Roland-Garros

Alizé Cornet - WTA

Getting back on court, sure, but how and for what?

As many players have spent two months or more without being able to train, it's not that easy for them to get back intensively on the court. They all had to adjust. And some more adjustments are going to be needed to get back to competing.

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Carole Bouchard
Stefanos Tsitsipas, 2019 ATP Finals

4 things we learned about the ATP/WTA resumption

The ATP and WTA Tours announced on Wednesday that they will resume in August, almost five months after tennis shut down because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are five things we learned about where and when tournaments will be played.

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Simon Cambers
Roger Federer

Roger Federer out of action until 2021 after second knee operation

Former world No 1 Roger Federer says he will be out of action until 2021 after having a second surgical procedure on his right knee.

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Simon Cambers
Petra Kvitova mask

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 when they might be able to resume tournaments and get back to something like normal. But what will the new normal look like?

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Simon Cambers

Djokovic, Barty cast more doubt on possibility of US Open taking place

According to reports, the ATP is set to inform players about plans for the rest of 2020 on June 10. Already top players are expressing scepticism about what they perceive to be rigorous rules regarding safety procedures.

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Simon Cambers
Rafael Nadal, 2020 Acapulco
4 years ago

Rafael Nadal: Tennis Tours should not begin again until it is 100% safe and fair

Rafael Nadal believes that the ATP and WTA Tours should not begin again...
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Simon Cambers
James Dwight est l'un des pères fondateurs du tennis
4 years ago

USTA’s Allaster: Moving US Open site or dates “doesn’t have a lot of momentum”

US Open organisers say they are still planning to stage this year's event...
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Simon Cambers
carla suarez navarro
4 years ago

Carla Suárez Navarro leaves the door open for a 2021 return

The coronavirus pandemic has put Carla Suárez Navarro's farewell season on hold, but...
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Tennis Majors
Roland-Garros
4 years ago

French Open considering playing with reduced crowds

Roland-Garros organisers are considering playing in front of reduced crowds, to avoid having...
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Paul Bonnaud
4 years ago

French Open: “The scenario is getting more and more optimistic”

Optimism is growing in the French Tennis Federation that Roland-Garros may still be...
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Carole Bouchard
Lockdown Stars, No.6 to No.10,
4 years ago

Lifting the Mood: Tennis Majors’ top 30 lockdown stars: (Part 5, from 10 to 6)

As the tennis world begins to come out of lockdown, we celebrate those...
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Tennis Majors
4 years ago

French Open working to avoid clash with US Open

The French Open is slated to start a week after the conclusion of...
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Tennis Majors
Roger Federer
4 years ago

Roger Federer: “I can’t imagine seeing an empty stadium”

Roger Federer says he can't imagine seeing an empty stadium if and when...
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Simon Cambers
Une - Calendar
4 years ago

Unclear about the 2020 new tennis calendar? Here is the current situation

The ATP and the WTA announced that they will both resume in August,...
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Jérémy Baudu
When will the tennis season restart? Andrea Gaudenzi answers.
4 years ago

ATP hasn’t given up playing in 2020 (Gaudenzi)

Rafa Nadal and others might have voiced their doubts about a return of...
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Cédric Rouquette
Andre Agassi
4 years ago

Many happy returns – a look back on Agassi’s major triumphs on his 50th birthday

As Andre Agassi celebrates his 50th birthday, we take a look at how...
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Tennis Majors
4 years ago

Coronavirus: Thiem stands by opposition to general fund for lower-ranked players

Dominic Thiem remains concerned with certain aspects of a proposed donation from top...
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Tennis Majors
4 years ago

Murray jokes with Nadal not to be a ‘bad loser’ and urges patience for tennis return

Hammering Rafael Nadal at the Madrid Open Virtual Pro and the return of...
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Tennis Majors
Laver Cup
4 years ago

The Laver Cup 2020 is officially postponed !

The Laver Cup organizers announced friday the postponement of the exhibition event to...
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Jérémy Baudu
Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP president © ATP
4 years ago

4 Facts we learned about how the tennis 2020 season might end after the first Andrea Gaudenzi’s interview

Andrea Gaudenzi spoke yesterday in an interview with several Italian journalists. The ATP...
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Jérémy Baudu