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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
They're baaack. ?
Paul Annacone and Prakash Amritraj know the importance of strategy in tennis...so which topic should they cover on the next episode of #DistanceLearning?
Vote below.
1. Fast-court tactics
2. Slow-court tactics
3. How to change your strategy mid-match
4. Patterns of play to set up your strengths
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What songs is she currently listening to?
What shot would you steal from another player?
Venus Williams takes to Instagram to answer fan questions.
The 40-year-old even got candid about her current relationship status.
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Last week, a medal for the Grand Cross of the Order of Dos de Mayo.
This week, the AS Sports Award 2020.
Rafa Nadal is collecting big time this awards season, and will likely have more coming from the ATP awards. ?
The world No. 2 was honored at the Diario AS awards ceremony.
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“Turbulent."
Novak Djokovic was spot on in describing his Australian Open final against Dominic Thiem, but the world No. 1 still found a way to extend his Grand Slam title count to 17.
From a turbulent night to a triumphant one: Djokovic moved to 8-0 in Aussie Open finals.
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And the WTA Player of the Year is... ?
Sonya Kenin ???
The WTA player and coach awards were revealed on Tuesday.
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Rafael Nadal, boy and man. I have observed every step of his extraordinary transformation from the fresh-faced junior tennis talent, to the leaping powerhouse electrifying crowds sporting his unique pirate garb, to respected 'veteran'. The oldest French Open Champion, joint record holder of 20 Grand Slam Titles with over 1000 ATP victories. Indeed, the youth I first interviewed in 2002 has become the finest ambassador, not only his sport, but his much-loved home of Mallorca. In fact, the pride of Spain.
Throughout Rafa has displayed the well-adjuster, courteous manners that has made him admired by press and adored by fans. The perfect role model of his solid Mallorcan family upbringing. I have watched him during his post-match interviews. Hair still wet from the shower, studying his match statistics. Always humble in victory and gracious in even in the bitterest of defeats. Never have I heard him cite injury after a loss. Even if it later transpires, he was indeed in pain. He will always credit his opponent to playing better on the day. "That's sport" he'll say with a shrug. His battle back from serious injury nothing short of miraculous, and highlights not only his love of tennis, but his ambition, passion and focus on being the best.
While over top sportsman have made homes in tax havens, Rafa has been content to give back to the island he loves, remaining happiest at home with his roots. To complete the picture, last year he married his girlfriend of 13 years, the beautiful Mery Perello who runs his Rafael Nadal Foundation. I was privileged to have been afforded an exclusive interview. His answers illustrating his wisdom, compassion and well-adjusted humility.
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Fitness & candy.
Bala & Maria Sharapova.
Two matches made in heaven. ? ?
Every purchase made from shopbala.com will come with a complimentary sweet treat from her candy brand!
Each purchase from shopbala.com will come with a sweet treat from Sugarpova.
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Tommy Paul has been steadily rising up the ranks in impressive form, but it's not quite enough for him.
The American has got his sights set on a title in 2021, starting with a ATP 250 tournament. ?
The American concluded a disrupted 2020 campaign at No. 54 in the world.
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Recently appointed to the position of Females in Tennis – Coach Lead at Tennis Australia, former Australian No.1…
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From a ranking of No. 23 to No. 8, 2020 was definitely Andrey Rublev's year.
The 23-year-old won the most titles of any ATP player—five—in 2020.
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Gael Monfils Tennis and Elina Svitolina are typically open books when it comes to their fan Q&A's...except for when it comes to the questions about marriage. ?
The couple covered cooking, naps, table tennis skills and more.
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With a tour-leading five titles and his first Top 10 finish at world No. 8, Andrey Rublev scores the #4 spot for Top ATP Players of 2020. ?
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If you could pick one ATP Tour player to save your life, who would you pick? ?
Check out these answers.
It came as no surprise that the Big Three members were crowd favorites.
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Serena Williams was trying to win her 24th Grand Slam singles title.
Victoria Azarenka was having the comeback of a lifetime.
Neither would go on to win the US Open, but the battle between fellow mothers in the semifinal was an incredible thing to watch nonetheless.
Nothing all season was quite as intense as Azarenka’s long fight with her fellow mom.
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"The issue is I have great self-control inside the court. I don't get mad. I don't throw away the racket. But when it comes to chocolate it's harder, the level of self-control is different."
Rafa Nadal has never been more relatable. ? ?
"My wife hides it too. Sometimes, I find the Nutella behind the cupboard," he said.
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Nothing can stop Carla Suárez from getting back on the court. Not even Hodgkin Lymphoma. ?
Just as she does on the court, the Spaniard will continue to fight until the match against cancer is won.
The Spaniard was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in September.
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The Universal Tennis Pro Tennis Series Tour will cater to players ranked between 200-2000 in the UTR rankings, and will kick off with 40 events for men and women in select venues across the United States in 2021.
The $20 million initiative will create more events and opportunity for players.
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From 1975 and 2017, the 11 men's singles matches highlighted by Tennis Channel this week show how the greatest of the game earned their crowns. ?
A wonderful way to see how the game has evolved and the ways greatness remains constant.
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To say Daniil Medvedev turned his season around in the fall is an understatement.
After collecting two impressive titles at the Rolex Paris Masters and ATP Finals and wins over Djokovic, Thiem and Nadal, the world No. 4 snagged our #5 spot for ATP Players of the Year.
The Russian capped 2020 with two titles and a 10-match win streak—seven versus the Top 10.
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