MIKE DICKSON: The Australian Open is looking like one hell of a gamble… It must tackle very serious issues of guarding against becoming some sort of major spreader and ensuring the wellbeing of participants isolated in hotel rooms There are two serious issues facing the Australian Open in the next two weeks Officials must guard … Read more
World No 1 Novak Djokovic branded ‘a tool’ by home favourite Nick Kyrgios and ridiculed by government officials over call to relax quarantine for players ahead of the Australian Open Djokovic slapped down for demanding that players receive special treatment World No 1 called for a shorter quarantine period and private homes with courts Players … Read more
Francesca Jones will head to the Australian Open this week on a mission to inspire others trying to overcome physical difficulties in pursuit of their goals. The British No 5 triumphantly qualified for her first Grand Slam event, despite having just three fingers on each hand and only seven toes on her feet. The 20 … Read more
Britain’s Francesca Jones just one win away from qualifying for Australian Open after impressive victory over Jana Fett in Dubai Jones is playing in her maiden overseas Grand Slam qualifying draw The 20-year-old will play China’s Lu Jiajing for a place in the Australian Open Cam Norrie through to semi-finals of the ATP season-opening event in … Read more
Are Rafael Nadal’s teenage cousins set to follow in his footsteps? Sons of legendary tennis coach Toni notch their first professional wins in ITF qualifying as they look to emulate the 20-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal’s two young cousins are making waves in professional tennis Toni Jr and Joan Nadal both registered their first … Read more
Kyle Edmund out of Australian Open as 2018 semi-finalist deals with latest knee injury frustration after missing Battle of the Brits last month Kyle Edmund missed the Battle of the Brits last month with the same knee issue It’s an injury that has affected the former world number 14 throughout his career The 26-year-old reached … Read more
Australian Open players face huge fines or even DEPORTATION for any breaches of Covid-19 protocols as tournament organisers send six-page letter to every competitor Tennis players face fines or deportation for breaching Covid-19 protocols Strict rules have been laid down for the Australian Open in the coming weeks All players have now been sent a six-page … Read more
REVEALED: Roger Federer’s withdrawal from Australian Open is the result of strict quarantine measures rather than his two knee operations last year, with six-time champion’s wife reluctant for him to spend more than a month away Roger Federer’s decision to skip the Australian Open came after Christmas The six-time champion has not played since January … Read more
Andy Murray among British stars in the dark over travel plans for Australian Open with time running out to get 1,000 players and staff Down Under Players and staff must arrive in the country during the quarantine window Murray has been granted a wildcard into the event which starts on February 8 Seven GB singles … Read more
Andy Murray and Dan Evans pull out of next week’s curtain-raiser in Delray Beach… with fears over how Florida’s strict anti-Covid protocols could hit their Australian Open preparation Andy Murray and Dan Evans have pulled out of next week’s event in Delray Beach Both will take a more direct route to the Australian Open, set … Read more
Andy Murray and Dan Evans pull out of next week’s curtain-raiser in Delray Beach… with fears over how Florida’s strict anti-Covid protocols could hit their Australian Open preparation Andy Murray and Dan Evans have pulled out of next week’s event in Delray Beach Both will take a more direct route to the Australian Open, set … Read more
Indian Wells tournament in March postponed ALREADY in early blow to ATP and WTA Tour calendars… with California event – which housed almost 500,000 fans in 2019 – impacted by Covid-19 pandemic for a second year By Eleanor Crooks Press Association Sport Tennis Correspondent Published: 16:49 GMT, 29 December 2020 | Updated: 16:49 GMT, 29 … Read more
Roger Federer WITHDRAWS from Australian Open as 39-year-old six-time champion continues recovery from two operations on his right knee ahead of first Grand Slam in 2021 Roger Federer is withdrawing from the Australian Open taking place in February His agent says it’s to aid Federer’s recovery after his operations on his right knee Federer’s agent claims … Read more