WTA
WTA Chief Steve Simon: Return to normal could be 2022
As the coronavirus continues to rage, WTA Tour CEO Steve Simon says the tour must remain flexible. Normalcy might be over a year away, he warns.
Chris Oddo
July 22, 2020
Kvitova giving no guarantees over US Open participation
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will not rush a decision over whether she will travel to New York for the US Open.
Tennis Majors
July 17, 2020
WTA announce revised ranking system for 2020 due to Coronavirus
The WTA announced Thursday a new, temporary revised system for calculating the WTA rankings in the wake of the Coronavirus, following the example of the ATP Tour.
Simon Cambers
July 10, 2020
Chris Evert: Coronavirus break may benefit Serena Williams mentally
Former world No 1 Chris Evert believes the enforced break because of the coronavirus pandemic may benefit Serena Williams as she tries to equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles.
Simon Cambers
July 10, 2020
Yastremska apologises for posting images of herself in blackface
After criticism on social media, world number 25 Dayana Yastremska apologised for images of herself in blackface.
Tennis Majors
July 9, 2020
5 years ago
Coco Gauff: “US Open with no fans will be easier for me. It’s like playing juniors”
American teenage star Coco Gauff says she's looking forward to playing at the...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
Debate: Is Serena Williams already the greatest women’s player of all-time?
The cancellation of Wimbledon hurts Serena Williams' grand slam record hopes, but is...
Tennis Majors
5 years ago
With no fans, ATP, WTA Tours to offer less prize money in 2020
The world's top players will have to accept reduced prize money for the...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
Getting back on court, sure, but how and for what?
As many players have spent two months or more without being able to...
Carole Bouchard
5 years ago
Simona Halep: “I do not currently plan on playing US Open”
Wimbledon champion Simona Halep says she does not currently plan to play the...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
4 things we learned about the ATP/WTA resumption
The ATP and WTA Tours announced on Wednesday that they will resume in...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
ATP, WTA Tours confirm they will resume in August
The ATP and WTA Tours announced Wednesday that they will both resume in...
Simon Cambers
5 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...
Tennis Majors
5 years ago
Jankovic not ruling out comeback after Djokovic doubles alliance
Former world number one Jelena Jankovic was like "a child in a candy...
Tennis Majors
5 years ago
Venus Williams not ready to retire: “I Still Enjoy Winning”
Retirement can wait. In a candid interview with Alizé Lim, American legend Venus...
TENNIS MAJORS (IN ASSOCIATION WITH SCRINE)
5 years ago
Serena Williams’ daughter, a hindrance to her participation in the US Open?
With increased safety protocols expected at this year's US Open, parents like Serena...
Geoffrey Steines
5 years ago
Exclusive: WTA: “Some players may elect not to play” when Tour resumes
The WTA says it anticipates that some players and some tournaments will not...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
Venus Williams Speaks: American solidarity has “brought her to tears”
After nearly two weeks of relative silence in the aftermath of George Floyd's...
Chris Oddo
5 years ago
On this day in sport: Career Grand Slam for Sharapova, Abdul-Jabbar makes NBA Finals history
June 9 is a date to cherish for Maria Sharapova, while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...
Tennis Majors
5 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...
Simon Cambers