Grand Slam

Australian Open Serves Up Global Exposure For Regional Victoria

MELBOURNE, February 10, 2021 (AO Press Release) The magnificent Australian Open trophies – the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup and Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup – have visited more than 20 Victorian towns as part of an initiative to promote the state to Australia and the […]

Mayar Sherif Delighting Fans, Breaking Barriers

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 9, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Mayar Sherif arrived at her second Grand Slam main draw and first on a hard court at the Australian Open under less than easy conditions. After all, the Egyptian-born Sherif endured 14 days […]

Eight In A Row: A Win’s A Win, Kenin Will Take It

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 9, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Tuesday’s second day of the Australian Open was a busy one for the women’s singles draw with 18 seeds in action, including the return of Aussie favorite and World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty […]

Nadal Advances To Second Round At Australian Open

MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, February 9, 2021 The bottom half of the Australian Open men’s draw was in action on Tuesday led by World No. 2 Rafael Nadal, who opened his campaign for a record 21st Grand Slam singles title when he took […]

Serena Williams: Rocking The One-Legged Catsuit

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 8, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) As Serena Williams unveiled her latest tennis attire from Nike, an asymmetrical unitard on the opening day of the 2021 Australian Open in Melbourne, her “catsuit” look lit up social media and everyone […]

Australian Open: Osaka Takes Charge On Day One

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 8, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) There was no shortage of women’s storylines on opening day of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park Monday. You want star power? How about Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams and Simona Halep headlining […]

Djokovic Dominates Chardy To Start Australian Open Title Defence

MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, February 8, 2021 Eight-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic began his title defence on Rod Laver Arena on Monday evening with a comfortable 6-3, 6-1, 6-2 win over France’s Jeremy Chardy. The World No. 1 sent down nine aces […]

Iga Swiatek: Pressure And Expectations

WASHINGTON, February 7, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Iga Swiatek comes into the Australian Open, the first major of the new year, as the most recent Grand Slam champion after winning Roland Garros last October. Being a major champion has its […]

Andreescu Wants To Focus On The Future Now

WASHINGTON, February 6, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Canada’s Bianca Andreescu is a competitive sort. So, it’s understandable that she can’t wait to get back onto the tennis court and play a match. Not just any match, mind you. But, in […]

Jean Claracq Creates The Poster For Roland-Garros 2021

PARIS, February 5, 2021 (FFT Press Release) Every year since 1980, the French Tennis Federation has connected modern art with the Roland-Garros tournament by commissioning an artist to create the official tournament poster. At the end of a process embarked […]