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I wrote this piece on Danielle Collins last year
“Everything she's achieved, she's achieved alone. & because of that, she believes in herself just a little more than everybody else does.”
One of my favorite pieces I’ve written.
Give it a read. ❤️
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Novak Djokovic says he’s never played a player like Carlos Alcaraz:
“People have been talking about his game consisting of certain elements from Roger, Rafa, & myself. I’d agree with that. He’s basically got the best of all 3 worlds… I haven’t played a player like him ever”
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Novak Djokovic hangs up the phone on Ben Shelton after beating him at the US Open. 📞🥶
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Carlos Alcaraz on the King of Spain watching him win Wimbledon:
“I played in front of you just twice. Twice that I won, I hope you are coming more.” 😂
A royal lucky charm. 👑
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Coco Gauff says Serena & Venus Williams are the reason she has the US Open trophy today:
“They’re the reason why I have this trophy today. They’ve allowed me to believe in this dream. Growing up, there weren’t too many black tennis players dominating the sport. It was just them…
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Coco Gauff says she believes in climate change & can’t be mad at the protesters:
“I believe in climate change. I don’t know exactly what they were protesting.. I 100% believe there are things we could do better. Would I prefer it not happening in my match? 100%. It is what it…
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Ons Jabeur says she’s donating a portion of her prize money to Palestine:
“I am very happy with the win but I haven't been very happy lately. The situation in the world doesn't make me happy... I feel like… I am sorry. It’s very tough seeing children & babies dying every day.…
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Coco Gauff’s beautiful words for her dad after winning US Open:
“He was the first person I saw. That was the first time I saw my dad cry. At the French Open, he claims he wasn’t crying. But today, I saw it.. I rarely see my mom cry either.. That moment. I’ll never forget that…
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With Novak Djokovic’s loss to Carlos Alcaraz, Roger Federer still holds the record for the most Wimbledon titles of all time.
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Ben Shelton on Novak Djokovic doing his phone celebration at US Open:
“I didn’t see it until after the match. I don’t like when I’m on social media and I see people telling me how I can or can’t celebrate. If you win the match you deserve to do whatever you want. As a kid…
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Coco Gauff has a message to Tennis Twitter:
“I felt like people were like ‘it was all hype.’ I see the comments. People think I don’t see, but I’m very aware of Tennis Twitter. I know y’all’s usernames. I know who’s talking trash. I can’t wait to look on Twitter right now.” 😂
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Carlos Alcaraz says Martina Navratilova’s advice helped him win Wimbledon:
“The advice helped me a lot. I saw her after & told her ‘It was your advice! The key.’ I sliced. I tried to do everything she told me… 9 time champion. You have to do whatever she tells you.”
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Daniil Medvedev on Novak Djokovic:
“I find it amazing that I beat Novak in a Grand Slam Final. At this point, I’d say that’s the pinnacle of my career.. at the same time, if he & Rafa didn’t exist.. well that’s not possible. I played 5 finals against them & only won 1.. he…
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8 year old Coco Gauff is dancing right now.
This adorable little girl grew up to become a US Open Champion. 🥹
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Coco Gauff says playing tennis is not real pressure compared to people who are struggling to feed their families:
“I think it's just putting my life into perspective.. I realize in a way it's pressure, but it's not. There are people struggling to feed their families. There are…
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Coco Gauff graces the cover of TIME Magazine.
Superstar. ⭐️🥹
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Djokovic to Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati:
“Boy, you never give up man. Jesus Christ. I love that about you. But sometimes I wish you’d maybe play a few points like this..”
Carlos: “Spanish never die”
Novak: I’ve heard that before. Or I’ve experienced this before.” 😂
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Novak Djokovic on his phone celebration after beating Ben Shelton:
“I just love Ben’s celebration. I thought it was very original. I copied him. I stole his celebration.”
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Serena Williams chatting with Jannik Sinner
Serena: “I wish I had my forehand like that.”
Jannik: “don’t say that” 😂
Serena: “No seriously, the racquet speed, the power… you’re unbelievable.”
The ultimate compliment.
