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Muguruza and Suarez Navarro reunite

Some feel-good news for your Tuesday:

1. Carla Suárez is one month into treatment, staying optimistic, and even hitting the gym. ?
2. She also reunited with good friend Garbiñe Muguruza. ❤️


Suarez Navarro was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma earlier this year.

Nadal gives tour and interview on his yacht

Not all great whites are scary.

In Rafa Nadal's case, his "Great White" is his 80 Sunreef Power catamaran and the setting for his recent, luxurious interview. ?


The Spaniard covered a lot of topics while aboard his 80-foot luxury catamaran.

Colette Evert, mother to Chris, was tennis' most exemplary parent

The matriarch of one of the greatest tennis families of all time, Colette Evert had a role that was not always easy to play.

However, she will be remembered for the character, grace, and genuine kindness that she carried throughout her life. ❤️


The mother of five navigated the parental waters with singular grace.

Replay, Episode 2 - Tease

Everybody loves a good upset.

The question is... which is the biggest one in US Open Tennis Championships history?
We've turned to the numbers to help us find out. ?

Watch episode 2 of Replay on Tennis.com and Youtube now.

One Minute Clinic: Bumping Half-Volley

Time to take a page from Roger Federer's book. ?

Jim McLennan explains that a bumping half-volley, when used correctly, can be a weapon from mid-court or even from the baseline.

Both have one win over the other...who is going to tip the scale today? ️ Vasek Pospisil and Jan-Lennard Struff are going head...

Both have one win over the other...who is going to tip the scale today? ⚖️

Vasek Pospisil and Jan-Lennard Struff are going head to head, live now on Tennis Channel → tnns.ch/app

Top seed for the first time at a Tour-level event. Sofia Open Rd. of 16: Denis Shapovalov vs. Radu Albot Stream live now→ tnns...

Top seed for the first time at a Tour-level event.

Sofia Open Rd. of 16:
Denis Shapovalov vs. Radu Albot

Stream live now→ tnns.ch/app
#SofiaOpen2020

Replay, Episode 2: What's the greatest upset in US Open history?

The formula has been applied, the players have been chosen, and the results are in.

What's the greatest upset in US Open Tennis Championships history?


In order to find out, we created a formula to determine every match's upset magnitude.

Onto Day 2 in Sofia. ➡️➡️ Match coverage begins at 5am ET on Tennis Channel! → tnns.ch/app

Onto Day 2 in Sofia. ➡️➡️

Match coverage begins at 5am ET on Tennis Channel! → tnns.ch/app

Match of the Day: Vasek Pospisil vs. Jan-Lennard Struff, Sofia

“Look, it doesn’t matter who you are or how you are playing, Vasek is a tough opponent indoors on a fast court.”

But is Vasek Pospisil tough enough to defeat No. 4 seed Jan-Lennard Struff? ?


Once again, Pospisil has provided a seeded player with a terrible first-round draw. 

The Baseline Player of the Week: Daniil Medvedev

Not only did Daniil Medvedev capture his third Masters 1000 title, but he also sent a message that he will be a formidable foe at the ATP World Tour Finals next week.


The Russian earned his third Masters title by winning the Paris final over Zverev.

It may look like a small change, but Roger Federer has been knocked outside the Top 4 for the first time since March 2019 and Da...

It may look like a small change, but Roger Federer has been knocked outside the Top 4 for the first time since March 2019 and Daniil Medvedev has a new career-high.

Nadal says Paris showing is "helpful" for London, will keep training

"I had the right attitude during the whole event, I think, fighting in every match. That gave me the chance to play four matches that I think will be helpful for London."

Onward and upward, Rafa Nadal. ?


 "Of course I wanted to win the tournament, but it's always difficult," the Spaniard said.

More Aussie events could follow Australian Open on tour schedule

While Tennis Australia is still waiting for government approval to hold the Australian Open, there is potential to add some events at Melbourne Park once the Aussie Open is completed. ??


"It's about how it impacts the rest of the tour," said Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley.

Ranking Reaction: Humbert breaks Top 30, Medvedev bumps Federer down

Ugo Humbert is now the third-highest-ranked Frenchman, and Daniil Medvedev's new career high has finally bumped Roger out of No. 4.


He’s the third-highest-ranked Frenchman after No. 11 Gael Monfils and No. 28 Benoit Paire.

Rafael Nadal sets record for most consecutive weeks—790—in ATP Top 10

Sorry, Jimmy... Rafa Nadal has broken yet another record. ☝️


The Spaniard has broken the previous record, which was held by Jimmy Connors.

The achievements just keep on coming. Rafa Nadal broken Jimmy Connors’ record for the most consecutive weeks in the Top 10 o...

The achievements just keep on coming. ?

Rafa Nadal broken Jimmy Connors’ record for the most consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of the @ATPtour rankings.

Week in Preview: Canadians lead in Sofia; Sabalenka top seed in Linz

This week it's all about the Canadians and the Warrior Princess herself.


The WTA returns in Linz, while the ATP stages its final 250 in Sofia.

We've arrived at one of the final stops of the 2020 season. Sofia Open coverage begins at 5am ET on Tennis Channel → tnns.ch...

We've arrived at one of the final stops of the 2020 season. ??

Sofia Open coverage begins at 5am ET on Tennis Channel → tnns.ch/app

Weekend Winners: Medvedev, Auger-Aliassime pick up trophies in Paris

We got a successful surprise from Félix Auger-Aliassime and Hubert Hurkacz, and Daniil Medvedev was finally able to stop feeling down about himself. ?

All in all, a great weekend in Paris.


On the pleasure of seeing Daniil Medvedev weave his artfully strange web again.


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