WASHINGTON, September 1, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) The US Open – the experimental Grand Slam – began in New York began Monday. From no spectators to players arriving on court for their matches wearing masks to automated linesmen – “Hawk-Eye […]
WASHINGTON, September 1, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Angelique Kerber enjoying tennis ‘as much as I can right now’ World No. 23 Angelique Kerber waited until the last possible moment to commit to this year’s US Open. So far, no regrets […]
NEW YORK, August 31, 2020 (Tennis SA Press Release) The 2020 US Open draw has served up a mixed bag for South Africa’s two singles players, Kevin Anderson and Lloyd Harris, both of whom will be in action on Monday’s […]
WASHINGTON, August 31, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) A Grand Slam has never been held in the midst of a global pandemic until now. As one of tennis’s biggest events, the US Open, begins Monday – without fans or on-site media […]
WASHINGTON, August 31, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) In a week in which social justice messages have been bigger than sport – and let’s not forget there’s still a global pandemic going on that has created unfathomed challenges to the worldwide […]
WASHINGTON, August 27, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) The 2020 US Open men’s and women’s singles draws were originally supposed to be broadcast by ESPN at noon Eastern Time on Thursday to great fanfare and excitement. After all, with the cancellation […]
WASHINGTON, August 20, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) The US Open doubles fields and wild cards were announced on Wednesday, and while there are some very familiar names at the top of both the men’s and women’s fields – defending US […]
WASHINGTON, August 19, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) No other US Open in history has ever been staged during the middle of a global health pandemic. Because of COVID-19, this year’s US Open, which begins August 31 at the USTA Billie […]
STARNBERG, August 17, 2020 Bianca Andreescu announced that she will not participate in the U.S. Open, saying that coronavirus is behind her decision. The player didn’t participate in matches since October when she played in the WTA Tour. It seems […]
WASHINGTON, August 17, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 2 Simona Halep proved she still has game – even after a five-month imposed hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, Halep beat third seed and World No. 23 Elise […]
