TAG: 2020
Big-Hitting Taylor Fritz Leads Philadelphia Past Springfield; Freedoms Alone in First Place
July 20, 2020
The thermometer hit 90 degrees at The Greenbrier Monday afternoon, That wasn’t nearly as hot as Taylor Fritz’s serve. Fritz topped 140 on the radar gun with his serve to pick up wins in men’s singles and men’s doubles and help the Philadelphia Freedoms beat the Springfield Lasers 23-17 in extended play. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOMS vs. ...
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The WTT Family Grows As Parents Compete In Front of Newborns
July 20, 2020
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va.— The Greenbrier has been overrun by children while their parents duel it out inside Creekside Stadium. Jake, Ford, Marcelito, Dominic, Jack, Blake and Jada have become part of the World TeamTennis family this season. The age gap between the children is sizable, with Jake the youngest at 12 weeks and ...
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Super Sub Bouchard Sparks Chicago to Victory Against Orlando
July 19, 2020
Danielle Collins’ frustration underscored a Sunday of wasted opportunities for the Orlando Storm. As her return of serve landed wide in the deciding point of her singles match versus the Chicago Smash’s Eugenie Bouchard, Collins fired her racket to the ground. Without delay, she paced over and hammered it three more times onto the hard ...
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2 Minutes With Sofia Kenin
July 18, 2020
Philadelphia Freedoms superstar Sofia Kenin talks about the new skills she picked up during quarantine, what she’s looking forward to with WTT this season and what Kim Clijsters means to her. ...
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San Diego Aviators Back on Winning Track After Outlasting Vegas Rollers in Extended Play
July 18, 2020
After Friday evening’s frustrating loss to the Orlando Storm in a Supertiebreaker, the San Diego Aviators dug deep and came back early Saturday morning to overcome the Vegas Rollers 20-15 in Extended Play and snap a three-game losing streak. The Aviators, who improved to 2-3 on the season, did not return to their hotel until ...
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Sam Querrey's Dominate Play Highlights Vegas Win Over Springfield in Extended Play
July 17, 2020
Sam Querrey’s smile was radiant in contrast to the shadow from his bucket hat and aviator shades. The Vegas singles specialist had plenty of reasons to smile after his Rollers held off the Springfield Lasers 20-18 in extended play at The Greenbrier. VEGAS ROLLERS vs. SPRINGFIELD LASERS“It’s always easy to get fired up against the ...
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Jack Sock and Fiancée Laura Little Juggle Tennis Restart With Wedding Plans
July 17, 2020
White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. — In a year riddled with cancellations on court and off, Jack Sock still has a very big day to look forward to. The 27-year-old is getting married to Laura Little on December 12 in Charleston. And yes, the wedding is still very much on. “It was weird at first ...
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Recent Free Agent Signings Spark Breakers to Win Against Rollers
July 16, 2020
The Orange County Breakers snapped a five-match losing streak dating back to the 2019 season, winning all five sets in dominating fashion against the Vegas Rollers in an early morning tilt at The Greenbrier. ...
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Arina Rodionova's Play Powers Washington Past San Diego in Day 3 Thriller
July 15, 2020
After dropping the first three sets of the evening against the San Diego Aviators in World TeamTennis action at The Greenbrier, the Washington Kastles came together in the second half to win women’s singles and mixed doubles and score a thrilling 21-19 come-from-behind victory. Following his loss to Sam Querrey of the Vegas Rollers Tuesday, ...
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Comeback Queen Kim Clijsters Brings Great Vibes into 2020 Season
July 15, 2020
Kim Clijsters isn’t the only Grand Slam champion at The Greenbrier this season, but she’s the only player fresh out of retirement. As she competes for New York Empire, everyone is excited to see her back, even her opposition. “Kimmy is awesome,” Chicago Smash’s Bethanie Mattek-Sands said. “We were all stoked for her big comeback ...
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