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Judy Murray speaks on son Jamie's My Tennis Life season

Following in her son's documentary footsteps, Judy Murray will take you behind the scenes of the top women in sport.


The Murrays are certainly used to the spotlight and cameras, and made the most of 2020.

Serena stays on top of her game with Nintendo Switch

How does Serena Williams unwind between tennis, meetings, and being a Mom?

With her Nintendo Switch of course.


The 39-year-old collaborated with Nintendo for a social ad on Instagram.

TENNIS.com's 2020 WTA Player of the Year: Sofia Kenin

From most improved to player of the year on the women's tour, Sofia Kenin has clearly earned her spot as our #1. ?


In our eyes, Kenin graduated from the WTA's most improved to player of the year in 2020.

My Tennis Life: S4E38 "Turkey Day: Puig Style"

Beach walks, family time, and homemade apple pie. ? ?

Monica Puig is showing us how she does Thanksgiving, straight from Melbourne, Florida.

#MyTennisLife

WTA hoping to begin its 2021 season on January 4—but not in Australia

We could have live tennis back sooner than we think. ?

The WTA is aiming towards "finalizing in the next week or so the ability to stage some events in the week of Jan. 4."


Tennis Australia will also be compensated by the Victorian government for its extra costs.

Andy Murray speaks out on Australian Open plans | The Break

The new plan for the Australian Open is out. Hear what Andy Murray had to say about the tournament...

#TheBreakTC

WTA Top Players of 2020: Sofia Kenin #1

Drum roll please... ?

The #1 Top WTA Player of the year is 2020 Australian Open champion, ROLAND-GARROS finalist, and world No. 4, Sofia Kenin. ?

2020 Top Matches, No. 6: Coric saves six match points, stuns Tsitsipas

Together, Borna Coric and Stefanos Tsitsipas didn’t need anyone else.

They gave us that old late-night Open feeling, all by themselves, and helped us forget it was 2020 for a few hours.


Coric and Tsitsipas gave us that old late-night US Open feeling, all by themselves.

2020 MOM First Time Major Champs

One thing we can say about this year: it brought some of the most exciting Grand Slams we could ever ask for. ?

Thank you to first-time major champions, Sofia Kenin, Dominic Thiem, and Iga Świątek, for the memorable moments.

2020 MOM First Time Major Champs

One thing we can say about this year: it brought some of the most exciting Grand Slams we could ever ask for. ?

Thank you to first-time major champions, Sofia Kenin, Dominic Thiem, and Iga Świątek, for the memorable moments.

Osaka unveils purse collab with Strathberry

We're seeing this item on many wishlists to come. ?

Brought to you by Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ.


The Strathberry x Noami collection is an online exclusive and features six products.

Top 5 Photos 12/3: Gauff shows more of her off-court style

Off ? season ? style ?

Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ, Caroline Wozniacki and more show off their off-court fashion in the Top 5 photos of the day.


The world No. 48's little brother snapped photos of her orange and black look.

Nadal honored with Grand Cross of the Order of Dos de Mayo

Vamos, Rafa Nadal. ?? ?

The Grand Cross of the Order of Dos de Mayo is the highest honor the Madrid region can grant, and it was given to the King of Clay in tribute to his status as the best Spanish athlete of all time.


The 20-time Grand Slam champion was bestowed the recognition on Thursday in Madrid.

After a pandemic-driven boost, how can tennis sustain new popularity?

We don’t have to make physical contact with our opponents. But tennis gives us something else we need in these cloistered days: Someone to see, and a game for us to play.


Tennis gives us something we need in these cloistered days.

TENNIS.com Podcast: Lisa Raymond reacts to Hall of Fame nomination

After two decades on tour and 79 doubles titles, the 47-year-old isn't done just yet.

Lisa Raymond gives an update on her coaching and playing career, reacts to her nomination for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2021, and more.


After two decades on tour and 79 doubles titles, the 47-year-old isn't done just yet.

WTA Players of 2020: Naomi Osaka #2

2020 US Open Tennis Championships champion.
World No. 3.
History maker.

Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ takes the #2 spot for Top WTA Players of 2020. ?

Photos from Tennis Channel's post

In the 31st tour-level meeting between the sisters, Venus Williams and Serena Williams only got better as the match went on.

Their clash at The Top Seed Open takes spot #7.

Read more: tnns.co/4AER




TBT, 1995: Pete Sampras and his Davis Cup Final heroics in Moscow

Two days after Pete Sampras had collapsed and been carried off the court, he recovered to clinch the title for the U.S.

And he did it with an ace, right down the T.


After cramps saw Sampras carried off court on Day 1, he clinched the crown 48 hours later.

2020 Top Matches, No. 7: Serena edges Venus in surreal Lexington scene

Few fans
Few ranking points
Not a lot of money on the line

But none of that mattered. It was Serena Williams and Venus Williams purest match to date.


Rather than a Grand Slam final, Serena-Venus XXXI felt like a hardcore practice session.

Top 5 Posts 12/2: Andreescu flexes for her followers

Bianca Vanessa Andreescu fans roasted.
She responds ??


With fans asking, “where the weights at?" the Canadian was quick to respond.


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