Tenerife To Host ATP Challenger And WTA Event

STARNBERG, August 17, 2021 Professional tennis will return to the Canary Islands later this year. The Abama Tennis Academy in Tenerife will host a WTA 250 tournament from October 18 to 24 followed by an ATP Challenger 80 event with […]

Western & Southern Open Back In Familiar Digs

MASON, OHIO/WASHINGTON, August 17, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) After a year’s respite in New York due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Western & Southern Open has returned to its familiar digs at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, […]

Sauerland Open Gets Underway In Lüdenscheid

LÜDENSCHEID/STARNBERG, August 16, 2021 Only three matches were played on Monday before persistent rain forced the organizers to abandon play during the remaining encounter in the final round of the qualifying at the inaugural Platzmann-Sauerland Open. The €44,820 ATP Challenger […]

This Week On The ATP Tour – CW33

STARNBERG, August 16, 2021 Daniil Medvedev leads the way at the Western & Southern Open, where he is the top seed. The 25-year-old Russian star has fond memories of Cincinnati, where he lifted his first ATP Masters 1000 trophy two […]

Rune Takes San Marino Open Crown

SAN MARINO, August 16, 2021 After a seven-year hiatus, the ATP Challenger Tour was back in the Republic of San Marino. The world’s fifth-smallest country welcomed a €66,640 clay-court tournament last week. San Marino previously hosted an ATP Challenger event […]

Federer Will Miss US Open, Out Indefinitely

WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Roger Federer will miss this month’s US Open because he needs a third operation on his right knee, which will sideline him for what he said will be “many months.” The 20-time major […]

Medvedev Is The Toronto Master

TORONTO/WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) In an ATP Masters 1000 final that paired two gorgeous and powerful servers and ball strikers, Russia’s Daniil Medvedev gave a masterful performance that will be remembered for his display of returning prowess. […]

Giorgi Wins Biggest Career Title In Montreal

MONTREAL, August 15, 2021 Unseeded Camila Giorgi is the champion of the Omnium Banque Nationale présenté par Rogers in Montreal, Canada. The World No. 71 from Italy secured the biggest title of her career with a 6-3, 7-5 win over No. […]

Barrios Vera Earns Maiden Challenger Title In Meerbusch

MEERBUSCH, August 15, 2021 Marcelo Tomas Barrios Vera captured his first ATP Challenger title by lifting the trophy of the Rhein Asset Open presented by B&B Hotels held at the at the Teremeer Sport and Tennis Resort in Meerbusch, Germany. The […]