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Maria Sakkari in 2021: Grand Slam semis, Historic top 10 debut, First WTA final
A Grand Slam semi-final and a Top 10 debut - both firsts for her and Greek women's tennis. It's been an incredible season for Maria Sakkari
Haresh Ramchandani
December 21, 2021
Paula Badosa in 2021: From quarantine in Melbourne to glory at Indian Wells
From being quarantined before the Australian Open to reaching the semis at the WTA Finals, 2021 has been a memorable year for Paula Badosa
Haresh Ramchandani
December 21, 2021
Belinda Bencic in 2021: A truly golden year
Belinda Bencic won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics to secure the biggest title of her career. Here's our review of her 2021.
Simon Cambers
December 21, 2021
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
Haresh Ramchandani
December 20, 2021
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
Iris Chartreau
December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021
Hubert Hurkacz in 2021: Unexpected but deserved entry into the elite
2021 was a breakout season for Hubert Hurkacz, who became the highest ranked...
Haresh Ramchandani
December 17, 2021
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...
Iris Chartreau
December 16, 2021
Matteo Berrettini in 2021: The quiet man becomes a Grand Slam finalist
For the past three years, Matteo Berrettini hasn't stopped. Ranked 100 in 2018,...
Simon Cambers
December 15, 2021
Daniil Medvedev in 2021: First Grand Slam title, emerging rivalry with Djokovic
Daniil Medvedev was the only man to beat Novak Djokovic in a Grand...
Samuel Hamon
December 15, 2021
Anett Kontaveit in 2021: year of a new belief
Anett Kontaveit won four titles in the second half of 2021, broke into...
Simon Cambers
December 14, 2021
Garbiñe Muguruza in 2021: the story of a renaissance
At the age of 28, Garbiñe Muguruza has made a stunning return to...
Iris Chartreau
December 13, 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...
Simon Cambers
December 11, 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...
Iris Chartreau
December 10, 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...
Iris Chartreau
December 9, 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...
Simon Cambers
December 8, 2021
Alexander Zverev in 2021: A golden year (at least, on the court)
Olympic champion in Tokyo, winner of the ATP Finals and with six titles...
Samuel Hamon
December 8, 2021
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