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I love tennis: play, write, talk about it. Global tennis coverage WTA/ATP| Inside Tennis Contributor|MA @columbiajourn '16| @nytimes #nytsj15 |

New York, USA
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@luciahoff
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3 months
@JGemini I think if Novak plays well he should beat Carlos. I don't think he played well at Wimbledon.
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3 years
- Roger Federer Champions must take note: "With great power comes great responsibility."
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I love the fact that as much as he can @RafaelNadal tries to live life as a regular Joe. He carries his own bags to the car. How cool is that?
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Rafel Nadal ja és a Palma. Ha arribat amb el temps just d'Austràlia per arribar a Manacor abans de la roda de premsa sobre el seu 21 Grand Slam. A l'exterior de la terminal, l'esperava la seva dona, Francisca Perelló. ➡️ Les imatges:
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Djokovic's celebration so uncalled for. Ben Shelton played a terrific third set, and it could have gone his way. Respect goes a long way specially from a top player, playing a humble kid...
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Draper going into details about how he felt sick during his match against Sinner. But he said he wouldn't retire during a semifinal match off a Grand Slam. He also said he felt really sick in the second set but pushed through. And he feels proud for doing so.
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@luciahoff
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I watched Serena Williams being penalized for calling umpire Carlos Ramos "thief" in t @Usopen final. Now during @AustralianOpen a frustrated Denis Shapovalov accuses umpire Carlos Bernardes of being a corrupt. No warning. Nada. Now, Medvedev screaming at the umpire. Unpunished!
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After contacting ITIA this afternoon, I just got an email back with the clarification regarding Jannik Sinner's case to my question, if it's made public right away when a player fails a doping test. "No it does not. The WADA rules dictate when cases become public. When any
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Wife knows best ... | @rogerfederer
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3 years
I miss the days when first few weeks of the year before the Australian Open were about koalas and kangaroos and who held it better. Past three years have been challenging with the fire, forced quarentine 2021 and this year comedy of errors. @andy_murray is such a natural.
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Champions do care. @RafaelNadal
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4 years
Dimitrov deserves a public apology from Djokovic ...
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"6 months ago when I was learning how to walk again, I prayed I would one day feel healthy enough to play professional tennis again. Thanks to these four who never left my side and kept me smiling when at times I wanted to cry. Today was a dream." Bob Bryan @Bryanbros
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When Nico Jarry tested positive ...
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Myla Federer, @rogerfederer 's daughter. Dad is supportive, "Good job." (via @N1infoZG )
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Super cool @rogerfederer .
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The fans always go for the underdog in NY, unless it's @rogerfederer ...
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@smgiscoming @PopBase It amazes me that for a billion dollar project like this one, cleaning the river Seine, they would not take into consideration the possibility of rain and contamination again. Or maybe they did and decide to deal with it after the fact ...
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"I'm happy that I'm vaccinated. I'm hoping that more players choose to have it in the coming months." - @andy_murray (Aug 2021) #whatachampion
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Serena had a point when she accused the Tour of being sexist and that a man would have not get penalized just for talking to the umpire the way she did. She was right. Unacceptable.
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If Sinner is cleared from doping charges why does he have to forfeit prize money and points from Indian Wells?
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3 years
How fun @EmmaRaducanu and Duchess of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal .
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4 years
Blame Novak for not having safety measures in place in his event, but don't blame him for having Zverev, Cilic, Thiem Dimitrov, Coric, Troicki and others there. These individuals are grown up adults, making their own decisions. They're as guilty as Djokovic.
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A six year old, Sonya Kenin, hugs Anna Kournikova. Today Sonya plays Serena Williams in Paris. #RG19 (Photo by Art Seitz)
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Roger passed the point of no return. A few years ago, winning slams at his age was some kind of wonder. Now at 40, returning to the tour after a year without competitive play, sounds so casual & normal. Don't you think? Awesome having @rogerfederer back. #gift Good luck in Doha.
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Back then, as a young @SofiaKenin played with @Clijsterskim 's hair, she might have been thinking if one day she could play like Kim. Now, Clijsters, who is returning to the tour in 2020, might be wondering if she will be able to keep up with players like Sonya. Photo: Art Seitz
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#TheBalkanNews Grigor Dimitrov was not the first one who got tested, but the first one who did the honorable thing by making his positive result public. Perhaps that's why Djokovic' father & Serbia is mad at Grigor. Troicki's wife tested on Friday, Goran a few days earlier. So..
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Mr. and Mrs. ...
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If I could whisper in Nick Kyrgio's ear anything, what would you tell him?
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IMPORTANT: #NYC @rogerfederer and @RafaelNadal are not on board for the new association- those two are among 10 players not on board at the moment. #notsurprised
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@CaroGarcia Caroline but those people who write this type of messages are not normal. Block them right away.
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I love this.
