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Okay, so 2018 didn't start the way we expected...

Okay, so 2018 didn't start the way we expected...

Have we been sleeping on Sachia Vickery? Because the young American didn't drop a set en route to...

Have we been sleeping on Sachia Vickery? Because the young American didn't drop a set en route to the Auckland semifinals.

Groth draws top seed in Australian Open qualifying


Sam Groth will meet American top seed Taylor Fritz in the opening round of his bid to qualify…


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PHOTOS/VIDEO: 2018 Kooyong Classic Exhibition: Rafael Nadal vs. Richard Gasquet

 

Rafael Nadal is confident that the knee injury that ended his 2017 season prematurely will be okay for him to play at the Australian Open after being defeated by Richard Gasquet at the 2018 Priceline Pharmacy Kooyong Classic.

The world No. 1 from Spain lost to the Frenchman for the first time in his career, succumbing 4-6 5-7 in his first competitive match since withdrawing from the ATP Finals last November due to a right knee injury.

“Yeah, I’m very happy to be in Australia again first of all,” Nadal told Channel 7 on court after the match”



























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de Minaur rides wave of form in Sydney


Alex de Minaur continued his run of form against former world No.7 Fernando Verdasco.


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Stosur claims come from behind win in Sydney


Sam Stosur had to fight but she managed to overcome a decent challenge by German Carina Witthoeft.


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We’re live at Sydney International - Australian Open Series! Alex De Minaur vs Fernando...

We’re live at Sydney International - Australian Open Series!Alex De Minaur vs Fernando Verdasco!Fabio Fognini vs Dolgopolov Watch now on TC Plus ????http://tnns.ch/TCPlus

The Australian Open is going to have some dangerous floaters. As seeds are announced, we look at how...

The Australian Open is going to have some dangerous floaters. As seeds are announced, we look at how that impacts the top players. #WhatsAtStake?: #TCLive

2-time Australian Open champ Victoria Azarenka is unable to travel to Melbourne for the years first...

2-time Australian Open champ Victoria Azarenka is unable to travel to Melbourne for the years first major.

Steve Johnson gets it done! The American defeats Caruana in Round 1 at the ASB Classic.

Steve Johnson gets it done!The American defeats Caruana in Round 1 at the ASB Classic.

Universal Tennis uses a brand new ranking system to put you in the same field as the pros....

Universal Tennis uses a brand new ranking system to put you in the same field as the pros. #WhatsYourUTR

Steve Johnson comes back from a break down to win a tight first set against Caruana at the ASB...

Steve Johnson comes back from a break down to win a tight first set against Caruana at the ASB ClassicWatch now on Tennis Channel ???? http://tnns.ch/everywhere

Billie Jean King and Emma Stone hit the red carpet last night for Battle of the Sexes.

Billie Jean King and Emma Stone hit the red carpet last night for Battle of the Sexes.

A half-century of Open Era tennis brought the game to incredible heights. We'll bring you that...

A half-century of Open Era tennis brought the game to incredible heights.We'll bring you that history all year with "Stories of the Open Era".

Kyrgios aims to block out Grand Slam pressure


Nick Kyrgios is ignoring the hype about his game heading into the Australian Open.


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Coverage of ASB Classic continues! Pablo Cuevas vs Pella Steve Johnson vs Caruana Watch now on...

Coverage of ASB Classic continues!Pablo Cuevas vs PellaSteve Johnson vs CaruanaWatch now on Tennis Channel ???? http://tnns.ch/everywhere

"All the cool kids are doing it." -CoCo Vandeweghe

"All the cool kids are doing it." -CoCo Vandeweghe

Angelique Kerber sets up a meeting with Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens continues to struggle.

Angelique Kerber sets up a meeting with Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens continues to struggle.

"I never really thought about going pro..." Ash Barty is making a big comeback to the pro tour, can...

"I never really thought about going pro..."Ash Barty is making a big comeback to the pro tour, can she break through at her home slam?

Sloane Stephens is expected to win after her US Open run. Is that why she can't find her form?

Sloane Stephens is expected to win after her US Open run. Is that why she can't find her form?


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