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BMS, Chicago Smash Cruise Past OC Breakers in WTT's Day 4 Opener
July 15, 2020
Bouncing back after its first loss, the expansion Chicago Smash surfed past the Orange County Breakers 23-16 Wednesday at Center Court at Creekside at The Greenbrier. In a match that epitomized “team” tennis, Chicago did not have the lead until late in the third match – mixed doubles – but managed to hang tight early to set up a charge by Sloane Stephens in women’s singles play. In the final match, the Smash closed out the decision in women’s doubles behind Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Eugenie Bouchard. ...
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As Most-Connected Player on Tour, Bethanie Mattek-Sands Boosts Chicago's Team Chemistry
July 14, 2020
WEST SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — Chicago Smash is in its infancy as the newest WTT 2020 team, but it certainly doesn’t look that way on the court. The stacked roster includes Sloane Stephens, Eugenie Bouchard, Rajeev Ram, Evan King, Brandon Nakashima and Bethanie Mattek-Sands. They’re 1-1 so far, but there’s a lot of tennis ...
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Danielle Collins Leads Orlando to a 21-16 Win Against Chicago
July 14, 2020
After experiencing the euphoria of winning its inaugural match on Sunday, Chicago had the pendulum swing the other way on Tuesday. The expansion Smash dropped four of five sets in nip-tuck 21-16 loss to Orlando at The Greenbrier. In the deciding match, Chicago’s men’s double tandem of 18-year-old Brandon Nakashima and Rajeev Ram went up ...
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WTT Today: Your Daily Ticket Inside The 45th Season Of World TeamTennis
July 14, 2020
WTT Daily gives you the scoop from America’s Resort, the Greenbrier. Check in with WTT’s Nick Gismondi weekdays during the WTT season for match highlights, expert analysis, behind-the-scenes features and more from WTT’s star-studded 45th season. WTT Today: Semifinals WTT Today Complete Archive WTT Today: Day 1 recap (Jun. 12) WTT Today: Day 2 recap ...
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Problems Solved: WTT Debuts Safety Innovations on Opening Day
July 12, 2020
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The 2020 season officially began on June 12th at noon ET with Springfield’s Mitchell Krueger serving to Orlando’s Tennys Sandgren. When Krueger netted his first serve, his teammate Hayley Carter leapt up to grab the ball. With no ball persons or lines people hired for the event, the new ball persons ...
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Brandon Nakashima Exceeds Expectations; Leads Chicago to Franchise's First Victory
July 12, 2020
When Chicago Smash coach Kamau Murray revealed his lineup for the team's debut in World Team Tennis a day before Sunday's match against the Vegas Rollers, 18-year-old Brandon Nakashima saw he would be teaming with Rajeev Ram to face the most successful duo in tennis history, Mike and Bob Bryan. "I definitely was excited," Nakashima said. Making his WTT debut as well, Nakashima parlayed his excitement into motivation to help lead the expansion Smash past Vegas 24-18 in both teams' season opener at The Greenbrier. ...
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World TeamTennis Sets 2020 Broadcast Schedule; Every Match Broadcast Live This Season
June 30, 2020
All 63 Matches in WTT’s Regular Season Will Receive Live Video Broadcast Coverage on CBS, CBS Sports Network, Tennis Channel, ESPN+, CBS Sports App or Facebook Watch. ...
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World TeamTennis Adds Stars Tiafoe, Puig, Raonic, Bouchard, & Sock As Rosters Set For 2020
June 16, 2020
World TeamTennis has added several prominent tennis stars to an already jam-packed lineup of 2020 roster players set to compete during the 45th season taking place at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. ...
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WTT Announces Schedule, Tickets On Sale For 2020 Season At The Greenbrier, July 12-Aug. 2
June 11, 2020
The 2020 World TeamTennis season schedule has been set, and tickets will go on sale for all matches tomorrow/Friday, June 12, in advance of the 45th WTT season to be played entirely at The Greenbrier, July 12-Aug. 2. ...
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World TeamTennis Announces 2020 Season To Be Played At Historic Greenbrier Resort, July 12-Aug. 2
June 1, 2020
All 66 Matches – Contested Among WTT’s Nine Teams, Including New Chicago Franchise – Will Be Televised or Live-Streamed on CBS, CBS Sports Network, Tennis Channel, ESPN+ and WTT.com World TeamTennis announced it has committed to play the entirety of its 45th season at The Greenbrier “America’s Resort” in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. This ...
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