French Open delayed by a week

The French Open was on Thursday delayed by a week to May 30-June 13 in the hope that heightened Covid-19 restrictions in France will have eased by then to allow the maximum number of fans to attend the event.
8 April 2021, 09:30 AM

ATP chief optimistic about life after 'Big Three'

Losing the best three players of all time would be a massive blow to any sport but ATP chief Andrea Gaudenzi says tennis is strong enough to thrive after Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic hang up their rackets.
12 March 2021, 09:58 AM

Beaten Federer hopes to be '100 percent' for Wimbledon

Roger Federer admitted his goal was to be "100 percent" back in business by the time Wimbledon rolls around after the 20-time Grand Slam title winner saw his comeback from 13 months out with injury end in Doha on Thursday.
11 March 2021, 22:40 PM

Federer sets eyes on Olympics as long as knee holds up

Roger Federer is targeting a third Olympic medal at the Tokyo Games this year after missing out in 2016 due to injury as he looks to gain momentum when he returns to the court this week after 13 months on the sidelines with a knee problem.
10 March 2021, 08:57 AM

Djokovic takes Federer's world number one record

Novak Djokovic realised one of his long-cherished goals on Monday as he overtook Roger Federer's all-time record for most weeks as the men's world number one, holding the top ranking for the 311th week.
8 March 2021, 06:36 AM

'Why should I stop?'

Andy Murray feels like he's playing for his career every time he takes the court after recent losses to lowly ranked opponents, but the injury-ravaged former world number says he plans to meet the challenge head on.
2 March 2021, 13:34 PM

Djokovic ties Federer's record for most weeks as world No.1

Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer's all-time record for most weeks as ATP world number one on Monday, holding the top spot for the 310th week.
2 March 2021, 05:07 AM

Djokovic faces sideline spell with muscle tear after sweet success

Novak Djokovic will need to spend some time on the sidelines recovering from a muscle tear that hindered him in the later rounds of the Australian Open, the Serbian said as he celebrated his ninth Melbourne Park title on Monday.
22 February 2021, 08:45 AM

Djokovic on Cloud 9

World number one Novak Djokovic beat Russia's Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win his ninth Australian Open title and extend his record-breaking reign at Melbourne Park Sunday.
21 February 2021, 10:49 AM

Osaka cruises to second Australian Open title

Naomi Osaka gave Jennifer Brady a lesson in Grand Slam tennis as she cruised to a 6-4 6-3 win to claim her second Australian Open title on Saturday and cement her standing as the new queen of the women's game.
20 February 2021, 10:38 AM

Medvedev powers past Tsitsipas into Australian Open final

Russia's Daniil Medvedev overpowered Stefanos Tsitsipas to make his first Australian Open final Friday, where he will bid to stop world number one Novak Djokovic from clinching an unprecedented ninth title.
19 February 2021, 13:29 PM

Mertens, Sabalenka clinch Australian Open women's doubles title

Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka beat Czech pair Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova 6-2 6-3 to win the Australian Open women's doubles title on Friday for their second Grand Slam trophy together.
19 February 2021, 09:27 AM

Osaka shatters Williams record bid to make Australian Open final

Naomi Osaka emphatically ended Serena Williams's latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown with a straight-sets demolition in the Australian Open semi-finals Thursday.
18 February 2021, 06:24 AM

Nadal's bid for record 21st Grand Slam title ended by Tsitsipas

Rafa Nadal's bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title came crashing to a halt at the Australian Open on Wednesday as Stefanos Tsitsipas rose up to topple the Spaniard 3-6 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5 and reach the semi-finals..
17 February 2021, 13:01 PM

Djokovic edges out Zverev to reach semi-final

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic overcame several dips in form to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7(6) 6-2 6-4 7-6(6) and book his place in the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday.
16 February 2021, 15:03 PM

Serena floors Halep to make Australian Open semis

An unstoppable Serena Williams reached a 40th Grand Slam semi-final Tuesday, overpowering second seed Simona Halep to book an Australian Open last-four showdown with Naomi Osaka.
16 February 2021, 10:22 AM

Australian Open crowds banned as Melbourne begins lockdown

Australia's second-largest city of Melbourne went from welcoming thousands of fans for its Grand Slam tennis tournament to deserted city streets overnight, as millions began a five-day coronavirus lockdown.
13 February 2021, 04:27 AM

Dominant Nadal reaches third round with easy victory

Rafa Nadal dispelled any remaining doubts over his fitness with a commanding 6-1 6-4 6-2 win against American qualifier Michael Mmoh on Thursday to march into the Australian Open third round and stay on track for a record 21st Grand Slam title.
11 February 2021, 14:05 PM

Djokovic passes Tiafoe test

Novak Djokovic's aura of invincibility at Rod Laver Arena wavered under the pressure of Frances Tiafoe on Wednesday but the Serbian rose to the challenge to claim a tough 6-3 6-7(3) 7-6(2) 6-3 win and reach the third round of the Australian Open.
10 February 2021, 08:53 AM

'Survivor' Nadal back in form at Australian Open

Rafa Nadal defied his gloomy injury prognosis and complete lack of match practice to crush Laslo Djere 6-3 6-4 6-1 on Tuesday and reach the Australian Open second round as he launched his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title.
9 February 2021, 12:09 PM