Sofia Kenin in 2020: The player of the year few saw coming

Sofia Kenin won her first major at the Australian Open and finished runner-up at the French Open, while also lifting the trophy on the indoor hard courts of Lyon. We look back at the 21-year-old’s impressive season.

In pictures : A timeline of Serena Williams’ quest for 24

Serena Williams has played in 10 Grand Slams since winning her 23rd title at the Australian Open in 2017 and the wait for 24 frustratingly continues.

Azarenka double-bagels Kenin to continue climb up rankings

It was not pretty for Sofia Kenin as Victoria Azarenka only took 62 minutes to smash the reigning Australian Open champion 6-0, 6-0 at on Court Centrale in Rome.

Italian qualifier Musetti stuns Wawrinka at Rome Masters

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Musetti d. Wawrinka 6-0, 7-6(2)

Key info: 18-year-old Italian qualifier Lorenzo Musetti, the 2019 Australian Open Boys champion, stunned Stan Wawrinka for his first ATP win.

You will also learn: Musetti, the World 249, will face Kei Nishikori in second round action.

Why you should read this story: Musetti is another talented young Italian that is making waves at his home tournament.

Muguruza overcomes early wobble to down Hibino and advance

Two-time grand slam champion and Australian Open runner-up Garbine Muguruza had an early wobble against Japan’s Nao Hibino, going a break down early on in the opening set before seeing off her spirited opponent, winning 6-4, 6-3.

“Bio-secure bubbles” and spectators: The favoured scenario for the 2021 AO

Australian Open director Craig Tiley remains confident about holding the 2021 edition at the planned dates and in Melbourne.

Kenin triumphs in Lyon to claim fifth career title

Five weeks after winning the Australian Open, world number five Sofia Kenin beat Anna-Lena Friedsam to clinch the Lyon Open.

Kenin to face surprise package Friedsam in Lyon showpiece

Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin was again short of her best but booked a place in the final of the Lyon Open.

Kenin saves match point to avoid shock Lyon loss to Cristian

Jacqueline Cristian had former doubles partner Sofia Kenin on the ropes, but the Australian Open champion emerged triumphant in Lyon.

Nadal and Zverev through in Acapulco, Kyrgios booed as title defence ends

In action for the first time since the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal was untroubled in Acapulco.

Comeback king Brady comes from a set down to beat Muguruza and advance to Dubai semi-finals

Qualifier Jenifer Brady ousted Australian Open finalist Garbine Muguruza and make the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free championship, her first Premier level final four appearance.

Welcome back Kim! Tennis world reacts to competitive Clijsters comeback in Dubai

Kim Clijsters may not have celebrated victory against Australian Open finalist Garbine Muguruza in her first competitive comeback match since 2012, but there were many positives that left the tennis world buzzing with excitement.

Medvedev taking positives from 2020 start despite Melbourne disappointment

Though he lost in the last 16 of the Australian Open, Daniil Medvedev expressed satisfaction with his start to the 2020 season.

Macci says ‘real deal’ Kenin can win ‘double figures’ grand slams

Rick Macci says Sofia Kenin told him before she flew out to the Australian Open that she is heading to the top of the rankings.

“We should stick together more than ever”

After an absorbing Australian Open final, the victorious Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem both highlighted matters away from the court.

Way more than a Grand Slam final

Novak Djokovic has a lot to lose in this Australian Open final, but Thiem is also fighting history. And the result could also shift the powers to be on Tour.

Djokovic, The Wizard Of Oz

The Serbian is the undisputed master of the Australian Open, with a record seven titles under his belt, having made the Rod Laver Arena his playground. And one more time in 2020 he will contest the trophy on Sunday. Is it possible to put a finger on why he has he become such a boss in Oz?

Kenin proves dreams are achievable as a new star is born

Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin is proof that dreams can come true as a new star sparkles on the WTA Tour.

Novak Djokovic results and form ahead of final with Dominic Thiem

We take a closer look at Novak Djokovic ahead of his Australian Open final against Dominic Thiem.

Thiem looking for ‘good balance’ against Djokovic

Dominic Thiem knows what it will take to upset Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.

Zverev laments missed chances in Melbourne

Alexander Zverev felt he failed to step up in key moments in his Australian Open semi-final loss to Dominic Thiem.