ATP 250: Two tournaments start in Australia in the build up to the first Grand Slam of 2021
With the Australian Open approaching quick, players are attempting to regain form and match sharpness after quarantining for two weeks.
Interview – Meet Francesca Jones: “I want to have an impact on the world”
Born with a congenital condition which left her missing one finger on each hand and with just seven toes, Francesca Jones was told she would never make it. But as she tells Simon Cambers, qualifying for the Australian Open is just the start.
Hopes Dashed: Yastremska’s doping ban appeal denied
The 20-year-old world No 29 took a risk by flying to Melbourne for the Australian Open and it hasn’t paid off.
Azarenka calls for greater understanding from players amid quarantine complaints
Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka pleaded for players to be more understanding.
They were suggestions, not demands – Tiley defends Djokovic
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley discussed Novak Djokovic’s reported requests.
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.
Frustrations abound as 47 players are locked down after positive tests on Melbourne flights
The Australian Open’s hopes of a smooth quarantine process were thrown into turmoil on Saturday as 47 top players were told they will not be able to practice during quarantine after positive Covid-19 cases on their flights to Melbourne
Tennys Sandgren nearly left off Melbourne charter after positive Covid test
The American, a two-time quarter-finalist at the Australian Open, was nearly left off the charter plane for Melbourne due to a positive Covid-19 test, but he was ultimately allowed to fly.
Benchetrit tells Tennis Majors the crazy story of his opponent’s positive test… in the middle of a match
Elliot Benchetrit explains to Tennis Majors how his Australian Open qualifying hopes ended on Monday, even though Denis Kudla received a positive Covid-19 test during their match.
Ana Konjuh is on the comeback trail after netting first Slam win since 2017
Four elbow surgeries could not keep Ana Konjuh from chasing her tennis dream. Saturday she took a small step closer to where she wants to be with a win at Australian Open qualifying.
Flipkens retires hurt as billboard causes ankle injury while she was leading over Kenin
Kirsten Flipkens retired hurt with an ankle injury caused by a billboard as Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin moved onto round 3 of the Abu Dhabi open.
Ash Barty is back – World No 1 heads star-studded WTA 500 in Melbourne
World No 1 Ash Barty will headline the field in the WTA event the week before the Australian Open, having not played since last February.
Wawrinka, Dimitrov, Kyrgios in ATP Melbourne 2 line-up
A Grand Slam champion joins the field for the Australian Open warm-up in Melbourne.
Sinner leads field for ATP Melbourne 1
A rising star leads the field for the tournament that concludes on the eve of the Australian Open.
Kenin leads Abu Dhabi field as WTA Tour begins
The 2021 WTA Tour begins in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, with four of the top 10, led by Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin
Murray pulls out of Delray Beach event amid coronavirus concerns
Having initially accepted a wildcard, Andy Murray announced he will not play at Delray Beach ahead of the Australian Open.
“Not living life like other 17-year-olds is a small sacrifice to make” – Exclusive interview with ‘Newcomer of the year’ Carlos Alcaraz
Voted “Newcomer of the Year” by his ATP colleagues, Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz shares his goals for 2021 in a exclusive call with Tennis Majors from Alicante. Alcaraz, aged 17, is working to build a sportsman’s physique, qualify for the Australian Open and break the Top 50.
Federer will test his knee in Dubai
Roger Federer confirms he will train in Dubai with an eye on participating in the Australian Open, even though his presence there is nothing more than a family tradition.
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 back in fine form as the Swiss returns from knee surgery. Federer has not played since the 2020 Australian Open.
Alexander Zverev: Without practice in Melbourne, it’s “flip a coin, see who wins”
Alexander Zverev says the possibility of not being able to practice during quarantine for the Australian Open would render the tournament ‘a lottery’.
Coco Gauff in 2020: From off the court leader to career-high ranking
After beginning the year by reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open, Coco Gauff proved herself a leader off the court and a massive talent on it as she ended with a career-high ranking to take into 2021. Here is our season-recap for the 16-year-old.