Dimitrov’s boast as he hits with Serena Williams: My practice partner is better than yours!
Serena Williams was working hard on the practice courts with former men’s world number three Grigor Dimitrov ahead of the Miami Open.
“Djokovic, Nadal and Federer are not ready to leave the place” – Match Points excerpt
Novak Djokovic’s dominant victory in Melbourne over Daniil Medvedev helped prolong the Big Three’s stranglehold on men’s tennis. In Episode #23 of Match Points we wonder when the NextGen might take the torch.
“There’s no necessity for a player to talk about an injury before a match” – Match Points excerpt
In the latest edition of Tennis Majors’ show Match Points, Marion Bartoli and journalists Ben Rothenberg and Simon Cambers discuss whether or not it should be required for players to talk about injuries during tournaments.
Slice of history: 19-year-old Juan Manuel Cerundolo reaches Cordoba final on ATP debut
Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina became the first player to reach a final on his ATP main draw debut since 2004 with his three-set win over Federico Coria on Saturday at the Cordoba Open.
You can Stich it out! Former Wimbledon winner Michael says quarantine is small price to pay
Michael Stich enjoyed his career highlight at Wimbledon 30 years ago when he lifted the trophy, and he is glad the tournament looks set to return this year. Of course, some uncertainty remains.
“We couldn’t afford Nadal”, Acapulco director says
The Mexican Open has reduced its appearances fees in 2021, leaving it unable to afford world No 2 Rafael Nadal.
For Osaka, “ten slams is still really far away” – Match Points excerpt
In the latest edition of Tennis Majors’ show Match Points, journalists Ben Rothenberg and Simon Cambers discuss how many Grand Slam titles Naomi Osaka might go on to win
Confident Bencic eyeing Swiatek scalp in Adelaide final
Once the future of women’s tennis, Belinda Bencic says she’s the underdog to beat Iga Swiatek in the Adelaide final
Schwartzman begins Golden Swing with win over Cecchinato
Diego Schwartzman kicked off his Cordoba campaign with a straight-set victory over Marco Cecchinato, his first clay-court match since reaching the French Open semi-finals.
Gerasimov builds on win over Murray by beating Bedene in Montpellier
Egor Gerasimov beat Andy Murray earlier in the week and now he is through to the Open Sud de France quarter-finals. The Belarusian got the best of Aljaz Bedene in straight sets on Thursday.
Medvedev eyes No. 2 ranking, would clinch it with Rotterdam final
Daniil Medvedev will become the No. 2 player in the world on the ATP Tour if he reaches the final of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam next week. Current world No. 2 Rafael Nadal withdrew from the event on Thursday.
“I don’t think Serena’s made up her mind yet” – Match Points excerpt
In the latest edition of Match Points, Marion Bartoli says she hopes Serena Williams plays for as long as she can.
Roger Federer set to continue comeback in Miami
The 39-year-old Swiss was named in a high-quality field for the Miami Open, which will be played from March 22 to April 4
Rafael Nadal pulls out of Rotterdam with lower back injury
The world No 2 has decided not to risk further injury by playing in Rotterdam next week
Stich says Federer retiring after winning Wimbledon would be dream scenario
Michael Stich believes another Wimbledon triumph would give Roger Federer a perfect moment to bow out of professional tennis.
Coco Gauff battles past Jasmine Paolini in Adelaide
16-year-old Coco Gauff rallied past Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in a tense three-setter on Tuesday in Adelaide.
Djokovic’s position on world tennis throne not under threat from next generation, says Murray
Andy Murray does not believe the next generation of tennis players are close to dethroning world number one Novak Djokovic.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga falls to Sebastian Korda on return in Montpellier
There was no victorious return for Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as he made his comeback from injury with a loss to Sebastian Korda.
Djokovic stands guard as Big Three shut the door again
Though the Next Gen have shown signs of breaking through, the Big Three of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer keep shutting the door on their Grand Slam hopes
Updating the GOAT debate after Djokovic’s latest triumph in Australia
Novak Djokovic has closed the Grand Slam gap and intensified the GOAT debate with one dominant fortnight in Australia.
Collins sets up Barty clash at Adelaide International
Ash Barty will begin her WTA Adelaide International title defence against Danielle Collins, who overcame Zheng Saisai.