Gather 'round...it's story time. ?Donald Dell, Ashe’s close friend and agent, joins Steve Weissman and @ariastennis to share his accounts of Arthur Ashe throughout the years on #TCLive →tnns.ch/app
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IPTL Day 3: Nishikori Wins but His Team Loses
Kei Nishikori won his second match in two days, but his win was not enough to prevent the OUE Singapore Slammers from defeating his team Japan Warriors on day three of the 2016 International Premier Tennis League at the Saitama Super A
Early Australian Open 2017 Discussions
Greetings. Since the last time I posted, the Argentines won their first Davis Cup title so congrats to them and especially Del Potro who was the hero of the tie. He came back from two sets to love down to defeat Cilic 6-7(4), 2-6, 7-5 6-4, 6-3 in the
Murray Becomes World Number and Wins Paris Masters
(Saturday) Congrats to Murray who became number one today for the first time! Surely deserved after a very consistent year although he’d probably wanted to at least win his match over Raonic to get it done. I must say it feels strange that Murray got
Overcoming unimaginable adversity, fighting for civil rights, and becoming a tennis champion. ?Many of us can only fathom handling one of those at a time, but not Ashe.#TCLive →tnns.ch/appSteve Weissman @thetracyaustin Jimmy Arias Jan-Michael Gambill
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“Tennis reveals character…Arthur Ashe showed you the kind of character he had every time he played a match.”Steve Weissman, @thetracyaustin, @ariastennis, and Jan-Michael Gambill talk what made Arthur Ashe such an incredible player AND person on #TCLive →tnns.ch/app
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A legend and a light of our sport. ?Join Steve Weissman, @thetracyaustin, Jan-Michael Gambill, Jimmy Arias and more on #TCLive as we turn back time to celebrate the great Arthur Ashe →tnns.ch/app
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Two Handed Backhand(Guest Post)
It’s Ryan here…
How awesome was that French Open men’s final? Both players played exceptional tennis and it was an amazing accomplishment for Stan Wawrinka to win. There were so many takeaways from the match, but one theme stood out the most….
Wondering what it was for me?
It was how physical the modern game is and how they use their bodies to generate enormous power.
Novak’s backhand is incredible and without a strong body, excellent timing, and great footwork he would have a hard time hitting the lines and doing the splits on many of his backhands.
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Today, we delve into the storied career of Arthur Ashe. ?Tune into Tennis Channel Live beginning at 12 PM ET →tnns.ch/app
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Djokovic and Tsonga to Meet in Shanghai Championship Match
Today I was privileged to see two superb matches which saw Djokovic and Tsonga advance to the final where they will battle it out for the Shanghai Masters title. The first semi-final between Tsonga and Nadal turned out to be a terrific battle which Tsonga won 6-4, 0-6, 7-5. The second semi-final was a one-sided masterclass from the world number one as he embarrassed Murray 6-1, 6-3. And both matches were equally good to watch.
Tsonga was electric in the first set against Nadal and clearly feels very comfortable on the Decoturf. It compliments his offensive game nicely. In the second set, Tsonga slumped to 0-6 but in the third set he was right back to his devastating offensive best. He finally broke Nadal at 5-5 and in the final game made a fantastic dive volley which helped him to hold serve and win the exciting encounter. When Tsonga plays like this he is a joy to watch.
He is flamboyant and entertaining. As for Nadal, it was still a very positive week for him where he kept improving after Beijing. He may not be back to his very best yet, but he may have lost to Tsonga in these conditions at his best too. I don’t see this as a setback for Nadal at all. Just more progress. Tsonga is a very powerful player who can beat anyone on a given day, especially on a surface which is a little faster. He hits huge and has a complete game.
As for Djokovic, what more can you say about the guy? You run out of superlatives. When that seems impossible, he gets even better. Today was one of his best matches all year I think. What was particularly impressive was his net game. He was playing like a legit volleyer out there. It was the most comfortable I have ever seen him look at the net. So it seems he keeps evolving into a more and more offensive player which is good for his longevity.
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Pros including Roger Federer refuse to lose their trick shot skills due to quarantine. ?
It turns out even a 38-year-old all-time great can take joy in playing like a kid.
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Speaking from his home in Spain, Alex de Minaur reveals how he is coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Players from Novak Djokovic to Monica Puig are expressing their emotions via social media. ???♂️
The Olympic Games have already rescheduled for new dates next year.
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What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from the past week to…
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The guy just keeps upping his Instagram game. ?Watch Stan Wawrinka's quarantine birthday party and try not to laugh→bsltnns.co/4ABZ
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As of now, the All England Lawn Tennis Club has confirmed that it will not play with no spectators, and is likely to make the official cancellation decision following this week's emergency meeting.
TENNIS.com - Live Scores, Tennis News, Player Ranking, and Complete Tournament Data.
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All involved parties agreed that the exactly one-year delay would be the least disruptive to the athletes and the global international sports calendar.
TENNIS.com - Live Scores, Tennis News, Player Ranking, and Complete Tournament Data.
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In 1968, the fight against Open Tennis finally came to a close,and look where we are now…Tune in again tomorrow for more Barnstormers stories before the Open Era on #TCLive →tnns.ch/appSteve Weissman @thetracyaustin Jan-Michael Gambill Jimmy Arias
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It's Monday, and you know what that means. ?Andy Roddick is here to talk moments he’s most proud of, which Barnstormer he’d most like to play, and more on #TCLive →tnns.ch/appSteve Weissman @thetracyaustin Jimmy Arias
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We miss seeing Coco Gauff on the court even more than she wishes cookie dough would magically appear in her fridge. ?Steve Weissman, @thetracyaustin, Jimmy Arias, and Jan-Michael Gambill talk why she could be tennis' next major star →tnns.ch/app#TCLive
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“Whats wrong with being able to make a living doing the thing you do best?”The Open Tennis question getting shot down in the 1960's drove an even greater wedge between professional and amateur tennis.For more on the Barnstormers →tnns.ch/app#TCLive
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Who better to talk Barnstormers than the writer of the documentary himself??Jon Wertheim is here to go back in time with us, and to talk the rescheduling of the Olympics and Wimbledon's upcoming decision →tnns.ch/appSteve Weissman Jimmy Arias #TCLive
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1. Have a place to compete2. Be appreciated for accomplishments, not just looks3. To truly make a livingThe 3 things that Billie Jean King and the Original 9 wanted for all women.The legend joins Steve Weissman, and @thetracyaustin on #TCLive →tnns.ch/app
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