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Get in the game with the Tiger Mobiles Tennis Challenge

Various websites have offered prediction contests for the four tennis Grand Slams and occasionally some of the Masters 1000 events. But even those are single-tournament competitions, no part of a...

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Ward, Coric among players hoping to make quick turnaround in Indian Wells

His work all but complete, James Ward retired from his dead singles rubber during first-round Davis Cup action on Sunday. Why? He had to catch his flight to Los Angeles to arrive at the Indian Wells...

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From out of nowhere, Isner and friends are heating up

What transpired in Glasgow, Scotland earlier this month may have been the nadir of American men’s tennis. And that’s saying a lot given that things have been mostly futile ever since Andy Roddick...

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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie: Tomic, Kokkinakis make amends for Kyrgios’ injury

Had it not been for an untimely foot injury sustained by Nick Kyrgios, the Australian youth invasion that is beginning to take the tennis world by storm could have reached an even grander scale at the...

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Sock and Pospisil win again, form legit rivalry with Bryan Brothers

It’s safe to say Jack Sock has found the right doubles partner. Look no further than his record against Bob and Mike Bryan to prove that point. In five meetings against the Bryan Brothers prior to...

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With distractions out of the way, Thiem rises in Miami

Following a breakout 2014 campaign, this season got off to a bit of a rocky start for Dominic Thiem. His slump–albeit a brief one–could be easily explained. The 21-year-old had to fulfill an offseason...

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Here’s Johnny! Isner emerges from the depths

John Isner is playing his best tennis when everyone least expected it. Granted, Isner has always posted his best results at home in the United States, but otherwise his performance in this current...

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Should Hawkeye be used on clay?

Playing in his last U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship before a scheduled retirement at the 2016 Australian Open, Lleyton Hewitt lost his first-round match to Go Soeda 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-3 on Tuesday....

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Isner unbreakable–except by Nadal

John Isner extended his unbroken streak to six matches while defeating Leonardo Mayer 7-6(6), 6-4 in the second round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Wednesday afternoon. Isner dropped only 11...

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Coric among youngsters in fine form heading into French Open

Storylines at Friday’s French Open draw ceremony will be dominated by Rafael Nadal and other title contenders. In whose quarter will nine-time champion land? That is the most pressing question. But...

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Federer incident proves French Open will never learn

Roger Federer’s 2015 French Open campaign got off to a stellar start on Sunday, when he made routine 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 work of familiar foe Alejandro Falla. Leave it to the French, however, to make sure...

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Brown upsets Nadal: Tennis world and others react on Twitter

Tennis players, analysts, and coaches along with some other celebrities took to Twitter in response to Dustin Brown’s Wimbledon upset of Rafael Nadal on Thursday. Dustin, You just gave me chills. Well...

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Kudla, Keys, Williams sisters leading U.S. charge at Wimbledon

There has been some heartbreak (John Isner lost to Marin Cilic 12-10 in the fifth set) but also plenty of hope for Americans as Wimbledon heads into its second week. Parsa recaps the first six days for...

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Kyrgios’ Wimbledon comes to an end, but not before….

Stick a fork in Nick Kyrgios. The hot-headed Australian’s 2015 Wimbledon campaign came to a premature end–at least according to his own expectations–on Monday with a four-set loss to Richard Gasquet....

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Can’t-miss U.S. Open experience is not far away

The 2015 U.S. Open is around the corner, and one thing is certain–it’s a can’t-miss experience for both diehard and casual fans alike. Grab your tickets now…they are going fast! These are the top...

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The Kyrgios vs. Wawrinka controversy from start to finish

One of the most publicized tennis incidents in the open era and certainly in this social media-driven age produced a 24-hour (and still going?) whirlwind of emotions. At the heart of it, of course, was...

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Isner likely to avoid Kohlschreiber at U.S. Open

John Isner has lost in the third round of three consecutive U.S. Opens–each time to the same opponent. But there is good news for the big guy despite his recent injury-plagued loss to Sam Querrey at...

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U.S. Open seed report, 1-32: What must happen in Cincinnati

With the U.S. Open draw being made next week, the Western & Southern Open gives players their last opportunity to maneuver for seeding at the year’s final Grand Slam. Let’s take a look from 1-32...

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The ATP’s ruling on Nick Kyrgios, for dummies

The ATP announced its decision in the Nick Kyrgios investigation on Monday and while many are upset, others are downright confused. Either the ATP is simply challenged in the art of writing, or it...

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U.S. Open final seedings and groupings

With the Western & Southern Open concluded, the seedings are set for the U.S. Open. David Ferrer is traveling to New York, so for now he is in the draw and this is how the seeds currently shape up....

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