The ultimate challengers: which ATP legends also made history on the challenger circuit?

News that Andy Murray will likely hit the challenger circuit next month got us thinking: How many other former world No 1 players have returned to the challenger circuit and what are some of the most monumental challenger titles of all-time?

Short on matches, Andy Murray plans to hit the challenger circuit next month

After being locked out of lockdown due to a positive Covid-19 test, Tennis Majors has learned that Andy Murray is very likely to begin his season on the challenger circuit in Italy.

Olympia following in Serena’s footsteps? Don’t count on it

Serena Williams tells Stephen Colbert that her daughter Olympia is a perfectionist on the tennis court. But knowing the pressure that comes with the sport, she seems eager to open other avenues for her.

Nadal doesn’t name Djokovic but slams “propaganda” surrounding quarantine fairness debate

In an interview with ESPN, Rafael Nadal says that while some players feel a need to make their behind-the-scenes efforts to help players public, he prefers to keep things quiet.

Monfils to work with the experienced Bresnik

Gael Monfils is teaming up with Günter Bresnik as he looks to get the best out of his 2021 season and the rest of his career.

“Heat will be the biggest problem for players in hard quarantine”

A total of 72 players are spending two weeks in hard quarantine, in air-conditioned rooms and no outside time allowed. For Fabien Cosmao, the physical trainer for Bianca Andreescu, this situation could cause some damage when facing the hot Australian weather in competition.

Djokovic, Nadal discover ATP Cup opponents as draw held

Serbia beat Spain in last year’s ATP Cup final. Will they meet again? For now, the nations discovered their group opponents as the draw was held Friday and Serbia got a tough draw.

Petra Kvitova exclusive interview: “We all knew we could end up in hard quarantine”

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is grateful to be in Melbourne with an opportunity to do her job when many people around the world are struggling.

Who is Craig Tiley, the most under-pressure man in tennis today?

All you need to know about the man who’s shouldering the massive burden of staging the first Grand Slam of the year.

Ash Barty to make return in star-studded Adelaide exhibition

The women’s world No 1 has been added to the field for a one-off exhibition in Adelaide on January 29

It’s a complete disaster – Bautista Agut compares hotel quarantine to prison

World number 13 Roberto Bautista Agut compared being in hotel quarantine to imprisonment.

Surviving and thriving: The players dealing best with quarantine

When some of the world’s top players are locked in their hotel rooms, the choice is simple: survive or find a way to thrive

Djokovic requests new and improved quarantine conditions, gets denied

Novak Djokovic has called for improved treatment of the players who are in strict quarantine, unable to leave their Melbourne hotel rooms. However, the Serb’s requests have already been denied.

So happy to be in Australia again

Take a look at the best tennis content posted on social media on January 15th, put together for you by Tennis Majors.

Invincible Sabalenka, a lucky number, and fresh faces: Reviewing the first week of the 2021 season

The 2021 season started in Abu Dhabi for the women and Antalya and Delray Beach for the men. From a once-again untouchable Sabalenka to the sparkling young players emerging, here is the recap of the tournaments of the first week of the tennis year.

Sebastian Korda on his next steps: “I’m going to work hard and trust my tennis”

American Sebastian Korda took a big step this week in Delray Beach by reaching his first ATP final. Now the 20-year-old American prepares the next steps as he prepares to head to Europe for a spin on the challenger circuit.

De Minaur makes perfect start to 2021 with Antalya title

Australia’s Alex de Minaur will head home with confidence after picking up his fourth career title

Korda cracks milestone: 20-year-old American reaches first ATP final

20-year-old Sebastian Korda has been the big story of this year’s Delray Beach Open. The son of former world No 2 Petr Korda continued to capture the imagination of the home fans by powering into the final with another convincing win on Tuesday.

Irrepressible Sabalenka to face Kudermetova in Abu Dhabi final

The in-form Aryna Sabalenka has now won 14 consecutive matches and could claim a third successive title on Wednesday.

Svitolina joins Kenin on sidelines as top two seeds go out in Abu Dhabi

The upsets continued in Abu Dhabi on Monday as Sofia Kenin and Elina Svitolina both saw their hopes ended at the quarter-final stage.

Kenin and Svitolina rally to reach Abu Dhabi quarter-finals

The top two seeds in Abu Dhabi, Sofia Kenin and Elina Svitolina, each saved match points before booking their spots in the last eight.