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TENNIS.com Podcast: Evan King faces career crossroads at 28

Evan King is on the show this week to discuss life at the crossroads as he decides if he's going to drop his singles pursuits for a doubles career and more.


The world No. 420 is deciding whether to drop his singles pursuits for a doubles career. 

Rublev happy with his season despite being eliminated at ATP Finals

2020 has been the year of Andrey Rublev's career so far.
It would be tough to complain with everything he accomplished...but he still wanted to end it on a positive note. ?


"I won so many tournaments that I never won before," the Russian said in London.

Gym Pass Tsitsipas ATP Finals

It's almost game time. ?

Stefanos Tsitsipas puts in a little extra work before facing Rafa at the #NittoATPFinals.

Nadal Practice Pass ATP Finals

Zoned in. ?

Rafa Nadal hits the court ahead of his meeting with Stefanos Tsitsipas, where they will battle for a semifinal spot.

#NittoATPFinals #PracticePass

TBT, 1988: Shriver upsets mighty Graf at Virginia Slims Championships

Steffi Graf's only losses in her 73-2 record at that point had come against Gabriela Sabatini...until Pam Shriver came along and caused an upset.


Graf's season mark at that point was a phenomenal 73-2—her two losses coming to Sabatini.

Tennis Channel Live: Breaking Down Serves in 2020

Who’s at fault when it comes to double faults?

What are the technical adjustments that could be fixed, and who has the steadiest serve?

Paul Annacone, Steve Weissman, Andy Roddick, and Jim Courier give their analysis → tnns.ch/app

#TCLive

Tennis Channel Live: Nov. 19 Opener

The Elite 8
Lightning Dubs
The Social Net

Grab the popcorn.
#TCLive is on right now → tnns.ch/app

Now this is going to be good. #NittoATPFinals Round Robin: Dominic Thiem vs. Andrey Rublev Live now→ http://tnns.ch/app

Now this is going to be good.

#NittoATPFinals Round Robin:
Dominic Thiem vs. Andrey Rublev

Live now→ http://tnns.ch/app

ATP Finals: On-fire Medvedev blasts past Djokovic to qualify for semis

Daniil Medvedev says hello to the Semifinals with his impressive win over Novak Djokovic.
#NittoATPFinals


The Russian steamrolled the 17-time major champ, 6-3, 6-3, breaking the Serb three times.

Things are heating up in London. Tune in starting at 7am ET on Tennis Channel → tnns.ch/app

Things are heating up in London. ?

Tune in starting at 7am ET on Tennis Channel → tnns.ch/app

ATP Finals preview & pick: Rafael Nadal vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

The stakes are high in the final round robin match, with both players looking for a spot in the semifinal.

Will it be Stefanos Tsitsipas or Rafa Nadal?


The Spaniard looks to defeat the Greek at the ATP Finals for the second straight year. 

The Long and Short of It: Debating best-of-three sets vs. best-of-five

The debate has gone on due to factors like injury, attention span, equality between men and women, and more.

Now, here are the reasons these three ATP Finals participants and major champions used to back up their opinions.


Do best-of-five-set matches still make sense in our faster-paced world?

Hot topics: Djokovic-Pospisil & ATP Player Council, Australia 2021

“Now with this rule that has been voted on last night, that actually is a strong message from ATP that they don't want PTPA at all in the system. So it's very clear...Now we know where we stand."

Novak Djokovic has commented on the new precedent that precludes anyone involved with the PTPA to concurrently represent players on the ATP's council.


Several players at the ATP Finals weighed in on trending topics within their sport.

ICYMI, ATP Finals Day 4

Alexander Zverev survives against Schwartzman to stay in the game, whereas Schwartzman's run comes to an end. ?
Daniil Medvedev powers past Novak Djokovic to reach the semifinal. ?

These are the major moves made on Day 4, #ICYMI.

Tennis Channel Live: Social Net, Andy's Mustache, Jimmy Connors

What’s up on the Social Net?
Well… @andyroddick’s new mustache. ??

And the question of the day: Is it a dealbreaker to not know of Jimmy Connors? ?

Paul Annacone | @Steve_Weissman #TCLive

REMINDER Andy Roddick is back on Tennis Channel Live this week. Tune in today following ATP Finals matches → tnns.ch/app

? REMINDER ?

Andy Roddick is back on Tennis Channel Live this week. ?
Tune in today following ATP Finals matches → tnns.ch/app

The stage is set. It's Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev, live now from London → tnns.ch/app

The stage is set.

It's Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev, live now from London → tnns.ch/app

Zverev gets into ATP Finals win column after holding off Schwartzman

Today, Alexander Zverev got a step closer to his 2018 self at the ATP Finals.

By defeating Schwartzman, the former champion stayed alive in London and will face Novak Djokovic on Friday.


The 2018 champ improved to 1-1 this week thanks to a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over the Argentine.

Every ATP Finals duo battling for year-end No. 1 doubles team ranking

When it comes to doubles at the ATP Finals, it's anyone's year-end No. 1 ranking. ?


Joe Salisbury eyes the title and top spot. "It's been a big goal since we left Australia."

Nadal answers quiz questions about his career

You've tested your knowledge on the King of Clay before, but how much does Rafa Nadal know about himself? ?

Watch. ⬇️


While in London for the ATP Finals, the world No. 2 shared how well he knows himself.


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