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Daniil Medvedev to his wife & daughter after losing Australian Open final:
“I don’t know if they turned off the tv, but Dasha, Alisa, if you’re watching, it felt like you were there with me. Unfortunately I couldn’t make it today. But I’m gonna try to make it work next time for…
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Aryna Sabalenka does a runway walk after winning her 2nd Grand Slam title. 😂
Strut. ❤️
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Novak Djokovic on hugging his daughter after winning US Open:
“After the last point, I felt relief.. Out of respect, I wanted to go quickly to the net to shake hands & exchange words. The next thing I wanted was to hug my daughter. She was sitting in front row. I didn’t know…
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Coco Gauff says the only regret she’ll have in her life is not playing against Serena Williams:
“I don’t think I’m carrying American tennis. I don’t think I will. We have so many compatriots who are doing well. Serena is Serena. She’s the GOAT. I’d hope to do half of what she…
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Ons Jabeur didn’t win Wimbledon, but she deserves all the love in the world for even being here today.
She’s carried the weight of a continent on her shoulders for years.
She may act like it doesn’t get heavy, but it does.
She’ll never stop fighting & dreaming.
🇹🇳❤️🇹🇳
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Rohan Bopanna gave a beautiful speech after winning 1st Grand Slam Men’s doubles title at age 43:
“My beautiful wife, Supriya, & my daughter, Tridha.. thank you for all the support, all the love. I know a couple years ago I sent her a video message & said ‘I’m gonna call it a…
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Coco Gauff on confronting the umpire in Siegemund match at US Open:
“If I could do it all over again, I would’ve said something earlier, maybe on a changeover.. other than that I don’t regret talking to the ref the way I did. I actually watched the video when I was taking an ice…
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Aryna Sabalenka says female athletes deserve to be paid the same as men:
“I think women deserve to be paid the same as men. We sacrifice a lot. We work really hard. It’s not like we’re doing nothing & they pay us the same. We deserve to be paid the same. The level is probably…
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Adrian Mannarino laughing hysterically after being down 6-0, 6-0 to Novak Djokovic.
He puts up two 0’s around his eyes 😂
Sometimes all you can do is laugh.
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Carlos Alcaraz on Djokovic saying he has the best of him, Roger Federer, & Rafa Nadal:
“It’s crazy Novak said that.. I consider myself a really complete player... I don’t know. Probably, he’s right. But I don’t want to think about it. I want to think I’m full Carlos Alcaraz.”
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Novak Djokovic to Carlos Alcaraz:
“I thought I’ll have trouble with you on only clay & hard court” 😂
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Novak Djokovic on facing Carlos Alcaraz in Wimbledon Final:
“He’s young. He’s hungry. I’m hungry too, so let’s have a feast.” 😂
Cold blooded. 🐊
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Novak Djokovic terrorizing Next Gen every year at Wimbledon
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Novak Djokovic won’t consider retiring until he’s getting his ass kicked by young guys in Grand Slams:
“It probably sounds cocky or arrogant but I’m not really surprised. I know how much work & dedication I put into trying to be in this position. I know I deserve this. I always…
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Wawrinka deserves an ovation
He’s had 2 surgeries on the same knee & 2 on the same foot
He’s 38 years old
He’s won 3 Slams & an Olympic Gold in the toughest era in history
But he doesn’t get nearly enough credit
Appreciate him while you can
🇨🇭❤️🇨🇭
The Story of Stan. 🥹
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Aryna Sabalenka after losing to Coco Gauff
“You guys could’ve supported like this during the match” 😂
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Aryna Sabalenka training in Miami.
If anyone feels the need to judge her for playing, please stop.
The grieving process is so much more complex than whatever your opinion is.
She deserves kindness in her healing journey 🙏❤️
(via
@BartekIgnacik
)
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Carlos Alcaraz says he wasn’t mature enough to handle the match tonight against Daniil Medvedev:
“These kind of matches can happen. Even if I feel I’m a more mature, different player. He played really really great. A great game. I couldn’t find solutions. I thought right now I’m…
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A glaring display of bad sportsmanship.
Shuai Zhang’s opponent, Kiara Toth, erased a ball mark as Zhang was pleading to speak with a supervisor about a bad call
“Wait, wait, keep the mark”
Zhang was booed & retired from the match
Awful. Just awful 💔
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Coco Gauff becomes the first teenager to win 50 matches at WTA 1000 level.
