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US Open : Features Tennis Majors Scoring Format

How the US Open missed a trick not trying a shorter scoring format

After almost five months off because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the US Open will take place in unique circumstances. But have organisers missed a trick in not trying out a shortened scoring format to fend off injuries and look after the long-time health of the players?

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Simon Cambers
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10 questions about Milos Raonic – Missile, Art Connoiseur, McEnroe

What does Milos Raonic like to do for fun and what's his best Grand Slam result? Here are 10 things you should know about the Canadian star.

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From Gibson and Ashe to Osaka – tennis’s trailblazers for racial equality

The two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka followed in a brave and powerful tradition this week.

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Naomi Osaka: From a shy champion to a role model and leader

Wednesday evening, Naomi Osaka announced her withdrawal from the Cincinnati tournament to protest against police violence committed in the United States. Previously silent off the courts, the world number 10 has been ardently defending her convictions for a few months.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas, portrait, July 2020

Exclusive interview with Stefanos Tsitsipas: “Quarantine healed me”

World No 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas will go into this month's US Open full of confidence and as one of the favourites for the title. In an exclusive interview with Tennis Majors, the 22-year-old tells Simon Cambers how he embraced the Coronavirus lockdown, how playing the Ultimate Tennis Showdown may give him an edge on the rest and how he is feeling no pressure as he tries to win his first Grand Slam title.

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Simon Cambers
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Prague Open: What we learned from Simona Halep’s latest clay title, and what you might have missed

Simona Halep did what was expected of her at the Prague Open by...
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Top Seed Open, Lexington: What we learned from Brady’s title, Serena’s performance, and what you might have missed

At the 2020 Top Seed Open in Lexington American Jennifer Brady outshined a...
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How to succeed in tennis’ new normal? Go with the flow

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International left-handers day: The top 20 lefties of the Open era

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10 questions about Fiona Ferro – Clay, black cat, lockdown

After earning two top 30 wins and winning the Palermo title, France's Fiona...
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Top 20 post-confinement matches: The Hammer’s blow, Thiem-Tsitsipas recital

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Top 20 post-confinement, part 3
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Top 20 post-confinement matches: UTS2 thrilling finals, Clijsters and Murray comebacks

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Wim Fissette and Naomi Osaka, Brisbane 2020
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Wim Fissette on Naomi Osaka: “This could actually be a very important time for her career”

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Top 20 post-confinement: Part 2
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Top 20 post-confinement matches: Impressive young guns, Haas’ winning return

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Top 20 post-confinement (Part 1)
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Top 20 post-confinement matches: tears of Djokovic, Paire’s heatstroke

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With the new UTS2 rules, inattention can be (very) expensive

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When Paire calms down, it’s Moutet who “Rebels”

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Nicolas Mahut is one of the best doubles players in the world and...
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Grigor Dimitrov and Covid-19: His full interview with Tennis Majors

Grigor Dimitrov admitted he was still dealing with the effects of coronavirus after...
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