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COVID-19 returns to Melbourne, bad news for the Australian Open?

After two months passed without any new cases in Victoria state, three people tested positive in Melbourne. The Australian Open, which starts Feb. 8, can be a little worried.

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Jérémy Baudu
Andy Murray

Andy Murray in 2021: Wildcard at the Australian Open after return at Delray Beach

Andy Murray has received wildcards to play at the Delray Beach Open in Florida as well as the Australian Open in February.

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Angus Wright

In pictures: Our memorable moments of 2020

Even with the shortened tennis season, there were plenty of memorable moments, from record titles to a shock disqualification to playing on the rooftops.

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Jérémy Baudu
Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova

“We are still fighting for recognition” – Evert explains why her rivalry with Navratilova is the biggest in tennis

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova played each other 80 times over 16 years. In an interview with Tennis Majors, Evert tells Simon Cambers what made their relationship so special and how women still have to fight to be heard

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Simon Cambers
Rod Laver arena, Melbourne

CEO Craig Tiley: Australian Open plans for 50 percent capacity

The move of the Australian Open to February (8-21) was officially announced by the organizers, confirming the schedule communicated by ATP and WTA for the first two months of the year. Here is what we know, almost a month before the return to the circuit, on the pro tennis calendar in 2021.

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Jérémy Baudu
Novak Djokovic & Dominic Thiem, 2020 Australian Open
5 years ago

In pictures: Our top 10 Grand Slam men’s matches of 2020

From Djokovic-Thiem to Federer-Millman, we at Tennis Majors have put together a pictorial...
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Simon Cambers
Melbourne Arena
5 years ago

Here is the calendar for January, February and (probably) March

The ATP announced on Thursday that its 2021 Tour will begin in Delray...
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Cédric Rouquette
5 years ago

Australian Open set for February 8-21 as ATP announces 2021 calendar

It's official: as expected the Australian Open will be played February 8-21, according...
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Tennis Majors
Australian Open 2020
5 years ago

Tighter protocols in store for players at Australian Open

In a document seen by Tennis Majors, the Australian Open has told players...
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Simon Cambers
Abu Dhabi, 2018
5 years ago

Report: WTA to begin its 2021 Season in Abu Dhabi, followed by Australian Open qualifiers in Dubai

According to the Gulf News a plan is in the works to bring...
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Chris Oddo
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5 years ago

Nadal hopes for Federer return: “Our rivalry makes this sport much bigger”

In a recent interview, Rafael Nadal expressed his desire to see Roger Federer...
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Mathieu Canac
Jean-François Caujolle
5 years ago

Open 13 in Marseille “80 percent” set for move to March 8

Jean-François Caujolle, tournament director of the Open 13 in Marseille, discusses all of...
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Carole Bouchard
2021 calendar series: Part 1 - Australian Open
5 years ago

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...
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Simon Cambers
Melbourne Park, Aus.
5 years ago

Tennis Australia tells players that 2021 Australian Open will be February 8-21

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has reportedly told a number of players...
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Cédric Rouquette
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
5 years ago

Australian Open’s new plan calls for February 8 start date

According to L'équipe, Tennis Australia has proposed a plan that calls for the...
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Chris Oddo
5 years ago

Tiley says Australian Open plans close to being finalised amid cancellation reports

Plans for the 2021 Australian Open are close to being finalised, tournament director...
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Tennis Majors
2020 recap: Dominic Thiem
6 years ago

Dominic Thiem in 2020: Long-awaited first major title

After losing his first three Grand Slam finals, Dominic Thiem landed his maiden...
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Ravi Ubha
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park, 2019 Australian Open
6 years ago

Australian Open likely to be delayed, but only by a week or two

Next year's Australian Open is likely to be delayed, but not my much.
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Tennis Majors
6 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
6 years ago

Tiley hopes ‘summer of tennis’ is finalised soon amid reports Aus Open may be pushed back

Amid reports the Australian Open could start as late as April, organisers are...
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Tennis Majors