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Tennis still waits for AO decisions

Following weeks of discuss, it now seems likely that the Australian Open will be delayed by a week or two from its scheduled start date of 18 January, according to the Sports Minister for Victoria.

Becker leaves German Tennis

Six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker has decided to leave his post at the German Tennis Federation at the end of the year because he says he no longer has the time to fulfil his role there.

Konta reunites with Zavialoff

Britain’s No 1, Johanna Konta, has reunited with her former coach Dimitri Zavialoff ahead of the 2021 season after a brief trial with Thomas Hogstedt in the summer and ending her curtailed 2020 campaign with just her hitting partner, Dan Smethurst.

Murray calls for players to be vaccinated

Tennis Australia is still struggling to get agreement on Covid-19 safety regulations for the first grand slam of the 2021 season which is due to start January 18.

Obituary – David N. Dinkins

New York’s first African-American Mayor and a benefactor for tennis died on 23 November at the age of 93.

Medvedev makes a clean sweep at the final O2

Daniil Medvedev has earned the biggest title of his career by winning the Nitto ATP Finals at the O2 and hopes it will serve as a springboard to greater things over the next few years, as he attempts to follow his beaten rival to a Grand Slam triumph.

Mektic & Koolhof triumph in ATP doubles final

Croatia’s Wesley Koolhof & Nikola Mektic from the Netherlands won their first doubles title as a team at the Nitto ATP Finals on Sunday, sealing their maiden title together by defeating Austria’s Jurgen Melzer & France’s Edouard Roger Vasselin, 6-2 4-6 [10-5],...

Thiem and Medvedev spring two shocks to reach final

This year’s Nitto ATP Final title will be settled for the last time at The O2 in London on Sunday and will surprisingly, not feature either of the top two players in the world following their respective defeats at the semi-final stage.

Salisbury & Ram lose No 1 spot hope

Saturday proved a step too far for Joe Salisbury & Rajeev Ram, who led by a set and a break, and were 7-1 up in the match tiebreak, but lost 6-7(7) 6-3 [11-9] to Edouard Roger-Vasselin & Jurgen Melzer. and, in so doing, let the No 1 World ranking slip out of...

Djokovic makes up the final four

The finish line is within reach as the top four players in the world gather themselves for a final lunge to become the 2020 Nitto ATP Finals champion and not only bring this year’s convoluted season to an end, but also bring the curtain down on The O2’s involvement...

All to play for in Charleston going into final day

Invitational

All to play for in Charleston going into final day

by Barbara Wancke | Jun 28, 2020 | Invitational

Heading into Saturday, Team Kindness trailed Team Peace 14-10 and, with matches worth 3 points, a quick start was imperative for captain...

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Credit One Bank Invitational catches up with Team Peace in the lead

Invitational

Credit One Bank Invitational catches up with Team Peace in the lead

by Barbara Wancke | Jun 26, 2020 | Invitational

With the Credit One Bank Invitational in South Carolina playing catch-up on Thursday after rain disrupted the schedule on the first two days,...

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Peace and Kindness balanced in Charleston

Invitational

Peace and Kindness balanced in Charleston

by Barbara Wancke | Jun 24, 2020 | Invitational

The women are back! On Day 1 of the Credit One Bank Invitational, the team event being played at in Charleston, got under way with early wins...

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Charleston’s return – Credit One Bank Invitational

Invitational

Charleston’s return – Credit One Bank Invitational

by Barbara Wancke | Jun 23, 2020 | Invitational

With the men dominating the headlines of late, the women return to competitive play in the United States on Tuesday, with Sofia Kenin and...

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London | Virtual tennis is taking off

Off Court

London | Virtual tennis is taking off

by Barbara Wancke | May 4, 2020 | Off Court

With match play now taking tentative steps to return to court following the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, fans attention has been locked on...

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Melbourne | Coco dismisses Osaka, Keys out

Australian Open

Melbourne | Coco dismisses Osaka, Keys out

by Barbara Wancke | Jan 24, 2020 | Australian Open

On a day of major upsets, defending champion Naomi Osaka was added to the list of casualties after going down in straight sets to the teenage...

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