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Check out this clip of Novak Djokovic practicing today at the ATP World Tour Finals and playing some soccer with Nicolas Almagro.

Listen to Novak Djokovic after day 1 of the ATP World Tour Finals in this uncut interview.

Check out Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's Interview after Day 1 of the ATP World Finals.

Check out Roger Federer's interview after day 1 of the ATP World Finals.

Tennis Now's Lauren Lynch highlights the top ten oldest players in tennis. Arthur Gore who didn't retire until he was 54 tops off the list. He is followed by other top players including Martina Navratilova, Jimmy Connors & Andre Agassi, just to name a few.

James Waterson reports the week’s news for Tennis Now. Tomas Berdych, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Mardy Fish qualified for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals after their competitors, Nicolas Almagro, Janko Tipsarevic and Gilles Simon lost before the third round. Berdych defeated Andy Murray to reach the semifinals in Paris, and Roger Federer won his 800th career ATP match when he beat Juan Monaco 6-3, 7-5. If Federer wins the tournament, he would reclaim his No. 3 ranking from Murray. The WTA announced it set new records in attendance at its year-end Championships, and it saw a significant increase in web traffic during the tournament. Finally, nine of the top 10 players on the WTA tour are from different countries, which sets a new record.

On this week's Tennis Now Point/Counterpoint show, James Waterson speaks with Master Racquet Technician Liem Thai on the subject of new racquet and string technology in pro tennis. James argues that the bygone era of wooden racquets and mutlifilament strings allowed for greater strategic variety at the top levels of tennis, while Liem counters that advances in technology has grown accessibility to the tennis as a sport and heightened its interest to a modern audience.

Tennis Now’s James Waterson has a look at some of the most infamous tennis dads in the game. Peter Graf leads the list, followed by Marinko Lucic, Jim Pierce and Damir Dokic. 

James Waterson reports the weekend’s tennis news. Petra Kvitova triumphed over Victoria Azarenka in three sets to win the WTA Championships in Istanbul on Sunday, her sixth title of the year. The win secured the No. 2 ranking for Kvitova, as well as a check for $1.75 million. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and the Bryan Brothers were the winners in Vienna, Austria, while Marin Cilic defeated Janko Tipsarevic in St. Petersburg, Russia. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are back in action this week in Basel, Switzerland, while David Ferrer and Juan Martin del Potro are in Valencia, Spain. Finally, Robin Soderling may miss the first tournament of the year in Brisbane because of mononucleosis, and the Agassi College Preparatory Academy received a donation of $18 million.

James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report the week’s tennis news. Petra Kvitova, Vera Zvonareva, Victoria Azarenka and Samantha Stosur advanced to the semifinals of the year-end WTA Championships on Friday. Marat Safin announced on Thursday he is running for Russia’s parliament, and Alex Bogomolov Jr., the fourth highest-ranked American, said he wants to play Davis Cup for Russia. Finally, Caroline Wozniacki and others have complained about grunting in the women’s game, resuming a conversation that has been going on since Monica Seles played in the 1990s.

James argues that grunting is distracting the players and a deterrent for the fans, while Sean believes that it is a part of the sport and should be tolerated. Where do you stand?

A number of well known tennis players, male and female, have been photographed in the nude, on their volition or otherwise. This week, we take a look at the Top 5 nude men.

James Waterson reports on the day's tennis news. Caroline Wozniacki and Maria Sharapova lead their respective groups at the WTA's year-end championships, and there are some interesting match-ups in store. Janko Tipsarevic beat Viktor Troicki in the ATP's first all-Serbian final in Moscow, and the win moved him up to No. 10 in the race for the ATP World Tour Finals. The WTA announced player participation increased 24 percent while withdrawal rates decreased 18 percent.

Tennis Now's James Waterson and Sean Bradley discuss whether the US Open should permanently move the men's final match from Sunday to Monday. James argues that the USTA should keep the final on Sunday for television viewership and advertising, while Sean firmly believes that a move to Monday will generate more interest in women's tennis and longer visibility.

