Catfight! Vandeweghe Calls Out Putintseva

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They may only be ranked 99 and 105 in the world, but Coco Vandeweghe and Yulina Putintseva made headlines after their three set match in Brussels Open qualifying.

Putintseva c'moned and fist pumped her way to a win over Vandeweghe, but she was not satisfied with letting her racket do the talking. Vandeweghe claimed on Twitter that her 18 year old opponent insulted her after the match.

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Roger Federer Dismisses Twitter

It's fair to say Roger Federer doesn't exactly appreciate the world of Twitter. The Swiss has long held out on joining the social media website, despite having a remarkable Facebook following. After his crushing straight sets loss at the hands of Rafael Nadal in the Rome final, Federer was asked to comment on Twitter's opinion that his serve was not up to speed. He didn't exactly take it well...

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Bad Boys of the ATP: Bernard Tomic

Bad boys. We love em, then we hate em, then we love em again. For most women, there is nothing sexier than a man who loves you then leaves you begging for more. Endless songs are written about these men our fathers would certainly not approve of, but whether we simply daydream about these rebellious romantics, (hello, Eric Northman), or actually pursue them is another matter entirely.Only one thing is for sure, at some point in our lives we will find ourselves attracted to someone who strays a little on the naughty side.

If you're a bad boy addict, modern day tennis leaves a lot to be desired. On the surface, men's tennis is filled with gentlemen who hug their opponents after a loss and don't spit the dummy when a call doesn't go their way. They don't drink, they don't smoke and they certainly don't resemble James Dean (or Deen, if you prefer). But there are a few rough cuts amongst the polished stones, those who fit in more amongst John McEnroe and Ilie Nastase than the Wimbledon tea room regulars. Over the next few months, I will make an attempt to sort out those ATP players you'd take home to meet your mother from those you... definitely wouldn't.

He’s tennis’s most controversial character. Some love him because of his awkward playing style, others enjoy his no-holds barred personality. Many dislike him due his arrogance, sense of self-entitlement and failure to truly commit to tennis. Yet, of late, the overwhelming emotion felt towards our latest bad boy is one of sympathy. He is the one and only Bernard Tomic.

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Impressions of the Top 4 You Won't Believe

Check out Josh Berry's amazing impressions of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic. We guarantee your jaw will be hanging open by the end of the video. 

We have no idea who this guy is, but there's no denying his unbelievable talent. Let's hope he releases more impressions in the future.

Roger Federer Chops Off Hair, Shocks The World

There was some interesting tennis played last night, but the news that Ana Ivanovic and Aga Radwanska lost didn't shock near as much as Roger Federer's new haircut. The man known for his curly, perfect locks has gone and chopped them all off. This is the result. 

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HUH? Sloane Ranked Most Marketable

More than a few eyebrows were raised this morning when Sportspro magazine released their most marketable athletes list.

Instead of the usual names making the top ten, it was Sloane Stephens and Novak Djokovic that Sportspro decided were the most marketable tennis players. Djokovic, who came in at No.6, didn't surprise too many people. But Stephens, who at No.9 was ranked above Maria Sharapova (16) and Serena Williams (who didn't even make the list) made a few on my Twitter time wonder exactly what the Sportspro people had been smoking.

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Federer and Murray Express Their Support For Gay Players

Roger Federer and Andy Murray have added their voices to those of Nicolas Almagro, Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish in support of gay rights. Both Federer and Murray do not think a homosexual player coming out would be an issue for the ATP and believe tennis is accepting of different sexualities.

"I don't think it would be a problem," Federer said. "We're very relaxed. We don't play a team sport and see each other all the time. ... We're very open. So whatever happens, happens. I don't know if there are any. So far from what I've heard, no. But that could change, possibly because of the case in the NBA."

Murray agreed, saying ''I think everyone has gotten better at dealing with it. More and more players have come out and I think there has to be some players that are probably gay. From speaking to the other players, I don't think anyone has any issues with it. So I hope that in tennis it's an issue that is dealt with well when the situation arises.''

It is clear by Federer and Murray's comments that the possibility of a gay player has been discussed between players. Here at the OTG we think it's fantastic that tennis - once a very conservative sport - is making its environment more welcoming for people of all sexualities.