TAG: Philadelphia Freedoms
Philadelphia Freedoms Focus on Team Chemistry a Key Ingredient in Another Successful Season
August 31, 2020
As Philadelphia Freedoms coach Craig Kardon prepared for the 2020 World TeamTennis campaign that would be different from any other, he knew his biggest challenge would be creating a strong team culture on a talented roster with plenty of depth. ...
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Jack Sock Gives New York Emotional Win Against Philadelphia, Empire Advance to Championship Match
August 1, 2020
For the second consecutive season, it was the No. 4 seeded Empire defeating the top-seeded Philadelphia Freedoms in the semifinals 22-18 to advance to the WTT finals where they will face the winner of the Orlando Storm/Chicago Smash match. ...
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2020 Season Female MVP Bethanie Mattek-Sands Propels Doubles into the Spotlight
August 1, 2020
White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. — As if she needed more confidence, Bethanie Mattek-Sands picked up the 2020 Female MVP award on Friday heading into the playoffs. The 35-year-old has posted the league’s highest winning percentages in women’s and mixed doubles (60 percent with Eugenie Bouchard and 56 percent with Rajeev Ram). Philadelphia Freedoms’ Taylor ...
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Sofia Kenin Brings Winning Intensity and Youthful Energy to Freedoms
July 28, 2020
White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. — As the highest-ranked player in the 2020 WTT field, Sofia Kenin has high expectations for herself and her team. With a 10-2 record, the Philadelphia Freedoms sit atop the standings going into the playoffs. As a rookie, Kenin has played her part, and then some, with nine singles wins. ...
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Philadelphia Alone in First Place After Topping Chicago
July 21, 2020
Chicago’s four-match win streak ended with a 23-19 setback to Philadelphia on Tuesday at The Greenbrier. ...
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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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Washington Teammates Share What it's Like to Play With Venus Williams
July 17, 2020
WEST SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — The moment everyone’s been waiting for finally happened on Friday morning: Venus Williams took to the court. In her 2020 debut playing for the Washington Kastles, she teamed up with Arina Rodionova, dropping a tight tiebreak set to Philadelphia Freedoms’ Taylor Townsend and Caroline Dolehide. There’s arguably no better ...
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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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World TeamTennis Sets 2020 Schedule; Nine Teams To Compete In 63 Regular-Season Matches
February 10, 2020
WTT’s 45th Season Features Nine Teams – Including New Chicago Franchise – and 63 Matches Over 19 Consecutive Days from July 12-30 RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. — World TeamTennis announced its 2020 schedule ahead of its 45th season, adding the Chicago Smash to the premier team tennis series. The WTT regular season calendar will showcase ...
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WTTop10: Philadelphia Serving Freedom and the Season's Best Plays
January 2, 2020
We thought it would be a great time to take a look back at some of the best performances of the 2019 World TeamTennis season. Share your picks, thoughts and comments with us on social media using #WTTop10! The Philadelphia Freedoms came out of the gates strong to open the 2019 WTT season, winning seven ...
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