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Wawrinka Defeats Khachanov: St. Petersburg

That's how it's done.Stan Wawrinka knocks out No. 4 seed Khachanov in straight sets in St. Petersburg.

Shapovalov Defeats Menéndez-Maceiras: St. Petersburg

Getting it done.Denis Shapovalov defeats Menéndez-Maceiras in straight sets in St. Petersburg.

This one is going to be good. St. Petersburg Rd. 16: Stan Wawrinka vs Karen Khachanov Live now on...

This one is going to be good.St. Petersburg Rd. 16:Stan Wawrinka vs Karen KhachanovLive now on Tennis Channel→ tnns.ch/app

vs St. Petersburg Rd. of 32: Shapovalov vs Menéndez-Maceiras Tune in now→ tnns.ch/app

?? vs ??St. Petersburg Rd. of 32:Shapovalov vs Menéndez-MaceirasTune in now→ tnns.ch/app

Michael Fishbach

From the courts to the seas. ??Former player Michael Fishbach talks his new career and passion as a whale conservationist.

In first match since February, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga edged by Gojowczyk

He's back.Jo Wilfried Tsonga returns the court with a win against Gojowczyk at Moselle Open.


“It was a good moment for me to be back on court. It’s always a pleasure for me,” said Jo.

TENNIS.com Podcast: Catching up with Mark Philippoussis

Former world No. 8 Mark Philippoussis chats life after tennis, rising young Australians​, the new Davis Cup changes and more.Listen now: http://tnns.co/sYvARU


The Australian shares the latest developments in his life from work projects to family. 

Bag Check: Mackenzie McDonald

A journalBackgammon kitAltoidsGet to know Mackenzie McDonald in an all-new Bag Check.

Tennis Channel's cover photo



Tiafoe replaces Del Potro on Team World for Laver Cup in Chicago

? Laver Cup UPDATE?:Juan Martín del Potro is out. Frances Tiafoe is in.


The American just played a five-set fifth rubber in the Davis Cup semifinals.

For Kyrgios chat, ATP suspends umpire Mohamed Lahyani two tournaments

Does the punishment fit the offense?Chair Umpire Mohamed Lahyani has been suspended for two tournaments by the ATP.


His US Open actions were "deemed to have compromised the impartiality" of an official.

In an emotional farewell, Daniel Nestor ends his 27-year career on home soil:...

In an emotional farewell, Daniel Nestor ends his 27-year career on home soil: http://bsltnns.co/ks5wHP

Laver Cup 2018 - Europe vs World

Team Europe: world-classTeam World: young, excitingWho will be crowned the champion?Watch Laver Cup live on Tennis Channel starting Friday 2pm ET.

After successful Slam season, Mackenzie McDonald seeks points overseas

Australian Open qualifying to main draw.Wimbledon Rd. 16Mackenzie McDonald has definitely had a successful 2018.


The 23-year-old American and former college star is making an early impact in the pros.

Medvedev defeats Sousa in St. Petersburg

Too casual on match point from Daniil Medvedev. He advances to Round 2 in his home country.

Struff Defeats Rublev: St. Petersburg

Rd. 2 here he comes.Jan-Lennard Struff defeats Rublev in straight sets in St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg Rd. 1 continues Andrey Rublev vs Jan-Lennard Struff Live now on Tennis Channel→...

St. Petersburg Rd. 1 continuesAndrey Rublev vs Jan-Lennard Struff Live now on Tennis Channel→ tnns.ch/app

School of Hard Courts: PTM programs can turn a sport into a career

Dream of a full-time career in tennis? Colleges are offering a USTA-accredited Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program.


More and more universities are starting to recognize Professional Tennis Management. 

Court Report: American Players Update

It was a roller coaster week for American players. ?But a special congrats to Brandon Holt, son of Tracy Austin, on winning his first professional title.

Croatia's newest hero? Borna Coric of course. Baseline's Player of the Week:...

Croatia's newest hero? Borna Coric of course.Baseline's Player of the Week: http://bsltnns.co/axjaaJ


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