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QUIZ: Test your knowledge of Iga Swiatek

From which junior Grand Slam she won to which Olympic sport her father competed in, test your knowledge of ROLAND-GARROS 2020 champion Iga Świątek. ?


The Roland Garros champion's short career has been nothing short of fascinating.

Match of the Day: Jennifer Brady vs. Dayana Yastremska, Ostrava

It's difficult to bet against Jennifer Brady, as the American has been on a hot streak in 2020 with a title in Lexington and an impressive US Open run.

Still, her first meeting against Dayana Yastremska will be an interesting one. ?


The American looks to continue her stellar season in a huge-hitting first round.

Serena, Sharapova appear on Forbes self-made women list

Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams can thank on-court earnings, endorsement deals, and of course, entrepreneurial spirits for earning them spots as the only two athletes on Forbes' list. ? ?


Among the 100 woman list, 13 are under the age of 40.

#TCAthleteAnalyst- Paulo Dybala Q+A

You asked, Paulo Dybala answered ?

The Argentinian soccer star reacts to Roland Garros and answers some of your most-asked questions.
#TCAthleteAnalyst #RolandGarros

Andrey Rublev ️ Diego Schwartzman ️ Matteo Berrettini ️ Here are the recent changes in ATP Tour rankings.

Andrey Rublev ⬆️
Diego Schwartzman ⬇️
Matteo Berrettini ⬇️

Here are the recent changes in ATP Tour rankings.

Djokovic gives child lesson on Belgrade streets

He might be the No. 1 tennis player in the world, but Novak Djokovic has proved he's never too busy to stop and give a quick lesson to neighborhood kids. ?


The world No. 1 helped a youngster with his forehand in Serbia.

TC Intro

With three tournaments taking place around Europe, we’ve got plenty to discuss.?

Stay right there, #TCLive starts now→http://tnns.ch/app

#Bett1HulksChampionship | #EuropeanOpen | #jtbankaostravaopen

Ranking Reaction: With fourth title, red-hot Andrey Rublev up to No. 8

From double to single digits.

Andrey Rublev continues to climb the rankings.


Laslo Djere, who won the 250-level event in Sardinia—surged from No. 74 to No. 53.

Marin Cilic vs. Steve Johnson. Live in 3, 2, 1... Tune in on Tennis Channel and TC Plus → tnns.ch/app

Marin Cilic vs. Steve Johnson.
Live in 3, 2, 1... ?

Tune in on Tennis Channel and TC Plus → tnns.ch/app

Boris Becker gives shot-by-shot breakdown of Federer and Nadal's games

From forehands to backhands to volleying.

Boris Becker compare Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer.


The six-time major champ rated the two at almost the same level across several categories.

Game face? Check. Live now from Ostrava... Maria Sakkari vs. Kristýna Plíšková. Tune in on Tennis Channel and TC Plus → tnns...

Game face? Check. ?

Live now from Ostrava... Maria Sakkari vs. Kristýna Plíšková.
Tune in on Tennis Channel and TC Plus → tnns.ch/app

Week in Preview: ATP in Antwerp, Cologne—again; WTA returns in Ostrava

Once in Cologne wasn't enough and the women are back in action.

Here's your preview of the week ahead.


 Here’s a look ahead at who’s playing where over the next seven days.

Big Foe is BACK. Frances Tiafoe faces Dusan Lajovic in Antwerp, live now on Tennis Channel and TC Plus → tnns.ch/app

Big Foe is BACK. ?

Frances Tiafoe faces Dusan Lajovic in Antwerp, live now on Tennis Channel and TC Plus → tnns.ch/app

De Minaur becomes youngest UTS champion

Not only did he win the UTS - Ultimate Tennis Showdown, but he also set a record.

It was a big week for Alex De Minaur.


The Aussie soared past Frenchman Richard Gasquet, 3-1, in the final round.

Players take advantage of downtime

To the great outdoors! ???

Stefanos Tsitsipas, Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ, and more are using a little bit of time off to get out and connect with nature.


Many have returned home while some have pulled off short vacations.

Never a dull moment. Action from Ostrava, Antwerp, and Cologne begins at 6am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus → t...

Never a dull moment. ?

Action from Ostrava, Antwerp, and Cologne begins at 6am ET on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus → tnns.ch/app

In UTS debut, de Minaur defeats Gasquet to lift lightening bolt trophy

Alex De Minaur dropped only one quarter while blowing past Dan Evans, Pablo Andujar, and Richard Gasquet to take the UTS - Ultimate Tennis Showdown title. ⚡️


The Aussie only lost one quarter in his dominating campaign in Antwerp. 

Rublev ties Djokovic for most titles in 2020; Zverev soars in Cologne

At just 22 years old, Andrey Rublev is right up there with the world No. 1 for titles in 2020.

Not bad at all. ?


Meanwhile, Zverev dismissed Auger-Aliassime to win his first title of the year in Cologne.

A. De Minaur: Trophy Lift

The Demon lifts the trophy. ?⚡️

Congratulations on an incredible UTS - Ultimate Tennis Showdown 3 debut, Alex De Minaur.

#UTShowdown

De Minaur coaching timeout: UTS

"What's up bro? What pillars of wisdom do you have for me?" ?

Alex De Minaur | #UTShowdown


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