ATP Tour News

Opelka Criticizes ATP’s Handling Of Covid-19 Shutdown

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) During a telephone interview with Racquet magazine’s Giri Nathan published Friday, UTR Pro Match Series champion Reilly Opelka was asked “How do you think the ATP has handled this crisis, and what would you […]

Possible Change In Dates For Tata Open Maharashtra

MUMBAI, May 16, 2020 (Tata Open Maharashtra Press Release) With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting the sporting world and causing mass cancellations and postponements of the tournaments, Tata Open Maharashtra may also be impacted when the new calendar is invoked. Tournament […]

ATP Events In Kitzbühel And Hamburg Postponed

STARNBERG, May 16, 2020 The ATP has extended the suspension of the ATP Tour through to July 31, 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The decision, made in close collaboration with Tour members, means the Hamburg European Open and […]

ATP Extends Tour Suspension

ATP Press Release, May 15, 2020 The ATP has extended the suspension of the ATP Tour through to July 31, 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The decision, made in close collaboration with Tour members, means ATP events in […]

LTA Provides Guidelines For Playing In Great Britain

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Following clarifications from the British government, beginning today, outdoor recreation tennis resumes in England during the Covid-19 lockdown with singles play only, other than where players are all from the same household. The […]

Ines Ibbou: Out Of Darkness Cometh Light

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Over the weekend, a viral video aimed at World No. 3 Dominic Thiem (specifically) and tennis inequality (in general) elevated the profile of a struggling, Algerian 21-year-old pro, Ines Ibbou, in a manner […]

Roland Garros Behind Closed Doors? It Could Happen.

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Don’t be surprised if Roland Garros is played behind closed doors. It could happen. The dates for this year’s event have already been moved once. They could be moved out a week later. […]