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Veronika Kudermetova, Abu Dhabi, 2021
4 years ago

Kudermetova consigns Kontaveit to early Abu Dhabi exit, Flipkens could face Kenin

Anett Kontaveit was beaten in straight sets by Russian Veronika Kudermetova in her...
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Tennis Majors
4 years ago

WTA announces schedule for first half of 2021

The WTA have stolen a march on the ATP and announced their provisional...
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Carrie Dunn
Professional Tennis Players Association
4 years ago

Player politics set to be a lingering factor in 2021

Despite the turmoil caused by the Coronavirus in 2020, the rumblings of discontent...
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Simon Cambers
Sofia Kenin
4 years ago

Kenin leads Abu Dhabi field as WTA Tour begins

The 2021 WTA Tour begins in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, with four of...
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Simon Cambers
Rod Laver arena, Melbourne
4 years ago

Official! Australian Open in February: Updated 2021 ATP and WTA calendar

Uncertainty abounds as 2021 begins but things look a little clearer after the...
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Cédric Rouquette
Nick Kyrgios, Australian Open, 2020
4 years ago

“It’s not easy to create reference points in this uncertainty” – The loneliness of the tennis player in the face of the pandemic

From tennis in 2020 to tennis in 2021, part 3: In a profession...
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Geoffrey Steines
4 years ago

Laureus launches support of Naomi Osaka’s Play Academy initiative

Play Academy with Naomi Osaka, backed by Laureus, has been launched with the...
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Tennis Majors
Naomi Osaka
4 years ago

“I will not shut up and dribble” – Naomi Osaka pens passionate defence of athlete activism

The US Open champion says athletes should be speaking more - not less...
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Carrie Dunn
Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova
4 years ago

“We are still fighting for recognition” – Evert explains why her rivalry with Navratilova is the biggest in tennis

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova played each other 80 times over 16 years....
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Simon Cambers
Australian Open final, 2020, Kenin and Muguruza
4 years ago

In pictures: Our top 10 women’s matches of 2020

From Serena-Azarenka to Kvitova-Rogers, we at Tennis Majors put together a photo compilation...
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Mathieu Canac
Australian Open 2020
4 years ago

Tighter protocols in store for players at Australian Open

In a document seen by Tennis Majors, the Australian Open has told players...
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Simon Cambers
Ashlyn Krueger
4 years ago

Ashlyn Krueger: History-making American on the rise

Ashlyn Krueger became the first player to win the 16s and 18s in...
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Chris Oddo
Abu Dhabi, 2018
4 years ago

Report: WTA to begin its 2021 Season in Abu Dhabi, followed by Australian Open qualifiers in Dubai

According to the Gulf News a plan is in the works to bring...
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Chris Oddo
Naomi Osaka during the Western and Southern Open 2020, with a Black Lives Matter shirt
4 years ago

Vogue cover girl Naomi Osaka: raising awareness and finding her level

In a new cover piece for Vogue Magazine, Naomi Osaka reflects on a...
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Chris Oddo
Naomi Osaka, Breonna Taylor mask
4 years ago

Osaka named among SI’s Sportspersons of the Year – An honor special for so many reasons

Naomi Osaka is one of Sports Illustrated's Sportspersons of the Year for 2020,...
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Ricky Dimon