WASHINGTON, December 28, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Count Roger Federer out of the 2021 Australian Open. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, whose streak of 21 consecutive appearances at Melbourne Park began in 2000 and has included six championships, will be […]
Tennis Australia Press Release, December 27, 2020 Andy Murray (GBR) has been awarded an Australian Open 2021 main draw wildcard as the former world No.1 looks to build momentum in his return to the top of professional tennis. “We welcome Andy […]
Australian Open Press Release, December 26, 2020 Australia’s world No.1 Ash Barty and eight-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic (SRB) will lead the fields at what promises to be a historic Australian Open at Melbourne Park from 8-21 February 2021. “We are looking forward to welcoming […]
WASHINGTON, December 25, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) All of the Top 100 men and 98 of the Top 100 women are provisionally entered for the 2021 Australian Open beginning February 8 in Melbourne. The provisional entry lists for both the men’s […]
DOHA, December 24, 2020 (QTF Press Release) In a further nod to Qatar’s globally acknowledged prowess in hosting major sporting events, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) recently confirmed Doha as […]
Australian Open Press Release, December 23, 2020 Six Australian players have received an early Christmas gift – a coveted Australian Open 2021 main draw singles wildcard. Christopher O’Connell (NSW) and Marc Polmans (Vic) have been awarded wildcards into the men’s draw, along with Daria Gavrilova (Vic), Astra […]
WASHINGTON, December 22, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) While much discussion about the upcoming Australian Open has focused on its revised dates – Feb. 8-21 instead of a mid-January start – one thing that will be evident to those who attend will […]
WASHINGTON, December 20, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Whoever said politics and sports don’t mix may wish to rethink their stance on this matter. On Saturday afternoon in Melbourne, the Victoria State Government and Tennis Australia, the governing body for the […]
WASHINGTON, December 2, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) The headline that came across Twitter news timelines on Tuesday had an ominous tone to it: “Tennis may have to borrow millions for Australian Open.” In a story written by John Stensholt for the […]
WASHINGTON, November 29, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) With just over seven weeks to go until the January 18 scheduled start of the Australian Open in Melbourne, the ability for players to practice in a bio-secure bubble while in a 14-day mandatory […]
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