Our dear friend, Nick Bollettieri, graduated from us last night. He gave so many a chance to live their dream. He showed us all how life can be lived to the fullest… Thank you, Nick 🙏🏼

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Tennis is an art form, graced with elegance and poise, that transforms into a mesmerizing, dance-like performance when viewed in slow motion and set to the melodic accompaniment of music.

Great coaching, teaching and leading are not gifts; they are crafts that take time to learn Frank Lampard needed a longer apprenticeship – coaching takes years to master thetimes.co.uk/article/6e1c6c…

From the asphalt courts of Vouliagmeni to the hallowed grounds of Rod Laver Arena.

2022: Detained. Deported. 2023: Determined. Dominant. Novak Djokovic wins #AusOpen for a 10th time, wins a Slam for the men’s record-tying 22nd time, and reclaims #1 ranking. Already the best in men’s tennis history, 36-y.o. Djokovic shows no sign of slowing down whatsoever.

The 2023 Roland-Garros poster looks straight out of a Van Gogh painting 👨‍🎨

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Photo of the Day Wu Yibing, the 1st Chinese man to win an ATP singles title in the Open era 📸 George Walker

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Number of matches played to reach 100 wins by World No. 1s: 131 - McEnroe (aged 19) 132 - Alcaraz (aged 19) 135 - Agassi (aged 18) 137 - Nadal (aged 19) 138 - Wilander (aged 18) 140 - Becker (aged 20) 📈 Carlos Alcaraz #TennisParadise

Photo of the Day Victory pose 📸 Clive Brunskill

Andrey Rublev on overcoming his mental demons: “I wanted it so badly that I couldn’t handle the pressure during matches. I was not really playing, I was completely tight and full of negative emotions that it was not even giving me chances to win a match.” theguardian.com/sport/2023/may…

Will this period in men's tennis remember the Big Three — or the Big Four, featuring Andy Murray (36 today)? I put the question to Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸, Stuart Fraser and James Gray to find out. Long-read🎾 swlondoner.shorthandstories.com/the-last-15-ye…

Photo of the Day Grigor Dimitrov on the swoop at #Wimbledon 📸 Sebastien Bozon

Top 🌊 water spots in #Berlin after a guelling 5 setter 😉🎾

A day at #Wimbledon is always like never before ✨ The Public Ballot for tickets to The Championships 2024 is open 🗳️

⚽️ Warm-up for the Euro's with Scots in Berlin & friends. Thu 13.6 for drinks/live music/games 🍺🎸bit.ly/EurosWarmUp #euro2024 #NoScotlandNoParty 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

What seems clearer than Berlin sky is Pegula has a great game for grass. Flat, penetrating strokes. Low center of gravity. Improved serve & underrated net game. Ability to use slice on the approach. Might have won #Wimbledon last year if she had not cracked vs Vondrousova in