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Anett Kontaveit in 2021: year of a new belief
Anett Kontaveit won four titles in the second half of 2021, broke into the world's top 10 and qualified for the WTA Finals. Read all about her stellar year
Simon Cambers
December 15, 2021
Garbiñe Muguruza in 2021: the story of a renaissance
At the age of 28, Garbiñe Muguruza has made a stunning return to the top three for the first time since 2017 thanks to her triumph at the WTA Finals - look back at her year
Carrie Dunn
December 14, 2021
Novak Djokovic in 2021: dominant force, like no man before (and it’s not over)
With three of the four Grand Slams and the year-end No 1 ranking in the bag again, the Serb enjoyed one of his best ever years
Simon Cambers
December 13, 2021
Naomi Osaka in 2021: the Fourth Grand Slam title, and the black hole
From the high of winning the Australian Open to the low of dealing with mental health issues, it was a difficult year for the young Japanese
Iris Chartreau
December 11, 2021
Rafael Nadal in 2021: Loss to Djokovic, injuries, a sombre year
Affected by injuries, Rafael Nadal won two titles in 2021 but by his standards, he was below his absolute best
Iris Chartreau
December 10, 2021
December 8, 2021
Alexander Zverev in 2021: A golden year (at least, on the court)
Olympic champion in Tokyo, winner of the ATP Finals and with six titles...
Samuel Hamon
December 8, 2021
Emma Raducanu in 2021; from sitting school exams to winning US Open
Ranked 345 at the end of 2020, Emma Raducanu came out of nowhere...
Simon Cambers
December 7, 2021
Norway’s Casper Ruud in 2021: Historic Top 10 breakthrough, 5 titles, Turin semis
Casper Ruud created history in 2021 by becoming the first Norwegian try to...
Haresh Ramchandani
December 7, 2021
Aryna Sabalenka in 2021: A breakthrough at Grand Slam level
Two titles and, above all, her first two Grand Slam semi-finals: Aryna Sabalenka...
Samuel Hamon
December 6, 2021
Rising Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in 2021 – first title, first Slam quarter-final, at 18
Voted ATP's Newcomer of the Year in 2020, Spanish teen Carlos Alcaraz is...
Rémi Bourrières
December 5, 2021
Format, teams, Kosmos, Gerard Piqué: 10 questions about the Davis Cup
From its humble beginnings in Boston, to the premiere team competition in men's...
Simon Cambers
December 3, 2021
‘Andy is a legend – Cam is a machine’ – Rising star Paul Jubb on an amazing year for British tennis
Working with Andy Murray and watching other British stars claim trophies galore this...
Carrie Dunn
December 1, 2021
World No 4, Grand Slam semi-finalist, Great Britain: 10 questions about Johanna Konta
Johanna Konta announced her retirement on December 1, 2021 after a career in...
Haresh Ramchandani
November 27, 2021
The legends who advise Novak Djokovic: “I speak with Tom Brady about training and recovery”
The world No 1 says he turns to a number of great sportsmen...
Sasa Ozmo
November 23, 2021
Ten insightful stats you may not know about the Federer-Nadal rivalry
A book co-authored by Rémi Bourrières (contributor to Tennis Majors) and Christophe Perron...
Cédric Rouquette
November 21, 2021
Confident Zverev closer than ever to winning his first Grand Slam title
The German goes into 2022 with confidence and belief that he can finally...
Simon Cambers
November 17, 2021
Relishing “once in a lifetime opportunity”, Muguruza shines in victory over Badosa at Guadalajara
Garbine Muguruza played her best match of this year's WTA Finals, breezing past...
Chris Oddo