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LessAspin

(1,988 posts) Tue Apr 28, 2026, 10:50 PM Apr 28

Hailey Baptiste could be the best American tennis 🎾 player since Jessica Pegula 🇺🇸

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Hailey Baptiste defeats world no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka (Original Post) LessAspin Apr 28 OP

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1. I'm sick, I saw she was losing in the 3rd set....turned the channel....FIND OUT THIS MORNING SHE WON!!!!!!

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 08:56 AM

Wednesday

I just can not listen to Sabalenka grunts and screams……..but sooooooooooo happy and proud Hailey kicked her ass. Bravo Hailey!!!!

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2. Now a little upstart from Spain, RAFAEL Jodar is giving ma man, Sinner fits.....tied 2/2 in 1st set.

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:45 AM

Wednesday

Wonder if Rafael’s mom and dad named him after the great Nadal???? He’s playing very good tennis.