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Here’s one thing I’m not doing on this platform:
I’m not going to let somebody use the quote post feature to shitpost on me, but they have quote-posting disabled for their posts. 🎾
I’m not going to let somebody use the quote post feature to shitpost on me, but they have quote-posting disabled for their posts. 🎾
a man in a purple shirt says nope in front of a curtain
ALT: a man in a purple shirt says nope in front of a curtain
media.tenor.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Here’s one thing I’m not doing on this platform:
I’m not going to let somebody use the quote post feature to shitpost on me, but they have quote-posting disabled for their posts. 🎾
I’m not going to let somebody use the quote post feature to shitpost on me, but they have quote-posting disabled for their posts. 🎾
I enjoy watching the Rio tournament. But, with only one player *barely* in the top 20, I’m not sure it’s worthy of 500-level status.
For comparison, the Doha (also a 500) seeds…
For comparison, the Doha (also a 500) seeds…
February 15, 2026 at 9:26 PM
I enjoy watching the Rio tournament. But, with only one player *barely* in the top 20, I’m not sure it’s worthy of 500-level status.
For comparison, the Doha (also a 500) seeds…
For comparison, the Doha (also a 500) seeds…
Taylor Fritz is hating life right now and he’s not trying to hide it. 🎾
February 15, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Taylor Fritz is hating life right now and he’s not trying to hide it. 🎾
Okay, that match point was hilarious.
February 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Okay, that match point was hilarious.
Wow, Ben Shelton sure did keep calm to hold for 5-all! 🎾
February 15, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Wow, Ben Shelton sure did keep calm to hold for 5-all! 🎾
When Fritz goes into lockdown mode at critical junctures, here’s one thing that’s *definitely* not going to work:
Taking huge risks to run around backhands to hit a forehand and only just put that ball in play. 🎾
Taking huge risks to run around backhands to hit a forehand and only just put that ball in play. 🎾
February 15, 2026 at 8:37 PM
When Fritz goes into lockdown mode at critical junctures, here’s one thing that’s *definitely* not going to work:
Taking huge risks to run around backhands to hit a forehand and only just put that ball in play. 🎾
Taking huge risks to run around backhands to hit a forehand and only just put that ball in play. 🎾
What are these musical choices in Rotterdam? 😂
February 15, 2026 at 1:33 PM
What are these musical choices in Rotterdam? 😂
And some might say not having back-to-back 1000s right after a grueling AO (fine, there’s a week off) might be most effective. 🎾
Dubai tournament director says he was surprised by the late withdrawals of Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek.
He believes docking players ranking points would be more effective than fining players for late withdrawals.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis...
He believes docking players ranking points would be more effective than fining players for late withdrawals.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis...
Dock them points: Tahlak calls for tougher sanctions as Sabalenka and Swiatek sit out Dubai | The National
DDF Tennis Championships tournament director urges WTA to review system and says punishment for late withdrawal should be linked to rankings
www.thenationalnews.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
And some might say not having back-to-back 1000s right after a grueling AO (fine, there’s a week off) might be most effective. 🎾
And, now! It is time for dessert!
February 15, 2026 at 12:57 AM
And, now! It is time for dessert!
Mboko is overcommitting with her positioning on those second serves from Muchova.
It’s getting her in too much trouble because Muchova can handle the pace.
And then she just puts the ball in the most uncomfortable spot for Mboko.
It’s getting her in too much trouble because Muchova can handle the pace.
And then she just puts the ball in the most uncomfortable spot for Mboko.
February 14, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Mboko is overcommitting with her positioning on those second serves from Muchova.
It’s getting her in too much trouble because Muchova can handle the pace.
And then she just puts the ball in the most uncomfortable spot for Mboko.
It’s getting her in too much trouble because Muchova can handle the pace.
And then she just puts the ball in the most uncomfortable spot for Mboko.
Reposted by Court Theory 🎾
Waking up to see Destanee Aiava will end her playing career in 2026.
She’s 25.
In her Instagram post, she lays out her decision clearly. The two slides below stood out.
If you’ve followed her career, it will come as no surprise. But it’s no less shameful for our tennis world. 🎾
She’s 25.
In her Instagram post, she lays out her decision clearly. The two slides below stood out.
