TAG: WTT
WTT Men Go Undefeated During Day 1 of the US Open
September 1, 2020
The US Open got underway on Monday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. The World TeamTennis men were undefeated on the first day of play, among those who played the recent full season at the Greenbrier. Brandon Nakashima (CHI) d. Paolo Lorenzi 63 62 76(3) Chicago Smash’s Brandon Nakashima ...
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Watch Jen Brady take on Jessica Pegula in WTT Women's Singles
August 23, 2020
Jen Brady and Jessica Pegula meet in Round 1 of the Western + Southern Open. But it wasn’t the first time the two rising stars met in 2020. Check out their women’s singles match from July 18, 2020. ...
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WTT 2020 Season a Resounding Success Thanks to Teamwork, Planning and Protocols
August 10, 2020
White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.—From the early announcement in May until the last forehand was struck on Sunday, World TeamTennis organizers worked furiously behind the scenes to make the historic 2020 season a resounding success. When New York Empire raised the King Trophy on Sunday after beating Chicago Smash 21-20, it was time to collectively ...
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Springfield Holds Off Vegas, Stays Alive in WTT Playoffs Chase
July 27, 2020
Two-time defending champion Springfield is hanging on to its playoff hopes by a thread. Or, in its case, a Laser. SPRINGFIELD LASERS vs VEGAS ROLLERS MATCH STATSWhich is why Lasers coach John-Laffnie de Jager said he drafted his team based on character, players with a never-give-up attitude that will compete to the end. Sitting near ...
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Let's Pass Out the 2020 Midseason Awards aka #WTTrophies
July 20, 2020
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — With nine days of play complete, the middle of the season is arriving faster than a Taylor Fritz serve. As players move into the second part of the season, it’s time to hand out some awards. Most Surprising Rookie: Brandon Nakashima At 18, Nakashima is the youngest player in ...
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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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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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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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Muhammad Provides Spark to Power Vegas Past Orlando
July 13, 2020
The Orlando Storm dropped eight of the final nine games against the Vegas Rollers on Monday en route to their first loss of the 2020 season, 24-15. The match was nip and tuck into women’s doubles, the fourth set of the day. After Orlando’s Jessica Pegula and Darija Jurak held serve at love to gain ...
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