struggle with anxiety and panic attacks.

WATCH: Bob Bryan jams out with his daughter

The Bryan family is doing quarantine right.??️?This video of Bob Bryan, his wife and daughter performing "Valerie" has us wanting more of the adorable content.


The musically talented family sang "Valerie" on guitar, drums and piano.

Player boycott or not, Jan Kodes' 1973 Wimbledon triumph was for real

In 1973, the ATP Tour boycotted on behalf of Nikki Pilic, a Yugoslavian player who was suspended by his federation.While many top players chose not to play Wimbledon that year, Jan Kodes recollects winning the title as a major triumph.


No less than 13 of the original 16 seeds chose to skip the event on behalf of Nikki Pilic.

Vickery continues to chase Grand Slam dreams

"I think it was a total slap in the face to so many players who depend on playing a Slam, and that really depend on the competition and the prize money."Sachia Vickery talks the cancellation of the US Open Tennis Championships qualifying draw.


The American called the US Open's decision to not host qualifying a "slap in the face".

Sretonovic Defeats Marinkovic: Eastern European Championship

Close as can be, but it's Stretonovic who prevails. ?The fifteen year old defeats fellow Serbian Marinkovic in three sets.

Veteran coach Kardon: American women can win big when tour resumes

Confidence ✅Concentration ✅With these two traits, Coach Craig Kardon believes American women will dominate Grand Slams.


Seventeen Americans sit inside the WTA Top 100, from Serena and Venus to Kenin and Gauff.

Djokovic "not sure" on US Open plans but Thiem calls event a "win-win"

Novak Djokovic unsure. ?Dominic Thiem all in. ?Who will play this year's US Open Tennis Championships?


The world No. 1 stated he intends on playing Madrid, Rome and Roland Garros in September.

Danilovic Defeats Vangelova: Eastern European Championship

Clean sweep. ?Olga Danilovic gets it done in straight sets 6-1, 6-1 over Vangelova at the Eastern European Championship.

Olga Danilovic. Anil Vangelova. Eastern European Championship. Tune in now →tnns.ch/app

Olga Danilovic. ??Anil Vangelova. ??Eastern European Championship.Tune in now →tnns.ch/app

Serena reacts to Usain Bolt's daughter's name

Welcome another baby Olympia into the world. ?Watch out for these two, Serena Williams and Usain Bolt. They'll be winning gold just like their parents in no time. ?


The champion sprinter named his daughter Olympia Lightning Bolt.


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