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Getting back into the swing of things. Matches from #AbuDhabiWTA begin at 1am ET, and matches from the #DBOpen begin at 12:30...

Getting back into the swing of things. ?

Matches from #AbuDhabiWTA begin at 1am ET, and matches from the #DBOpen begin at 12:30pm ET.
Tune in on Tennis Channel for all the action → tnns.ch/app



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Getting back into the swing of things. Matches from #AbuDhabiWTA begin at 1am ET, and matches from the #DBOpen begin at 12:30...

Getting back into the swing of things. ?

Matches from #AbuDhabiWTA begin at 1am ET, and matches from the #DBOpen begin at 12:30pm ET.
Tune in on Tennis Channel for all the action → tnns.ch/app



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Sabalenka Tennis Ball Accident

When in doubt (or hit your trainer in the face), dance it out. ? ?

Aryna Sabalenka | #AbuDhabiWTA | #TennisOMG



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Kenin seeks advice from Djokovic ahead of Aussie Open

"I think I can talk to Novak, since we started talking...I think that will be helpful since we are both defending champions and I think he will give some great advice."

Who better for Sofia Kenin to turn to for advice than world No. 1 Novak Djokovic as she attempts to double up on Grand Slam titles?
Can't think of anyone. ?


The world No. 4 opened up about the pressure of being the defending champion.

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Hellooo, first Order of Play of 2021. Matches from Abu Dhabi and Delray Beach start at 1:00am ET and 12:30pm ET on Tennis Cha...

Hellooo, first Order of Play of 2021. ?

Matches from Abu Dhabi and Delray Beach start at 1:00am ET and 12:30pm ET on Tennis Channel → tnns.ch/app



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2021 ATP Delray Beach Tip Sheet: Best Bet, Value, Gambling Insight

Will John Isner continue his dominance at ATP 250s in the States?
Or will a lower-ranked player seize this opportunity to capture an ATP title?

Let’s discuss from a betting perspective. ?


Hurkacz and Isner are the oddsmakers favorites, but don't sleep on SoonWoo Kwon at +2500. 

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TC Live Intro

Day 1 in Abu Dhabi has concluded and we have all the highlights on deck.✨

#TCLive starts right now.→http://tnns.ch/app

#AbuDhabiWTA



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Coco Gauff, Abu Dhabi Practice Shots

Some mid-week SloMoCoco to get you going. ?

Coco Gauff|| #AbuDhabiWTA



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Tennis Channel Live: 2021 Opening Week

The 2021 season begins tonight!?

Our Experts look ahead to tonight’s schedule & give us an update on Australia’s travel restrictions.

@andyroddick | @LDavenport76 | Steve Weissman | Jim Courier
#TCLive



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TC Intro

As the first day of competition nears, our excitement grows.?

Tune in to #TCLive for all you need to know before tomorrow’s matches.→http://tnns.ch/app



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Remembering Bob Brett, 1953-2021: The Aussie Coach Who Went Global

Sadly, one of the sport’s very best tennis coaches, Bob Brett, died Tuesday from cancer at the age of 67.

From Bjorn Borg to Marin Cilic, Bob Brett personified the best of both business and love when it came to working with his players.


His influence on the sport stretched far beyond his homeland.

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Abu Dhabi Choose One Shot - Triple

Yes, it's difficult.
But if you HAD to choose...

Whose shot are you taking?
Sofia Kenin?
Aryna Sabalenka?
Karolína Plíšková?



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Sam Stosur's blessing in disguise yields cherished time with baby Evie

Six months of uninterrupted mother-daughter time.

For some, like Sam Stosur the tour shutdown brought about cherished moments. ♥️


In this exclusive, Stosur opens up about her first six months of motherhood in Melbourne.

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2 days until the return of racquet claps.

2 days until the return of racquet claps. ?



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Man for the moment: What Rafael Nadal means to the game, and his fans

“He shows his fears, his vulnerabilities—and then overcomes them, and you can relate to that."

What does Rafa Nadal truly mean to the game?


His approach to sport and life have helped him forge a strong bond with his supporters.

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Australian Open snafu? Legal quarrel looms with chosen player hotel

Can The Westin Melbourne get this dispute sorted before the Australian Open? ?


Owners of penthouse apartments above The Westin Melbourne are upset with the arrangement.

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21 Under 21 to Watch in '21: Iga Swiatek

It goes without saying that Iga Swiatek is one to watch in 2021.

By winning ROLAND-GARROS, she became the youngest singles champion since Rafael Nadal in 2005, not dropping a single set along the way.


The teenager claimed her maiden Grand Slam without dropping a set.

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Team to Watch: Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic

Kristina Mladenovic and Timea Babos have firmly established themselves as one of the best teams of their generation.

However, they'll have their eyes on both Wimbledon and US Open titles in the upcoming season for chance to make history.


The duo will be out to win the only two majors missing from its collection.

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POLL: Who is most likely to win their first major in '21?

With all four Grand Slams currently scheduled for 2021, it's possible that a first-time winner will emerge.

Will it be...
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Daniil Medvedev
Alexander Zverev
Andrey Rublev
Or another?

Vote. ⬇️


A few players have come close to winning a Grand Slam; will 2021 be their year?

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21 Under 21 to Watch in '21: Jannik Sinner

First major quarterfinal showing at Roland Garros. ✔️
Claimed his first ATP title in Sofia. ✔️

At just 19 years old, Jannik Sinner is in position to have an even better 2021.


The 19-year-old captured his first ATP title and achieved a career-high ranking in 2020.

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