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Roger Federer still not 100 percent: “It will be tight for the Australian Open”

In an appearance at the 2020 Swiss Sports Awards, Roger Federer tells reporters that he is still not 100 percent recovered from his two knee surgeries, but getting closer every day.

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Chris Oddo
Abu Dhabi, 2018

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 the first WTA event of the 2021 season to Abu Dhabi in early January, followed by the Australian Open qualifiers to Dubai.

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Chris Oddo
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Nadal hopes for Federer return: “Our rivalry makes this sport much bigger”

In a recent interview, Rafael Nadal expressed his desire to see Roger Federer back in fine form as the Swiss returns from knee surgery. Federer has not played since the 2020 Australian Open.

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Mathieu Canac
Jean-François Caujolle

Open 13 in Marseille “80 percent” set for move to March 8

Jean-François Caujolle, tournament director of the Open 13 in Marseille, discusses all of the possibilities for this year's tournament. Nothing can be finalised until decisions regarding the Australian Open and Indian Wells are made.

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Carole Bouchard
Musetti, Alcaraz, Altmaier, Wolf

Musetti, Alcaraz among Challenger Tour standouts in 2020

Just like the main tours on both the men’s and women’s sides, the Challenger Tour was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Although five months of the calendar were scrapped, a handful of players had time to enjoy a lot of success.

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Ricky Dimon
ATP and WTA stars
4 years ago

“ATP and WTA will do more and more together” – Analysing WTA chief Steve Simon’s promise

Roger Federer's twitter suggestion in April that the ATP and WTA should merge...
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Simon Cambers
Roger Federer, Open d'Australie 2019
4 years ago

Federer says the Olympics are one of his big goals for 2021

In a video chat on social media earlier this weekend, Roger Federer reaffirmed...
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Jérémy Baudu
Tennis calendar 2021, a serie by Tennis Majors
4 years ago

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...
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Cédric Rouquette
2021 calendar series: Part 1 - Australian Open
4 years ago

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...
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Simon Cambers
Simona Halep - Prague victory
4 years ago

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,...
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Simon Cambers
Karolina Pliskova, 2020 Australian Open
4 years ago

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

The end of the year is often when players make coaching changes and...
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Simon Cambers
Juan Martin del Potro - Cropped
4 years ago

Del Potro admits to struggles in return bid, eyes Olympics

Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro said his recovery from knee...
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Tennis Majors
2020 recap: Dominic Thiem
4 years ago

Dominic Thiem in 2020: Long-awaited first major title

After losing his first three Grand Slam finals, Dominic Thiem landed his maiden...
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Ravi Ubha
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