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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 9h

I love that they called a random 250 in Belgium the "European Open"

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Tennis Updates @tennisupdates.bsky.social · 2d

Valentin Vacherot completes the ultimate underdog story in Shanghai

• 1st ATP Tour and Masters 1000 Title
• Lowest Ranked Masters 1000 Champion in History
• From #204 to #40 in Rankings
• 3rd Qualifier to Win Masters 1000 Title
• Came From Set Down 6 Times in 9 Matches

📸 Andy Wong/AP

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 2d

👋www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM2B...

Congresswoman Malinda Jackson Parker Cousin Mosquito (Part 1) 🇱🇷🇱🇷 #liberia #africa #mosquito

YouTube video by African Music Worldwide

www.youtube.com

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DuckDaBlackSwan @duckdablackswan.bsky.social · 3d

Vacherot and Rinderknech aren't only literal cousins.

Vacherot is a French name that means "person who takes care of cows".

Rinderknech is a German name that means "person who takes care of cattle."

Cowboy final in Shanghai.

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Courtney Nguyen @fortydeucetwits.bsky.social · 3d

When 99% of the time the answer we hear is effectively "I just focus on myself" -- I cannot even begin to articulate how refreshing and awesome this Jessica Pegula answer is:

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Mert Ertunga @tennisnerdmert.bsky.social · 3d

Solid match by Gauff, def. Paolini 6-4 6-3 and reaches the final at #WuhanOpen

Shaky start on the forehand side by Coco but it seems that Paolini played it too much, and put it into form, and didn't have a plan B once Coco got going.

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 3d

Eleven service breaks in a row in Gauff-Paolini before Coco finally breaks Jasmine's return

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Merlisa @merlisa.com · 4d

Venus Williams and Grigor Dimitrov for Lacoste.

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Reem Abulleil @reemabulleil.bsky.social · 5d

Loved this from "36-year-old youngster" Zhang Shuai yesterday (through translation).

Ranked 142 in the world and into the Wuhan tournament as a wildcard, she beat Navarro in 3, Cirstea in 3 and is now on court against Coco Gauff.

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Tick Tock Tennis @ticktocktennis.bsky.social · 7d

Deja Wu...han

For the 2nd year in a row, Zhang Shuai plays a key role in denying Emma Navarro a shot at the WTA Finals.

After taking down Navarro in Beijing last year, Zhang does it again in Wuhan, winning 6-2, 2-6, 6-3, to reach the 2nd round and eliminate Navarro from Riyadh.

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Tick Tock Tennis @ticktocktennis.bsky.social · 8d

Daria Kasatkina is wrapping up her 2025 season early to recharge after a tough year on and off the court.

Hoping she gets what she needs in her time off. 🫶

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 11d

Well, yeah. Most professional athletes are a bit nuts in their own way

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 11d

detailed instructions on how to put a slice of bread on your own belly

It was a life-changing moment. Djokovic was in Croatia in the summer of 2010 for a Davis Cup tie and was having a consultation with Dr Igor Cetojevic, a nutritionist and fellow Serb.

Cetojevic told Djokovic to stretch out his right arm while placing his left hand on his stomach. The doctor then pushed down on Djokovic’s right arm and told him to resist the pressure. The strength Djokovic would feel in holding firm, the doctor said, was exactly what he should experience.

Next Cetojevic gave Djokovic a slice of bread. He told the bemused player not to eat it but to hold it against his stomach with his left hand while he again pushed down on his outstretched right arm. To Djokovic’s astonishment, the arm felt appreciably weaker.

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 11d

Though the poster on the left looks like the cover of the book on harnessing mystical energies for spiritual wellness he's going to write when he retires

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 11d

Chinese fans doing things properly, as always

Two Shanghai fans with AjdeNole headpieces holding posters. One says GOAT, the other says With Nole, History Never Ends

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 11d

Novak asks for sawdust which he shoves in his pocket. Sweaty (tennis) balls?

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 11d

Happy Cilic-Djokovic match day, and a reminder that Marin does not need your sex book recommendations

Marin Cilic wearing a delightful stripey jumper sitting in an airport terminal reading Grit by Angela Duckworth

Marin Cilic asks for book recommendations on Instagram. Novak Djokovic suggests Diana and Michael Richardson, "Tantric Sex for Men." Cilic responds "I don't think I need a book for that though."

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 11d

He shows up when it matters!

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 11d

Goffin having a bad year but still making Shelby his pigeon, you love to see it

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Del @stroppadel.bsky.social · 11d

lol that face on Goffin after beating Shelton in R2 of Shanghai

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 11d

Happy Cilic-Djokovic match day, and a reminder that Marin does not need your sex book recommendations

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 11d

Auckland will #getaroof

I've been wondering about the future of this event given the tours' - especially the WTA - devaluing 250s. Maybe this means they're confident but with this egg's record of terrible investment decisions who knows

RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · 11d

Government announces new $15m roof for Auckland's Manuka Doctor Tennis arena

The roof project is the first investment announced as part of the government's $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Tick Tock Tennis @ticktocktennis.bsky.social · 13d

Gael Monfils announces his retirement, saying 2026 will be his final year on tour.

God, what a highlight reel of a career he's had. 🫶

"Papa, maman, look how far we've come." 🥹

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henry breadstick @henrybreadstick.bsky.social · 13d

And Yoshi just won his second main draw match since February, a good day for my flop faves

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