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Happy Fashion Friday! ✨

Maria Sharapova looked stunning in a custom Iris van Herpen gown made from recycled Evian bottles!




The Top 10 Matches of 2021, No. 6: Barbora Krejcikova d. Maria Sakkari, Roland Garros semifinal | Tennis.com

What all great matches are about: human emotions. ?

Relive our No.6⃣ match of 2021.

WTA | Barbora Krejcikova | Maria Sakkari


What all great matches are about: human emotions. This anxious epic in Paris was far from perfect, but it was tennis at its hair-raising best.

Catching up with Rick Macci: Working with Serena and Venus Williams and evolving his coaching style | Tennis.com

"The coaches have to adapt to the players, the style, the equipment. The athletes are bigger and stronger." ?

- Rick Macci

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Fresh off the release of "King Richard," he discussed the importance of adapting and how to become a better coach.

Stat of the day Daniil Medvedev has now won 26 of his last 29 matches on indoor hard-courts.

Stat of the day ?

Daniil Medvedev has now won 26 of his last 29 matches on indoor hard-courts.?

Top 10 Quotes of 2021: Paula Badosa embraces Sharapova comparisons in Madrid breakthrough | Tennis.com

Doppelgangers ?‍♀️

Fan have pegged Paula Badosa as a Sharapova look-alike on the court, read what the ?? had to say about the comparison.


Long hounded by expectations to match the game’s greats, Badosa let it all go to enjoy a spectacular season.

"The Adventures of Qai Qai": Serena Williams set to release her first children's book | Tennis.com

"Qai Qai has an infectious spirit and models a belief that anything is possible." ?

- Serena Williams

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The book is available for pre-order and is set to hit shelves in September 2022.

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BLOWING through ?

These players have shot up the rankings in 2021.










The Top 10 Matches of 2021, No. 7: Ashleigh Barty d. Karolina Pliskova, Wimbledon final | Tennis.com

Match No. 7️⃣!

This year’s Wimbledon final marked a historic milestone for ??.


With a varied game and a sporting style, the world No. 1 brought a Wimbledon singles title back to Australia for the first time in 19 years, in an entertaining and nerve-wracking championship clash.

Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu among biggest movers into the year-end Top 100s for 2021 | Tennis.com

Movement alert ?

These players shot up the ranking in 2021. ?


The two teenagers rose 109 and 324 spots, respectively, between the 2020 and 2021 year-end rankings.

Join us in wishing Monica Seles a very Happy Birthday!

Join us in wishing Monica Seles a very Happy Birthday! ?

Garbine Muguruza meets with King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain | Tennis.com

"Great honor and pleasure sharing this morning with the Kings." ??

Garbiñe Muguruza | WTA


It's been a busy week for the Spaniard who also attended Vanity Fair's Person of the Year' award gala.

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The tennis community stands with Steve Simon and the WTA! ?










Venus Williams attends Louis Vuitton's Virgil Abloh tribute fashion show | Tennis.com

"Pursue your best self, pursue your energy and the time you have here. Don't take it for granted." ?

- Venus Williams

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The groundbreaking designer passed away last week after battling a rare form of cancer.

2021 In Review, WTA & ATP Title Leaders: Barty & Zverev top tours, Djokovic's season to remember | Tennis.com

Your 2021 WTA and ATP Tour champions. ?

They finished a dream season with an impressive trophy collection.


Tennis Live Scores, News, Videos, 2021 Player Rankings

Stat of the day Novak Djokovic extends his winning streak in Davis Cup singles matches to 18 in a row.

Stat of the day ?

Novak Djokovic extends his winning streak in Davis Cup singles matches to 18 in a row.

Top 10 Quotes of 2021: Alexander Bublik lauds “not human” Jannik Sinner in Miami | Tennis.com

One of the more iconic quotes of the season came from Alexander Bublik. ?

Here’s what the Kazak had to say to Jannik Sinner.


Known for his creative hyperbole, the Kazakh claimed Sinner was more machine than man en route to his first Masters 1000 final.

Steve Simon, WTA's CEO and chairman announces decision to suspend all tournaments in China due to ongoing Peng Shuai investigati...

Steve Simon, WTA's CEO and chairman announces decision to suspend all tournaments in China due to ongoing Peng Shuai investigation.

#WhereisPengShuai

The Top 10 Matches of 2021, No. 8: Rafael Nadal d. Stefanos Tsitsipas, Barcelona final | Tennis.com

We are re-capping some of the best matches of the year!

Here is #8 this year's Barcelona final between ?? Stefanos Tsitsipas & ?? Rafa Nadal.


Once upon a time, Rafa might have taken a moment like this for granted. But when he hoisted the event's trophy for a 12th time, the Spaniard seemed to take special pleasure in hearing the applause from his countrymen wash over him.

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“My playing career has come to an end, and I am so incredibly grateful for the career that it turned out to be.” ❤️

Johanna Konta announced her retirement this morning on social media.




Iga Swiatek shines for Elle Poland's January issue | Tennis.com

World No.9 Iga Świątek is the covergirl for Elle Poland's January issue. ?


The world No. 9 is the latest covergirl for the women's lifestyle magazine.


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