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US Open contemplates logistics

The French Grand Slam, rescheduled for 20 September to 4 October, is expected to be further delayed to accommodate the US Open and Madrid and/or the Italian Championships in Rome, in order to allow players two weeks of clay court preparation ahead of Paris.

Paris fashion showcased in Prague

Petra Kvitova had a chance to debut the dress she would have worn at Roland Garros during the Czech Tennis President’s Cup at Sparta Prague tennis club, which was played from 26-28 May featuring a field of 8 Czech WTA players.

Murray and LTA get tennis back on court in UK

Tennis is starting to stir back to life as the Covid-19 pandemic grip is slowly running its course and while we all still await news of the actual tours resuming, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has announced that they will be staging four tournaments under the...

Kvitova against closed door majors

Petra Kvitova said yesterday that she didn’t like the idea of majors being played behind closed doors which is what the Covid-19 pandemic is threatening.

Djokovic has been practising, in secret

Novak Djokovic has been keeping his eye on the ball over these past two months, practising every day on a private court in Marbella with his brother, Marco, as the coronavirus pandemic prevented him from returning to his homeland, but he kept his training quiet so as...

Basilashvili arrested and charged

Georgia’s top player, Nikoloz Basilashvili, 28, has been charged with assaulting his ex-wife Neka Dorokashvili in front of their five-year old child, Lukas, having first been arrested in Tbilisi on Friday the 22nd May, when allegedly the incident took place.

Unsanctioned events popping up all over

Unofficial pro events continue to proliferate as the Credit One Bank Invitational on Daniel Island in South Carolina is scheduled to get underway on 23 June and Novak Djokovic announces a series of matches to run from 13 June to 5 July in the Balkan region.

Will there be a US Open or Roland Garros this year?

On the day when the French Open should be getting underway, speculation as to the fate of this year’s US Open continues to grow, with all sorts of scenarios apparently under consideration, but with the coronavirus pandemic still prevalent around the world, the odds on...

Four-time Grand Slam winner Ashley Cooper dies at 83

Four-time singles grand slam champion, Ashley Cooper, who was born on 15th September, 1936, died in Brisbane on 15th May after a long illness, aged 83.

Osaka passes Serena Williams earnings

Naomi Osaka has surpassed Serena Williams by setting a new record for most money earned by a female athlete over a 12-month period, according to forbes.com on Friday, who stated the Japanese made $37.4 million in earnings and endorsements, $1.4 million more than the...

Research shows tennis has a positive impact on mental health

LTA, Off Court

Research shows tennis has a positive impact on mental health

by Tennis Threads | May 20, 2020 | LTA, Off Court

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, the LTA has released its latest research, showing a link between playing tennis and recreational...

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London | “Hello…it’s Jamie Murray calling”

Off Court

London | “Hello…it’s Jamie Murray calling”

by Tennis Threads | Apr 8, 2020 | Off Court

Jamie Murray has been getting in touch with Queen’s ticket-holders following the news that the tournament would be cancelled this...

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Tennis at home | Keep the family active with these fun tennis exercises

LTA, Off Court

Tennis at home | Keep the family active with these fun tennis exercises

by Tennis Threads | Mar 28, 2020 | LTA, Off Court

As people up and down the country adapt to spending more time at home, it is more important than ever for the family to keep active. Whilst...

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Fever-Tree Championships | Medvedev, Tsitsipas target Lopez’ title, Murray wants singles return

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Fever-Tree Championships | Medvedev, Tsitsipas target Lopez’ title, Murray wants singles return

by Tennis Threads | Feb 26, 2020 | ATP Tour

With tickets set going on general sale today at 10:00am, Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas have confirmed that they will vie with...

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Melbourne | Andy Lapthorne finishes runner-up

Australian Open

Melbourne | Andy Lapthorne finishes runner-up

by Tennis Threads | Feb 1, 2020 | Australian Open

At the end of a week that began with Britain’s Andy Lapthorne realising a ‘lifelong dream’, the 29-year-old focused on encouraging others to...

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Melbourne | Brits Whiley, Hewett and Reid earn historic double titles

Australian Open

Melbourne | Brits Whiley, Hewett and Reid earn historic double titles

by Tennis Threads | Jan 31, 2020 | Australian Open

Britain’s Jordanne Whiley, Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid secured a historic brace of doubles titles on Friday at the Australian Open as Andy...

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