If you’ve followed her career, it will come as no surprise. But it’s no less shameful for our tennis world. 🎾
February 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Waking up to see Destanee Aiava will end her playing career in 2026.
She’s 25.
In her Instagram post, she lays out her decision clearly. The two slides below stood out.
If you’ve followed her career, it will come as no surprise. But it’s no less shameful for our tennis world. 🎾
She’s 25.
In her Instagram post, she lays out her decision clearly. The two slides below stood out.
If you’ve followed her career, it will come as no surprise. But it’s no less shameful for our tennis world. 🎾
Reposted by Court Theory 🎾
I loved her vintage kits.
Tennis Channel will cover this in a segment sponsored by Draft Kings.
Tennis Channel will cover this in a segment sponsored by Draft Kings.
February 14, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I loved her vintage kits.
Tennis Channel will cover this in a segment sponsored by Draft Kings.
Tennis Channel will cover this in a segment sponsored by Draft Kings.
Waking up to see Destanee Aiava will end her playing career in 2026.
She’s 25.
In her Instagram post, she lays out her decision clearly. The two slides below stood out.
If you’ve followed her career, it will come as no surprise. But it’s no less shameful for our tennis world. 🎾
She’s 25.
In her Instagram post, she lays out her decision clearly. The two slides below stood out.
If you’ve followed her career, it will come as no surprise. But it’s no less shameful for our tennis world. 🎾
February 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Waking up to see Destanee Aiava will end her playing career in 2026.
She’s 25.
In her Instagram post, she lays out her decision clearly. The two slides below stood out.
If you’ve followed her career, it will come as no surprise. But it’s no less shameful for our tennis world. 🎾
She’s 25.
In her Instagram post, she lays out her decision clearly. The two slides below stood out.
If you’ve followed her career, it will come as no surprise. But it’s no less shameful for our tennis world. 🎾
OHMYGODDDDDTALLONGRIEKSPOOR
a man in a black and white striped sweater says " oh my god "
ALT: a man in a black and white striped sweater says " oh my god "
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
OHMYGODDDDDTALLONGRIEKSPOOR
Sakkari on edge *while winning* is exactly the kinda thing Muchova thrives on. 🎾
February 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Sakkari on edge *while winning* is exactly the kinda thing Muchova thrives on. 🎾
You didn’t *really* believe Botic was done, did you?
February 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
You didn’t *really* believe Botic was done, did you?
Bublik sure does show a lot of disrespect toward his opponents for a guy who decided to do something at 28 years old. 🙄🎾
February 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Bublik sure does show a lot of disrespect toward his opponents for a guy who decided to do something at 28 years old. 🙄🎾
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Victoria Mboko: Oh, I’m down again? Let me fix that real quick. 🎾
February 12, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Victoria Mboko: Oh, I’m down again? Let me fix that real quick. 🎾
So, no Stefano Vukov this week?
February 12, 2026 at 6:21 PM
So, no Stefano Vukov this week?
Victoria Mboko: Oh, I’m down again? Let me fix that real quick. 🎾
February 12, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Victoria Mboko: Oh, I’m down again? Let me fix that real quick. 🎾
Sakkari was like: Okay, you *barely* got out of your last service game Iga. I’m going to make this a one minute service game and make you serve again right quick. 🎾
February 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Sakkari was like: Okay, you *barely* got out of your last service game Iga. I’m going to make this a one minute service game and make you serve again right quick. 🎾
This Bublik-Hurkacz match looks like it was some serious hitting…not that we’d expect anything else. 😅
February 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
This Bublik-Hurkacz match looks like it was some serious hitting…not that we’d expect anything else. 😅
Sorry, but WHAT IS GOING ON WITH IGA’S PSYCHOLOGIST?!? 🎾
February 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Sorry, but WHAT IS GOING ON WITH IGA’S PSYCHOLOGIST?!? 🎾
That was a wild end of the match between Mboko and Andreeva. 🤯
February 11, 2026 at 2:20 PM
That was a wild end of the match between Mboko and Andreeva. 🤯
Mboko so far in on Andreeva’s second serves. But then just retreats? 🫤🎾
February 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Mboko so far in on Andreeva’s second serves. But then just retreats? 🫤🎾