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Tennis calendar 2021, a serie by Tennis Majors

2021 ATP/WTA calendar: All options still on the table, from best-case to worst-case scenarios

Tennis Majors surveyed tournament organisers on professional tours in 2021. Only a tiny minority say they are actively organising their events, and all of them know they are dependent on outside factors. This is the second volume in our 2021 tennis calendar series.

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Cédric Rouquette
2021 calendar series: Part 1 - Australian Open

Focus: Australian Open difficulties set the tone for life on tour in 2021

Even as the coronavirus vaccines (hopefully) begin to be rolled out, the upcoming Australian Open embodies all the difficulties that the tours will face in the coming year. In part one of our special focus on 2021, we examine the issues facing tournaments, players, and fans.

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Simon Cambers
Simona Halep - Prague victory

WTA announces rebranding with new tournament names and new logo

In a sign of the growing co-operation between the men's and women's tours, the WTA is to rename its main tournaments as 1000s, 500s and 250s from 2021. It has also changed its logo.

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Simon Cambers
Karolina Pliskova, 2020 Australian Open

The coaching carousel: Who’s in, who’s out?

The end of the year is often when players make coaching changes and 2020 is no different, with Karolina Pliskova, Aryna Sabalenka, Fabio Fognini and David Goffin among those shaking things up. Here's our list of who's in and who's out for 2021

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Simon Cambers
Juan Martin del Potro - Cropped

Del Potro admits to struggles in return bid, eyes Olympics

Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro said his recovery from knee surgery has been challenging.

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Tennis Majors
2020 recap: Alexander Zverev
4 years ago

Alexander Zverev in 2020: Painfully close to first slam title

Alexander Zverev's 2020 campaign on the tennis court was a successful one, although...
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Ricky Dimon
Rafael Nadal recap 2020
4 years ago

Rafael Nadal in 2020: Another Roland-Garros title, job done

Rafael Nadal played only six events in 2020 but he showed that less...
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Ryan Lam
2020 review: Diego Schwartzman
4 years ago

Diego Schwartzman in 2020: Top 10 breakthrough, best year yet

Having broken into the top 10, made his first Grand Slam semi-final and...
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Simon Cambers
Diego Maradona
4 years ago

RIP Diego Maradona – tennis, and the world, reacts to the passing of a legend

The news of Diego Maradona's passing has hit the tennis world hard. We...
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Chris Oddo
Feliciano Lopez, Madrid 2020
4 years ago

Expanded Madrid Open to be played over two weeks

The combined 2021 Madrid Open will be held over a two-week period for...
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Chris Oddo
2020 recap: Daniil Medvedev
4 years ago

Daniil Medvedev in 2020: Finishing with a bang

Following some rough patches earlier in the season, Daniil Medvedev finished 2020 in...
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Ravi Ubha
2020 recap: Andy Murray
4 years ago

Andy Murray in 2020: Virtual champion suffers more injury troubles

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Carrie Dunn
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park, 2019 Australian Open
4 years ago

Australian Open likely to be delayed, but only by a week or two

Next year's Australian Open is likely to be delayed, but not my much.
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Tennis Majors
Andy Murray
4 years ago

Andy Murray: “I hope all players take vaccine for good of the sport”

Three-time Grand Slam champion says players have a responsibility to act together if...
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Simon Cambers
4 years ago

Roger Federer in 2020: A year to forget

The former world No 1 endured plenty of challenges this year. We assessed...
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Carrie Dunn
4 years ago

Russia president Putin congratulates mastery of ATP Finals champ Medvedev

Vladimir Putin paid tribute to the "mastery" of Daniil Medvedev after his victory...
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Tennis Majors
2020 recap: Stefanos Tsitsipas
4 years ago

Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2020: Trying to see the bright side

Stefanos Tsitsipas captured one title in 2020, reached the French Open semi-finals, and...
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Ricky Dimon
2020 Recap: Matteo Berrettini
4 years ago

Matteo Berrettini in 2020: UTS1 champ afflicted with injury woes

Matteo Berrettini had a troubled 2020, with injury casting a shadow over much...
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Carrie Dunn
2020 recap: Novak Djokovic
4 years ago

Novak Djokovic in 2020: GOAT in waiting remains in wait

Novak Djokovic started 2020 with a bang and finished with the year-end No...
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Chris Oddo
Daniil Medvedev, ATP Finals, 2020
4 years ago

Nitto ATP Finals Recap: Medvedev Magic, Farewell London

The curtains have closed on 12 years of brilliant ATP Finals action in...
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Chris Oddo