I know people assume that just because a player had a great level at one time, them "dropping down" is going to make those things happen.
if only it were that easy, they'd all do it.
Hopefully she can get a bit of a roll going.
And if you want more epic flashbacks, here's a piece on 17-y-o Auger-Aliassime's run from a last-minute qualifier through to Raonic in 2018.
Plus a bonus interview where he talks about a BUNCHA stuff, including training with @rogerfederer.
Lots of vid.
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If you missed this last night:
Almost exactly 8 YEARS after 16-year-old Gabriel Diallo was courtside on Stadium 3 at IW, watching FAA play Raonic and SO far away from imagining that could be him one day, there he was.
(With some vintage vid of baby Gab).
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Big Canadian lineup this week on the #CanucksThisWeek beat.
Not just those still alive at Indian Wells, but Andreescu in Austin and two jam-packed ITF events in Quebec.
Here's the lineup:
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I'm like a Pentagon journalist this week. Leaving the gushing, love-starved questions from fan boys to those who paid their own way to Indian Wells, while I do reporting from outside the building. 🤣
There's little value in spending the time and money these days, tragically.
Big Canadian lineup this week on the #CanucksThisWeek beat.
Not just those still alive at Indian Wells, but Andreescu in Austin and two jam-packed ITF events in Quebec.
Here's the lineup:
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This thing, as a whole, was an overlong marathon of self-indulgence.
But sprinkled in there are a few salient points – not particularly well made, but valid.
If you were wondering why Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez didn't end up playing doubles at Indian Wells, after the WC was announced back on Feb. 20 - here's your answer.
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On the #CanucksThisWeek beat:
Ariana Arseneault does the singles-doubles at the W15 in Trois-Rivières, while Justin Boulais does the same at a W25 in Portugal.
And five still alive in the desert.
Updated results
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Victoria Mboko probably *should* have beaten the eventual AO dubs champions Mertens and Zhang in the 2nd round with Iva Jovic.
On Friday, she got her revenge – with another teen, Mirra Andreeva.
It's all here:
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How about asking a little more politely?
Just sayin'. 🙄
"Apropos of nothing" flashback.
We're really gonna miss these two guys, aren't we.
(Wimbledon 2014)
Perhaps as many as 100 tennis people are stuck in Dubai, even as three wealthy Russians everyone is focusing on were able to get out.
It was a fraught day with some crazy twists for those stranded. And the ATP has an opportunity to do the right thing.
We dig in here:
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Perhaps as many as 100 tennis people are stuck in Dubai, even as three wealthy Russians everyone is focusing on were able to get out.
It was a fraught day with some crazy twists for those stranded. And the ATP has an opportunity to do the right thing.
We dig in here:
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Bianca Andreescu during her 2019 run to the title at Indian Wells.
Wednesday's WTA sked at the BNP Paribas Open has double Canadian content with qualifier Stakusic up early, and 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu on the big Stadium.
Tuesday final results and Q placements also, right here:
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On the men's side, the final in Dubai never happened (in the grand scheme, irrelevant).
Cobolli wins in Acapulco and hits a career high.
And 5 of the top 10 dubs players are ... Brits.
All the news in this Monday ATP Tour rankings update.
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Monday's updated WTA Tour rankings bring a first-time singles champion in Mérida (who also won the doubles), a Texas title for Stearns and some career highs.
All the tea is here:
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Here's this week's roster on the #CanucksThisWeek beat, along with last week's results.
A ton of Can-Con with Futures in Trois-Rivières and Sherbrooke – plus Indian Wells.
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I especially love those who think the written word is spoken. And tell folks to "shut up". 😂
Solid win by Canadian Katherine Sebov in Trnava today.
All the updated Canuckian results here.
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Yesterday marked 4 years since Russia invaded Ukraine. And the tiny tennis universe changed in a heartbeat.
We flash back to a seemingly innocuous, but somehow deeply symbolic and poignant moment on the practice courts at Indian Wells a few weeks later.
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Here's the lineup on the #CanucksThisWeek beat.
Not just the top guns, but every Canadian around the planet.
Already under way with a win by FAA and Cadence Brace qualifying in Mérida.
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On the ATP Tour side, some REALLY happy winners in Rio (first for Etcheverry) and Delray Beach (Korda getting back to form)
Today's updated rankings, a deep dive, right here:
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Not early, but not late as we dig into today's updated WTA rankings report, with a bunch of new career highs – including Canuck Gaby Dabrowski at No. 2!!!
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Some movement in the top 10 as Alex de Minaur finally wins in Rotterdam, Taylor Fritz loses in the Dallas final and FAA drops a spot.
Monday's updated @atptour rankings update here!
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It's Monday somewhere in the world. So without further ado, here is the updated WTA rankings list for Monday (on Sunday) – with a new Canuckian entrant in the top 10.
Enjoy (and click on an ad or three!)
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Her turning away and wiping off his win sweat with a towel was an epic couples moment.
ALARM!!!!! 😆
Final results on the #CanucksThisWeek beat: three singles finals, one semi.
Could have been historic. Still pretty good.
Final results from last week, and this week's roster are right here:
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One more shot at Canuckian title this week as Alexis Galarneau is playing in Baton Rouge to win the Challenger there.
Up a break in the 1st, but just got broken right back.
Stream is here:
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