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Tsitsipas maintains UTS lead as Thiem pulls out

The Ultimate Tennis Showdown is nearing the knock-out stage but Dominic Thiem will play no part in it after the Austrian, who played just 2 of the 5 weekend’s play, decided to take a rest ahead of his new ‘Thiem 7’ tournament due to take place in Kitzbühel from on...

No fireworks for Wimbledon

The 4th July, American Independence Day, is very different this year, and with no Championships at Wimbledon due to the coronavirus pandemic, there will be no fireworks and fans must get their tennis fix virtually.

Zverev could be banned

It has been asked on many an occasion over the past few weeks – what punishment will be handed down on those who break the Covid-19 safety regulations at a tournament?

US and French Opens to allow spectators

The decision by the USTA and FFT to allow a limited number of spectators to their respective events comes as a bit of a surprise bearing in mind the disastrous Adria Tour mini-series where the Covid-19 spiked followed the disregard of safety protocols.

Wimbledon strawberries for NHS birthday celebrations

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 to NHS staff and frontline workers in London.

The men play for Wimbledon’s pineapple

They make their appearances over the final weekend of The Championships and are highly prized - the five Wimbledon Trophies, one of which proudly displays an unlikely pineapple on the top - but, sadly, will not be on show this year.

Serbian Prime Minister, Gomez and Tipsarevic enter the debate

The fall out of the Adria Tour continues as many struggle to find someone to lay the blame on. In the main that someone is Novak Djokovic who led the campaign for this mini circuit and as it has been repeatedly said, his intentions were good and it had the backing of...

Watson joins Progress Tour Women’s Championships field

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 Progress Tour Women’s Championships at the National Tennis Centre.

Wimbledon’s green grass of home

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 had The Championships not been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s the ‘doughnut’ versus the ‘rat’

Nick Kyrgios and Boris Becker have got themselves embroiled in a major bust-up over Alexander Zverev’s recent escapade, namely caught on video partying after the cancellation of the Adria Tour which left a number of players and staff testing positive for the Covid-19...

It’s an Evans versus Edmund final

Battle of the Brits, Uncategorized

It’s an Evans versus Edmund final

by Henry Wancke | Jun 28, 2020 | Battle of the Brits, Uncategorized

Those lucky enough to watch the semi-finals of the Battle of the Brits sponsored by Schroders, were served two excellent matches befitting the...

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Murray expects Evans to win

Battle of the Brits

Murray expects Evans to win

by Henry Wancke | Jun 27, 2020 | Battle of the Brits

Andy Murray will step on court today against the reigning British No.1 Dan Evans and expects to come off second...

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Evans and Murray to meet in semis

Battle of the Brits

Evans and Murray to meet in semis

by Henry Wancke | Jun 26, 2020 | Battle of the Brits

On Sunday one of the Battle of the Brits field will earn the bragging rights over his fellows with three of the last four who have already...

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Edmund edges past Murray

Battle of the Brits

Edmund edges past Murray

by Henry Wancke | Jun 25, 2020 | Battle of the Brits

Kyle Edmund got the better of Andy Murray in their second group match of the Schroders Battle of the Brits at Roehampton, but he was made to...

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Wheelchair tournament confirmed for Flushing Meadows

US Open, Wheelchair

Wheelchair tournament confirmed for Flushing Meadows

by Henry Wancke | Jun 25, 2020 | US Open, Wheelchair

The US Open has reversed its decision not to include the wheelchair competition at this year’s US Open following a huge amount of criticism led...

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Novak’s father blames Dimitrov

Invitational

Novak’s father blames Dimitrov

by Henry Wancke | Jun 24, 2020 | Invitational

The Adria Tour has been cancelled and what was certainly intended as a morale boosting programme has ended with players and public receiving...

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