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Diego Schwartzman aiming to build on first ATP Finals appearance

"I did many great things in many different weeks this year, but also I have the feeling in my body that I have to improve, because I want to be here again. But to be here again I have to do better."

Diego Schwartzman is already looking ahead to how he can improve in next year's ATP Finals. ?


Playing other Top 10 players at the event left the Argentine wanting to get even better.

Giving Thanks: Gauff/Serena

Family. ?‍?‍?
Team. ?
God. ?
Health. ?
Each and every day. ☀️

Coco Gauff and Serena Williams know exactly what to be thankful for this year.

#HappyThanksgiving

Australian Open could eliminate qualifying to reduce start date delay

Removing the qualifying event, as was done at the US Open, would reduce the 25,000 arriving at the Australian Open, and therefore allow players to enter sooner and help the event begin in the fourth week of January.


This would allow players to enter sooner and help the event begin in week four of January.

Ranking Reaction: Djokovic, Nadal end as Top 2 for third straight year

While it's no surprise to see Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal at No. 1 and No. 2 again for year-end rankings, Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev achieved their highest year-end rankings to date at 3 and 4.


This is the fifth time in the last 10 years that the pair have been the year-end Top 2.

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Welcome to Tennis Channel's Giving Thanks week. To kick it off, we're celebrating the one and only Venus Williams. Tune into ...

Welcome to Tennis Channel's Giving Thanks week. ?

To kick it off, we're celebrating the one and only Venus Williams.
Tune into Tennis Channel now to join us → tnns.ch/app

WATCH: Osaka talks winning mentality on "The Boardroom"

"I think I do better when my goal are short-term, as opposed to making it about wanting to win 10 Grand Slams or whatever. I feel like that puts too much pressure on me."

It's not secret that Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ's got a winning mentality, but the world No. 3 opened up a bit more about her success.


Being intentional with her phone time helps Osaka avoid unnecessary distractions.

Medvedev tops Thiem in three sets to complete 5-0 run at ATP Finals

Daniil Medvedev achieved more than just a title today.

He also became the first player to defeat the Top 3 players in the world rankings at the ATP Finals, and the first to do so at any tournament since 2007. ?


The Russian is the first player to do at an ATP tournament since 2007.

ICYMI: ATP Finals, Championships

Daniil Medvedev is crowned champion of the 2020 Nitto ATP Finals for the first time ever. ?
Nikola Mektic and Wesley Koolhof closed out their first season together with their first title together. ?

And that's a wrap on the 2020 #NittoATPFinals, #ICYMI.

Giving Thanks Week on Tennis Channel: Monday, Nov. 23

It's that time of year. ?

We're giving thanks to the greatest names in the game, highlighting a different one each day.

Join us for Giving Thanks week on Tennis Channel, starting Monday, Nov. 23. ?

A Letter to ATP doubles players: Life in the After Bryan Brothers era

For 15 years, Bob and Mike lit up the marquee and put doubles in the spotlight.

Now, it's anyone's opportunity to continue making doubles not just relevant, but meaningful and perhaps even beloved.


On and off the court, doubles can be a fascinating follow. Here are some ideas how.

Tiley: 2021 Australian Open dates should be confirmed within two weeks

Chief executive Craig Tiley says Tennis Australia is doing all they can to finalize the summer of tennis.

"Our intention is to deliver a summer in conditions that allow the players to prepare and perform at their best and the fans to enjoy their efforts -- all in an environment that is safe for all concerned."


Tiley said reports of a tournament delay, even to as late as April, are "speculation."

The final match of the final event. ⁠ It all comes down to this. ⁠ ⁠ Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev are facing off live, rig...

The final match of the final event. ⁠
It all comes down to this. ?⁠

Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev are facing off live, right now → tnns.ch/app

No Place Like 'Home': Federer as the best of the best

Planning to return to ATP Finals action next year, it would be hard to count Roger Federer out as he attempts to qualify again at 40, and achieve more milestones in his legendary career.


The Swiss star has won the season-ending championships six times in his career.

Medvedev vs. Thiem: 10 things to know about the ATP Finals title match

Both Daniil Medvedev AND Dominic Thiem have beaten Nadal and Djokovic this week.

This is also the first time two players have beaten Nadal and Djokovic at the same event. ?


No matter who wins, a first-time champion will be crowned for the fifth straight year.

Are Roger-Vasselin & Melzer destined to win the ATP Finals?

Is it karma? Is it destiny? Is it purely living on the edge?

Whatever it is, Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Jurgen Melzer have enjoyed a remarkable run to the championship match of the #NittoATPFinals, adding their latest storybook chapter on Saturday evening.


The French/Austrian pair have overcome the odds numerous times to reach the London final.

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Dominic Thiem topples Novak Djokovic to reach 300th career win.
Daniil Medvedev fights past Rafael Nadal for the first time to reach the final.
Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic and Jurgen Melzer and Edouard Roger-Vasselin will meet in the doubles final.

Here are the highlights from Day 7, #ICYMI.


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Mighty Medvedev rallies from 3-6, 4-5 down to top Nadal at ATP Finals

Daniil Medvedev closed out the day of some of the best matches we've seen this year with his first win over Rafael Nadal.

Here's how it all went down:


Nadal served for the match, before Medvedev rallied to beat the lefty for the first time.

ATP Finals driver's seat? Djokovic says Thiem "took it away from me"

“I took him as an example, because he has won so many important tiebreaks in his career. I have the feeling that when he's going into the tiebreaker, he just refuses to miss. That's what I tried to do as well."

As Dominic Thiem found his way to victory over Novak Djokovic, the student became the teacher...at least for today.


“He deserved it... he just went for it and everything worked,” Djokovic said in London.

Only one will prevail to reach the final. ️ Daniil Medvedev and Rafa Nadal are battling it out live from London. Tune in now o...

Only one will prevail to reach the final. ☝️

Daniil Medvedev and Rafa Nadal are battling it out live from London.
Tune in now on Tennis Channel → tnns.ch/app


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