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Morgan Riddle on Instagram this afternoon as her boyfriend Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev. #Wimbledon

Morgan Riddle on Instagram this afternoon as her boyfriend Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev. #Wimbledon

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New: Novak Djokovic confirmed in his press conference just now that he boycotted his #AusOpen post-match interview tonight because of the host broadcaster, Channel 9, and its lack of apology for its anchor Tony Jones mocking Djokovic's fans recently on-air.

New: Novak Djokovic confirmed in his press conference just now that he boycotted his #AusOpen post-match interview tonight because of the host broadcaster, Channel 9, and its lack of apology for its anchor Tony Jones mocking Djokovic's fans recently on-air.

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Genuinely wondering if Alex Eala is already the most popular player in women’s tennis right now? Thousands of Filipino fans who couldn’t get into Court 6 are watching her match on screens around the Australian Open grounds.

Genuinely wondering if Alex Eala is already the most popular player in women’s tennis right now? Thousands of Filipino fans who couldn’t get into Court 6 are watching her match on screens around the Australian Open grounds.

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Trump draws some boos, and a few claps, when shown saluting during the anthem. (No one else was saluting the anthem). Stadium still half empty due to long security lines. #USOpen

Trump draws some boos, and a few claps, when shown saluting during the anthem. (No one else was saluting the anthem). Stadium still half empty due to long security lines. #USOpen

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Seriously impressive escape by Learner.

Seriously impressive escape by Learner.

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Stars will draw huge crowds, even for doubles. And Venus, a planetary star like none other still in orbit, still has quite the gravitational pull today in Washington.

Stars will draw huge crowds, even for doubles. And Venus, a planetary star like none other still in orbit, still has quite the gravitational pull today in Washington.

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Haven’t seen this backhand in quite a while… Maria Sharapova and the Bryans are here at the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s “Be Legendary” clinic with local kids.

Haven’t seen this backhand in quite a while… Maria Sharapova and the Bryans are here at the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s “Be Legendary” clinic with local kids.

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Pro tip for #Wimbledon: Forget the cream, for sure. And if you don’t want them plain, go for heat and salt instead.

Pro tip for #Wimbledon: Forget the cream, for sure. And if you don’t want them plain, go for heat and salt instead.

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If Medvedev were a lefty…

If Medvedev were a lefty…

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Roger Federer will be the commencement speaker at the Ivy League’s Dartmouth College on Sunday, June 9th. (His agent’s daughter, Isabella Godsick, is a lacrosse player in the graduating class).

Roger Federer will be the commencement speaker at the Ivy League’s Dartmouth College on Sunday, June 9th. (His agent’s daughter, Isabella Godsick, is a lacrosse player in the graduating class).

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Interesting end to Ben Shelton’s press conference. Unprompted, he took a moment to tear into the quality of local broadcasting and specifically on-court interviewing at #AusOpen.

Interesting end to Ben Shelton’s press conference. Unprompted, he took a moment to tear into the quality of local broadcasting and specifically on-court interviewing at #AusOpen.

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Remember when my Bounces report about Serena Williams returning to tennis came out in December and Serena tweeted out a denial hours later? Well, Serena did a whole lot less denying today on The Today Show…

Remember when my Bounces report about Serena Williams returning to tennis came out in December and Serena tweeted out a denial hours later? Well, Serena did a whole lot less denying today on The Today Show…

295,631 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Ooh, #USOpen just showed Trump on screen again during this set break and there was loud, clear booing this time.

Ooh, #USOpen just showed Trump on screen again during this set break and there was loud, clear booing this time.

477,341 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

Felix Auger-Aliassime, who wound up withdrawing from the Canada-Israel Davis Cup tie this weekend, had the most articulate answer among Canadian players about his stance.

Felix Auger-Aliassime, who wound up withdrawing from the Canada-Israel Davis Cup tie this weekend, had the most articulate answer among Canadian players about his stance.

465,282 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

I have never seen such casual, committed scammery in tennis like this before.

I have never seen such casual, committed scammery in tennis like this before.

1,069,518 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Genuinely wondering if Alex Eala is already the most popular player in women’s tennis right now? Thousands of Filipino fans who couldn’t get into Court 6 are watching her match on screens around the Australian Open grounds.

Genuinely wondering if Alex Eala is already the most popular player in women’s tennis right now? Thousands of Filipino fans who couldn’t get into Court 6 are watching her match on screens around the Australian Open grounds.

160,916 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Tense moment at WTA 1000 Montreal tonight between Sakkari and Collins. I agree with Collins here--the officials need to be way stricter on players recklessly smacking the ball and throwing racquets into the stands. Should be no looking the other way when that happens.

