Analysis
“Heat will be the biggest problem for players in hard quarantine”
A total of 72 players are spending two weeks in hard quarantine, in air-conditioned rooms and no outside time allowed. For Fabien Cosmao, the physical trainer for Bianca Andreescu, this situation could cause some damage when facing the hot Australian weather in competition.
COVID-19 at the Australian Open: Azarenka calls for quarantined players to calm down
In an open letter on social media, Victoria Azarenka called for her fellow players to check their privilege, and acknowledged that Australia's eradication of COVID-19 among their population was due to strict measures and heavy sacrifices - and that complaining about quarantine was not winning tennis any fans.
Three planes infected with the coronavirus, 72 players in lockdown: Melbourne’s nerves on edge
The revelation of the presence of four people who tested positive on three planes which transported the players involved in the Australian Open, leaves the first major of the year under unprecedented tension. Seventy-two participants must follow a strict quarantine.
Player politics set to be a lingering factor in 2021
Despite the turmoil caused by the Coronavirus in 2020, the rumblings of discontent behind the scenes show no signs of going away.
Djokovic wants to replace line judges with technology – Why it is not that simple
Novak Djokovic suggested that the time is right to replace line judges with technology. But it isn't as straightforward as it sounds.
“It’s not easy to create reference points in this uncertainty” – The loneliness of the tennis player in the face of the pandemic
Dzumhur and Verdasco versus the French Open – a match that shows the fragility of the rules around coronavirus
A Year of Not Doing Enough – 2020 by Ben Rothenberg
Why Roger Federer is to stay in top 10 despite missing Australian Open
Osaka named among SI’s Sportspersons of the Year – An honor special for so many reasons
2021 ATP/WTA calendar: All options still on the table, from best-case to worst-case scenarios
Focus: Australian Open difficulties set the tone for life on tour in 2021
Dominic Thiem in 2020: Long-awaited first major title
Alexander Zverev in 2020: Painfully close to first slam title
Rafael Nadal in 2020: Another Roland-Garros title, job done
Daniil Medvedev in 2020: Finishing with a bang
Andy Murray in 2020: Virtual champion suffers more injury troubles
Roger Federer in 2020: A year to forget
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2020: Trying to see the bright side
Matteo Berrettini in 2020: UTS1 champ afflicted with injury woes