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Rublev wins THIEMSs7 title

On a rain-interrupted Saturday in the Austrian Alps, Russia’s Andrey Rublev battled past Dominic Thiem, 6-2 5-7 [10-8], to win the THIEMs7 presented by Soccercoin invitational tournament in Kitzbühel, avenging the defeat at the hands of the local hero in straight sets...

WTA still hopeful China swing can take place

No 'final decision' has been made by China on cancelling events, the WTA says, despite authorities calling off most international sports events in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thiem battles past Bautista Agut into final

Dominic Thiem booked his place in the final of his own tournament after battling back from a set down to score a semi-final win over Roberto Bautista Agut in Kitzbühel on Friday.

Wimbledon’s prize money payout

Prize money set aside for this year’s Championships at Wimbledon will be distributed to those players who were set to take part at this year’s cancelled tournament, the AELTC announced on Friday.

Wimbledon makes further donations

Marking what would have been the second week of The Championships, the AELTC is donating 70,000 Championships tennis balls and towels to the LTA for its ‘Play Your Way’ campaign as part of The Club’s contributions to the recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

China cancels international events

The WTA’s plans to go ahead with the Asian swing of their tour was apparently scuppered when a press release from the Chinese press agency Xinhua on Thursday announced a decision by the General Administration of Sport of China to cancel all international events due to...

Murray unveils another event for top Brits

The success of the ‘Battle of the Brits’ recently played out behind closed doors in Roehampton, is to be repeated but this time featuring teams consisting of Britain’s best male and female players.

Thiem reaches semis in Austria but may miss US Open

Dominic Thiem is already guaranteed a semi-final slot at the THIEMs7 invitational tournament being held high in the Austrian Alps at Kitzbühel this week, having defeated both Casper Ruud and Jan-Lennard Struff in the round robin stages.

ITF to host virtual AGM

The ITF has announced that the 2020 ITF Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on Saturday 21 November 2020 following the ongoing restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Djokovic now claims he is the subject of a witch-hunt

Novak Djokovic has attacked his critics following his disastrous Adria Tour which has been one of the one of the major topics of discussion in recent weeks on the tennis front.

Wimbledon strawberries for NHS birthday celebrations

AELTC

Wimbledon strawberries for NHS birthday celebrations

by Barbara Wancke | Jul 2, 2020 | AELTC

Ahead of the NHS’s 72nd birthday celebrations, the AELTC is saying thank you with a donation of 200 punnets of Wimbledon strawberries per day...

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The men play for Wimbledon’s pineapple

Wimbledon

The men play for Wimbledon’s pineapple

by Barbara Wancke | Jul 2, 2020 | Wimbledon

They make their appearances over the final weekend of The Championships and are highly prized – the five Wimbledon Trophies, one of which...

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Watson joins Progress Tour Women’s Championships field

Invitational

Watson joins Progress Tour Women’s Championships field

by Barbara Wancke | Jul 1, 2020 | Invitational

Heather Watson has accepted a wildcard and will compete alongside GB Fed Cup teammates Harriet Dart and Katie Boulter at next month’s £30,000...

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Wimbledon’s green grass of home

Wimbledon

Wimbledon’s green grass of home

by Barbara Wancke | Jul 1, 2020 | Wimbledon

The courts at Wimbledon are lush and green but absent are the world’s best players, who should be completing the first round of matches today...

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Murray Trophy – Glasgow 2020 postponed

ATP Challenger

Murray Trophy – Glasgow 2020 postponed

by Barbara Wancke | Jun 30, 2020 | ATP Challenger

The Murray Trophy, an ATP Challenger tournament scheduled for 13-20 September at the Scotstoun Leisure Centre in Glasgow, has been postponed...

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So quiet at Wimbledon on Day 1

Wimbledon

So quiet at Wimbledon on Day 1

by Barbara Wancke | Jun 30, 2020 | Wimbledon

Monday should have been the first day of The Championships at Wimbledon but, because of the coronavirus pandemic, it is cancelled for the first...

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