Star girl. 🇺🇸❤️
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Daniil Medvedev to his wife at US Open:
“I was here 2 years ago when I won. I was like what a great anniversary gift for my wife… a pretty sh*t one today. Today is our anniversary again.. I thought, come on, do it one more time.” 😂❤️
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Daniil Medvedev to Novak Djokovic at US Open:
“First of all I want to ask Novak what are you still doing here? Come on…” 😂
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Nadal's hilarious response to the question:
"Are you glad Novak Djokovic exists?"
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Ons Jabeur breaks down in tears as she receives her trophy.
The crowd gave her a huge standing ovation.
Heartbreak two years in a row, but Ons’ moment in the sun will come.
Be proud. 🥹❤️
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Coco Gauff is not happy with the umpire in her match against Pliskova.
“You called it out after she hit it.”
“Can you not cut me off for two seconds?”
“Call the supervisor… you can’t deny me the supervisor. I’m gonna ask her what the rule is.”
Coco hit a serve that was…
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Daniil Medvedev speaks to the US Open crowd:
“The crowd was unbelievable. I mean it. I felt love to both sides. 1,000 Spanish guys at 5-3 started screaming between 1st & 2nd serves. That’s not so nice. But I guess they were desperate. They can go to sleep now.” 😂
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Novak Djokovic hopes to play Carlos Alcaraz at US Open:
“I hope we get to play in US Open. Why not? I think it’s good for the sport. 1 & 2 in the world facing each other in 5 hours, a 5 set thriller. Couldn’t be better for our sport in general. So why not?”
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Gael Monfils was break dancing at UTS.
Andrey Rublev was absolutely loving it.
If you pay to watch a Gael match, you know you’re going to see so much more than just tennis. ❤️
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Coco Gauff to Naomi Osaka at the US Open:
“I didn’t notice she was sitting here til now. Thanks for coming. Naomi, I remember the moment we had on this court 3 years ago. It meant a lot to me. So excited to have you back on tour.. Hopefully I get to meet your daughter.” 🥹
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Jannik Sinner said some beautiful words about his parents after winning the Australian Open:
“Everyone who’s watching from home, especially my family.. I wish everyone could have my parents. They always let me choose whatever I wanted to. Even when I was younger, I played some…
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Coco Gauff thanked BillIe Jean King for fighting for equal prize money when she accepted her prize money:
“Thank you BillIe for fighting for this.” ❤️
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Coco Gauff spoke about her faith in God after winning the US Open:
“Oh my goodness. It means so much to me. I feel like I’m in shock. That French Open loss was a heartbreak. I realized God puts you through trials. This makes this moment even sweeter than I could imagine. I don’t…
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Andrea Bocelli dedicated a part of his performance to Roger Federer last night.
“Among us tonight is a living legend, Roger Federer. For me it’s an honor to dedicate the last aria to him, for the emotions he gave everyone”
Roger was moved to tears. 🥹
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Carlos Alcaraz says he doesn’t know why he cried after the loss to Novak Djokovic:
“I feel proud of myself, that’s the truth. I was talking & I don't know why I was crying bc I fought until the last ball. I almost beat 1 of the all-time greats of our sport. It's crazy to talk…
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Alexander Zverev went golfing with Carlos Alcaraz:
“I have good news everyone. We have a chance against him in golf 😂”
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Aryna Sabalenka fulfilled her father’s dream, who passed away in 2019 at just 43 years old:
“I lost my father four years ago. We had one dream… that before 25, I will win a couple of Grand Slams.”
She did it for him. 🥹
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Sumit Nagal beats Bublik 6-4 6-2 7-6(5) at the Australian Open
Last year, he was outside of the top 500.
He said he had just 900 euros in his bank account at 1 point.
It’s not easy to admit that, but his story was raw, honest, & real.
He made $120,000 today. And he deserves…
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Andy Murray on Zaghari-Ratcliffe watching him from Royal Box:
“The story she told me about watching my Wimbledon Final while she was in a cell, I wanted to invite her to watch under totally different circumstances”
Nazanin was imprisoned in an Iranian jail for almost 7 years💔
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To celebrate Coco Gauff winning her 1st WTA 1000 title, here’s 8 year old Coco on Kid’s Day at the US Open. 😂
It doesn’t get cuter than this 🥰
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The moment Roger Federer returned to Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Listen to this crowd.
This is his kingdom.
These are his people.
