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Naomi Osaka, Breonna Taylor mask

Osaka named among SI’s Sportspersons of the Year – An honor special for so many reasons

Naomi Osaka is one of Sports Illustrated's Sportspersons of the Year for 2020, as was announced this past week. She is just the fifth tennis player on the all-time list, joining Serena Williams, Arthur Ashe, Chris Evert, and Billie Jean King.

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Ricky Dimon
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
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 recap: Daniil Medvedev
4 years ago

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
4 years ago

Andy Murray in 2020: Virtual champion suffers more injury troubles

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Carrie Dunn
4 years ago

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
4 years ago

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
4 years ago

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
4 years ago

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
4 years ago

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
4 years ago

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
Aryna Sabalenka
4 years ago

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
Iga Swiatek
4 years ago

Iga Swiatek in 2020: Sudden breakthrough on the biggest stage

Victory at Roland-Garros in 2020 propelled the Polish teenager from a promising teenager...
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Ricky Dimon
Simona Halep
4 years ago

Simona Halep in 2020: Trio of titles, Roland-Garros shock

World No 2 Simona Halep will reign as Wimbledon champion for another year...
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Carrie Dunn
Karolina Pliskova
4 years ago

Karolina Pliskova in 2020: Stylish start, struggle at the Grand Slams

Karolina Pliskova will finish 2020 inside the world's top 10 once again but...
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Ravi Ubha
Elina Svitolina
4 years ago

Elina Svitolina in 2020: Two more titles but still missing Grand Slam glory

Elina Svitolina came into 2020 with high hopes but fell short in the...
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Simon Cambers
Bianca Andreescu
4 years ago

Bianca Andreescu in 2020: Injury, rehab and comeback

The 2019 US Open champion had a washout of a year but is...
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Carrie Dunn
Naomi Osaka
4 years ago

Naomi Osaka in 2020: US Open champion, off-court leader

Naomi Osaka stepped up in 2020, with a third Grand Slam title on...
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Simon Cambers