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5 Fast Facts about Kim Clijsters. LIVE...

5 Fast Facts about Kim Clijsters.? LIVE NOW -- watch the International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Tennis Channel! Watch here & download on all devices --> tennischanneleverywhere.com


Kim Clijsters is getting inducted into the International Tennis Hall Of Fame this weekend, which you can watch live on Tennis Channel. Here are five reasons the Belgian is one of the all-time greats:1. She won four Grand Slam titles. Clijsters won three US

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5 Fast Facts about Andy Roddick. LIVE NOW:...

5 Fast Facts about Andy Roddick.LIVE NOW: Watch his induction to the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Tennis Channel --> tennischanneleverywhere.com


Andy Roddick is getting inducted into the International Tennis Hall Of Fame this weekend, which you can watch live on Tennis Channel. But first, here are five reminders of the American’s greatness:1. His crowning moment was winning the 2003 US Open. Fresh

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COMING UP: the International Tennis...

? COMING UP: the International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony starting at 12:30PM ET on Tennis Channel http://www.tennischanneleverywhere.com

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What's on this weekend: Swedish Open Tennis ...

What's on this weekend: Swedish Open Tennis? Schedule: http://tennischannel.com/schedule ? Watch: http://www.tennischanneleverywhere.com

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‘Becker Wrecker’ Peter Doohan dies, age 56

Melbourne VIC, Australia, 22 July 2017 | tennis.com.au

The tennis family is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Peter Doohan and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Dubbed the ‘Becker Wrecker’ after famously defeating two-time defending champion Boris Becker at Wimbledon in 1987, Peter reached a career high ranking of No.43 in singles and was unbeaten in Davis Cup representation. He won the South Australian Open singles title and reached No. 15 in doubles, winning five titles during his distinguished career.

Following his retirement, Peter coached in the United States, after first studying at the University of Arkansas, where he was all-American and a NCAA champion. He returned to live in Australia in 2009.

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Time for another BRAND NEW Bag...

Time for another BRAND NEW Bag Check with Svetlana Kuznetsova.WATCH her #BagCheck -> ??? and more!


Svetlana Kuznetsova reveals what's inside her tennis bag in this latest edition of Bag Check.What’s In the Bag:CredentialsPractice GearExtra ClothesEnergy BarsBatteryCell PhonesWalletWatch this edition of Bag Check for more: Bag Check: Sve

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WATCH the @TennisHalloFame Induction Ceremony...

? WATCH the @TennisHalloFame Induction Ceremony tomorrow at 12:30PM ET on Tennis Channel http://www.tennischanneleverywhere.com

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What's on this weekend: Swedish Open Tennis ...

What's on this weekend: Swedish Open Tennis? Schedule: http://tennischannel.com/schedule ? Watch: http://www.tennischanneleverywhere.com

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On Tennis Channel Plus this wknd: ATP...

On Tennis Channel Plus this wknd: ATP Croatia Open Umag#ATPUMAG? BuyTCPlus.com? http://www.tennischanneleverywhere.com

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WATCH how Andy Roddick met his...

WATCH how Andy Roddick met his wife Brooklyn Decker.His induction ceremony to the International Tennis Hall of Fame tomorrow. Watch on Tennis Channel at 12:30PM ET.


Former world No. 1 Andy Roddick won his maiden Grand Slam in 2003, the last American man to win a Grand Slam. Roddick and his wife Brooklyn Decker, whom he wed in 2009, reflect on their key moments as a couple such as how they met, and also on the importa

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Watch TenniStory: Andy Roddick's Illustrious Tennis...

Watch TenniStory: Andy Roddick's Illustrious Tennis Career, and starting the Andy Roddick FoundationWatch his induction to the International Tennis Hall of Fame tomorrow at 12:30PM ET on Tennis Channel.


