The global nature of the sport means that tennis stars fly to tournaments in all corners of the globe. Here, Venus Williams arrives at Beijing Airport prior to the 2008 Olympics.
On the move —
The global nature of the sport means that tennis stars fly to tournaments in all corners of the globe. Here, Venus Williams arrives at Beijing Airport prior to the 2008 Olympics.
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Negotiating your exit from international airports can be a tricky business ... Rafael Nadal is immediately bombarded by the press after touching down at Mallorca as the newly-crowned Australian Open champion in 2009.
Crowd trouble —
Negotiating your exit from international airports can be a tricky business ... Rafael Nadal is immediately bombarded by the press after touching down at Mallorca as the newly-crowned Australian Open champion in 2009.
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Long journeys can often take their toll. It took Agnieszka Radwanska 55 hours to travel from Montreal, Canada, to the Olympics in Rio. She then lost her first round match in 99 minutes.
Severe delays —
Long journeys can often take their toll. It took Agnieszka Radwanska 55 hours to travel from Montreal, Canada, to the Olympics in Rio. She then lost her first round match in 99 minutes.
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The rigorous demands of the Tour mean that players spend long periods away from their homes and families. Here, Sam Stosur embraces her father in Brisbane airport, Australia, after winning the US Open in 2011.
Flying the nest —
The rigorous demands of the Tour mean that players spend long periods away from their homes and families. Here, Sam Stosur embraces her father in Brisbane airport, Australia, after winning the US Open in 2011.
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But it's not always economy class and long delays; players are also treated to private jets and five-star service. Here, Nick Kyrgios, a member of the Singapore Slammers, travels to Singapore prior to an International Premier Tennis League match in 2014.
Lap of luxury —
But it's not always economy class and long delays; players are also treated to private jets and five-star service. Here, Nick Kyrgios, a member of the Singapore Slammers, travels to Singapore prior to an International Premier Tennis League match in 2014.
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And there is much to be said for good company, food and drink. Ana Ivanovic offers drinks to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils.
First service —
And there is much to be said for good company, food and drink. Ana Ivanovic offers drinks to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils.
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Kyrgios (right) and Tsonga (left) have <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis.com%2Fplayers%2F745%2Fnick-kyrgios%2Fvs%2F538%2Fjo-wilfried-tsonga%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">never faced each other</a> on the Tour circuit, but they had a chance to while enjoying a pre-flight computer game alongside Frenchman Gael Monfils.
Video game, set, match —
Kyrgios (right) and Tsonga (left) have never faced each other on the Tour circuit, but they had a chance to while enjoying a pre-flight computer game alongside Frenchman Gael Monfils.
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In the same lounge, Novak Djokovic is pictured surrounded by players' racket bags -- a sizable piece of cargo to lug around the world.
Heavy cargo —
In the same lounge, Novak Djokovic is pictured surrounded by players' racket bags -- a sizable piece of cargo to lug around the world.
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