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On June 15, 2003, Andy Roddick captured his first grass court title at Queen's Club.

On June 15, 2003, Andy Roddick captured his first grass court title at Queen's Club. ?



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Doubles Take: Roland Garros is in the books | Tennis.com

After fighting off match points in the semis, Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues HERBERT rallied from behind in the final to top ?? Alexander Bublik and Andrey Golubev in three sets. ?

ROLAND-GARROS


Good things are always possible when Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert are on the same side of the net.

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Can't live in bubble wrap: Kamau Murray and Ben Rothenberg discuss the athlete-media relationship | Tennis.com

On the latest TENNIS.com Podcast, Kamau Murray and New York Times correspondent Ben Rothenberg engaged in a wide-ranging discussion centered around the athlete-media relationship.

They discuss everything from the current system in place to the potential fragility of an athlete’s mindset. ?


“We’re not trying to plant seeds of doubt. That’s not ever a goal,” the New York Times correspondent stated on the latest TENNIS.com Podcast.

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Andy Murray eager for return at Queen's Club | Tennis.com

"I want to keep trying and still have the desire to compete and to train every day to try and improve and give myself a chance to keep going."
Andy Murray


"The question mark is obviously whether the body holds up," said Murray.

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Swiatek reconnects with Tecnifibre to create signature racquet | Tennis.com

Grand Slam trophy? Check.
Signature racquet? Check.

Check out Iga Świątek and Tecnifibre's T-Rebound Tempo 298, aka the Iga Signature.


The Tecnifibre T-Rebound Tempo 298 retails for $210 and is currently available at authorized retailers.

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In first ATP grass-court match, Sebastian Korda defeats Roberto Bautista Agut in style | Tennis.com

“I like any kind of court honestly. I feel like my game can adapt pretty well to any surface." ?

-Sebastian Korda


Unsurprisingly, it appears the American's game will translate to the grass quite nicely.

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Player of the week: Barbora Krejcikova | Tennis.com

Barbora Krejcikova is the first female to win both the French Open singles and doubles title since the 2000 edition when Mary Pierce accomplished the feat. Read: ?


The Czech became the first player since Mary Pierce in 2000 to win both the singles and doubles titles at Roland Garros.

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Rankings update ?

Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty remain No. 1

Stefanos Tsitsipas jumps up one place

#ATP | #WTA





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My Tennis Life: Tomljanovic's tour through Paris | Tennis.com

Take a tour of Paris with Ajla Tomljanovic ?

ROLAND-GARROS


The Aussie took a trip to the Eiffel Tower with Matteo Berrettini ahead of her Roland Garros return.

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The Rally: Is Novak Djokovic's Roland Garros triumph the most remarkable of his 19 Slam-title runs? | Tennis.com

"Here is the genius of Novak Djokovic that will mark his legacy: He transcends such terms as offense and defense." Read: ?

https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/the-rally-novak-djokovic-roland-garros-triumph-most-remarkable-19-major-titles


A look at all the little things that make the Serb the nonpareil competitor he is, after Djokovic came through successive four-hour wins over Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas to summit the top of the French Open mountain.

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Lucky fan receives Djokovic's Roland Garros-winning racquet | Tennis.com

Novak Djokovic gives a gift to a great supporter. ?


The youngster had an unforgettable reaction to the gift given by the world No. 1.

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How it happened: Down two sets, Djokovic thwarts Tsitsipas for 19th major at Roland Garros | Tennis.com

Novak Djokovic is the first competitor to taste major victory after twice trailing by two sets. ?


Novak Djokovic became the first man in the Open Era to clinch a Double Career Slam after overcoming Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4, in Sunday's French Open final.

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Can Novak Djokovic surpass Federer and Nadal's 20 Grand Slam Titles?

Can Novak Djokovic surpass Federer and Nadal's 20 Grand Slam Titles? ?



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French Open Fashion Shakers: Pierce finds peace on the terre battue | Tennis.com

Who remembers Mary Pierce's 2000 Nike dress that she wore the day she captured her ROLAND-GARROS title?


The Frenchwoman's 2000 Nike dress might seem simple, but it tells a thousand stories.

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With ruthless determination and trademark wit, Li Na's Paris triumph still stands out 10 years later | Tennis.com

A flashback to 2011 when the ?? veteran Li Na dethroned Schiavone in the final. Read: ?

ROLAND-GARROS


Over the Chinese star's two weeks at Roland Garros, the world got a little smaller, and tennis a whole lot bigger.

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Best memes: Novak Djokovic's intense celebration | Tennis.com

His celebration was EPIC. What was your favorite Novak Djokovic MEME? ?


The internet has always been, and will always be, undefeated.

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WATCH: Federer gears up for grass-court season | Tennis.com

After dropping out of Roland Garros following a solid third-round win over Dominik Koepfer, Roger Federer is headed to Halle to begin his grass-court preparations. Read: ?


The 39-year-old will look to capture an eleventh title in Halle next week.

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ICYMI Roland Garros Day 14

Missed day 14? We got you covered. ?

#RolandGarros| #ICYMI



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ICYMI Day 13: RG 21

WHAT A DAY. ? ?

#ICYMI, here's a recap of Day 13.



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Ajla Tomljanovic's week summed up on My Tennis Life:

Fake snakes: no thanks. ??

Eiffel Tower trivial with Matteo Berrettini: yes please. ?

A first-round victory: absolutely. ?


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