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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, talks with the umpire after inadvertently hitting a line judge with a ball after hitting it in reaction to losing a point against Pablo Carreno Busta, of Spain, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, in New York. Djokovic defaulted the match. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)/USO169/20250742484133//2009062231

“He thought it was nothing serious” – viral video expert on Djokovic’s default

TennisMajors has an exclusive conversation with the expert who created a viral video assessing Novak Djokovic's body language during his shocking default from the US Open.

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Carrie Dunn
Bubble at the US Open 2020, Tennis Majors Feature

The US Open “bubble” may not be perfect, but it’s there for a reason

Kristina Mladenovic made her feelings abundantly clear at the US Open on Wednesday, saying she felt like a prisoner because of the "atrocious conditions" she was under after being in contact with Benoit Paire, who tested positive for Covid-19. After three days of competition and as the rumblings behind the scenes become louder, has the "bubble" burst?

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Simon Cambers
Denis Shapovalov, Western & Southern Open 2020

Exclusive – Denis Shapovalov: “I’ve just had to get pumped from myself”

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Simon Cambers
Karolina Pliskova (Tennis Majors Analysis)

Why Karolina Pliskova should look at the history of world No 1s missing Grand Slams

The top-ranked players don't often miss a Grand Slam, but when they do, it can be good news for the rest of the field. And there have been some very unusual reasons why the top stars have skipped a Major - find out more.

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Carrie Dunn
Milos Raonic

Exclusive – Raonic about his Grand Slam quest: “I think I’ve done everything I’ve can”

Canada's Milos Raonic showed he is back to his best when he reached the final of the Cincinnati Masters last weekend. As he prepares to begin his US Open campaign on Tuesday, the 29-year-old tells Tennis Majors why he feels he's better prepared than ever to make a run at a first Grand Slam title.

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Simon Cambers
US Open 2020 behind closed doors (Tennis Majors Feature)
August 31, 2020

With no US Open fans, who will handle the mental battle best?

The US Open begins at Flushing Meadows on Monday, with a host of...
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Simon Cambers
US Open : Features Tennis Majors Scoring Format
August 30, 2020

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...
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Simon Cambers
Milos Raonic - ATP World Tour Australian Open
August 30, 2020

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

What does Milos Raonic like to do for fun and what's his best...
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Chris Oddo
Althea Gibson
August 28, 2020

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...
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Carrie Dunn
Naomi Osaka, Brisbane, 2020 (Tennis Majors Features)
August 27, 2020

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...
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Simon Cambers
Stefanos Tsitsipas, portrait, July 2020
August 23, 2020

Exclusive interview with Stefanos Tsitsipas: “Quarantine healed me”

World No 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas will go into this month's US Open full...
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Simon Cambers
Cincinnati - ATP
August 21, 2020

Coco v Serena, comeback runs from Clijsters & Murray: The Western & Southern Open as we dream it

The draws are set at the Western and Southern Open! Join us as...
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Chris Oddo
Simona Halep, Prague 2020 : Tennis Majors Review
August 17, 2020

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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Chris Oddo
Jennifer Brady, Lexington 2020 : Tennis Majors Review
August 17, 2020

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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Chris Oddo
Tennis New Normal : Majors Analysis (Eugenie Bouchard, Prague 2020)
August 15, 2020

How to succeed in tennis’ new normal? Go with the flow

What will it take to thrive on the tennis court during the age...
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Chris Oddo
Top 20 Left-Handers
August 13, 2020

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

To celebrate international left-handers day, Tennis Majors brings you a list of the...
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Simon Cambers
Fiona Ferro - WTA
August 11, 2020

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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Jenny Drummond