At the turn of the century, Australia’s era of dominance had long subsided—but its Grand Slam finally had a facility worthy of the country’s deep and distinguished tennis heritage.
Once upon a time, in Sydney...
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It's just like Rapunzel, except it's Novak Djokovic chatting with a fan and not a princess locked away in a tower waiting for her prince. ?
The world No. 1 is staying in a hotel with a balcony in Adelaide.
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“We did make it very clear in the beginning...Now we have to manage an environment over the next 14 days for those who won’t be able to practice."
-Craig Tiley on the competitors that now cannot leave their hotel rooms for two weeks.
Twenty-five players on a flight from Doha that arrived Saturday were added to the total.
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Who needs a photoshoot set when you have your quarantine hotel room?
Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ proves she needs nothing more than her camera to keep her busy. ?
The world No. 3 is having fun snapping photos while in quarantine.
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Elina Svitolina has officially won the "This or That" TikTok trend. ?
Watch to find out why. ⬇️
Strict quarantine rules are back, and so are TikToks from tennis players.
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Ash Barty is not under the same requirements as those coming in from elsewhere, though she still had to quarantine for three days upon arrival from Brisbane.
The 24-year-old Australian had to move forward her trip from Brisbane.
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Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe broke barriers and changed history.
But what about Dr. Robert Johnson and Dr. Hubert Eaton?
Watch Beyond the Lines Sunday, 7:30am ET on Tennis Channel→ tnns.ch/app
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Chess and tennis: singular activities, subtly but powerfully defined by our relationships—to the opponent, to the pieces, to the board, to ourselves, to the game.
As Beth tells her opponent in the last words of the show: “Let’s play.”
The way chess becomes the protagonist's source of salvation rings true to tennis players.
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The pros have settled in.?️✨
Next up: 14 days of hotel bliss & tennis practice.
#AusOpen
Players are getting tested in their rooms before the modified quarantine begins.
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Never far from her heart. ♥️
Elina Svitolina keeps Gael Monfils Tennis close even in quarantine.
#AusOpen | #COVID19
Through the power of TikTok, she's making the most of being apart from her boyfriend.
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Players are arriving Down Under to begin their 2 week quarantine.
How do they plan to handle all the restrictions and isolation?
#AusOpen | #COVID19
During that time, players will be restricted to five hours a day outside.
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From practice to healthy eating to photoshoots. ?
Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ takes fans inside a day in her life thanks to Vogue.
The 23-year-old let viewers into her preparations for the Australian Open.
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It was this day in 1964 when President Lyndon Johnson welcomed the U.S. Davis Cup team champions to the White House.
The Cup was back in the U.S. for the first time in five years.
#FlashbackFriday | #FBF
The team met with President Lyndon Johnson, who admitted he knew little about tennis.
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What is it about #teamdoubletrouble that makes them so powerful together, and still be able to take names when they're apart?
Aryna Sabalenka and Elise Mertens explain their unique relationship themselves. ⬇️
Sabalenka and Mertens have clicked in doubles, but not at the expense of their singles.
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The World No. 16 is out of the Australian Open.
American Madison Keys has revealed she's tested positive with COVID.
Read more: http://tnns.co/4AFD
#AusOpen | #COVID19
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The travel to Down Under kicks-off with confusion and tension as COVID positive Tennys Sandgren is allowed aboard the plane.
#AusOpen | #COVID19
Sandgren's choice to live tweet Wednesday caused an unnecessary stir.
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In comedian Liza Koshy's most recent promotional post with Fabletics, she's not just serving looks, but serving tennis balls as well. ?
Check it out for a little shift in perspective...literally.
Art Director Shayla Milan discusses the inspiration behind her Fabletics ad.
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Nearly a year and a half after becoming the second Polish man to win a career ATP title in the Open Era, Hubert Hurkacz has returned to the winner’s circle. ?
The fourth-seeded Hurkacz defeated 20-year-old American Korda in straight sets Wednesday.
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The main draw is within reach.
Australian Open Qualifiers:
Whitney Osuigwe vs. Mihaela Buzarnescu
Stream live on Plus→ tnns.ch/app
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Who will claim the first title of the year?
#AbuDhabiWTA Final:
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Veronika Kudermetova
Live now on Plus→ tnns.ch/app
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