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World number one Novak Djokovic says he still does not know whether the ATP Cup will take place in Australia in January. Djokovic led Serbia to the title in the first edition of the 24-nation tournament this year before going on to win the…

World number two Simona Halep has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is recovering well from her mild symptoms.SEE ALSO: Venus stuns title-holder Bertens in Cincinnati Masters, as Serena withdraws “Hi everyone, I wanted to…

It was business as usual as Rafa Nadal continued his quest for a record-extending 13th French Open title with a 6-1 6-0 6-3 crushing of American Mackenzie McDonald on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Afghan President Approves The Inclusion Of Mother’s…

Tennis star Serena Williams pulled out from the French Open on Wednesday ahead of her second round match after sustaining an Achilles injury, as the American’s bid for a 24th Grand Slam title suffered another blow.The 23-time grand slam…

Czech second seed Karolina Pliskova hopes to be fully fit for her opening match at the French Open, having retired during the final of the Italian Open in Rome on Monday with injury. SEE ALSO: Denis Shapovalov Makes History As He Advances…

World number one Novak Djokovic on Friday welcomed the Italian Government’s decision to allow up to 1,000 spectators for the final two days of the Italian Open in Rome.Professional sports events in Italy have been played without fans…

Victoria Azarenka won two Grand Slams and ascended to the world’s number 1 ranking earlier in her career but the Belarusian says she has never felt happier on court than she does now. SEE ALSO: Biden projected to win Democratic Primary…

Serena Williams battled her way through to a 6-2 6-4 victory over Russia’s Margarita Gasparyan in the second round of the U.S. Open on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo Speaks After Breaking Another Record Victory meant she…

Former champion Angelique Kerber came through a fierce all-German tussle against Anna-Lena Friedsam 6-3 7-6(6) on Wednesday to book her place in the third round of the U.S. Open. SEE ALSO: Mariah Carey Breaks Three Guinness World Records…

Former champion Angelique Kerber returned to action for the first time in seven months and beat Australian Ajla Tomljanovic on Monday to reach the second round of the U.S. Open. SEE ALSO: WTA Lexington: Serena Beats Venus To Reach…

As chatty spectators so often learn the hard way, silence is golden in the sport of tennis. SEE ALSO: Hurricane Isaias Makes Landfall In North Carolina With Stronger Than Expected Winds Yet facing the prospect of empty stands at the first…

Novak Djokovic cruised past Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3 6-1 on Wednesday to reach a record-equalling eighth Western & Southern Open semi-final where he will face Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut. SEE ALSO: Man City Set Premier…

Bianca Andreescu said on Thursday she would not defend her title at the U.S. Open in New York.The Canadian said this was because the COVID-19 pandemic has compromised her ability to reach her highest level of form.The 20-year-old…

Serena Williams survived another scare to beat older sister Venus 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Thursday in the latest instalment of their reluctant on-court sibling rivalry. SEE ALSO: Bundesliga final-day drama awaits Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen…

Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena have tested negative for COVID-19, nine days after returning a positive test, the world number one tennis player’s media team said on Thursday.SEE ALSO: WFP to Assist Middle-income Countries Djokovic,…

Australians have flocked to tennis courts in record numbers since social distancing measures put in place to contain the COVID-19 outbreak were relaxed, Tennis Australia (TA) said on Saturday. SEE ALSO: Meek Mill Shades Nicki Minaj,…

World tennis number one Novak Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and then apologised to all individuals who contracted the virus after playing in an exhibition tournament he organised. SEE ALSO: Barcelona Yet To Decide If…

It won't look like the previous years, but there will be world-class tennis in New York City this summer.New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that the US Open tennis tournament will take place without fans starting in…

Australian Nick Kyrgios says the United States Tennis Association is being “selfish” by pressing ahead with the U.S. Open on its original dates from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13.SEE ALSO: It means so much to beat 2 tennis greats back to back,…

An emotional Novak Djokovic could not hold back the tears while hosting a charity event at his tennis complex by the Danube River on Sunday. SEE ALSO: Indonesia Reports 672 New COVID-19 Cases, 50 More Deaths Although he missed out on…

There is no one more unbeatable in men’s tennis than Novak Djokovic when at his best, former world number four American Todd Martin has said.Reigning world number one Djokovic has already established himself as one of the…

Rafa Nadal says he is very pessimistic about the possibility of tennis returning to normal any time soon because of the new coronavirus pandemic that shut down the sport last month. SEE ALSO: Tottenham Hotspur: Pochettino ahead of Crystal…

American teenager Coco Gauff says she struggled to deal with the hype and mental pressure brought on by her rapid rise in the tennis world. SEE ALSO: No new budget proposal at EU summit after Night of Talks She said she had to rediscover…

The French federation is launching a 35-million euro support plan for French tennis amid the coronavirus crisis, it said on Friday.SEE ALSO: Mayweather finally names who he will fight next, reveals only condition Professional tennis…

Playing tennis might not be a good idea in these critical times, says the United States Tennis Association (USTA) , a group typically busy encouraging more to take up the sport.SEE ALSO: Chelsea player defies self-isolation protocol to…

Roger Federer delighted fans by posting a video on Twitter on Tuesday, which shows him executing some trademark trick shots against a wall in the snow. SEE ALSO: Nigeria Army Generals Reveal Challenges Against Boko Haram (Video) The…

Coco Gauff has had a dreamy Australian Open so far defeating Venus Williams in what's becoming a habit and seeing off defending champion Naomi Osaka.But all that was brought to a halt when fellow American Sofia Kenin applied the break…

Teenage sensation Coco Gauff survived a three-set thriller against Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open on Wednesday to book a third-round showdown with defending champion Naomi Osaka for the second Grand Slam in a row.SEE ALSO: …

Rafa Nadal would love to add more silverware to a bursting trophy cabinet at the end of the Australian Open but says beating Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam titles would probably not make him any happier in the long run. READ:…

Second seed Karolina Pliskova got exactly what she needed in her 6-1 7-5 victory over a determined Kristina Mladenovic on Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Australian Open. SEE ALSO: Deja vu: Coco Gauff beats…