Category: Tennis

Tennis: Djokovic’s event taught us to be cautious, says French Open director

July 6, 2020

MUMBAI (REUTERS) – French Open organisers are taking every precaution to ensure the Grand Slam does not meet the same fate as Novak Djokovic’s Adria Tour, which was abandoned after several players tested positive for Covid-19, tournament director Guy Forget has told Reuters. Djokovic has come under fire after the charity event was played in … More Tennis: Djokovic’s event taught us to be cautious, says French Open director

Tennis: Big-serving Andy Murray upbeat as he plans for return from long-term injury

July 1, 2020

LONDON (AFP) – Andy Murray says he is serving at full throttle again as he bids to rebuild his injury-ravaged career when tennis returns after the coronavirus shutdown. The three-time Grand Slam champion played his first tournament since last November at the Battle of the Brits event last week. The ATP and WTA tours are … More Tennis: Big-serving Andy Murray upbeat as he plans for return from long-term injury

Coronavirus: Dan Evans dismisses Novak Djokovic’s US Open concerns over tennis protocols

June 8, 2020

(REUTERS) – Britain’s Dan Evans believes Novak Djokovic’s concerns about players having only one member of their support staff at the US Open does not apply to the majority of the field and compromises should be made when action resumes. The US Open organisers are assessing safety measures for the tournament scheduled to begin on … More Coronavirus: Dan Evans dismisses Novak Djokovic’s US Open concerns over tennis protocols

Coronavirus: No tennis ‘until it’s completely safe’, says Nadal

June 4, 2020

PARIS (AFP) – Rafael Nadal insisted on Thursday (June 4) tennis “cannot resume until the situation is completely safe” and if the US Open was being played this week, he wouldn’t take part. World number two Nadal, who captured a fourth US Open and 19th major in New York last year, said he remained convinced … More Coronavirus: No tennis ‘until it’s completely safe’, says Nadal

Roger Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and the secret of victory

June 2, 2020

The secrets of victory studied scientifically: what leads a person to be a winner? of accepting defeat. The desire to never give up, in the face of negative seasons, injuries and extra-sporting problems. The secrets of victory studied scientifically: what leads a person to be a winner, in sport as in life? What distinguishes a … More Roger Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and the secret of victory

Stefanos Tsitsipas wants to move focus away from winning a Slam &focus on the present

June 2, 2020

Tennis – Tsitsipas had said that he was quite close to winning a major after capturing the ATP Finals in London last year World No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas has said he does not want to focus on winning a Grand Slam title right now and wants to enjoy the present, during an interview for the … More Stefanos Tsitsipas wants to move focus away from winning a Slam &focus on the present

Playing without spectators is a wonderful experience, says Czech tennis star Petra Kvitova

June 1, 2020

PRAGUE: Tennis star Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic has called the game without fans a strange experience. However, she said that she was happy that it finally started somehow. The event was held behind closed doors, with a handful of spectators demoted to spots behind the fence where they struggled to observe the social … More Playing without spectators is a wonderful experience, says Czech tennis star Petra Kvitova

US Open to be played at Flushing Meadows with COVID tests, according to USTA chief

June 1, 2020

New scenarios being considered for the 2020 US Open including charter flights, COVID-19 tests and daily temperature checks United States Tennis Association (USTA) chief executive Stacey Allaster says plans are in place for this year’s US Open to go ahead at Flushing Meadows in New York. All sanctioned competition has been suspended by the ATP, … More US Open to be played at Flushing Meadows with COVID tests, according to USTA chief

Gauff and Osaka should not be discouraged from their protests

May 31, 2020

The two young stars’ criticisms of police brutality after George Floyd’s killing were brave in a culture uneasy with black athletes speaking out A couple of weeks ago Naomi Osaka decided that it was time to eradicate her shyness once and for all. It was exhausting, she said, missing out on moments because she was too terrified … More Gauff and Osaka should not be discouraged from their protests