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Ash Barty in 2021: Wimbledon champion, Undisputed No 1, engaged
The Australian picked up 5 singles titles, including her second Grand Slam trophy in a year in which she left no questions unanswered
Barbora Krejcikova in 2021: A masterful year, with a maiden singles Grand Slam
The Czech defied all predictions by winning her first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros this year. At 25, she rocketed up the top 50 to finish 2021 ranked fifth in the world
Jannik Sinner in 2021: More and more titles, more and more expectations
The winner of four titles and having qualified for his first Masters 1000 final, Jannik Sinner had a fantastic season that saw him break the top 10 at the age of 20. The Italian is making rapid progress and his future looks bright
Hubert Hurkacz in 2021: Unexpected but deserved entry into the elite
2021 was a breakout season for Hubert Hurkacz, who became the highest ranked Polish man in ATP singles ranking history
Leylah Fernandez in 2021: a first title, a US Open final, an explosive year
A first title on the WTA Tour, and above all a final at the US Open at the age of 19, Leylah Fernandez has exploded at the highest level this year.
Daniil Medvedev in 2021: First Grand Slam title, emerging rivalry with Djokovic
Anett Kontaveit in 2021: year of a new belief
Garbiñe Muguruza in 2021: the story of a renaissance
Novak Djokovic in 2021: dominant force, like no man before (and it’s not over)
Naomi Osaka in 2021: the Fourth Grand Slam title, and the black hole
Rafael Nadal in 2021: Loss to Djokovic, injuries, a sombre year
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021: Progress, controversy, so close to first slam title
Alexander Zverev in 2021: A golden year (at least, on the court)
Emma Raducanu in 2021; from sitting school exams to winning US Open
Norway’s Casper Ruud in 2021: Historic Top 10 breakthrough, 5 titles, Turin semis
Aryna Sabalenka in 2021: A breakthrough at Grand Slam level
Rising Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in 2021 – first title, first Slam quarter-final, at 18
Format, teams, Kosmos, Gerard Piqué: 10 questions about the Davis Cup
‘Andy is a legend – Cam is a machine’ – Rising star Paul Jubb on an amazing year for British tennis
World No 4, Grand Slam semi-finalist, Great Britain: 10 questions about Johanna Konta