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Some of the Best US Open Tweets So Far

By Anna Howard • On September 8, 2015 • In Pop Culture • 1 min read

We started with 128 players in each draw, and we are now just down to 8 on men and 8 women. There have been an abundance of tweets throughout the first week of play. Here are just a few of … Continued

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Ellen DeGeneres is the US Open Champion

By Anna Howard • On September 7, 2015 • In Pop Culture • 1 min read

Serena Williams is fighting for her 22nd major title and a calendar year Grand Slam. Roger Federer is looking on point with his unconventional “Sabre” tactic. Novak Djokovic is effectively utilizing his damaging down the line backhand and flexibility. They … Continued

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Court as Runway: How Tennis Players Influence Fashion

By Avery Shackelford • On September 4, 2015 • In News, Pop Culture • 2 min read

All tennis fans know which activewear companies sponsor which players — Maria Sharapova wears Nike, Sloane Stephens wears Under Armour and Donald Young wears that brand whose logo is supposedly a “Japanese maple leaf.” Do these companies actually control what tennis players can and … Continued

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The Serena Gatorade Commercial Will Make You Cry

By Avery Shackelford • On September 3, 2015 • In News, Pop Culture, Why Tennis? • 1 min read

No words.

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You Can See Some Pretty Cool Concerts at the U.S. Open

By Avery Shackelford • On September 1, 2015 • In Tennis Tourism • 1 min read

If you’re attending the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows this week, you’re probably going there to watch tennis (duh). But while you’re on the grounds outside the stadiums — whether waiting in line, grabbing food or trying to snag a selfie … Continued

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The Best Stories From the U.S. Open Snapchat

By Avery Shackelford • On September 1, 2015 • In News, Pop Culture • 1 min read

Tennis on Snapchat is back with stories from the U.S. Open featuring the best matches, the biggest stars and a behind-the-scenes look at the final major of 2015. Here’s our picks for the coolest stories part of the U.S. Open … Continued

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The World’s Sportiest Hair Salon Is at the U.S. Open

By Avery Shackelford • On August 31, 2015 • In Pop Culture • 1 min read

Bethanie Mattek-Sands’ much talked about purple hair at the 2013 U.S. Open didn’t come from a bottle — it was dyed by renowned stylist Julien Farel a few days before her first-round match in a pop-up salon on the tournament … Continued

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Serena Williams’ 52 Best Outfits Off the Court

By Avery Shackelford • On August 25, 2015 • In Pop Culture • 2 min read

When I met Serena Williams briefly in 2010, the only words she said to me were: “I like your dress.” I was flattered, of course, since Serena is known as a fashion icon both on and off the court, and even has her … Continued

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Ranking the 2016 Presidential Candidates Based on Tennis Ability

By Avery Shackelford • On August 20, 2015 • In Pop Culture • 2 min read

The 2016 presidential election is a mere 445 days away, so naturally the entire nation is talking about who’s going to be the next leader of the free world (You seriously need to chill, America.) In the months leading up … Continued

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Back-to-School Shopping: Tennis Clothes You Need This Fall

By Avery Shackelford • On August 6, 2015 • In Friday Finds • 2 min read

I absolutely loved back-to-school shopping growing up. There’s nothing better than heading to class with a brand-new backpack, squeaky clean pair of tennis shoes and razor sharp set of No. 2 pencils. For tennis players, back-to-school shopping also means scoping out … Continued