Tennis

Stan Wawrinka To Skip US Open Due To Coronavirus

Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 8, 2020

Former US Open champion Stan Wawrinka is the latest in the list of players who have decided to skip the Grand Slam, joining the likes of Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty.

Nick Kyrgios Says Chances Of Him Playing In French Open Are "Slim To None"

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 6, 2020

After pulling out of the US Open, Nick Kyrgios has said that there is a very "slim chance" of him playing in this year's French Open.

Rafael Nadal Still Preparing To Play French Open Despite US Open Withdrawal

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Rafael Nadal is preparing to play at the French Open this year as he looks to win his thirteenth title.

Sumit Nagal Gets Direct Entry Into Singles Main Draw Of US Open

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal has received a direct entry into the US Open singles main draw after several top players pulled out of the Grand Slam starting August 31.

Defending Champion Rafael Nadal Won't Play US Open, Slams Schedule

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Defending champion Rafael Nadal said Tuesday he will not play the US Open, citing concerns over the coronavirus and slamming tennis's "barbaric" revised calendar.

Madrid Masters Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 4, 2020

The Madrid Masters was expected to boast a stellar field, including world number two and five-time champion Rafael Nadal.

Tennis Returns As Service Resumes At Palermo WTA

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 4, 2020

The WTA tournament in Italy got underway five months after the last one, with bottles of hand sanitiser attached to the nets.

Andy Murray To Play US Open Warm-Up

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 4, 2020

The Western & Southern Open is normally staged in Cincinnati but was moved to New York as a one-off in order to minimise COVID-19 risks for players travelling to compete at US Open.

Nick Kyrgios Pulls Out Of US Open, Pleads With Players Not To Be "Selfish"

Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 2, 2020

Nick Kyrgios, ranked just 40 but a major drawcard, last month blasted the ATP as "selfish" for pressing ahead with plans for the US Open, which is scheduled to start on August 31.

Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus At WTA's Comeback Event In Palermo

Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 1, 2020

The Palermo tournament will be the first on the tennis circuit since it was put on hold in early March.

US Open Confident In Health And Safety Plans

Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 1, 2020

The US Open is scheduled to begin on August 31 in a bubble quarantine setting without spectators at the National Tennis Center.

World No.1 Ashleigh Barty Skips US Open Citing "Significant" Coronavirus Risks

Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 30, 2020

Ashleigh Barty is the biggest name so far to withdraw from the tournament, with her decision coming as the United States marked a grim milestone when its COVID-19 deaths topped 150,000.

Ashleigh Barty Pulls Out Of US Open Due To "Significant" Coronavirus Risks

Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 30, 2020

World No.1 women's player Ashleigh Barty said she won't be travelling to the US due to the significant risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

"Intellectual Level = 0": Nick Kyrgios In War Of Words With Borna Coric

Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 30, 2020

Nick Kyrgios hit back at Borna Coric after the latter said he did not care about what Kyrgios' criticism.

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams Enter US Open Tuneup Tournament

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 29, 2020

Organizers of the ATP and WTA Western and Southern Open, typically played in Cincinnati but moved to New York this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, announced initial singles entry lists Wednesday.