Gibbs looks back on 2017 highs with Tennis Channel

Published Dec 13, 2017

Sam Groth and Nicole Gibbs are giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the world of professional tennis all year long in My Tennis Life. To read more updates from Sam and Nicole, go to tennischannel.com.

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Nicole Gibbs made a lot of big strides in 2017, while going through her fair share of lows. She documented her entire journey with the Tennis Channel on a new platform called My Tennis Life.

The American recently sat down in the studio to reflect on her season, and talk about some of her most memorable moments both on and off the court.

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There was her switch to a vegan diet, thanks in part to the Netflix documentary What the Health:

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In 2017, @Gibbsyyyy made the switch to go vegan 🌿🍃🍎🍐🍓

She tells us how this impacted her game and if she'll continue in 2018. #MyTennisLife pic.twitter.com/EFKdySHMWJ
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) December 13, 2017

She put in a lot of effort to keep her body in optimum shape, including taking time off to heal injuries:

.@Gibbsyyyy answers your questions about her training regimen in 2017 and tells us how this carries over into next season. 💪🏼💪🏼 #MyTennisLife pic.twitter.com/nifQy7H6Gq
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) December 13, 2017

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Gibbs best week on the WTA Tour saw her qualify for the US Open and take a set off then-world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova in the second round:

.@Gibbsyyyy tells us about her @USOpen match against @KaPliskova #MyTennisLife pic.twitter.com/KRaPemcTkc
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) December 12, 2017

The world No. 110 also spent some weeks on the ITF Pro Circuit, winning a $25,000 in Baton Rouge and reaching the final of a $25,000 in Auburn.

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The 24-year-old will try to continue her progress in 2018, particularly by qualifying for the Australian Open.

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