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Wickmayer documents pregnancy journey on Instagram

Yanina Wickmayer has always dreamt of being a mother, and now she's taking her social media fans on the journey with her. ❤️


The 31-year-old and husband Jerome van der Zijl are expecting their first child in April.

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Agassi, Graf open up about their careers and pressure

Tennis' most prominent couple Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf get candid about pressure, feeling disconnected from life, and more.


The power couple discussed the challenges of staying at the top.

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Daria Gavrilova, always up for a challenge


A zestful Daria Gavrilova likes to challenge herself and push new boundaries both on and off the court.…


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Queens of the Court: How the Original 9 impacted the women's tour

This weekend, Tennis Channel is highlighting the legends who have shaped the women’s game—including Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert and Tracy Austin—to continue celebrating the founding members’ 50th anniversary.


You don’t have to look far to see the impacts of the Original 9.

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Svitolina goes all out for social media trends

Elina Svitolina is getting real and relatable on Instagram, sharing some funny gym split-snapshots. ?️‍♀️


The Ukrainian is getting creative during her off-season training.

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Best looks of the week: Gavrilova rocks dog accessory

Players like Daria Gavrilova, Stan Wawrinka, and Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ are sporting all the accessories this week, from puppies to purses to masks. ? ?


Players this week have found extra time on their hands with the 2021 schedule in the air.

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Who were the Top 5 match win leaders on the ATP and WTA Tours in 2020?

Despite the strange year and shortened season, these players got to business when it came to winning matches. ?


Novak Djokovic isn't alone at the top of the list for most ATP match wins in 2020...

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The Social Net: Fed thrills fans, Roddick dresses up

Roger Federer's hats are back, along with his famous RF logo.
Kevin Anderson has a tiny new practice partner.
Andy Roddick makes a beautiful princess.

Here's what's going on on the Social Net, and more:


Here's everything that happened and the latest scoop from The Social Net.

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Sandgren covers Tyler Childers song on vocals

Denis Shapovalov, Dayana Yastremska, and Corentin Moutet...You've got another musician in your midst.

Tennys Sandgren is tapping into his country/folk side with a Tyler Childers cover. ?


Fans have seen the American on the drums, but he can also belt it out.

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Judy Murray speaks on son Jamie's My Tennis Life season

Following in her son's documentary footsteps, Judy Murray will take you behind the scenes of the top women in sport.


The Murrays are certainly used to the spotlight and cameras, and made the most of 2020.

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Top 5 Posts 12/4: Svitolina and Vekic begin giveaways

Bring on the gift giving! ?

Elina Svitolina, Donna Vekic, and more are getting in the holiday spirit with social media giveaways.


The players are getting in the holiday spirit by sending presents to a few lucky winners.

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Serena stays on top of her game with Nintendo Switch

How does Serena Williams unwind between tennis, meetings, and being a Mom?

With her Nintendo Switch of course.


The 39-year-old collaborated with Nintendo for a social ad on Instagram.

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TENNIS.com's 2020 WTA Player of the Year: Sofia Kenin

From most improved to player of the year on the women's tour, Sofia Kenin has clearly earned her spot as our #1. ?


In our eyes, Kenin graduated from the WTA's most improved to player of the year in 2020.

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My Tennis Life: S4E38 "Turkey Day: Puig Style"

Beach walks, family time, and homemade apple pie. ? ?

Monica Puig is showing us how she does Thanksgiving, straight from Melbourne, Florida.

#MyTennisLife

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WTA hoping to begin its 2021 season on January 4—but not in Australia

We could have live tennis back sooner than we think. ?

The WTA is aiming towards "finalizing in the next week or so the ability to stage some events in the week of Jan. 4."


Tennis Australia will also be compensated by the Victorian government for its extra costs.

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Andy Murray speaks out on Australian Open plans | The Break

The new plan for the Australian Open is out. Hear what Andy Murray had to say about the tournament...

#TheBreakTC

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WTA Top Players of 2020: Sofia Kenin #1

Drum roll please... ?

The #1 Top WTA Player of the year is 2020 Australian Open champion, ROLAND-GARROS finalist, and world No. 4, Sofia Kenin. ?

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2020 Top Matches, No. 6: Coric saves six match points, stuns Tsitsipas

Together, Borna Coric and Stefanos Tsitsipas didn’t need anyone else.

They gave us that old late-night Open feeling, all by themselves, and helped us forget it was 2020 for a few hours.


Coric and Tsitsipas gave us that old late-night US Open feeling, all by themselves.

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2020 MOM First Time Major Champs

One thing we can say about this year: it brought some of the most exciting Grand Slams we could ever ask for. ?

Thank you to first-time major champions, Sofia Kenin, Dominic Thiem, and Iga Świątek, for the memorable moments.

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2020 MOM First Time Major Champs

One thing we can say about this year: it brought some of the most exciting Grand Slams we could ever ask for. ?

Thank you to first-time major champions, Sofia Kenin, Dominic Thiem, and Iga Świątek, for the memorable moments.

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