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The ATP in 2021: New York and the Newcomers

Following Dominic Thiem's title, Flushing Meadows remains the most likely venue for another breakthrough, having welcomed four maiden major champions over its past 12 tournaments.

Who's next?


New York has proved the most likely venue for a major breakthrough on the men's side.

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Consolidated breakout: who's ready to become a household name in 2021?

If Iga Swiatek, Jennifer Brady, Nadia Podoroska, and more women could make headlines under less than ideal circumstances, who will build on her success in 2021?


Which WTA player is ready to become a household name in 2021?

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4 days until the return of fist pumps.

4 days until the return of fist pumps. ?



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5 days until the return of backhands.

5 days until the return of backhands.



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Top 5 posts, 12/31: Happy New Year notes begin rolling in

The New Years posts have begun.?✨


From Djokovic's fun snow video to Potapova's glitzy pic, there was no content shortage.

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Burning Question: Can Osaka's off-court motivation continue on court?

This year Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ successfully embraced her platform to make a statement about social injustice, taking the US Open Tennis Championships title in the process.

Could her off-court motivations continue to translate into wins on the court in 2021?


She figured out what she wanted from her career: to use her talents to make a statement.

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Wanting "to minimize risks", Andy Murray withdraws from Delray Beach

In order to minimize the COVID-19 risks ahead of the Australian Open, Andy Murray has withdrawn from the Delray Beach Open.

The former world No. 1 accepted a wild card into the event on Christmas day, before officially announcing otherwise on Thursday.


"I’m really thankful for the understanding of the tournament," the former No. 1 said.

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Reilly Opelka to begin probing million-dollar question at Delray Beach

“I have nothing to lose."

While Reilly Opelka will attempt to defend his Delray Beach Open title next week, his number one priority is maintaining his physical health and finding his tennis in the start of 2021.


Opelka "really hopes" his right knee holds up after prioritizing it in the off-season.

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6 days until smiles return to court.

6 days until smiles return to court. ?



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Top 10: quotes of 2020 in tennis

We present to you our final year-end list on the final day of 2020.?

Check out this year's top ten quotes in tennis.


A collection of deep thoughts, strung out like so many holiday cards on garland.

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Querrey put on six-month probation for St. Petersburg COVID-19 breach

The verdict is in.

Sam Querrey's conduct has been ruled to be "contrary to the integrity of the game."


Querrey will see a $20,000 fine lifted if he does not violate coronavirus protocols again.

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Top 5 Photos 12/30: Players enjoy final days of 2020

We're in the homestretch of 2020 and stars preparing to say farewell to the year.


The tours kick off their 2021 seasons next week.

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Top viral moments of '20: Federer meets rooftop girls

The Rooftop Girls amazed us all.
Little did they know they'd amazed themselves.

Right Roger Federer? ?


After the initial video went worldwide, the Swiss felt the need to join in on the game.

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ATP announces more of 2021 schedule and new Player Council

The Council was voted on by players and members, with Félix Auger-Aliassime, Roger Federer, John Millman, Rafa Nadal, Kevin Anderson, Andy Murray and Bruno Soares all returning to serve again.

Pablo Andújar and Marcus Daniell are making their debuts.


The ATP announced the members of Player Council with two new faces and many familiar ones.

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What Roger Federer's Australian Open withdrawal does and doesn't mean

While he has referred to an “end point," Roger Federer is not just any professional athlete.

The 39-year-old is bowing out of the 2021 Australian Open, but still has much more going for him than against him.


Roger Federer is obviously not just any other 39-year-old pro athlete. 

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2020 Stunt Champions Intro 2

US Open Tennis Championships Final:
Dominic Thiem vs. Alexander Zverev

Who would win their first-ever career Grand Slam title?

Watch now→ tnns.ch/app



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The wait is almost over... Eight days until the new season.

The wait is almost over...

Eight days until the new season. ?



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One Minute Clinic: Karate Punch Serve

Hiii-YAH! ?

Did you know a karate punch can make a huge difference in your serve?
Gordon Uehling shows us how the punch motion can pack major power in your tennis game.

#OneMinuteClinic



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Top racquet smashes of 2020: No. 1, PH Herbert

Pierre-Hugues HERBERT and Nicolas Mahut were up a set, but an unforced error by Herbert handed their foes a 6-5 second-set lead.

It also led to his racquet meeting the court five times, and thus winning our No. 1 racquet smash of 2020. ?


A top-knotted Pierre-Hugues Herbert got knotted up internally, and then externalized that.

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Heisman Trophy contender Mac Jones strongly shaped by tennis

He’s the quarterback of the nation’s No. 1 ranked college football team, the University of Alabama Crimson Tide.
He’s currently a strong contender to win the Heisman Trophy.

But in many ways, a number of the lessons that make Mac Jones so successful were learned on a tennis court in Jacksonville, Fla.


For the star Alabama QB, helpful lessons were learned on the gridiron—and tennis courts.

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