👑❤️
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Novak Djokovic after beating Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati:
“Crazy. Honestly I don’t know what else I can say. Tough to describe. Definitely 1 of the toughest matches I’ve played in my life, regardless what tournament, category, level, or what player. It’s unbelievable. From…
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Coco Gauff after beating Siegemund at US Open:
“Nothing easy about that match. Describe what it was like to play it..”
Coco: “Slow…” 😂
The shade.
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Carlos Alcaraz says Djokovic is still the best:
“I still consider Novak the best. I have to beat him more than once or twice. Probably for other players, I’m the best. I’m the target for everyone right now. But I have Novak on my eyes. I really want to play more against him”
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Coco Gauff is in tears as she becomes the first teenager to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999.
It’s been a tough road, but it was all worth it.
Soak it all in.
You earned every minute of this. 🥹❤️
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Carlos Alcaraz is the first man to beat Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon in 6 years.
That’s 2,195 days.
He is also the first man to beat Djokovic on Centre Court since Andy Murray did it 10 years ago.
That’s 3,661 days.
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Novak Djokovic says it’s a ‘failure for our sport’ that less than 400 players can make a living:
“I was in their shoes, I understand the struggle. I understand the difficulties of paying the costs for travel if you don't have the backing of a strong federation, which 90% or even…
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Daniil Medvedev signs the camera after beating Zverev to reach 6th Grand Slam Final at Australian Open:
“Not enough sleep but whatever” 😂
Never change.
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Serena Williams is having a baby girl!
Congrats to Alexis & Serena ❤🍾
This reaction is so sweet.
Olympia is going to have a Venus to her Serena 🥹
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Naomi Osaka meeting a young fan is the sweetest thing you’ll see all day.
He’s holding a Naomi Osaka Barbie.
He’s in tears & can hardly believe that she’s standing in front of him.
Naomi gives him a hug & a signed wristband.
This is wholesome. 🥹
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Carlos Alcaraz was holding back tears thanking his brother after his loss to Novak Djokovic:
“I have my brother here as well. It’s great to have you here, supporting me every day. To make me be a better person, learning from you as well. Thank you for being with me” 🥹
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Carlos Alcaraz says his rival is Jannik Sinner:
“Right now I think I have a rival & I'm not afraid to say it. For me it's Sinner at the moment. That beautiful rivalry we have, those big games we’ve played, on big stages. As the years go by we will fight for the big titles”
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Ons Jabeur was crying with Kim Clijsters in the locker room at Wimbledon
“Kim Clijsters, Chris Evert, & Simona Halep all lost their 1st 3 GS Finals.”
Ons: “4, actually. Kim was just telling me. We were crying together in the locker room.” ❤️😂
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Novak Djokovic kind words for Kobe Bryant at US Open:
“Kobe was a close friend. We chatted a lot about a winner’s mentality when I was struggling with injury, trying to make my comeback. He was 1 of the people I rely on the most.. he was always there for advice. What happened…
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Venus Williams d. Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 7-5 in Cincinnati
43 year old Venus came back from 1-4 in set 1 and 1-5 in set 2 to beat the current world
#14
.
✅1st top 20 win in 4 years
Apparently, being a legend is like riding a bike.
You never forget. ❤️
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Chris Eubanks broke the record for the most winners hit during a Wimbledon run.
317.
Andre Agassi held the record from 1992 until today.
From one American to the next.
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Roger Federer’s old coach, Ljubicic:
“The best for me is who had the most impact on the sport. There’s a difference between being greatest & most successful. Djokovic is more successful. But look at Michael Jordan. He wasn’t the most titled, yet everyone considers him the best”
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Daniil Medvedev to the US Open crowd:
“Thanks to all the guys who don’t shout between 1st & 2nd serve. There’s 1 guy, I don’t know if he has a wife. I don’t know how she’ll sleep bc he’s so pumped up he’s gonna end the night saying ‘vamo!’ nonstop. I feel sorry for him” 😂
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Fiona Crawley, a student at University of North Carolina, competed at the US Open & earned $81,000.
She forfeited the money. If she had accepted it, she wouldn’t have been eligible for NCAA.
“I’d never take the money & never risk my eligibility. But I worked my butt off this…
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Carlos Alcaraz & Maria Sharapova together in Toronto. 🥰
Icons.
