Mark Masters

TSN reporter

[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

🇨🇦Felix Auger-Aliassime parts ways with longtime coach Frederic Fontang

"Looking back today, I can say that beyond being an outstanding coach, he has been a true mentor throughout my journey into adulthood"

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[Blair Henley @BlairHenley]

Big upset in Newport as Canada’s Alexis Galarneau gets the biggest win of his career over top-seeded grass king Adrian Mannarino to book his spot in the quarters.

[OverDrive @OverDrive1050]

Steve Sullivan on the Marlies' head coach position, his role and the progression of the team

#LeafsForever
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[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

"Over the last few days, John Chayka & I had several discussions about my role ... my expectation was that I would be in a position to continue to have a significant impact within the organization. However, it became clear that his leadership group envisioned a different path"

[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

Marlies GM Ryan Hardy: "Steve earned this opportunity thru work with both the Leafs & Marlies & has built strong relationships with our young players... His experience as a player & coach, combined with his commitment to player development, makes him the right person"
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[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

Steve Sullivan becomes ninth head coach in Marlies franchise history

Mark Giordano elevated to assistant coach & joins goaltending coach Hannu Toivonen & video coach Nick Biamonte on the staff

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[Toronto Marlies @TorontoMarlies]

Welcome back Sully!

Steve Sullivan has been named head coach of the Toronto Marlies, becoming the ninth head coach in franchise history.

[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

🇨🇦Bianca Andreescu on 🇺🇸Serena Williams:

"I'm hoping she'll be able to play Toronto because, I mean, if I can play her again & step on court with the legend herself one more time, it would truly be incredible, especially at home too"

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After "very emotional" return to Grand Slam stage, 🇨🇦Bianca Andreescu ready to "kick some butt"

2019 US Open champion met with media today after receiving a wildcard to @NBOtoronto 👇
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[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

Leafs announce pre-season schedule

Saturday Sept. 19 - at Montreal, vs Montreal (split squad)

Wednesday Sept. 23 - at Ottawa, vs Ottawa (split squad)

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Daniel Alfredsson's contract with Sens was up

"After I finished the season, you know, took some time as always to reflect & I kind of made my mind up that I'm not going to come back to Ottawa next year, I'm going to pursue & get different experiences"

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[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

Daniel Alfredsson on William Nylander:

"He has grown into a really good player. He has some unbelievable tools that are hard to teach ... I worked with him at 4 Nations for the first time ... I'm really excited to work with him & the whole team to be honest"

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[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

Daniel Alfredsson on Mats Sundin:

"We've kept in touch ... We haven't talked a lot about the past, to be honest. But obviously it's great Mats is involved again. He has so much to bring: leadership, experience & his enthusiasm was really obvious in the talks"

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[Toronto Maple Leafs @MapleLeafs]

Teammates 😄

[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

Leafs initially reached out to interview Daniel Alfredsson for head coach job before following up about associate job

Says Jim Hiller "really intrigued me with his knowledge & the style he likes to play"

Working with power play will be part of role

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[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

Alfredsson on pain Sens fans feel: "Totally understand it ... in my dreams would I have loved to stay & become head coach of Ottawa, maybe, but nobody stays as a coach forever in one spot no matter how popular they are ... when I had this opportunity I felt it was the right one"

[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

New Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson's message to Ottawa fans:

"Love you as always. Thank you. I understand this an interesting day, but also an exciting chapter for me as I expand my coaching career."

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[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic in on-court interview: "These are the kind of moments I still play tennis for"

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[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

🇷🇸Novak Djokovic reaches 8th consecutive #Wimbledon semifinal & claims sole ownership of all-time record for most consecutive men’s singles SF appearances at All-England Club

Breaks a tie with 🇨🇭 Roger Federer (seven straight from 2003-09)

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[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

🐐 GOAT GOES ON

🇷🇸 [7] Novak Djokovic defeats 🇨🇦 [3] Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) to advance to #Wimbledon semifinals

Longest match of tournament (5 hours, 15 minutes)

Faces 🇮🇹 [1] Jannik Sinner on Friday

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[Mark Masters @markhmasters]

🚨 MATCH TIEBREAK

After five hours, 🇨🇦 [3] Felix Auger-Aliassime & 🇷🇸 [7] Novak Djokovic are deadlocked at 6-6 in the 5th & final set

At stake, a spot in the #Wimbledon semifinals

Watch the match tiebreak on TSN5⃣

First to 10
Win by two

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[Bastien Fachan @BastienFachan]

Felix Auger-Aliassime becomes the first-ever player to take Rafael Nadal to five sets at Roland-Garros AND Novak Djokovic to five sets at Wimbledon!