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Dominic Thiem picks his top five one-handed backhands in tennis history

Dominic Thiem is still the most recent player with a one-handed backhand to win a Grand Slam title. After falling short in three previous finals, Thiem finally broke through at the 2020 US Open, beating Alexander Zverev to claim his first major title.

Grigor Dimitrov facing biggest drop in rankings for more than a decade

Grigor Dimitrov’s Miami Open journey ended early this year after a three-set loss to Belgian qualifier Raphael Collignon in the opening round. Dimitrov’s 6-7, 6-4, 6-7 defeat marked his worst result at the ATP Masters 1000 event since way back in 2011.

Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for this year's tournament

Wimbledon will use video review technology for the first time at this year's tournament, the All England Club announced Saturday. The oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament will have the technology available on Centre Court, No. 1 Court — the club's second-biggest stadium — plus four other show courts. Video review made its Grand Slam tennis debut at the 2023 U.S. Open.

‘VAR’-style umpiring is coming to Wimbledon

It comes after line judges were replaced by electronic line calling last year

Alex Eala’s complaint highlights how tennis needs to fix its shot clock rule

Alex Eala is usually one of the more upbeat players on tour, but she couldn’t hide her frustration last night. Facing Laura Siegemund, known for her gamesmanship and ability to unsettle opponents, was always going to be a tough task for the Filipina.

Rebel ex pro tennis player stuns in slip dress for night out

Rebel former professional tennis player Genie Bouchard stuns in a slip dress for a night out in steamy Miami.

Jack Draper blown away in ‘difficult’ Miami Open exit

The giant Opelka fired down 25 aces and 47 winners in two tiebreak sets, winning 7-6 (3) 7-6 (0), as Draper suffered a second-round exit

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Dominic Thiem picks his top five one-handed backhands in tennis history

Grigor Dimitrov facing biggest drop in rankings for more than a decade

Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for this year's tournament

‘VAR’-style umpiring is coming to Wimbledon

Alex Eala’s complaint highlights how tennis needs to fix its shot clock rule

Rebel ex pro tennis player stuns in slip dress for night out

Jack Draper blown away in ‘difficult’ Miami Open exit

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