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Maria Sakkari on Coco Gauff saying tennis isn’t real pressure compared to people struggling to feed their families:
“There are a lot worse things than losing a tennis match.. sometimes we're too focused on losing a match or something going wrong in our tennis career & we don't…
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Iga Swiatek wants Elina Svitolina to win Wimbledon:
“I will root for her. Especially because we like each other as people. I told her at the net, I hope she wins this tournament. It’s tough to win a Grand Slam, but I know she wants this really bad. I’ll be rooting for her.” ❤️
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Coco Gauff is grateful for the black champions who came before her:
“It’s an honor to be in that stat with Althea Gibson, Serena, Venus, Naomi, Sloane.. they paved the way for me to be here. I remember Sloane winning this trophy in 2017. I had lost in the final of junior US…
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Carlos Alcaraz was asked if his Wimbledon title marks the start of a new era:
“I don't think so.. as long as Rafa & Djokovic are active there will be no change of Era. When they retire, the debate may come up. Now is not the time. I won for myself & my team, not to start an Era”
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Iga Swiatek arrived at the draw ceremony for the WTA Finals in Cancun.
She looks incredible. 💃🏻🇵🇱
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Ben Shelton’s reaction after beating Frances Tiafoe to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open.
He picks up the phone & hangs it up. 📞
Coldblooded. 🇺🇸 🥶
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Aryna Sabalenka graces the cover of Vogue Australia. ❤️
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Coco Gauff’s dad, Corey, wrote a message about how Coco handled herself during her exchange with the umpire:
“So proud of my daughter. Standing up for yourself and fighting for fairness. You have the strength of your grandmothers who are 2 of the strongest women we know. While…
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Madison Keys walks over to Aryna Sabalenka’s side of the net to give her a hug after the match.
After leading 6-0, 5-3.. she must be shattered.
It’s not easy to be this graceful & kind after a loss.
Well done, Madi. 🥹❤️
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Novak Djokovic after loss to Carlos Alcaraz:
“Nice to see my son still up there, smiling.”
Novak started to cry.
“I love you. Thank you for supporting me. I’ll give you a big hug & we can all love each other. Thank you.” 🥹
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Novak Djokovic on crowd being against him at Wimbledon:
“They’re doing me a favor. The more they cheer against me, the better for me. They wake something in me that they perhaps don’t want to see… a winner.” 😂
Statement made.
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Alcaraz using Rafa Nadal's famous pre-game jump at the net
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Novak Djokovic sitting with all the players who have more Grand Slams than him
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Nicolas Jarry gave away some of his racquets to kids & fans after his loss to Carlos Alcaraz
It’s not always easy to be this gracious after losing a close match.
But he makes it look easy, truly. ❤️
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When watching Beatriz Haddad Maia & Swiatek, the commentators asked “Where has she been all these years?”
She had surgery to remove a tumor on her hand, shoulder surgery & back surgery
Bia’s been fighting every day to be here
The fact that she’s here today is a miracle
🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷
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Jannik Sinner fans after he beat Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open
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Daniil Medvedev’s daughter walking by a poster of him in Turin.
She stops & recognizes her dad 🥹
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Jannik Sinner is the youngest man to reach the semifinals of Wimbledon since 2007.
This was his response to hearing that:
“It’s gonna change bc of Carlos, but I’m still young & happy. Give me this feeling at least for 1 day.” 😂
Cherish this man.
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16 year old Darwin Blanch had a hilarious reaction when he realized he plays Rafa Nadal in the first round of Madrid
“Guys I play Nadal wtf” 😂
21 year age difference.
This is only his 2nd tour level match.
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Novak Djokovic just purchased a brand new 2024 Stefanos Tsitsipas
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Coco Gauff was asked if she wanted US Open to play ‘I’m in Love with the Coco’ by O.T. Genasis after she won:
“I did not want them to play that bc it does NOT mean my name. It means something else. Sometimes people in the crowd say that & I’m like ‘that’s cute, but please no” 😂
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Aryna Sabalenka will still play in Miami, but she won’t be doing press.
(via
@TennisChannel
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Coco Gauff has a message to nonbelievers after winning US Open:
“Thank you to the people who didn’t believe in me. A month ago I won a 500 title & people said I’d stop at that. 2 weeks ago I won a 1000 title & people said that was as big as it’d get. 3 weeks later, I’m here”❤️
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