Me reading this episode title as a Ryba fan.
Wicked Witch Laughing
Alt: Wicked Witch from ‘Snow White’ laughing as she closes trap door.
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The Body Serve@thebodyserve.bsky.social · 4w agoNEW EPISODE: "The Stick Shoots" - #USOpen Wrap! It turns out even a stick shoots ... (way more than) once a year. 🔹Rybakina snatches Sabalenka's #1 ranking and her US Open title 🔹Ben Shelton breaks through 🔹The first all-gay ATP final (that we know of) thebodyserve.podbean.com/e/the-stick-...
Bob Mackie has died 😭 Losing Dolly Parton, Tim Currie and Bob Mackie means we're losing legends of camp! His designs were truly so iconic.
🏳️🌈 The real men's final happening on Sunday 🏳️🌈
Tick Tock Tennis@ticktocktennis.bsky.social · 4w agoA notable match-up coming tomorrow at the ATP Challenger in Tullin, Austria. Mika Brunold and Joao Lucas Reis Da Dilva will play for the biggest title of their careers at the Challenger 100 event. They are the only two out gay players on the ATP Tour. A first as far as I know.
Thoroughly recommend Murray v Del Po Rio 2016 final if looking for a tennis comfort watch.
“Partnering with Kalshi gives us an opportunity to pioneer that next generation of fan engagement while ensuring the integrity of our sport.” Why does tennis always have to try and ruin tennis.
Ben Rothenberg@benrothenberg.bsky.social · last mo.The U.S. Open is a casino now, even more unavoidably so after the tournament signed a deal with Kalshi. With player reactions. Free to read at Bounces: www.benrothenberg.com/p/us-open-te...
I’m not as well versed in Dolly’s work as I should be but ‘Here You Come Again’ has always been a fave of mine. 🕊️✨ youtu.be/bflkeWVTNk0?...
Dolly Parton - Here You Come Again (Official Audio)
YouTube video by DollyPartonVEVO
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NEW: "This Is Not a Test" The WTA's newest Women's Eligibility Policy -- The historic context, the current science, the broader anti-trans movement, and the ingenious rhetorical trap of "protecting women['s sport]" thebodyserve.podbean.com/e/this-is-no...
This Is Not a Test | The Body Serve
The WTA recently announced that it will require all athletes who wish to compete to undergo a genetic cheek swab test to “prove” they are indeed a woman. This follows the IOC’s policy announcement fro...
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Absolutely disgusting and infuriating to see from a tour founded on defiance and moral clarity. End of that era, end of that illusion. A betrayal of the LGBTQ+ community and women.
Ben Rothenberg@benrothenberg.bsky.social · 3mo agoBreaking news story at Bounces: Following cultural momentum around anti-trans pushes in sports, the WTA has enacted a new policy that will require *all* players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to continue playing on WTA Tour. Read at Bounces: www.benrothenberg.com/p/wta-requir...
Well, this is heinous.
Ben Rothenberg@benrothenberg.bsky.social · 3mo agoBreaking news story at Bounces: Following cultural momentum around anti-trans pushes in sports, the WTA has enacted a new policy that will require *all* players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to continue playing on WTA Tour. Read at Bounces: www.benrothenberg.com/p/wta-requir...
The "Dueling Aussie Lesbians in the Coaching Box" was not an angle I was expecting in this Serena vs. Joint saga.
Just in from the WTA: Portia Archer has decided to step down from her role as WTA CEO effective April 20, ahead of her contract renewal. WTA chair Valerie Camillo: "We are working through a transition plan for the leadership of the WTA Tour and will share an update by mid-May."
like what the actual fuck was this sorcery
triple match point@triplematchpoint.bsky.social · 7mo agoHOLY SHIT COCO
To be clear, I did not want any jeopardy in this particular match 🥲
NEW: "Be Brave" If you're a US player, now's the time to talk. Because if it's not now, it's never. Sport and politics do mix. Plus: a historic quarterfinal lineup, Naomi gets the fashion influencers fighting & gets Jelena Djokovic activated. Undeniable! thebodyserve.podbean.com/e/be-brave/
Be Brave | The Body Serve
It's not officially a Slam until Jelena Djokovic accuses Naomi Osaka of being so nasty and so rude while Jelena’s husband narrowly avoids a default for something completely of his own making (again). ...
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NEW: "Chat To Mi Back" Our 2025 #WTA Wrap! A season of parity, but only kind of ... the major on- and off-court stories, teen hatcher-and-snatchers, funniest moments, fond memories, and more! thebodyserve.podbean.com/e/chat-to-mi...
Chat To Mi Back: 2025 WTA Wrap | The Body Serve
It’s time to wrap the 2025 WTA season! We saw 5 different players split the Slams and the WTA Finals to form a season with a clear top tier but no outright dominance, allowing for surprises (Mboko, An...
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So sorry this took so long! NEW: "The Corporate Sleaze" The USO is over and we're left with a lingering ick about that orange guy and how the USTA handled it. Of course, we also talk Carlos and Aryna's big wins, commentating outside the lines, and actually protecting women in sport
The Corporate Sleaze | The Body Serve
Thanks for your patience as we finished up our US Open wrap! One of our birthdays coincided with Rolex inviting a certain president to the tournament, and we conscientiously objected. Aryna Sabalenka ...
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Absolute carnage at the US Open 24000 people stuck outside Ashe, unable to reach their seats due to enhanced security protocols Players will either be further delayed or walk out to a two thirds empty stadium - all so Rolex can tickle the ego of a fascist
Venus Williams, 31 years after her WTA debut, beats world #35 Peyton Stearns in DC! Serving big (9 aces!), moving well and hitting more consistently than we had any right to expect. She's royal 🎵👑
What if these organisations created stable jobs for human tour guides instead?
No.1 Sabalenka vs. No.2 Gauff in Saturday's RG final! overall H2H: 5-5 Grand Slam H2H: 1-1 clay H2H: 1-1
