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Australian Open Draws Are Out, Let’s Play!

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 […]

Rod Laver Arena Like Second Home for Djokovic

WASHINGTON, February 5, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Novak Djokovic has been a regular fixture in Melbourne this time of year. Rod Laver Arena is his home away from home. He’s compiled a 75-8 lifetime win-loss record competing in the Australian […]

Germany Opens ATP Cup Campaign With Win

MELBOURNE, February 3, 2021 In Wednesday’s ATP Cup matches, Germany defeated Canada 2-1 in Group A led by Alexander Zverev‘s 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(4) win over Denis Shapovalov. Jan-Lennard Struff secured the first point for his country after taking down former World No. […]

Spain Opens ATP Cup Title Bid With Win Over Australia

STARNBERG, February 2, 2021 Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Spain’s opening match against Australia on Tuesday at the ATP Cup in Melbourne due to a bad back. This was announced by the World No. 2 via Twitter. Hi all, we […]

ATP Cup Ready To Start In Melbourne

STARNBERG, February 1, 2021 Who will take home the title from the second edition of the ATP Cup? Teams from 12 countries are in Melbourne to chase the prestigious trophy, including Russia, which is led by Top 10 stars Daniil Medvedev and Andrey […]

This Week On The ATP Tour – CW05

STARNBERG, January 31, 2021 For the first time since last February, Nick Kyrgios is set to return to action this week at the Murray River Open at Melbourne Park. The 13th seed has long enjoyed competing at home, and he […]

Nick Kyrgios: ‘Tennis To Me Is Not My Top Priority’

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 […]

Day At The Drive Featured Star Quality, Some Surprises

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 […]

Great Ocean Road Open And Murray River Open Draws Released

MELBOURNE, January 30, 2021 (Press Release) The draws for the Great Ocean Road Open and Murray River Open, the two ATP 250 events leading into Australian Open 2021 are out.  On the men’s side, David Goffin (BEL) and Karen Khachanov (RUS) lead the Great Ocean Road Open. Jordan Thompson (NSW) […]

Welcome Naomi: Osaka Continues Breaking Down Barriers

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 […]