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 […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON, February 5, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) The 2021 Australian Open draws are out, the countdown to Monday’s opening day is underway. Now, let the matches begin! The first major of the 2021 season, whose start date was pushed back […]
MELBOURNE, February 3, 2021 (AO Press Release) The Australian Open will feature Live Electronic Line Calling voiced by community heroes, representing Australians who save and protect lives. The pre-recorded voices will be used for the terms, ‘Out’, ‘Fault’ and ‘Foot Fault’ to […]
WASHINGTON, January 31, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) For much of his professional career, Australia’s Nick Kyrgios has carried a lot of baggage on and off the court. At times charming but also frank, and other times mercurial, one thing’s for […]
WASHINGTON, January 30, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) The Day at the Drive exhibition matches in Adelaide on Friday featured plenty of star quality. It included the much-anticipated return of women’s World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty plus the season debuts of […]
WASHINGTON, January 29, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) As Naomi Osaka readies to start her 2021 tennis season Down Under, the reigning US Open champion continues to smash glass ceilings and break down barriers. After using her social media platforms as […]
WASHINGTON, January 28, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) With less than two weeks to go before the Australian Open begins on Feb. 8 in Melbourne, some of the biggest tennis stars are popping up on American and worldwide TV screens to drum […]
WASHINGTON, January 27, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) As the 2021 Australian Open in Melbourne comes into focus – it starts in less than two weeks – much attention will be on World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty, who will play her first tournament […]
WASHINGTON, January 26, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Former World No. 1 and two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka has launched a new podcast series, Think About It, through the WTA and Tennis Channel. The six-episode series features “intimate and honest conversations with inspiring guests” dealing with […]
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