BurnsTennis
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BurnsTennis
@burnstennis.bsky.social
I write articles about the state of Tennis today and an in depth look at past and present players. I am also interested in the technical and tactical aspects of Tennis.
Should Tennis Bring Back a New and Improved Indoor Carpet Surface?

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Should Tennis Bring Back a New and Improved Indoor Carpet Surface?
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October 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Check this Pete Sampras Running Forehands video (Cross Court)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcV0...
The Pete Sampras Running Forehand (Cross Court)
YouTube video by Burns Tennis
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July 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Players accuse tennis governing bodies of running ‘cartel’ in lawsuit
Players accuse tennis governing bodies of running ‘cartel’ in lawsuit
An organization founded by Novak Djokovic has launched a lawsuit against the ATP and WTA, marking an escalation in its battle to secure better rights for players
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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The Indian Wells Champs Mirra Andreeva and Jack Draper with their trophies:

📸 Jimmie48
📸 Mark Terrill/AP
March 16, 2025 at 11:38 PM
A phrase coined by commentaor and ex player Leif Shiras in the 2000 US Open semifinal v Lleyton Hewitt, here's 20 moments of "Casual Brilliance"

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Pete Sampras 20 Moments of "Casual Brilliance"
YouTube video by Burns Tennis
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March 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Liverpool 3-0 up at half-time
Newcastle score 3 in the second half
Robbie Fowler bags a winner in the 90th minute!

Liverpool FC beat Newcastle United 4-3 on 10 March 1997 at Anfield and the game was just UNREAL!

Who was Newcastle Utd manager back then?
March 10, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Carlos Alcaraz says his goal is to win at least one Grand Slam this year:

“Winning at least one Grand Slam and competing for the Masters 1000. Although in the end all tournaments are important and we want to win as many as possible.”

Source:

www.sport.es/es/noticias/...
February 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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João Fonseca becomes the youngest Brazilian man to win an ATP title in history.

18 years old with the world at his feet.

Sensational player.

Generational talent.

🇧🇷💛🇧🇷
February 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Roger Federer takes a backhand out of the air in the 2003 Wimbledon final against Mark Philippoussis

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Roger Federer Takes Backhand Down The Line Out of The Air
YouTube video by Burns Tennis
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February 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Classic tiebreak from the 2000 WTA Masters semifinal between Monica Seles and Elena Dementieva

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Classic Tiebreak Series: Monica Seles v Elena Dementieva
YouTube video by Burns Tennis
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February 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Jannik Sinner becomes the 3rd man to not face a single break point in a Grand Slam final since 2000.

Roger Federer - 2003 Wimbledon.

Rafa Nadal - 2017 US Open.

𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 - 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧.

Enormous. 🇮🇹🦊
January 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
2005 WTA semifinal between Mary Pierce and Lindsay Davenport.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATWq...
Classic Tiebreak series Mary Pierce v Lindsay Davenport
YouTube video by Burns Tennis
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January 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Madison Keys becomes the 3rd American woman to win a Grand Slam singles title this decade.

Sofia Kenin - 2020 Australian Open.

Coco Gauff - 2023 US Open.

Madison Keys - 2025 Australian Open.

🇺🇸❤️
January 25, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Classic Tiebreak from the 2006 Eastbourne final.

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Classic Tiebreak series: Justine Henin v Anastasia Myskina
YouTube video by Burns Tennis
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January 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Guardiola admits City lack fear factor as Walker completes loan to Milan
Guardiola admits City lack fear factor as Walker completes loan to Milan
* Manager says top-four slot this season would be success * Kyle Walker says goodbye to fans of ‘incredible club’ Pep Guardiola has admitted ­Manchester City have lost their fear factor and need to “recover who we are” but backed his team to…
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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apnews.com/article/gora... Goran Ivanisevic says he no longer will be coaching Elena Rybakina after the Australian Open
Goran Ivanisevic says he no longer will be coaching Elena Rybakina after the Australian Open
Goran Ivanisevic’s brief stint as 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina’s coach is over now that she is out of the Australian Open.
apnews.com
January 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM