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Has The Tennis Ball Gotten Worse?

After Beating The Case, Jannik Sinner Beat The Field

Taylor Fritz of the United States celebrates a point against Alexander Zverev of Germany during their Men's Singles Quarterfinal match on Day Nine of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 03, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Taylor Fritz Gets Over The Hump

Patrick Redford

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Holger Rune of Denmark celebrates to his team bench after his three set victory against Taylor Fritz of the United States in their fourth round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 13, 2024 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Tennis Baby Shows His Mettle

Zhizhen Zhang Is In New Territory

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Maria Sakkari saying "Go to hell. Nothing goes in." during a match in Netflix's Break Point

How Much Can Tennis Fans And Novices Learn From ‘Break Point’?

Rafael Nadal pumps a fist during his Wimbledon quarterfinal.

Rafael Nadal’s Torn Abdomen Forces Him To Withdraw From Wimbledon

Jenson Brooksby reacts in his match against Taylor Fritz at the U.S. Open.

Jenson Brooksby Is Making American Tennis Strange

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