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miri
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Seems fitting that Rafa and Roger are tied with the most appearances on this list. Also, might need to pop in my DVD of that Nadal/Verdasco Aussie semi this weekend.
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Ben Rothenberg
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This was a very fun project to be a part of!
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Ricky Dimon
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The
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25 best tennis matches of the century so far
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The Second Serve's 25 best tennis matches of the century so far
A team of tennis writers recently ranked the top 25 tennis matches through the first 25 years of the current century.
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We've ranked the best 25 matches of the century.
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The Top 25 Matches of the Century So Far ā 25 - 16 - The Second Serve
The Top 25 Matches of the Century So Far, 25 - 16.
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rachel
5 days ago
merry xmas from me & daniil (shout out
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Merriam-Webster
15 days ago
Merriam-Websterās human editors have chosen āslopā as the 2025 Word of the Year.
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The 12 Best Tennis Shoes of 2025 - The Second Serve
The 12 best tennis shoes of 2025 by Tim Newcomb.
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The new Barricades are here! via
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New Again: Adidas's Barricade Gets An Update - The Second Serve
The Adidas Barricade Is New Again: The oldest shoe in the game gets an update.
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The despair is palpable, says
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The Sad Generation - The Second Serve
The despair is palpable for the charter members of the āSadGenā, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
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Ben Rothenberg
20 days ago
For the tennis fan on your shopping list:
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Man, You Better Meddy Hat
Calling all Med Heads. A classic 6-panel embroidered hat with an adjustable back tab for a secure fit. Features the epic ultimatum Daniil Medvedev gave to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the 2018 Miami Open: āM...
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"While the tennis fan in your life is likely still white-knuckling the interminable offseason (six whole weeks!), thereās still time to ply them with tennisy gifts this holiday season."
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TSS Holiday Gift Guide - The Second Serve
TSS joins the fray with a gift guide featuring a handful of new essentials for tennis fans far and wide.
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While the tennis fan in your life is likely still white-knuckling the interminable offseason (six whole weeks!), thereās still time to ply them with tennisy gifts this holiday season.
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TSS Holiday Gift Guide - The Second Serve
TSS joins the fray with a gift guide featuring a handful of new essentials for tennis fans far and wide.
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25 days ago
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āTennis is the best sport for people with addictive tendencies...because it just offers you a continuous supply of the drug.ā via
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Withdrawal Season - The Second Serve
With the WTA and ATP seasons over, Owen Lewis lacks an adequate outlet for his attention.
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on Elena Rybalinaās fraught season.
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Elena Rybakina's Fraught Season - The Second Serve
It's been a chaotic year, but Elena Rybakina ended her 2025 campaign on a high.
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ben
about 1 month ago
My favorite player š
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Jasmine Paolini eased into life as a top 10 player, stacking solid wins week after week, claiming some nice trophies, ending as world No. 8, said
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Jasmine Paolini's Sneakily Wonderful Season - The Second Serve
Jasmine Paolini settles in to life in the WTA top 10.
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The Sincaraz Empire (2024ā????) has been built on raw aggression. There is no room for passivity, for trying to make the opponent miss, for hesitation, writes
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The Arms Race Continues - The Second Serve
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are adding to their arsenals.
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A good year for a boring tournament? via
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What's Broken About the ATP Tour Finals? - The Second Serve
Often, at the Tour Finals, the ATP season just seems to fizzle out.
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about 2 months ago
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"Elena Rybakina absolutely dominated the year-end event of a tour that just sanctioned and then unsanctioned the coach she continues to employ."
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Elena Rybakina's Fraught Season - The Second Serve
It's been a chaotic year, but Elena Rybakina ended her 2025 campaign on a high.
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Owen Lewis
about 2 months ago
Blogged it, with thoughts on this year's very good edition so far:
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Owen Lewis
about 2 months ago
Happiest I've been for a player in a while
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Alex de Minaur is Doing His Best - The Second Serve
Alex de Minaur's tennis career has outpaced the notions we measure him against.
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Hard not to feel for The Demon after that loss...
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Alex de Minaur is Doing His Best - The Second Serve
Alex de Minaur's tennis career has outpaced the notions we measure him against.
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about 2 months ago
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Owen Lewis
about 2 months ago
The ATP Finals is a hard, hard tournament to care about. Everyone's exhausted, some are hurt, the serve dominates matches, even ostensibly good matchups have rarely been close in the past few editions. It always looks great on paper beforehand and then ends up as wet pulp.
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on Coco Gauff's up-and-down-season.
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Coco Gauff is Living on the Edge - The Second Serve
After a season of high highs and low lows, Coco Gauff has a lot to think about going into the offseason.
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Coco Gauff's season has featured a bit of everything, says
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Coco Gauff is Living on the Edge - The Second Serve
After a season of high highs and low lows, Coco Gauff has a lot to think about going into the offseason.
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Patrick Sauer
about 2 months ago
There is a new book out by Nick Weber called āThe Art of Tennisā about the intersection of the sport and high culture. Cavaggio, Shaw, Monty Python, Billy Wilder, etc. A fascinating book & an even more fascinating guy who now just lives in Ireland and Paris. My idol. For
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Fuzzy Memories - The Second Serve
The Art of Tennis by Nicholas Fox Weber is one of the most idiosyncratic, enlightening, and enjoyable books about the inspired creativity that tennis has given rise to.