International Hall of Fame class of 2017 inductee Andy Roddick announced his dominance when he won his maiden Grand Slam at the 2003 U.S. Open. Armed with one of the best serves in the business, the American won 32 career titles and reached No. 1 in the AT

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Aussie results daily update, 21 July 2017

Melbourne VIC, Australia, 21 July 2017 | tennis.com.au

Men

ATP

Dell Technologies Hall of Fame Open – Newport, RI, USA (Grass)
QF[Q] Matthew Ebden (WA)dTobias Kamke (GER)4-6 7-6(6) 6-4

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Behind the Scenes from Jon Wertheim's...

Behind the Scenes from Jon Wertheim's podcast taping with Bethanie Mattek-Sands ??#InBedwithBethanieLISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST HERE:http://tennischannel.com/reporters/jon-wertheim/jon-wertheim-beyond-the-baseline-podcast-mattek-sands-on-wimbledon-injury-recovery

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This week's Tennis Channel & Sports Illustrated...

This week's Tennis Channel & Sports Illustrated podcast with Jon Wertheim and special guest Bethanie Mattek-Sands recovering in NYC.


On the Beyond the Baseline Podcast, Tennis Channel Commentator and Sports Illustrated Executive Editor Jon Wertheim takes fans between the lines with tennis commentary and exclusive interviews with the top players and newsmakers on the ATP and WTA tours.On

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WATCH International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee...

WATCH International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Kim Clijsters reflect on her career.The induction ceremony for the Class of 2017 airs live Saturday at 12:30 PM ET on Tennis Channel.


A 2017 International Hall of Fame inductee, tennis ace Kim Clijsters went into retirement in 2012. The 34-year-old Belgian burst onto the tennis scene in 1999, where she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon. The former world No. 1 Clijsters went on to win

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ANZ serves up support for Queensland with tennis challenge

ANZ and Dylan Alcott OAM raise $10,000 for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation with Cairns Charity Tennis Challenge

Cairns QLD, Australia, 21 July 2017 | Tennis Australia

Cairns had a taste of tennis action this week when three-time Paralympic gold medallist Dylan Alcott OAM challenged local Cairns identities in a series of exhibition games, to raise $10,000 for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.

ANZ installed a ‘pop-up’ tennis court to the Pier Bar Carpark along the Cairns Esplanade on Wednesday.

Participants went head-to-head with Alcott for four points each, with $100 for every point Alcott won going to the Foundation. The day was hosted by ABC Far North Breakfast presenter Kier Shorey.

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LOL NEW Bag Checks premiered today...

LOL ?NEW Bag Checks premiered today and Tracy Austin, Justin Gimelstob & Steve Weissman joined in on the fun!


Tennis Channel announcers and former top players Tracy Austin and Justin Gimelstob give us a peek inside their tennis bags in this special edition of Bag Check.What's in Austin's bag:RacquetsTapeSprayArm BandsSponsor StencilsGripsGut StringsSweatpantsTowel

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BRAND NEW Bag Check with Bethanie...

BRAND NEW Bag Check with Bethanie Mattek-Sands!Spoiler alert: Dammit Doll, Thank You Cards and some other surprises ?Watch her #BagCheck here ⬇️


Bethanie Mattek-Sands shows us what's inside her tennis bag in this edition of Bag Check.What's in the bag:RacquetsThanks You CardsColorful SweatbandsSunglassesCzech PenicillinDammit DollGlitterWatch this edition of Bag Check for more: Bag

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Ebden through to Newport semifinals

Matt Ebden has reached his first career ATP semifinal after beating Tobias Kamke at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, taking his winning streak to five.

Newport, RI, USA, 21 July 2017 | AAP/tennis.com.au

Matt Ebden’s Rhode Island run has continued after the Australian qualifier advanced to the semifinals of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.

The 29-year-old came back from a set down against Germany’s Tobias Kamke to win 4-6 7-6(6) 6-4 in Newport on Thursday.

Never give up, never surrender ✔️ @mattebden reaches his first @ATPWorldTour semifinal with a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 win over Kamke. #DellTechOpen pic.twitter.com/UjBAZIRuwe

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Coming up: A brand new season of Bag...

Coming up: A brand new season of Bag Check! ?? First episode = Bethanie Mattek-Sands!Starting this week on Tennis Channel and Tennischannel.com. What's in your bag?

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