James Waterson reports last weekend’s tennis news. Andy Murray defeated David Ferrer 7-5, 6-4 to win the Shanghai Rolex Masters, his third title within the last month. The victory moved Murray up to No. 3, bumping Roger Federer out of the top three for the first time since June of 2003. Meanwhile, Kei Nishikori became the highest ranked Japanese male tennis player in Open Era history, and Petra Kvitova won her first title since Wimbledon in Linz, Austria.

Tennis Now's James Waterson and Sean Bradley discuss whether there should be equal pay for the men and women at Grand Slam tournaments. James argues the men should earn more because of greater interest and more time on court, while Sean says both sexes should receive the same compensation because of the need for equality.

Tennis players are notoriously proud of their bodies. And how do they show this pride? Well, they strip their clothes of and get photographed so that you can look at it. Here, we've compiled the top 10 best.

Andy Murray came back from one set down to defeat long-time nemesis Rafael Nadal 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 in the finals of the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo Sunday. Tomas Berdych staged a comeback of his own in the final of the China Open when he beat Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. Agnieszka Radwanska boosted her chances for qualification to the WTA's year-end championships in Istanbul when she outlasted Andrea Petkovic in three sets in the China Open women's final. This week, the top players try to pick up valuable ranking points at the Masters Series tournament in Shanghai, while Samantha Stosur and Petra Kvitova are the top seeds in Osaka, Japan, and Linz, Austria.

Tennis Now's James Waterson and Sean Bradley debate whether or not 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer can be considered the greatest tennis player of all time.

Tennis Now TV presents "Winning Tennis: Instruction by Jeff Salzenstein." In today's lesson, Salzenstein talks about the right way to hit the eastern and semi-western forehand, similar to what Novak Djokovic uses.

James Waterson reports on the weekend’s action for Tennis Now. Andy Murray routed Donald Young 6-2, 6-0 to win the PTT Thailand Open in Bangkok. Despite the loss in what was his first ATP Tour final, Young moved into the top 50 for the first time in his career. Meanwhile, Janko Tipsarevic won his first ATP Tour title in Malaysia, and Agnieszka Radwanska won her second title of the year when she beat Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Finally the top players are back at it at the China Open in Beijing and the Rakuten Japan Tennis Open in Tokyo. Kevin Anderson beat Andy Roddick in the first round in China Monday, while Mardy Fish outlasted Ryan Harrison in Tokyo.

James Waterson reports on the weeks tennis news. Most of the top women returned to action at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, where World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki was looking to defend her title. But she fell in the third round, while US Open champion Samantha Stosur was beaten by Maria Kirilenko in the second round. Meanwhile, Donald Young, Gael Monfils and Andy Murray made the final four at the Thailand Open, and Kei Nishikori upset Nicolas Almagro in Malaysia. On the other side of the world, Novak Djokovic made a UNICEF visit to a Serbian pre-school.

Tennis Now's own Sean Bradley and James Waterson debate the finer points of the recent discussions about the player's unions.

Tennis Now TV presents "Winning Tennis: Instruction by Jeff Salzenstein." In today's lesson, Salzenstein talks about what you should eat after a match or a workout, and what to watch out for when buying protein powder.

Making nearly $200 million between them annually, the top 5 most well paid men and women of tennis are no joke. Roger Federer is a huge No. 1 with $47 million dollars and makes the tops of most well paid athletes in general, not just tennis. With lucrative deals from Rolex, Mercedes and Wilson tennis, Federer makes money on and off the court. See the rest here:

James Waterson reports on news from the weekend. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Ivan Ljubicic 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 to win the Moselle Open in Metz, France (his first title since October 2009). Germany’s Florian Mayer won his first career ATP title when he beat Pablo Andujar in Bucharest, and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez won the Hansol Korea Open after she edged Galina Voskoboeva 7-6 , 7-6. Chanelle Scheepers was the final winner of the weekend, as she won the Guangzhou International Women’s Open, her first career title. Finally, former top five players and 2007 US Open semifinalist, Anna Chakvetadze, has been nominated for a spot in Russia’s parliament.

