Players could compete while in quarantine, says Australian Open boss
International arrivals to Australia have to isolate for 14 days as part of strict Covid-19 protocols.
Tennis
Azarenka through to round two after weather row
At 2-1 in the opening set, Azarenka left the court after a debate with officials, saying it was “too cold”.
Nadal not interested in excuses after Rome exit, focuses on French Open
“We can find excuses, but I didn’t play well enough," Nadal
Djokovic beats Krajinovic to reach Italian Open quarter-finals
Djokovic saved five break points on his way to a 7-6 6-3 win over his fellow Serb in a match lasting over two hours.
Djokovic meets ATP chief Gaudenzi, says players body moving ahead
Djokovic said he had exchanged greetings with Nadal in Rome but was yet to chat with the Spaniard about the PTPA.
Frenchman Tsonga ruled out for rest of 2020 due to back injury
Tsonga, the 2008 finalist in Melbourne, said the problems still persist and he will have to miss the French Open, which ...
Injured Serena to miss Italian Open
The 38-year-old American was beaten by Victoria Azarenka at Flushing Meadows to miss out on her latest chance of a ...
Japanese welcome Osaka forcing discussion on racism
"I know she is protesting and I have heard on TV that she was doing her best to use all the seven face masks (by ...
Thiem predicts ‘great’ duel against Medvedev despite missing fans
Thiem lost two French Open finals to Nadal and this year’s Australian Open title clash to Djokovic.
Spanish La Liga start delayed due to scheduling row
•La Liga said in a statement they would appeal the decision to ensure matches could take place outside of weekends for ...
Shapovalov rues lack of maturity as Grand Slam bid ends
•With Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal absent from Flushing Meadows, and Novak Djokovic disqualified in the fourth round, ...
Osaka restores order after champions exit U.S. Open
But 2018 winner Osaka restored order in the final match at Arthur Ashe Stadium with an impressive display of power and ...
Djokovic apologises after U.S. Open disqualification
I checked on the lines person and the tournament told me that thank God she is feeling ok.
New players’ body will welcome women, Djokovic says
Player council members Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal have echoed those sentiments while some other top names have asked ...
With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself to victory
The six-time champion did not need the help of a fan-filled Arthur Ashe Stadium to provide a lift during her 7-5 6-4 ...
Murray ready for long haul after winning gruelling opener in New York
“I’ve just played a four-and-a-half hour match when I never thought I’d be able to,” Murray told reporters.
Djokovic embracing the pressure as he extends winning streak
For Djokovic, though, it was just all part of his make-up as a 17-times Grand Slam champion.
Thiem confident of turning things around for US Open
I know about my strength. I know things can change very quickly. Well, I hope that I do better at the Open.”
Osaka withdraws from WTA tourney to protest racial injustice
It is unclear if Osaka will reconsider her decision after organisers suspended play for Thursday as a mark of protest.
Different French Open, same start for Nadal
The Spaniard, looking to equal Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam men’s singles titles, is used to slow starts at ...