WTA
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 first match of the year in Abu Dhabi.
Tennis Majors
January 6, 2021
WTA announces schedule for first half of 2021
The WTA have stolen a march on the ATP and announced their provisional calendar for the first six months of the year.
Carrie Dunn
January 5, 2021
Player politics set to be a lingering factor in 2021
Despite the turmoil caused by the Coronavirus in 2020, the rumblings of discontent behind the scenes show no signs of going away.
Simon Cambers
January 4, 2021
Kenin leads Abu Dhabi field as WTA Tour begins
The 2021 WTA Tour begins in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, with four of the top 10, led by Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin
Simon Cambers
January 4, 2021
Official! Australian Open in February: Updated 2021 ATP and WTA calendar
Uncertainty abounds as 2021 begins but things look a little clearer after the ATP and WTA announced their schedules for the first part of the year.
Cédric Rouquette
January 2, 2021
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...
Tennis Majors
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...
Carrie Dunn
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....
Simon Cambers
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...
Mathieu Canac
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...
Simon Cambers
4 years ago
Ashlyn Krueger: History-making American on the rise
Ashlyn Krueger became the first player to win the 16s and 18s in...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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,...
Ricky Dimon
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...
Simon Cambers
4 years ago
Lessons learned from the pandemic – Volvo Car Open set to bounce back better than ever in 2021
The Volvo Car Open was cancelled in 2020 but still went ahead with...
Chris Oddo
4 years ago
“We’ve learned how to operate in this environment” – Exclusive interview with WTA chief Steve Simon
After a year in which the WTA could not operate for five months...
Simon Cambers
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...
Cédric Rouquette
4 years ago
Exclusive: WTA chief Steve Simon says full stadiums may not return until 2022
In an interview with Tennis Majors, WTA chairman Steve Simon tells Simon Cambers...
Simon Cambers
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...
Simon Cambers