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about 2 months ago
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As the ATP tour finals approach, we're taking a closer look at some of the participants.
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starts it off with Alex de Minaur, who is doing his very best.
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Alex de Minaur is Doing His Best - The Second Serve
Alex de Minaur's tennis career has outpaced the notions we measure him against.
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about 2 months ago
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If Lorenzo Musetti wins the Hellenic Championship he will qualify for Turin. He faces Stan Wawrinka presently...
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Turin or Bust - The Second Serve
Lorenzo Musetti's complicated journey to the ATP Finals in Turin.
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about 2 months ago
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"The simple fact is that the all-time greats are just much better at tennis." ā
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The Lost Generation - The Second Serve
The despair is palpable for the charter members of the āSadGenā, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
https://www.thesecondserve.com/daniil-medvedev-and-the-lost-generation/
about 2 months ago
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Adieu, Bercy, via
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New Digs For the Paris Masters - The Second Serve
The Rolex Paris Masters begins this weekend at a new venue, the La Defense Arena, in the heart of the financial district of Paris, after almost 40 years across town in Bercy. The move is a major upgra...
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about 2 months ago
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Nobody told Vicky Mboko and Alex Eala they should be phoning it in. via
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An October Surprise - The Second Serve
Vicky Mboko and Alex Eala played a match in Hong Kong with genuine energy and minimal cynicism, not accepting the notion that October is a time for coasting and burnout.
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about 2 months ago
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After 40 years across town, a new home for the the Paris Masters, via
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New Digs For the Paris Masters - The Second Serve
The Rolex Paris Masters begins this weekend at a new venue, the La Defense Arena, in the heart of the financial district of Paris, after almost 40 years across town in Bercy. The move is a major upgra...
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giri nathan
3 months ago
on the absurd cousin vs. cousin final at the Shanghai Masters
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Simon Cambers
2 months ago
Great to speak to Lorenzo Musetti for
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about his bid to qualify for the ATP Finals
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Turin or Bust - The Second Serve
Lorenzo Musetti's complicated journey to the ATP Finals in Turin.
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"For any fan who needed a palate cleanser in this era of unbroken Sincaraz dominance, itād be hard to ask for a better match, or storyline, than this one." ā
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Family Affair - The Second Serve
For any fan who needed a palate cleanser in this era of unbroken Sincaraz dominance, itād be hard to ask for a better match, or storyline, than a Valentin Vacherot vs. Arthur Rinderknech final in Shan...
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The two best players on the WTA Tour should be a matchup for the ages. So far it hasnāt been.
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Sabalenka and Swiatek: The Great Rivalry That Isnāt - The Second Serve
Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, the two best players on the WTA Tour, should be a matchup for the ages. So far it hasnāt been.
https://www.thesecondserve.com/sabalenka-and-swiatek-the-great-rivalry-that-isnt/
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina needs a hug. via
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The Everyman - The Second Serve
Since Alex de Minaur saved three championship points to beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final of the Citi Open, leaving Fokiās heart cracked and dripping over the court, the 26-year-old Spania...
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Carole Bouchard
3 months ago
Amanda Anisimova steps into her comfort zone,
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Amanda Anisimova: A Force of Nature - The Second Serve
This season, Amanda Anisimova has taken the WTA Tour by storm with wins in Doha and Beijing and two Grand Slam finals appearances. // Getty
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina needs a hug. via
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The Everyman - The Second Serve
Since Alex de Minaur saved three championship points to beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final of the Citi Open, leaving Fokiās heart cracked and dripping over the court, the 26-year-old Spania...
https://www.thesecondserve.com/alejandro-davidovich-fokina-the-everyman/
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Gonna be tough for Jannik to catch Carlos now... via
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Finish Line - The Second Serve
What happens in the ATPās Asian swing is likely to decide who ends up on top of the year-end rankings, Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner.
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This kid from Irvine, Calif., has accumulated more top 10 wins this season than anyone besides Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner. --
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Killer of Giants - The Second Serve
Learner Tien has just moved inside the top 40 after hiring as coach the greatest-ever Asian-American tennis player from Southern California: Michael Chang.
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3 months ago
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Our postcard from Tokyo.
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Postcard from Tokyo - The Second Serve
TSS ventures to Kinoshita Group Japan Open
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Courtney Nguyen
3 months ago
Outstanding.
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Courtney Nguyen
3 months ago
Sight for sore eyes: Zheng Qinwen and Pere Riba on a practice court. Set to play her 1st tournament since Wimbledon and elbow surgery.
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The two best players on the WTA Tour should be a matchup for the ages. So far it hasnāt been.
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Sabalenka and Swiatek: The Great Rivalry That Isnāt - The Second Serve
Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, the two best players on the WTA Tour, should be a matchup for the ages. So far it hasnāt been.
https://www.thesecondserve.com/sabalenka-and-swiatek-the-great-rivalry-that-isnt/
3 months ago
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