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Iga Swiatek in 2020: Sudden breakthrough on the biggest stage
Victory at Roland-Garros in 2020 propelled the Polish teenager from a promising teenager to a Grand Slam champion. Here's our review of her breakthrough season.
Ricky Dimon
November 14, 2020
Simona Halep in 2020: Trio of titles, Roland-Garros shock
World No 2 Simona Halep will reign as Wimbledon champion for another year - but she will doubtless look back on Roland-Garros 2020 as a missed opportunity. We review her season.
Carrie Dunn
November 14, 2020
Karolina Pliskova in 2020: Stylish start, struggle at the Grand Slams
Karolina Pliskova will finish 2020 inside the world's top 10 once again but the Czech will be disappointed with how she fared at the Grand Slams. We review her season.
Ravi Ubha
November 13, 2020
Elina Svitolina in 2020: Two more titles but still missing Grand Slam glory
Elina Svitolina came into 2020 with high hopes but fell short in the biggest events. Here's our season review.
Simon Cambers
November 13, 2020
Bianca Andreescu in 2020: Injury, rehab and comeback
The 2019 US Open champion had a washout of a year but is ready for a big 2021.
Carrie Dunn
November 13, 2020
5 years ago
Serena Williams in 2020: Chase for 24 goes on
In a year that began with victory in Auckland, Serena Williams missed out...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
Petra Kvitova in 2020: No title, but a Grand Slam renaissance
World No 8 Petra Kvitova will look back at 2020 as a successful...
Angus Wright
5 years ago
Coco Gauff in 2020: From off the court leader to career-high ranking
After beginning the year by reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open,...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
Kiki Bertens in 2020: Real-life and virtual back-to-backs despite Achilles’ agony
Kiki Bertens finished 2020 where she started it: ranked No 9 in the...
Carrie Dunn
5 years ago
Hometown favourite Haas loses all three of her sets in Linz 6-0
Looking for her first Linz singles win, Barbara Haas ran into an in-form...
Ravi Ubha
5 years ago
Victoria Azarenka in 2020: Former world No 1 back to her best
Victoria Azarenka came out of the coronavirus hiatus like gangbusters, compiling a 12-1...
Ricky Dimon
5 years ago
Sofia Kenin in 2020: The player of the year few saw coming
Sofia Kenin won her first major at the Australian Open and finished runner-up...
Ricky Dimon
5 years ago
Ash Barty in 2020: The World No 1’s bizarre year
Ash Barty ends 2020 as the world No 1 - for the second...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
Halep 100 percent after recovering from COVID-19
Simona Halep confirms on Twitter that she has tested negative for COVID-19 and...
Ricky Dimon
5 years ago
Sabalenka, Mertens and Podoroska: four reasons to tune in to the Linz Open
The final tournament of the WTA Tour season will be held in Linz,...
Ryan Lam
5 years ago
Cracking down on tennis fans – why gifs are so controversial
Fans were dismayed when they were told not to create or share gifs...
Carrie Dunn
5 years ago
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....
Tennis Majors
5 years ago
World No 2 Simona Halep tests positive for coronavirus
World No 2 Simona Halep is isolating at home after returning a positive...
Tennis Majors
5 years ago
Ostrava WTA recap: Sabalenka’s roller-coaster ride to the title
Aryna Sabalenka made a couple of big comebacks on her way to the...
Ricky Dimon
5 years ago
Sabalenka too strong for Azarenka in Ostrava final
The first final between players from Belarus on the WTA Tour lasted just...
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