Tense moment at WTA 1000 Montreal tonight between Sakkari and Collins. I agree with Collins here--the officials need to be way stricter on players recklessly smacking the ball and throwing racquets into the stands. Should be no looking the other way when that happens.

921,580 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Naomi Osaka completes her year of floral looks with what is surely one of the most elaborate hairstyles ever worn onto court at the U.S. Open. (Her subsequent hairstyle for the match is much more streamlined.)

Naomi Osaka completes her year of floral looks with what is surely one of the most elaborate hairstyles ever worn onto court at the U.S. Open. (Her subsequent hairstyle for the match is much more streamlined.)

244,045 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Was on BBC News last night sharing my thoughts about today's fast-approaching "Battle of the Sexes" farce, which I think is a long-term lose-lose for tennis in all ways.

Was on BBC News last night sharing my thoughts about today's fast-approaching "Battle of the Sexes" farce, which I think is a long-term lose-lose for tennis in all ways.

136,413 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Trump has walked out to his seat in the Rolex suite, some scattered booing, some applause, but not really focused attention on him amid the loud music and still half-empty stadium. #USOpen

Trump has walked out to his seat in the Rolex suite, some scattered booing, some applause, but not really focused attention on him amid the loud music and still half-empty stadium. #USOpen

184,809 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both spoke about their feelings on Evolve and IMG after their match yesterday, since that was a relevant subplot to that match. As asked by Charlie Eccleshare:

Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both spoke about their feelings on Evolve and IMG after their match yesterday, since that was a relevant subplot to that match. As asked by Charlie Eccleshare:

61,036 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

Alex de Minaur made his best plea for a US Open mixed wildcard for himself and longtime girlfriend Katie Boulter in the latest Bounces notebook. “Some of the other partnerships, they haven't really said a word to each other in their lives, right?”

Alex de Minaur made his best plea for a US Open mixed wildcard for himself and longtime girlfriend Katie Boulter in the latest Bounces notebook. “Some of the other partnerships, they haven't really said a word to each other in their lives, right?”

164,239 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

A definition for "exhibition" in tennis isn't an easy or simple thing to string together, as you can tell by how Casper Ruud got himself tangled up once he encountered some knotty examples.

A definition for "exhibition" in tennis isn't an easy or simple thing to string together, as you can tell by how Casper Ruud got himself tangled up once he encountered some knotty examples.

132,182 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

Easily the most booing I’ve ever heard at #Eurovision but no major disruptions of Israel at the first show with a crowd.

Easily the most booing I’ve ever heard at #Eurovision but no major disruptions of Israel at the first show with a crowd.

305,531 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Heard about this dust-up and went out to watch the handshake…which was of course entirely uneventful. #USOpen

Heard about this dust-up and went out to watch the handshake…which was of course entirely uneventful. #USOpen

104,472 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Here's video of this moment and a link to the full article (which, of course, also discusses the obvious differences between their careers as well as the striking similarities in their numbers over the last four years, both on court and off court).

Here's video of this moment and a link to the full article (which, of course, also discusses the obvious differences between their careers as well as the striking similarities in their numbers over the last four years, both on court and off court).

66,755 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

This trend is a good excuse to share a montage of the remarkably frequent tennis mentions on 30 Rock (not to mention all the other John McEnroe cameos).

This trend is a good excuse to share a montage of the remarkably frequent tennis mentions on 30 Rock (not to mention all the other John McEnroe cameos).

65,085 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

A tough final question to end Ben Shelton's #USOpen press conference tonight from an unimpressed observer who slipped into the media seats.

A tough final question to end Ben Shelton's #USOpen press conference tonight from an unimpressed observer who slipped into the media seats.

38,234 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Tennis wants viral videos, but they don't always show players at their best. Players were taped by hidden camera in Madrid, tricked into showing interest in bull semen-flavored ice cream. Taylor Fritz was shown seething. "I think they were trying to get me," Fritz told me.

Tennis wants viral videos, but they don't always show players at their best. Players were taped by hidden camera in Madrid, tricked into showing interest in bull semen-flavored ice cream. Taylor Fritz was shown seething. "I think they were trying to get me," Fritz told me.

31,663 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

Follow-up on this (and a whooooole lot more that Bublik said about doubles in our interview): His #USOpen doubles partner, the doubles specialist Marcelo Demoliner, put out a video lamenting Bublik’s lack of effort in their R1 loss. (h/t Alexandre Cossenza)

Follow-up on this (and a whooooole lot more that Bublik said about doubles in our interview): His #USOpen doubles partner, the doubles specialist Marcelo Demoliner, put out a video lamenting Bublik’s lack of effort in their R1 loss. (h/t Alexandre Cossenza)

26,020 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten