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Australian Open chief says ‘thanks, but no thanks’ after NSW offers to host 2021 Grand Slam
Australian Open staying in Melbourne.
‘The struggle was real out there,’ says Petra Martic after battling to victory in Palermo
Petra Martic battles back in Palermo.
Former champions Andy Murray and Kim Clijsters handed wildcards for 2020 US Open
Andy Murray and Kim Clijsters set for US Open main draw.
Rafael Nadal defends Adria Tour as intentions were good, but ‘hopes people learn’ from mistakes
Nadal says Adria Tour was organised with good intentions.
Nick Kyrgios likely to skip French Open, admits he is ‘not sure’ 2021 Australian Open will go ahead
Nick Kyrgios on his plans for the remainder of 2020.
2020 US Open prize money confirmed: Increase for first-round losers, but a decrease for champions
Your 2020 US Open prize fund confirmed.
Novak Djokovic to decide ‘in the next few days’ whether or not to join US Open withdrawals
Novak Djokovic still to make up his mind about US Open.
Rafael Nadal insists US Open ‘is still a big tournament, it’s a Grand Slam’ despite withdrawals
Rafael Nadal says US Open has not lost its glamour.
What happens if a player tests positive at US Open? Or if the player leaves the bubble? Some answers…
Some info on the US Open guidelines.
WATCH: WTA stars say ‘hold my beer’ after being told not to hand souvenirs to fans under Covid-19 rules
Some lapses from WTA stars in Palermo.
‘I’m not entirely sure my body is going to hold up,’ says Grigor Dimitrov about US Open participation
A case of wait and see for Grigor Dimitrov.
Defending champ Bianca Andreescu leads US Open field featuring Serena Williams, Simona Halep
An impressive women's field for the 2020 US Open.
‘I have decided to follow my heart,’ says Rafael Nadal as he confirms he will not defend his US Open title
Rafael Nada officially OUT of the 2020 US Open.
Former British No 1 tears into Nick Kyrgios, saying ‘I don’t really respect him as a human being’
Annabel Croft has lashed out at Nick Kyrgios.
Andy Murray explains why insurance is important before players agree to travel to New York for US Open
Andy Murray on the big US Open concern.
Madrid Open’s loss could be US Open’s gain as Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep stay on NY entry list
US Open could get unexpected boost.
Two-time champion Andy Murray among four players handed Western & Southern Open wildcards
Andy Murray set for Western & Southern Open.
Tennis, glorious competitive tennis makes welcome return with WTA Palermo Ladies Open
Your first competitive match report in five months.
Madrid Open set to be cancelled due to surge in coronavirus cases in Spanish capital
Madrid Open on the verge of being cancelled.
Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin ‘ready and in shape’ ahead of the tennis restart
Sofia Kenin ready to get going again.
Andy Murray ‘willing to take a risk’ at US Open as he looks to make up for lost time at Grand Slams
Andy Murray eager to play at US Open.
Alexander Zverev on US Open: ‘I might not to go there if I don’t feel safe, my team doesn’t feel safe’
Alexander Zverev remains undecided about US Open.
USTA pressing ahead with plans to host the US Open and Western & Southern Open
US Open and Western & Southern Open are a go.
Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams among Western & Southern Open wildcards
Kim Clijsters comeback set to continue in New York.
Serena Williams ‘anxious to get back on court’, but looking forward to Top Seed Open and US Open
Serena Williams all set for Top Seed Open.
Naomi Osaka officially confirmed for Western & Southern Open as she is awarded a wildcard
Naomi Osaka set to feature at Western & Southern Open.
Nick Kyrgios and Borna Coric trade barbs on social media as Adria Tour spat continues
Another day, another round of insults.
The 2020 US Open is still on but ‘final, final decision’ set to be made soon
Friday is D-Day for 2020 US Open.
Naomi Osaka’s management team dismisses reports she won’t compete at Cincinnati Open and US Open
Naomi Osaka WILL PLAY at US Open.
World No 1 Ashleigh Barty pulls out of US Open due to Covid-19 risks, yet to make French Open decision
Big blow for the US Open as Ashleigh Barty is OUT.
Cincinnati Open: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Sofia Kenin, Serena Williams, Coco Gauff confirmed
Good ATP field in Cincinnati.
‘Do you have rocks in your head?’ retorts Nick Kyrgios after Borna Coric ‘stands up for his mates’
Kyrgios was never going to let Coric's criticism slide.
Pan Pacific Open the latest WTA Tour event to be axed because of the coronavirus
There will be no Pan Pacific Open this year.
Borna Coric hits back at Nick Kyrgios, saying Australian likes to be a ‘general after a battle’
Round No 1,020 of the Adria Tour debacle.
‘Be very careful, Kyle. Be very careful mate,’ Dan Evans tells Kyle Edmund after his racket gets ‘teed’
Don't tee Dan Evans' racket, okay!
Roger Federer weighing up whether to play a tournament before the 2021 Australian Open
Roger Federer could play Aus Open warm-up event.
Jamie Murray warns players face US Open-French Open conundrum due to 14-day quarantine rules
Jamie Murray on US Open-French Open conundrum.
Another setback for Palermo Open as Johanna Konta pulls out to focus on US hard-court events
Johanna Konta won't be heading to Palermo.
Garbine Muguruza set to play at Lexington and Cincinnati events ahead of US Open
Garbine Muguruza ready to return to action.
Rafael Nadal: ‘My favourite opponents are one that I win against normally’
Rafael Nadal on his favourite opponents.
Serena Williams admits women still have to ‘fight’ for equality in tennis
Serena Williams on the fight for equality.
‘The virus was hard on me,’ reveals Grigor Dimitrov as he admits ‘it’s a tough road back’ after Covid-19 battle
Grigor Dimitrov on his battle with the coronavirus.
Simona Halep withdraws from Palermo Open on the back of Italy’s new quarantine rules
Simona Halep OUT of Palermo Open.
Battle of the Brits Team Tennis: When is it, who will take part, the format that will be used, TV channels
The lowdown on the Battle of the Brits Team Tennis event.
WTA Finals Shenzhen and Shanghai Masters among ATP and WTA events cancelled in China
The coronavirus claims a few more ATP and WTA events.
Simona Halep could be ‘penalised’ and be forced to withdraw from Palermo Open over new protocols
Simona Halep's Palermo Open visit in doubt.
T365 Recall: When Novak Djokovic won his maiden ATP Tour title and a silver-plated iPod
We remember Novak Djokovic's maiden ATP Tour title.
All-star cast featuring Andy Murray and Johanna Konta set for Battle of the Brits Team Tennis event
All systems go for Battle of the Brits Team Tennis.
Toni Nadal creates his dream player featuring Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic
Toni Nadal's perfect player...