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Naomi OsakaNaomi Osaka on the family sacrifices behind every win Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek and the reset between shots Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios: A Rally Turns on the Move Forward Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka turns the return into an attack Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka keeps low and ready on court Rafael NadalRafael Nadal’s movement between strokes Stan WawrinkaStan Wawrinka’s serve starts with the toss Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka’s rally ends with a fist-raise Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek’s serve, from reach to follow-through Carlos AlcarazAlcaraz’s Shanghai defeat hands Zverev the year-end No. 1 Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz’s serve: stillness, then lift-off Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios and a Rally That Shifts Towards the Net Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek on the move in a hard-court rally Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz on the support that stays with him Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic keeps his racket ready Rafael NadalRafael Nadal and the space across the clay Andy MurrayAndy Murray’s serve is just the beginning Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz has to move to keep this clay-court rally alive Andy MurrayAndy Murray’s serve: from ball toss to forward drive Rafael NadalRafael Nadal stays ready as the rally shifts Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic keeps the grass-court rally moving Rafael NadalRafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz: a rally built on movement Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz on changing his preparation to handle pressure Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic on taking control of your life Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz and the drop shot that changes the rally Stan WawrinkaStan Wawrinka turns defence into attack Roger FedererRoger Federer: from serve preparation to ready stance Amanda AnisimovaAmanda Anisimova: ready for the next ball Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic: the point ends, the picture stays Andy MurrayAndy Murray: “I want to play forever”Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek: the court changes, the baseline remains Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek on the belief behind her success Naomi OsakaNaomi Osaka on looking forward, not back Stan WawrinkaStan Wawrinka, between the points Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz’s low-ball touch pulls the rally forward Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios keeps moving through the rally Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios: the fist behind the racket Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka’s movement between shots Andy MurrayAndy Murray and the moment before the serve Andy MurrayAndy Murray’s serve is only the start of the point Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka’s serve begins with a careful reset Roger FedererRoger Federer resets as the rally shifts Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios and the underarm serve’s change of pace Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka’s racket takes an unexpected bounce Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios takes the rally forward Rafael NadalRafael Nadal, ready for the next ball Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek pulled wide as the rally turns Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek: the move that keeps the rally alive Naomi OsakaNaomi Osaka and the tension before the next shot Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek reads the rally from the baseline Stan WawrinkaStan Wawrinka: the court positions behind a practice session Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka’s baseline-ready stance Roger FedererRoger Federer’s forehand is only the start Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios and the loud point that stopped the court Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek turns the point into the prize Naomi OsakaNaomi Osaka ends on the trophy frame Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev trade blows in a clay-court rally Stan WawrinkaStan Wawrinka’s backhand set-up does the talking Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka’s point is the reset, but the real release comes at the net Gael MonfilsGael Monfils and the art of the reset Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka’s fist pump says enough Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic lifts the silverware after the rally is done Jannik SinnerJannik Sinner keeps finding a way Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka is fighting for every point Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic’s serve does the talking Jannik SinnerJannik Sinner’s quick reset at the baseline Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka’s practice is all about the reset Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios and the point that ends in a fist pump Rafael NadalRafael Nadal’s clay-court reset Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz stretches wide in a clay-court rally TennisThe near-side player’s forehand is only half the point Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz’s low reach is the point of the clip Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek’s forehand sets the tone in a sharp baseline exchange Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios and the point that had the crowd on its feet Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz’s recovery step keeps the rally alive Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic’s timing stands out in a simple court session Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz goes high and quick at the Rolex Paris Masters Andy MurrayAndy Murray and the baseline pressure that defined Wimbledon 2013 Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz and the recovery step that keeps the rally alive Andy MurrayAndy Murray and the fast reset Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz goes airborne on serve Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz’s serve ends in full flight Rafael NadalRafael Nadal’s ready position does the work here Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz sharpens the serve Roger FedererRoger Federer’s clay-court scramble does the talking Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka’s serve does the heavy lifting Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek takes the first step forward Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz and the clay-court reset Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz drives forward on clay Naomi OsakaNaomi Osaka keeps the point alive under pressure Andy MurrayAndy Murray times the ball early in Marseille rally Jannik SinnerJannik Sinner’s recovery step keeps the rally alive Jannik SinnerJannik Sinner’s practice rhythm is all about the repeat Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek in indoor hard-court rally action as Canadian Open form stays in focus Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka stunned out of Cincinnati as top seeds fall in the last 16 Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic's ranking slide adds fresh context to his latest indoor rally work Rafael NadalRafael Nadal resets between forehands in indoor rally context Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic back on court in practice drill as documentary and ranking talk swirl Rafael NadalRafael Nadal watches Learner Tien win at the Next Gen ATP Finals Andy MurrayAndy Murray on the practice court at Indian Wells in 2017 Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic's serve comes into focus as ATP Tour highlights his grass-court edge Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz's US Open defence comes under pressure after latest withdrawal Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios reacts at the net as the scoreboard tilts his way Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios in action as a hard-court point erupts in Melbourne setting Roger FedererRoger Federer seen in a baseline rally on an indoor hard court Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios back in practice at the US Open courts Andy MurrayAndy Murray seen back on court in practice setting Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz keeps the rhythm on clay as US Open doubts linger Stan WawrinkaStan Wawrinka opens with a compact backhand in indoor Challenger action Jannik SinnerJannik Sinner keeps the rhythm going in indoor practice session Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios in baseline rally as tennis context points to familiar hard-court rhythm Roger FedererRoger Federer linked to fresh ATP Tour debate in Tennishead interview roundup Roger FedererRoger Federer's name returns to the centre of the conversation as he reflects on today's ATP Tour Roger FedererRoger Federer says he would most like to face three current ATP players Carlos AlcarazA closer look at Carlos Alcaraz Stan WawrinkaA closer look at Stan Wawrinka Carlos AlcarazA closer look at Carlos Alcaraz Stan WawrinkaStan Wawrinka opens his ATP Challenger Cancn run with a compact, controlled baseline look Nick KyrgiosA closer look at Nick Kyrgios Novak DjokovicDjokovic's Rome build-up puts the draw and his clay-court form back in focus Roger FedererRoger Federer's first ATP title is back in the spotlight as ATP Tour revisits the breakthrough that started it all Nick KyrgiosNick Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test, according to press reports Stan WawrinkaStan Wawrinka's practice session ties into ATP retirement build-up ahead of Monte Carlo Carlos AlcarazDoubts grow over Carlos Alcaraz's US Open defence after latest withdrawal Rafael NadalRafael Nadal's Rome practice session points to a familiar clay-court focus Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka's Canadian Open run ends in a shock defeat Roger FedererRoger Federer's Indian Wells warm-up, framed by the wider story of his final ATP year Rafael NadalRafael Nadal returns to the clay-court rhythm that made him a benchmark Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz withdrawal raises fresh doubts over US Open defence Andy MurrayAndy Murray and Jack Draper's reunion at DC Open underlines a coaching partnership that outlasted early expectations Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek ends title drought with Canadian Open win over Elena Rybakina Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz's US Open defence comes under fresh scrutiny after latest withdrawal Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka's mixed-doubles buzz adds another layer to a busy summer Jannik SinnerJannik Sinner's Cincinnati Open withdrawal puts his summer schedule in focus Rafael NadalRafael Nadal's Masters return is the standout Nadal story in the supplied coverage Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka advances in Toronto as top seed keeps rolling Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz's US Open defence under fresh scrutiny after latest withdrawal Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic withdrawal adds to Canada Masters frustration Iga SwiatekSwiatek leaves Wimbledon with questions after third-round exit

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