James Waterson reports on the week's tennis news. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga outgunned Nicolas Mahut 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 to reach the semifinals of the Moselle Open in Metz, France on Friday. He will face Alexandr Dolgopolov, who was leading 6-3, 1-0 when his opponent, Xavier Malisse, retired. Ivan Ljubicic won his quarterfinal match, while Gilles Muller upset second-seeded Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-3. Roger Federer withdrew from the Shanghai Masters tournament to get over some nagging injuries, and he is joined by Novak Djokovic (back) and Robin Soderling, who hasn't gotten over his mono. Finally, Andy Murray and other players have talked about a player strike as an option to improving the schedule, and several tennis personalities have weighed in on the issues.

Nothing too long here, because we want to get down to what we came here for: Top 10 Sexiest Photos of Serena Williams.

James Waterson reports the news from last weekend’s Davis Cup results. Rafael Nadal and Spain cruised to a 4-1 win against France, while Argentina beat Serbia in Belgrade 3-2. Nadal dominated both of his singles matches, while Novak Djokovic had to retire in the fourth rubber against Juan Martin del Potro because of a back injury he picked up during the US Open. Meanwhile, Stanislas Wawrinka beat Lleyton Hewitt in five sets to clinch Switzerland’s return to the World Group, while Kei Nishikori helped Japan re-enter the top tier for the first time since 1985. Finally, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal have been vocal critics of the tournament schedule lately, and that dispute may come to a head when the players meet next month.

James Waterson reports about the week's tennis news. Rafael Nadal and other top players are back in action this weekend for Davis Cup! Despite losing to Novak Djokovic in a grueling four-hour US Open final Monday, Nadal won Spain's first match against France in the semifinal when he beat Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-0, 6-1. David Ferrer beat Gilles Simon to put Spain one match away from the final. Meanwhile, Djokovic withdrew from Serbia's semifinal against Argentina because of a back injury, and the South Americans capitalized on his absence by taking a 2-0 lead. In other news, the US Open champion set a new record after winning the tournament on Monday: he has now won the most prize money in ATP history.

These past two weeks have been two of the most dramatic, exciting and terrifying weeks during my short life. Today, I would like to share with you my top 10 favorite moments from the 2011 US Open.

James Waterson reports about the day’s action from day 13 of the US Open. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic came back from two sets down and saved two match points to defeat Roger Federer 6-7 (7), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5. He will face Rafael Nadal, the defending championed who beat Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 in the second semifinal. Meanwhile, Serena Williams dominated Caroline Wozniacki 6-2, 6-4, and she will take on Australia’s Samantha Stosur, who outlasted 92nd-ranked Angelique Kerber of Germany 6-2, 3-6, 6-2, in the final.

James Waterson reports the latest US Open tennis news for Tennis Now. Andy Murray fought it out with John Isner to earn his semifinal spot. He will face Rafael Nadal, who steamrolled Andy Roddick in straight sets. On the other side, a robust Roger Federer faces World #1 Novak Djokovic in a showdown that promises thrills. Caroline Wozniacki takes on Serena Williams, who is riding the comeback express to an impressive degree. Samantha Stosur also faces Angelique Kerber. Michelle Obama dropped by the US Open to hit a few points and speak with kids as part of her initiative against child obesity.

James Waterson reports on day 11 of the US Open. Rafael Nadal came back from a 3-0 deficit to beat Gilles Muller 7-6, 6-1, 6-2, and Andy Roddick defeated David Ferrer 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Court 13. Andy Murray ended Donald Young's run at the US Open, beating him 6-2, 6-3, 6-3, and he'll play John Isner, who ousted Gilles Simon in four sets. On the women's side, Serena Williams won her quarterfinal match against Anasatasia Pavlyuchenkova, and she'll play Caroline Wozniacki for a spot in the final. Germany's Angelique Kerber reached her first Grand Slam semifinal when she upset Flavia Pennetta in three sets, and she'll play Samantha Stosur, today's winner against Vera Zvonareva.

