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LTA Chief warns of community indoor tennis centres closures

The LTA has warned that at least a third of Community Indoor Tennis Centres (CITCs) could still face closure, despite the recent Government announcement of a £100m investment in public leisure facilities.

Bertens undergoes Achilles tendon surgery

World No 9 Kiki Bertens announced last week that she will miss the start of the 2021 season, including the Australian Open, and has undergone surgery on her troublesome Achilles.

Another Mom to be

Former World No 12 Yanina Wickmayer took to social media this week to announce that she and her husband, Jérôme Vanderzijl, are expecting their first child, soon to be joining the growing group of mothers on tour.

Pospisil takes out compatriot in Vienna

Four matches Wednesday completed the first round of the Erste Bank Open, an ATP 500 tier event being contested in Vienna prior to the Paris Masters 1000 next week, which, in view of the latest restrictions imposed in France, could well be cancelled.

Coco climbs the rankings

Following the WTA’s last Premier event of the year in Ostrava, Coco Gauff is rewarded for battling through qualifying with an 8-place jump in the Rankings published tis week, while champion Aryna Sabalenka and finalist Victoria Azaranka are among the other risers.

In Vienna Thiem and Djokovic struggle and Evans progresses.

Defending champion Dominic Thiem seeded two at the Erste Bank Open, an ATP Tier 500 event, found himself struggling at first when he faced Vitaly Sachko of the Ukraine in his opening round in Vienna.

Ricci Bitti takes on 3rd ASOIF term as President

Former ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti is set to be re-elected for a third and final term as President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) after being confirmed as unopposed for the role.

Melbourne lockdown easing

The good news is that after 3 months of strict lockdown due to a surge in coronavirus, Melbourne is reopening on Wednesday, paving the way for the easing of restrictions and, hopefully, the return of spectators to sport.

Mixed fortunes on opening day in Vienna, Shapovalov beaten by wildcard

In what is being described as the strongest field ever to be gathered for an ATP 500 event, Denis Shapovalov, the eighth seed from Canada, crashed out of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, to the Austrian wildcard Jurij Rodionov in straight sets for the biggest win of his...

Sabalenka ousts Azarenka and wins Ostrava double

Aryna Sabalenka completed a remarkable transformation at the J&T Banka Ostrava Open on Sunday when she won both the singles and doubles titles, comprehensively out-striking compatriot Victoria Azarenka in the first all-Belarusian WTA Tour final in history.

The British Bulldogs just edge it

Battle of the Brits, Invitational, LTA

The British Bulldogs just edge it

by Henry Wancke | Aug 3, 2020 | Battle of the Brits, Invitational, LTA

As the organiser of the Battle of the Brits Team event, Jamie Murray couldn’t have been more delighted that, after a week’s highly competitive...

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Norrie keeps the British Bulldogs ahead

Battle of the Brits, Invitational, LTA

Norrie keeps the British Bulldogs ahead

by Henry Wancke | Jul 30, 2020 | Battle of the Brits, Invitational, LTA

Another good day for the British Bulldogs who picked up the majority of the points available on day three to extend their lead in the race for...

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Konta leads the Bulldogs into a 10-point lead

Battle of the Brits, Invitational, LTA

Konta leads the Bulldogs into a 10-point lead

by Henry Wancke | Jul 29, 2020 | Battle of the Brits, Invitational, LTA

It might just be for home players but the Battle of the Brits Team event has become very competitive and on one particular occasion, on Day Two...

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Evans is the top dog

Battle of the Brits

Evans is the top dog

by Henry Wancke | Jun 29, 2020 | Battle of the Brits

Andy Murray may still be perceived by the tennis public as being the top British player in view of his achievements over the past decade, but...

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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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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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