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August 2, 2020 - Coco Vandeweghe and Nicole Melichar Survive a Championship Point And Rally To Win Super Tiebreaker And King Trophy Over Chicago Smash, 21-20
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.V. (Aug. 2, 2020) - The King Trophy came down to as dramatic a finish as you can have in World TeamTennis as one point decided the entire season with the New York Empire capturing the King Trophy over the expansion Chicago Smash, 21-20, in a Super Tiebreaker on Sunday at Center Court at Creekside at The Greenbrier in West Virginia.
It all played out in fro... Full Story
August 2, 2020 - The 2020 World TeamTennis season came down to a 13-point Supertiebreaker. And for a league that promotes "every point matters," all 13 points were necessary.
The New York Empire outlasted the expansion Chicago Smash to claim a 21-20 victory to cap the 45th WTT season and hoist the King Trophy for the first time.
"To see the best players going after it, toe-to-toe, it's wonderful," said Empire coach Luke Jensen, whose squad finished runner-up in 2019. "Last year, we were one swing away, and this time the swing went in. ... Full Story
August 1, 2020 - WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.V. - Tomorrow's World TeamTennis Final features a matchup of some of tennis' biggest stars as the No. 3 seed Chicago Smash, in their inaugural season, take on the No. 4 seed New York Empire on CBS Broadcast Network at Noon ET/9 AM PT.
The Empire upset the top-seeded Philadelphia Freedoms 22-18, while the Smash were able to beat No. 2 seed Orlando Storm, 24-13 to set up the star-studded final.
Chicago is led by 2017 US Open Champion Sloane Stephens and also includes 9-time Grand Slam Champion ... Full Story
August 1, 2020 - For the past couple of seasons, the New York Empire and Philadelphia Freedoms have added their chapter to the sports rivalry between the two cities just 100 miles apart from each other.
For the second consecutive season, it was the No. 4-seeded Empire defeating the top-seeded Philadelphia Freedoms in the semifinals 22-18 to advance to the WTT finals where they will face the winner of the Orlando Storm/Chicago Smash match.
"We played the most dominant team over the past couple of years. They are a great team with a grea... Full Story
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New York Empire Are 2020 World Teamtennis Champions, Beat Chicago Smash on Last Point

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New York Wins a Match for the Ages, Defeats Chicago 21-20 in Supertiebreaker

Chicago Smash and New York Empire Set to Clash in World Teamtennis Final on CBS at Noon Et/9 Am Pt

Jock Sock Gives New York Emotional Win against Philadelphia, Empire Advance to Championship Match

New York Empire News
- New York Empire Are 2020 World Teamtennis Champions, Beat Chicago Smash on Last Point - August 2, 2020
- New York Wins a Match for the Ages, Defeats Chicago 21-20 in Supertiebreaker - August 2, 2020
- Chicago Smash and New York Empire Set to Clash in World Teamtennis Final on CBS at Noon Et/9 Am Pt - August 1, 2020
- Jock Sock Gives New York Emotional Win against Philadelphia, Empire Advance to Championship Match - August 1, 2020
- New York Empire Upset Philadelphia Freedoms to Make Second Straight World Teamtennis Final - August 1, 2020
- Philadelphia Freedoms Beat New York Empire, Set to Face Them Again in Wtt Playoff Semifinal on Saturday - July 30, 2020
- Vandeweghe Pushes Empire Past Breakers in Pursuit of Playoff Berth - July 29, 2020
- Jack Sock Powers New York Empire over Orange County Breakers to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive - July 29, 2020
- Orlando Storm Clinch Playoff Berth with Thrilling Win over New York Empire - July 28, 2020
- Vandeweghe and Melichar Get Second Chance at King Trophy Thanks to Coach Jensen's Trade - July 27, 2020
- New York Empire Acquire Vandeweghe and Melichar from San Diego Aviators - July 27, 2020
- New York Stays Alive in WTT Playoff Top 4 with Convincing Win against Washington - July 26, 2020
- New York Empire Ambush the Kastles with Statement Victory Ahead of Playoff Push - July 26, 2020
- Chicago's Women Smash New York Empire's Hopes with Dominate Performances in Singles & Doubles - July 25, 2020
- Kim Clijsters Shows off Hall of Fame Credentials in Convincing New York Win against Vegas - July 24, 2020
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Sun., Aug 2 | W | New York 21 at Chicago 20 (Championship) | Final |
Sat., Aug 1 | W | New York 22 at Philadelphia 18 (Playoff) | Final |
Thu., Jul 30 | L | Philadelphia 23 at New York 17 | Final |
Wed., Jul 29 | W | Orange County 19 at New York 21 | Final |
Tue., Jul 28 | L | Orlando 23 at New York 21 | Final |
Sun., Jul 26 | W | New York 25 at Washington 15 | Final |
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New York Empire Headlines
- WTT coronavirus protocol success provides hope for US Open - WTT New York Post (August 8)
- New York Empire Beat Chicago Smash to Win 2020 World TeamTennis Final - WTT Bleacher Report (August 3)
- New York Empire win World TeamTennis title - WTT NBC Sports (August 3)
- WTT pulls off 2020 season with New York winning by one-point margin - WTT Tennis Magazine (August 3)
- WTT Finals: New York tops Chicago with ultimate point finish to take home $1 million prize - WTT CBS Sports (August 3)
- New York Empire win World TeamTennis title - WTT ESPN (August 3)
- World Team Tennis: New York Empire Knock Out No. 1 Seed Philadelphia Freedoms to Reach Championship - WTT Tennis Panorama (August 2)
- Philadelphia Freedoms fall, 22-18, in World TeamTennis semifinals against New York Empire - WTT Philly.com (August 2)
- Underdog New York team gears up for WTT playoffs without Clijsters - WTT Tennis Magazine (August 1)
- Hall Of Famer Kim Clijsters Excelling In World TeamTennis, Enjoying Return To Sport - WTT Forbes (July 30)
- Danielle Collins Says World Team Tennis Waiver Did Not Forbid Leaving Site - WTT New York Times (July 23)
- Kim Clijsters, Tommy Haas, and talents that never go out of style - WTT Tennis Magazine (July 21)
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