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New York Empire Upset Top-Seeded Philadelphia Freedoms, Advance To Championship
August 3, 2019
LAS VEGAS – New York Empire player Ulises Blanch wasn’t supposed to play in Friday night’s semifinal against the top-seeded Philadelphia Freedoms. But when veteran Mardy Fish went down with a hamstring injury just two games into his Men’s Singles set, Blanch was ready to go. Call it an Empire state of mind. Blanch closed ...
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Springfield Lasers Set to Defend King Trophy, Slip Past San Diego Aviators
August 2, 2019
San Diego's Arina Rodionova led 4-2 against Springfield's Olga Govortsova, who rallied to win back-to-back games, force a tiebreak and take the set, 5-4, and hand the Lasers a 21-19 victory and berth into Saturday night's championship match. ...
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WTT Finals Weekend Gets Underway
August 2, 2019
CARLSBAD, Calif. – World TeamTennis’ 44th season has been whittled down to four semifinalists competing in the 2019 WTT Playoffs, held for the first time in Las Vegas at the Orleans Arena with the semifinals taking place on Friday, with the WTT Final to follow on Saturday. The teams vying to hoist the King Trophy ...
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De Jager's Fun Environment Sets Stage for Lasers to Defend Title
August 2, 2019
LAS VEGAS – South Africa-native John-Laffnie De Jager‘s two favorite sports are rugby and cricket. Tennis ranks third. But the Springfield Lasers coach is quick to point out his favorite time of the year. “For me, this is my three favorite weeks of the year, I love it,” said De Jager, who has spent the ...
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Washington Kastles Finish Season On High Note Against Orange County Breakers
August 1, 2019
Starting a lineup that included no player from their opening day roster, the Washington Kastles earned just their third win of the 2019 campaign with a 25-15 win over the Orange County Breakers to close out the season for both teams. KASTLES vs. BREAKERS MATCH STATS | 2019 COMPLETE STANDINGS The New York Empire earned ...
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San Diego Takes Five-Match Winning Streak into WTT Playoffs in Las Vegas; Tops Orlando
August 1, 2019
CARLSBAD, Calif., – The red-hot San Diego Aviators withstood a tough challenge on Wednesday night at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa and came away with a thrilling 21-18 victory over the expansion Orlando Storm. San Diego concludes the World TeamTennis regular season with a 9-5 record and in third place in the WTT ...
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Springfield Lasers Rally To Defeat Vegas Rollers; Next Stop, WTT Playoffs
August 1, 2019
Outside at the stadium court or inside in front of metal bleachers, it didn't really matter. The Springfield Lasers were just a little bit better than the Vegas Rollers Wednesday night. ...
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New York Empire Lock Up 4th Playoff Spot; Hand Philadelphia Freedoms First Home Loss
August 1, 2019
The Philadelphia Freedoms entered their final home match of the season needing a win to complete an undefeated campaign at Hagan Arena while the New York Empire needed a win to clinch the fourth and final playoff position. ...
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2019 WTT Playoffs: Everything You Need To Know
July 31, 2019
The WTT Playoffs at the Orleans Arena, home of the expansion Vegas Rollers, comprise the final three live telecasts of the 2019 season as CBS Sports Network will air both league semifinals on Aug. 2 beginning at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT and conclude with the WTT Final on Aug. 3 at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT. ...
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San Diego Aviators Lock Down WTT Playoff Spot, Rout Washington Kastles
July 31, 2019
CARLSBAD, Calif., – It was a night to remember for the San Diego Aviators as they swept all five sets against the visiting Washington Kastles and finished with a dominating 25-7 victory on a cool summer evening at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. KASTLES vs. AVIATORS MATCH STATS | 2019 COMPLETE STANDINGS The ...
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