James Waterson reports on the news from day 10 of the US Open. Once again, all matches were canceled because of rain. An early mist left the courts damp, but the players went out to the courts anyway. They played for about 15 minutes before heavier rain fell, and the storms continued until the day and night sessions were canceled. Being asked to play in misty conditions frustrated the players, including Rafael Nadal. Meanwhile, Jennifer Capriati, Gustavo Kuerten and Yevgeny Kafelnikov have been announced as nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and Gael Monfils has pulled out of France’s Davis Cup semifinal tie against Spain because of a knee injury.

James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report news from the US Open. Tropical Storm Lee rolled into the New York area Tuesday morning and hung around all day, which canceled all 54 scheduled matches. That means fans will be treated to seeing Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, as well as Andy Roddick, Donald Young and John Isner, play in the same day. Meanwhile, Roger Federer’s daughters were spotted in Central Park, and Caroline Wozniacki had a little fun at her press conference Monday night, as she imitated Rafael Nadal’s leg cramps.

James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the day’s news from day seven of the US Open. Rafael Nadal beat David Nalbandian 7-6, 6-1, 7-5, then suffered cramps in his post-match press conference that forced him to lie down on the ground (making most there think he “collapsed”). After his episode, Nadal said that he was suffering severe cramps on both sides of his legs, and that he was going to be alright. Meanwhile, Donald Young beat Juan Ignacio Chela to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, and Andy Roddick took down Julien Benneteau in straight sets. Finally, Andy Murray and Roger Federer qualified for the ATP World Tour Finals last week, joining Novak Djokovic and Rafal Nadal as the four who have qualified.

James Waterson reports about the day’s news from the sixth day of the US Open. Serena Williams came out on top of a blockbuster third-round match when she beat Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 7-6 (5), and Francesca Schiavone rallied from a one set deficit to beat Chanelle Scheepers 5-7, 7-6 (5), 6-3. On the men’s side, 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer beat Marin Cilic 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, and Mardy Fish reached the fourth round after he took down Kevin Anderson in straight sets.

James Waterson reports on news from the US Open. Maria Sharapova has been eliminated from the US Open. She hit 60 unforced errors and 12 double faults en route to a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 loss to Flavia Pennetta of Italy. On the men's side, Donald Young scored the biggest win of his career when he outlasted Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6, 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 7-6, while Andy Murray came back from a two-set deficit to beat Robin Haase. Rafal Nadal had an easy day, as his opponent, Nicolas Mahut, retired with Nadal leading 6-2, 6-2.

James Waterson reports on day four from the US Open. Roger Federer and Serena Williams secured easy victories, and they were joined by Tomas Berdych, Kevin Anderson, Andrea Petkovic and Francesca Schiavone in the third round. Sloane Stephens upset 23rd-seeded Shahar Peer in straight sets, and Vania King also scored a win of her own. Finally, Tommy Haas said today he considered changing his country of representation to the United States, but said he was too busy to make the phone call to the ATP.

James Waterson reports on the day’s results from the US Open. American teenager Christina McHale upset eighth-seeded Marion Bartoli 7-6 (2), 6-2, and another American, Irina Falconi, beat Wimbledon quarterfinalist Dominika Cibulkova in three sets. Another American teen, Jack Sock, won his first ever match at the US Open when he took down Marc Giquel in four sets. Andy Murray and Juan Martin del Potro won in straight sets, and Julien Benneteau upset 10th-seeded Nicolas Almagro in straight sets.

Tennis Now’s Lauren Lynch was on hand to catch up with the players. You can see her interview with former top 10 player James Blake and others below.