Serena Williams’ first main-draw win 23 years on: The numbers behind a legend
Serena Williams won her first main-draw match on this day 23 years ago. It has been some career since.
Back to where his run ended: Medvedev arrives at Paris-Bercy in slump
Daniil Medvedev’s 2019 streak of finals appearances ended at the Rolex Paris Masters, where this time around he is hoping to get back on track.
Vienna recap: Rublev still rolling, Sonego’s stunner, and what you might have missed
It was a wild week in Vienna, with a ton of upsets and unfortunately lots of injuries. In the end, though, Andrey Rublev capturing the title was not something unexpected.
Nadal v youngsters; Gaston’s return: Five Paris Masters storylines
With no Novak Djokovic and no Dominic Thiem, Rafael Nadal is the big favourite for the Rolex Paris Masters, which begins on Monday. But his path to a first Bercy title is littered with danger. Here’s what we learned from the draw, which took place on Saturday.
Six stats to show the magnitude of Djokovic’s defeat in Vienna
After one of the biggest shocks in recent memory, we take a statistical dive into the magnitude of Novak Djokovic’s loss to world No 42 Lorenzo Sonego in Vienna
“Federer proved in the past that writing him off is not a very wise move” – Match Points excerpt
In Episode 18 of Match Points, Josh Cohen guides Marion Bartoli, Simon Cambers and Ben Rothenberg through a discussion on Roger Federer’s chances of snagging another Slam titles before his career ends.
Monfils’ post-hiatus struggles continue with Vienna retirement
Gael Monfils remains winless since tennis restarted, as he retires in the Vienna first round while playing against Pablo Carreno Busta on Monday. Carreno Busta will meet Kevin Anderson in the last 16.
Get set for Vienna: the strongest field in ATP 500 history
With five of the world’s top 10, 11 of the top 20 and 18 of the top 30, this week’s Erste Bank Open is the strongest ATP 500 event in history.
Ostrava WTA recap: Sabalenka’s roller-coaster ride to the title
Aryna Sabalenka made a couple of big comebacks on her way to the Ostrava title, but Sunday’s final was surprisingly straightforward against fellow Belarusian Victoria Azarenka.
Lucas Pouille has tested positive for Covid-19
France’s Lucas Pouille is the latest tennis star to have tested positive for Covid-19. The 26-year-old announced the news on his Instagram on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic to critics: “I was raised to be sincere. I do not like pretending”
The world No 1 explains his motivation to be the best, how he’s determined to help lower-ranked players and why he has plenty more to give and achieve.
Novak Djokovic: “World No 1 record is my main goal for 2021”
After losing just one completed match in 2020, world No 1 Novak Djokovic has one main goal for 2021.
Alcaraz and Musetti : Next wave of NextGen knocks at the door
Find out more about the teenagers who are quietly progressing in their professional careers – and hear from the people who know them best : Carlos Alcaraz from Spain and Lorenzo Musetti from Italy.
Borna reborn – the changing faces of Coric
Once tipped to be the next Novak Djokovic, Borna Coric has experienced plenty of ups and downs in his career. But as 2020 draws to a close, he’s heading back towards the world’s top 20 and reflects on the biggest battles of his career so far.
Injured Murray pulls out of Cologne, unsure about Paris Masters
The three-time Grand Slam champion misses out on this week’s event in Cologne and may call time early on his season to prepare for 2021
Djokovic amazes one young fan with impromptu tennis lesson
One young fan couldn’t believe his luck when the world No 1 stopped in the street to give him a quick tennis lesson.
Djere downs Cecchinato for first 2020 title
Marco Cecchinato lost to Laslo Djere in a competitive final in Sardinia that lasted nearly two hours and 20 minutes.
Nadal, Federer or so many : Who is the GOAT after Roland-Garros?
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are tied on the all-time Grand Slam singles list. Does it mean there are two GOATS of tennis?
Fognini tests positive for coronavirus
The Italian has become the latest top male player to test positive for coronavirus.
Nadal could end his season early after matching Federer grand slam record
Rafael Nadal will speak to his team and family before deciding whether to play again this year following his record-equalling win in Paris.
This time watching from afar, Ivanisevic is an integral part of team Djokovic
Goran Ivanisevic is not at the 2020 French Open with Novak Djokovic, but his impact on the team can still be felt — just as it has been throughout the last few years.