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Philadelphia Freedoms Focus on Team Chemistry a Key Ingredient in Another Successful Season

August 31, 2020 - As Philadelphia Freedoms coach Craig Kardon prepared for the 2020 World TeamTennis campaign that would be different from any other, he knew his biggest challenge would be creating a strong team culture on a talented roster with plenty of depth. With rosters generally comprised of two men and two women, this year's roster would feature one extra player from each gender forcing Kardon to use the regular season to find the right combinations especially in men's and women's doubles and mixed doubles. As he has done the pas... Full Story

Philadelphia Handles New York in a Preview of the WTT Semifinals Match

July 30, 2020 - With 63 matches over 19 days in the books for the 45th season of World TeamTennis it was only fitting to see the Philadelphia Freedoms and New York Empire close out the regular season in what many thought would be a playoff preview. Dating back to the end of last season the Empire has been the kryptonite for the Freedoms dealing Philadelphia three consecutive losses with the latest defeat coming at the beginning of this season. Early on it looked as though Philadelphia would snap their three-match losing streak to Ne... Full Story

Philadelphia Locks up No. 1 Seed in WTT Playoffs; Beats Chicago in Supertiebreaker Thriller

July 29, 2020 - Taylor Fritz told coach Craig Kardon how much he likes playing the closer. With Philadelphia designated as the home team against the Chicago Smash, coach Craig Kardon did not have much to think about when deciding the men's singles disciplined would be slotted. Just like he did the other night against San Diego, Fritz once again delivered lifting his team to 22-21 victory in a match that was decided in a Supertiebreaker. The win clinches the number one seed for the Freedoms for the third consecutive season. "Clinching ... Full Story

Sofia Kenin Brings Winning Intensity and Youthful Energy to Freedoms

July 28, 2020 - White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. - As the highest-ranked player in the 2020 WTT field, Sofia Kenin has high expectations for herself and her team. With a 10-2 record, the Philadelphia Freedoms sit atop the standings going into the playoffs. As a rookie, Kenin has played her part, and then some, with nine singles wins. She came into the season hot after an intense "pre-season" in south Florida. It's in the 21-year-old's nature to get locked into the process with blinders on. Even after winning her first Grand Slam at the Au... Full Story

• Philadelphia Freedoms Focus on Team Chemistry a Key Ingredient in Another Successful Season - August 31, 2020
  
• Philadelphia Handles New York in a Preview of the WTT Semifinals Match - July 30, 2020
  
• Philadelphia Locks up No. 1 Seed in WTT Playoffs; Beats Chicago in Supertiebreaker Thriller - July 29, 2020
  
• Sofia Kenin Brings Winning Intensity and Youthful Energy to Freedoms - July 28, 2020
  
• Philadelphia Gets Closer to No. 1 Overall Seed, Rolls San Diego 24-19 - July 28, 2020
  
• Taylor Fritz Leads Philadelphia to Come-From-Behind Win against San Diego; Hold on to No. 1 Seed - July 26, 2020
  
• Taylor Townsend Leads Philadelphia to Comeback Win against Orange County - July 24, 2020
  
• Philadelphia Keeps on Rolling; Kenin, Fritz Too Much for Vegas - July 22, 2020
  
• Philadelphia Alone in First Place After Topping Chicago - July 21, 2020
  
• Big-Hitting Taylor Fritz Leads Philadelphia Past Springfield; Freedoms Alone in First Place - July 20, 2020
  
• Freedoms Show off Roster Depth with Convincing Win against Kastles - July 18, 2020
  
• Sofia Kenin Shines as Philadelphia Holds off Washington in Extended Play; Venus Makes WTT 2020 Debut - July 17, 2020
  
• Philadelphia Veterans Push Freedoms to Convincing Win against Springfield Lasers - July 14, 2020
  
• Philadelphia Freedoms Start 2020 Season on the Winning Foot, Roll OC Breakers - July 14, 2020
  
• New Location for WTT Season, But Philadelphia Freedoms Goal Remains the Same - July 8, 2020
  
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Sat., Aug 1	L	New York 22 at Philadelphia 18 (Playoff)	Final
Thu., Jul 30	W	Philadelphia 23 at New York 17	Final
Wed., Jul 29	W	Chicago 21 at Philadelphia 22	Final
Tue., Jul 28	W	Philadelphia 24 at San Diego 19	Final
Sun., Jul 26	W	San Diego 18 at Philadelphia 20	Final
Sat., Jul 25	L	Philadelphia 13 at Orlando 23	Final
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• 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)
• Sofia Kenin On 2020 Australian Open, World TeamTennis On CBS Sports - WTT CBS Denver (August 1)
• Philadelphia Freedoms entering the World TeamTennis playoffs as the No. 1 seed for the third consecutive season - WTT Philly.com (August 1)
• With a hazy future, Bouchard & Kenin among those maximizing WTT season - WTT Tennis Magazine (July 30)
• Sofia Kenin eager for a second chance at facing her idol Clijsters in WTT - WTT Tennis Magazine (July 28)
• Philadelphia Freedoms showcasing the depth of a championship-caliber team - WTT Philly.com (July 24)
• Aussie Open champion Sofia Kenin beats Venus Williams at the World TeamTennis - WTT Tennis World (July 22)
• Philadelphia Freedoms figuring out one another and bubble-like atmosphere in West Virginia - WTT Philly.com (July 17)
• Freedoms focused on having fun in World TeamTennis season starting Monday at The Greenbrier - WTT Philly.com (July 12)
• Philadelphia Freedoms focused on having fun in World TeamTennis season at The Greenbrier - WTT Philadelphia Inquirer (July 12)
• Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin ready to compete again in World TeamTennis - WTT ESPN (July 10)
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