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Simona Halep at Rome 2020

Rome recap: Halep on top form, expanded players pool and more

Simona Halep continued her stunning run of form on clay with a first ever Rome title, while Karolina Pliskova returned to form and Victoria Azarenka turned up the heat. Here's what we learned and what you might have missed.

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Ryan Lam
Djokovic Rome trophy

Rome Masters recap: Djokovic’s win, Nadal’s loss, and what you might have missed

Novak Djokovic won a record 36th Masters 1000 title, Diego Schwartzman and Denis Shapovalov played a blinder and Rafael Nadal looked a little vulnerable on his first outing since February. Here's a recap of what you might have missed in Rome.

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Ryan Lam
Vasek Pospisil

Analysis: What we learned from Vasek Pospisil about the PTPA

Together with Novak Djokovic, Vasek Pospisil is the brains behind the formation of the PTPA, which was created at this year's US Open. In an exclusive interview with Simon Cambers, he discusses the burning issues it raises. Here's what we learned.

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Simon Cambers

10 questions about Tsvetana Pironkova – Wimbledon, motherhood, ‘Pironetic’

The Bulgarian has been one of the surprises of the US Open so far, beating Garbine Muguruza en route to the quarter-finals. Find out all you need to know about her.

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Carrie Dunn
Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev, Australien Open, 2020

For a Grand Slam final without the Big 3, Thiem and Zverev are the perfect match

With no Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, and with Novak Djokovic self-destructing in the fourth round, the path has finally cleared for a new men's champion.

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Bastien Fachan
September 9, 2020

Step aside, ‘Big 4’, now is the time for the Next Gen to take over

This year's US Open has proven to be one for the 'Next Generation'...
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Fraser Masefield
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
September 8, 2020

“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...
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Carrie Dunn
Bubble at the US Open 2020, Tennis Majors Feature
September 3, 2020

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,...
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Simon Cambers
Denis Shapovalov, Western & Southern Open 2020
September 2, 2020

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

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Simon Cambers
Karolina Pliskova (Tennis Majors Analysis)
September 1, 2020

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,...
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Carrie Dunn
Milos Raonic
September 1, 2020

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...
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Simon Cambers
Elena Rybakina on the WTA Tour, 2020
August 31, 2020

Exclusive interview with Elena Rybakina: The main goal is to be No 1

Elena Rybakina is one of the rising stars of the WTA Tour, having...
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Jérémy Baudu
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