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@serenawilliams @OlympiaOhanian It's the last body part to get back to pre pregnancy shape. No worries, your waist looks unbelievable. It might make @djokernole jeaulous. You look beautiful just the way you are!!
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What have you done? ... It doesn't feel right to see Novak in this position, World No. 3. Thoughts?
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Agree with Rennae Sttubs that the decision was the right one regarding #djokovic , unintentionally injuring the lines woman. But rules are clear in situations like this one. | #tennismedia #luciahoffman
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@pip_pip_hooray @atlugar @TorEkelandPC One of the biggest threat to society is right media outlets spreading all over the country, spreading misinformtion, while there is a lot of distraction going on.
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@koryodynasty I like the way Soth Korea is dealing with thiso outbreak. At least what its been reported looks like a very serious agressive approach. Their numbers were high from teh beginning so maybe they are dead serious about winning this race. Prevention +addressing this outbreak is key.
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The Plot Thickens. Players have just received a letter signed by @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal @KAndersonATP @SamQuerrey @BrunoSoares82 addressing the creation of this new players organizations. Apparently they are not on board with it.
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Djokovic appearing to take no responsibility for the spread of the virus during his event. Incredible.
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@Philosophi_Cat @Morbidful What drives climbers?
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Roger Federer at US Open suite with Mar Joe Fernandez and Tony Godsick.
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Roger Federer transcends the game ...
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THERE IS AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM #USOpen ... It might take a while for people to forget about Jannik Sinner's doping case. "This is a guy at the moment ranked No 1 in the world. This is surprising news for all of us," said John McEnroe. At the US Open Sinner's case comes up all
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5 years
"I know you guys think we control everything, but we don't. Sometimes the ball just flies in." - @rogerfederer
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Interesting photo. Suzanne Lenglen and Rene Lacoste playing Mixed Doubles in August 1926, Roehampton. (Via Tennis Legend).
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Why did I think bout Djokovic watching this? ...
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Pospisil racquet smash. He finished the job off-screen. #bnppo21
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"They say "work until your idols become your rivals". But you're still my idol #isthislifereal ." #AexanderZeverev @rogerfederer #HopmanCup
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@LadyMay_K @Philosophi_Cat @Morbidful F1 racers maybe, but tennis players are not facing death when they compete.
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7 years
Here you go @AustralianOpen Djokovic ✅ Nadal ✅ Serena ✅ Federer ✅ Venus ✅ Murray ✅ Halep ✅ The world's best will be back for #AusOpen 2018.
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@NateB_Panic I found it unnecessary as well to expose all in the room to any respiratoy virus. A mask would have been appropriate.
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What I don't understand is why did Simona Halep had her Athlete Biological Passport scrutinized after testing positive for a banned substance and Jannik Sinner didn't. Thoughts? Wondering what is the criteria on those cases.
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7 years
Respect. Two champions, @rogerfederer and @TheBorisBecker @LaureusSport "World Comeback of the Year award" #Laureus18
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#CarlosRamos , officiating his first women's Grand Slam Championships finals, didn't go well. Was he too harsh on his calls? How many times have we witnessed players smashing their racquets during matches, being coached from their box,talking back to umpires, not being punished?
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"The devil is in the detail" ...
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#ausopen @NickKyrgios , wearing a @Lakers shirt, entering the arena for his match with Rafael Nadal. He is honoring #kobebryant . As he takes his chair tears fills his eyes and he is looking very emotional. Nick is all ♡. Life is so fragile.
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New Kids on the Block. When dreams come true.
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A phototgrapher passing by, saying that in his 25 years covering tennis #wimbledon , he has never seen #centrecourt with so many empty seats for a semi final match.
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Choosing not to get vaccinated, ok. But going out and meeting people without a mask while infected with covid, unforgivable. I am ssorry. millions have lost their lives so far. Have a ♡. If nothing else.
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"No war please." - @AndreyRublev97
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Djokovic hasn't lost on Centre Court in ten years. That's impressive.
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London: @rogerfederer is fluent in a few languages ...
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Serbia with a 30%+ increase in new covid casesnow. And no, @GrigorDimitrov is NOT to blame. Novak Djokovic's father must stop his smearing campaign and take responsibility for what he did... And I guess he is jubilant the party in power won the election held few days ago...
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Can't make this up ... USOpen will be played at Corona Park.
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"A “massive logistics and supply-chain operation [is] now needed across the country,” says Thomas Inglesby of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. That can’t be managed by small and inexperienced teams scattered throughout the White House." - @TheAtlantic
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"This is sports. You fight, you survive, and then you become human again. Rinse, repeat." - Andy Roddick on Iga Swiatek emotions after her win over Osaka at Roland Garros.
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@majestic_whine @koryodynasty In the US it reminds of "dont ask, dont tell" policy. "If you don't test, you don't have cases." is detrimental to population. The CDC says one thing and government says another, So it's very confusing. People do not know what to do, specially those who are so blind by politics.
