Analysis
Official! Australian Open in February: Updated 2021 ATP and WTA calendar
Uncertainty abounds as 2021 begins but things look a little clearer after the ATP and WTA announced their schedules for the first part of the year.
“It’s not easy to create reference points in this uncertainty” – The loneliness of the tennis player in the face of the pandemic
From tennis in 2020 to tennis in 2021, part 3: In a profession described as lonely, tennis players got to spend more time than ever with their loved ones due to the pandemic. A boost. How will they respond to going back to strict quarantine regulations for at least the early part of 2021?
Dzumhur and Verdasco versus the French Open – a match that shows the fragility of the rules around coronavirus
From tennis in 2020 to tennis in 2021, part 2: Sasa Ozmo reports on the consequences of Damir Dzumhur and Fernando Verdasco's disqualification at Roland-Garros, due to COVID-19. The players are still contesting this decision and plan to file a complaint in 2021.
A Year of Not Doing Enough – 2020 by Ben Rothenberg
From tennis in 2020 to tennis in 2021, part 1: Ben Rothenberg reminds us that there are a few shocking incidents on the men's tour that have still not been dealt with - and that is a problem.
Why Roger Federer is to stay in top 10 despite missing Australian Open
Though Roger Federer will miss the Australian Open, when he returns to the Tour in late February or early March, he will do as a top-10 player thanks to the new 24-month ranking system.
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
Novak Djokovic in 2020: GOAT in waiting remains in wait
PTPA: Who’s in, who’s out, who’s on the fence?
Andrey Rublev in 2020: Best year yet for young Russian
Aryna Sabalenka in 2020: Three titles, but slams still a struggle
Iga Swiatek in 2020: Sudden breakthrough on the biggest stage