Covid-19

Damir Dzumhur, Roland-Garros, 2018

Dzumhur and Verdasco versus the French Open – a match that shows the fragility of the rules around coronavirus

From tennis in 2020 to tennis in 2021, part 2: Sasa Ozmo reports on the consequences of Damir Dzumhur and Fernando Verdasco's disqualification at Roland-Garros, due to COVID-19. The players are still contesting this decision and plan to file a complaint in 2021.

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Sasa Ozmo

COVID-19 returns to Melbourne, bad news for the Australian Open?

After two months passed without any new cases in Victoria state, three people tested positive in Melbourne. The Australian Open, which starts Feb. 8, can be a little worried.

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Jérémy Baudu
Australian Open 2020

Tighter protocols in store for players at Australian Open

In a document seen by Tennis Majors, the Australian Open has told players they can bring only two additional team members to Melbourne, and outlined a set of tightened protocols

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Simon Cambers
2021 calendar series: Part 1 - Australian Open

Focus: Australian Open difficulties set the tone for life on tour in 2021

Even as the coronavirus vaccines (hopefully) begin to be rolled out, the upcoming Australian Open embodies all the difficulties that the tours will face in the coming year. In part one of our special focus on 2021, we examine the issues facing tournaments, players, and fans.

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Simon Cambers

Australian Open expected to be held in ‘bubble’ in 2021

Victoria premier Daniel Andrews says that whatever happens, the 2021 Australian Open players are likely to be performing in a bubble, just as they did at the US Open

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Tennis Majors
3 years ago

World No 2 Simona Halep tests positive for coronavirus

World No 2 Simona Halep is isolating at home after returning a positive...
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Tennis Majors
Melbourne Park Open Australie
4 years ago

Australian Open awaits go-ahead for training bubble in quarantine

Australian Open tournament director and Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley says the Australian...
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Simon Cambers
Alexander Zverev in Roland-Garros 2020 fourth round
4 years ago

Zverev tested negative for COVID-19 after health scare

After admitting to being sick on court for his matchup against Jannik Sinner,...
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Ryan Lam
David Goffin
4 years ago

Fear of positive Covid-19 tests affecting motivation at Roland-Garros

For some of the players at Roland-Garros, concerns over whether they will test...
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Simon Cambers
Fernando Verdasco - Spain
4 years ago

Fernando Verdasco “frustrated and outraged” about Roland-Garros Covid disqualification

Fernando Verdasco expressed his resentment over the fact that Roland-Garros disqualified him due...
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Chris Oddo
Benoit Paire Hamburg
4 years ago

Covid-19 protocols: The four precedents worrying players for Roland-Garros

With Roland-Garros starting in Paris on Sunday, many players have expressed concern about...
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Simon Cambers
Benoit Paire
4 years ago

Paire says he tested positive twice for Covid-19 in Hamburg before getting all-clear

Benoit Paire retired from his opening European Open match in Hamburg and then...
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Tennis Majors
Damir Dzumhur Adria Tour 2020
4 years ago

Distraught Dzumhur and Popovic threatening legal recourse against FFT

After being disqualified from Roland-Garros qualifying, Damir Dzumhur and his coach Petar Popovic...
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Chris Oddo
Foro Italico
4 years ago

Up to 1,000 fans to be allowed for Rome semis and final

Having initially banned spectators from coming due to the Coronavirus restrictions, the Italian...
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Simon Cambers
NovakDjokovic - Cropped
4 years ago

Djokovic not happy with the way Covid cases are treated

The world No 1 was fuming after the match between Adrian Mannarino and...
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Carrie Dunn
Bubble at the US Open 2020, Tennis Majors Feature
4 years ago

The US Open “bubble” may not be perfect, but it’s there for a reason

Kristina Mladenovic made her feelings abundantly clear at the US Open on Wednesday,...
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Simon Cambers
Benoit Paire - UTS
4 years ago

Players confused as the “Paire 11” are allowed to play US Open

Confusion abounded at Flushing Meadows - and outside - on Monday as US...
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Simon Cambers
US Open 2020, Tennis Majors Lists
4 years ago

Pandemic, dark horses, new champions… The 2020 US Open in 10 questions

On day the main draw commences in New York, we are here to...
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Chris Oddo
4 years ago

Report: Benoit Paire out of US Open due to positive COVID-19 test

On the eve of the US Open, it was confirmed that an unnamed...
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Tennis Majors
Guido Pella
4 years ago

Support for Pella and Dellien grows amidst Covid-19 uncertainty

Players are expressing support for Guido Pella and Hugo Dellien while the pair...
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Chris Oddo