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Roger Federer on Rafael Nadal: “We respect each other so much. Are we best friends? I do not think so. He has better friends than me and me too. But in the end, it’s about the respect. When we fight on the court, we are rivals.”
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Update from Family of Demar Hamlin!
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Novak Djokovic? One word ...
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Maria Sharapova is a great fighter, clearly feeling her shoulders after the 1st set, managed to make the match competitive in the 3rd. She had opportunities to hold, opportunities to break, saved match points. She possesses gritt, professionalism +determination. Deserves #respect
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Even if @stanwawrinka becomes #1 swiss player he said he will always be #2 behind @rogerfederer . "Roger is the best" says Stan #AusOpen
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Get Your Cell Phones Ready ... #Lavercup Here comes, @rogerfederer and @RafaelNadal
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This is so cool @WilsonTennis ! The beauty of @rogerfederer .
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The 5 (not so) easy steps to @RogerFederer ’s majestic 1-hander 🐐
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Djokovc attended a concert in Central Park, for vaccinated only. Don't want to take the vaccine? Ok, people should be able to choose, but to force yourselfi into places/countries where restrictions are in place for the health of others, is plain wrong.
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Novak should get an award for player of the year, don't you think?
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The intensity ... @RafaelNadal 's son punishing the tennis ball as dad plays the exho match with @carlosalcaraz in Las Vegas on Sunday.
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Rafa Junior prend ses marques !
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You know, behind a great player there is always a ... At the @cliffdrysdaletennis @darren_cahill @Simona_Halep
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Rafael Nadal will end the 2019 season as World No. 1.| @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal (via reddit r/tennis)
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Toni Nadal: "Rafael wants to continue playing, despite his physical problems. Until when? Who knows. Maybe two or three more years. What I’m saying is that Rafael is not a tennis player, he’s an injured person who plays tennis." (via We Are Tennis)
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Meanwhile in NYC, @RogerFederer is coming to town... I mean, he is in town and announced he will be at the US Open tonight, on the sidelines at Arthur Ashe watching tennis. He hasn't been back since his retirement.
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@PstafarianPrice @alexisohanian @OlympiaOhanian But this is more than having mney, It's about imagination, love, respect, admiration, good taste... Have I miss something?
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When in London ... #LaverCup2022
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Once upon a time .. @AlexZverev and @AndreyRublev97 ... (via FB)
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Roger Federer will be in Paris #rolandgarros 2021.
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Van de Zandschulp, who is llaying Schwartzman today, went to my friend's store, Mason Tennis on 53rd / Park Ave yesterday, asked if store had @ASICSamerica tennis shoes and bought all the pairs store had on his size there. Isn'it sad that players have to pay $ for tennis shoes?
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And royals just wanna have fun. Once a kid always a kid. @rogerfederer and Princess of Wales seems to be having a good time #wimbledon | @KensingtonRoyal
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I was saddened to hear that Amanda Anisimova's father suddenly passed away today.
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I just woke up and Georgia has just turned blue. Beautiful.
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Naomi, next time don't try too hard, Serena won't mind it. "I just wanted to impress her," said @Naomi_Osaka_ after defeating #SerenaWilliams in straight sets, in the first round #MiamiOpen .
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Who is the hero here? #BNPPO18 @alexisohanian . Mom told me that her and daddy use @reddit .
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Great attendance (12k + ) at #kidstennisday #ausopen in @melbourne . Great seeing players being generous wiht their time as well: @GrigorDimitrov @vika7 @Naomi_Osaka_ @DjokerNole @milosraonic @HyeonChung .
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It Takes A Village. Congrats to @RafaelNadal and his team. @charlymoya , Benito, papa, Carlos, Roig & others. ♡ #rolandgarros 2020.
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Always fun watching @darren_cahill hit some balls. Yes, he still got game. @Simona_Halep #MiamiAllStars @cdrysdaletennis event.
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Not everybody bought Sinner's massage excuse it seems.
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“Rafa is a huge favourite, but the greatness of Rafa is that he doesn’t take that for granted,” @bgtennisnation .“Even in the quarters, guys are saying this and that. The beauty of him is he’s thinking about the first game, first point tomorrow and going from there.” (via ATP)
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"As athletes we use our platforms to make sure things are fair and even. That's all I did. Some players are angry. We know Sinner is amazing, great tennis player and one of the main faces of the sport. But if you expect us to be silent...... we won't." - Nick Kyrgios
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Sonya Kenin and Anna Kournikova by Tour photographer, Art Seitz. Please keep the proper credit attached to this photo if you use it! #Ausopen
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Stan Takes NYC. If You Can Make it Here You Can Make It Anywhere #NewYorkCity @stanwawrinka 2016 @usopen Champion.
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"People still think clay is slow. It's not that slow. If you're playing on a day when it's quite warm then it can be faster than most hard courts. Of course bad bounces, sliding and stuff comes into play as well but the stuff is not that slow." - @rogerfederer (FFT) #RolandGarros
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