Grand Slams

Rafael Nadal & Dominic Thiem at the US Open in 2021

One in 10 chance of losing the match: The unexpected perils of winning the first set 6-0

Simon Cambers examines why winning the first set 6-0 can actually leave a player in a vulnerable position, as the likes of Dominic Thiem and Denis Shapovalov know only too well

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Simon Cambers

GOATS on GOATS: How Federer, Nadal and Djokovic view the race to tennis history

Ambitious or otherwise, the tennis GOAT race is heating up - and nearing the finish line. Here's how Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic see the race shaping up.

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Chris Oddo
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
Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka in 2020: Three titles, but slams still a struggle

Belarussian Aryna Sabalenka has all the power and skills required for success at the very top level, but as she heads into 2021 the Grand Slams remain an obstacle to overcome.

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Simon Cambers
Vasek Pospisil

Analysis: What we learned from Vasek Pospisil about the PTPA

Together with Novak Djokovic, Vasek Pospisil is the brains behind the formation of the PTPA, which was created at this year's US Open. In an exclusive interview with Simon Cambers, he discusses the burning issues it raises. Here's what we learned.

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Simon Cambers
Elena Rybakina on the WTA Tour, 2020
4 years ago

Exclusive interview with Elena Rybakina: The main goal is to be No 1

Elena Rybakina is one of the rising stars of the WTA Tour, having...
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Jérémy Baudu
4 years ago

The power of the Grand Slams is virtually limitless

Of the many things to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis in tennis, one...
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Carole Bouchard
4 years ago

Serena Williams ‘would love to play’ US Open, says coach Mouratoglou

Serena Williams would relish the chance to play at this year's US Open...
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Tennis Majors
Petra Kvitova mask
4 years ago

What will tennis look like when it returns? Part 3: Electronic line-calling, ball boys in masks, no entourage?

As countries around the world begin to lift restrictions, both Tours are examining...
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Simon Cambers
The entrance of the Mouratoglou Academy
4 years ago

Mouratoglou’s Ultimate Tennis Showdown start postponed to June, 13th

Initially due to start on Saturday, May 16th, the Ultimate Tennis Showdown, Patrick...
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Paul Bonnaud
Lucas Pouille at the Japan Open, in Tokyo, in 2019
4 years ago

Lucas Pouille and Dustin Brown join the Ultimate Tennis Showdown!

Organizers announced Lucas Pouille, ATP #58, and Dustin Brown, ATP #239 would take...
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Paul Bonnaud
Dominic Thiem, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, for the Tennis Majors feature about player relief funds
4 years ago

Row over player relief funds exposes a divided Tour

Not even the Big 3 has, for now, succeeded in convincing ATP players...
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Carole Bouchard
"The time for talk is over" claims the UTS website
4 years ago

Ultimate Tennis Showdown : new tour, new rules, some questions

The Ultimate Tennis Showdown, unveiled on Saturday by Patrick Mouratoglou, means that professional tennis will be back in...
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Paul Bonnaud
Patrick Mouratoglou - France
4 years ago

“We can’t leave lower-ranked players behind anymore”, Patrick Mouratoglou writes

Patrick Mouratoglou calls for tennis to solve its leadership issues and come together...
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Jérémy Baudu
David Haggerty, ITF chairman
4 years ago

ITF : Role, chairman, structure, all you need to know

ITF is the International Tennis Federation, the governing body for tennis in the...
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Tennis Majors
Federer and Nadal in Miami in 2005
4 years ago

Federer vs Nadal: GOAT, head-to-head, stats, all you need to know about the rivalry

The rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is probably the greatest in...
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Paul Bonnaud
Federer and Djokovic at the net after their their Australian Open clash in 2020.
4 years ago

Federer vs Djokovic: GOAT, head-to-head, stats, all you need to know about the rivalry

The rivalry between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic is the most prolific in...
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Paul Bonnaud