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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
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021: Progress, controversy, so close to first slam title
One set away from a first Grand Slam title, 2021 was a case of near but yet so far for the 23-year-old Greek
Simon Cambers
December 9, 2021
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
‘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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
“A clear sign that he is the greatest of all-time” – Sampras on Djokovic’s seven year-end No 1 finishes
In honor of Novak Djokovic's seventh year-end No 1 ranking, Pete Sampras heaps...
Chris Oddo
3 years ago
Sak attack! Sakkari books Guadalajara semi-final with wild win over Sabalenka
Maria Sakkari battled past Aryna Sabalenka to claim the last semi-final spot at...
Chris Oddo
3 years ago
“She’s a player I always admired” – Badosa jazzed to face influential Muguruza at WTA Finals
Tuesday's meeting between Spain's Paula Badosa and Garbine Muguruza will be special on...
Chris Oddo
3 years ago
Swiatek ends 2021 campaign on a high note, defeating Badosa at Guadalajara
Iga Swiatek finished her maiden WTA Finals with a satisfying win over group...
Chris Oddo