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Tennis calendar 2021, a serie by Tennis Majors

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 minority say they are actively organising their events, and all of them know they are dependent on outside factors. This is the second volume in our 2021 tennis calendar series.

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Cédric Rouquette
Steve Simon, WTA chairman

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 that he does not expect to see full stadiums again until late 2021 or even 2022, which means prize money will be cut next year.

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Simon Cambers
2021 calendar series: Part 1 - Australian Open

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 Australian Open embodies all the difficulties that the tours will face in the coming year. In part one of our special focus on 2021, we examine the issues facing tournaments, players, and fans.

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Simon Cambers
2020 recap: Dominic Thiem

Dominic Thiem in 2020: Long-awaited first major title

After losing his first three Grand Slam finals, Dominic Thiem landed his maiden major in dramatic circumstances at the US Open.

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Ravi Ubha
2020 recap: Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev in 2020: Painfully close to first slam title

Alexander Zverev's 2020 campaign on the tennis court was a successful one, although it was close to being even better -- much better, in fact. He came within two points of a major breakthrough at the US Open.

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Ricky Dimon
2020 review: Diego Schwartzman
November 26, 2020

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
2020 recap: Daniil Medvedev
November 25, 2020

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
November 25, 2020

Andy Murray in 2020: Virtual champion suffers more injury troubles

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Carrie Dunn
November 24, 2020

Roger Federer in 2020: A year to forget

The former world No 1 endured plenty of challenges this year. We assessed...
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Carrie Dunn
2020 recap: Stefanos Tsitsipas
November 24, 2020

Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2020: Trying to see the bright side

Stefanos Tsitsipas captured one title in 2020, reached the French Open semi-finals, and...
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Ricky Dimon
2020 Recap: Matteo Berrettini
November 24, 2020

Matteo Berrettini in 2020: UTS1 champ afflicted with injury woes

Matteo Berrettini had a troubled 2020, with injury casting a shadow over much...
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Carrie Dunn
2020 recap: Novak Djokovic
November 23, 2020

Novak Djokovic in 2020: GOAT in waiting remains in wait

Novak Djokovic started 2020 with a bang and finished with the year-end No...
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Chris Oddo
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, 2020 Roland-Garros final
November 20, 2020

PTPA: Who’s in, who’s out, who’s on the fence?

With tensions growing between the ATP Tour and the Professional Tennis Players Association,...
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Simon Cambers
Andrey Rublev, 2020
November 19, 2020

Andrey Rublev in 2020: Best year yet for young Russian

It was an outstanding, breakthrough year for the young Russian despite a slightly...
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Carrie Dunn
November 16, 2020

Exclusive interview: “Crazy” Daniil Medvedev back on song after crazy year

Russian world No 4 tells Simon Cambers why winning the Nitto ATP Finals...
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Simon Cambers
Diego Schwartzman ATP Finals 2020
November 16, 2020

Diego Schwartzman interview: From Buenos Aires to London, a journey worth every step

From humble beginnings, Diego Schwartzman has battled for most of his life. But,...
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Simon Cambers
Aryna Sabalenka
November 15, 2020

Aryna Sabalenka in 2020: Three titles, but slams still a struggle

Belarussian Aryna Sabalenka has all the power and skills required for success at...
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Simon Cambers