Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day
Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open. A daily crowd capacity of 30,000 will be permitted for the first eight days of the tournament, s
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Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians
The sight of some of the world's biggest tennis stars touching down for the upcoming Australian Open tournament has frustrated many Australians unable to return home due
Australian Open: Roger Federer to miss the 2021 tournament
Six-time champion Roger Federer will miss the Australian Open for the first time in his career as he continues his recovery from knee surgery. The 39-year-old Swiss, a
Australian Open 2021: Delayed tournament to start on 8 February
The Australian Open will start on 8th February next year after being pushed back three weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic. The first Grand Slam of the 2021 seas
ATP Finals 2020: Dominic Thiem beats Novak Djokovic to reach London final
Dominic Thiem has fought past tennis world number one Novak Djokovic to reach the title decider at the ATP Finals. Djokovic saved five match points but the Austrian re
Djokovic and Nadal through to semifinals of ATP Finals
The world’s number on tennis player Novak Djokovic has moved past Alexander Zverev in straight sets to reach the last four of the ATP Finals. The Serb world num
Wimbledon determined to return in 2021 with or without fans
The Wimbledon tennis tournament is planning its comeback in 2021. Wimbledon was the only Grand Slam tournament cancelled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic,
Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win French Open
Rafael Nadal produced one of his finest French Open displays to stun Novak Djokovic and equal Roger Federer's record of 20 Grand Slam men's titles. Spanish second seed
Teenager Iga Swiatek wins French Open
Polish teenager Iga Swiatek has completed a stunning rise by becoming the lowest-ranked woman to win the French Open after beating American Sofia Kenin. Swiatek who is
Serena Williams withdraws from French Open due to an injury
Three-time champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the French Open because of an Achilles injury. The 39-year-old had been scheduled to play her second-round match
Novak Djokovic through to Italian Open final
World number one Novak Djokovic booked his place in the final of the Italian Open with victory over Casper Ruud. The Serbian, who has won the clay-court tournament fou
Rafael Nadal beaten in Italian Open but Novak Djokovic wins
Rafael Nadal was beaten in straight sets in the quarter-final of the Italian Open but Novak Djokovic is through to the semi-finals. The nine-time champion lost to Arge
Italian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Filip Krajinovic to reach quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic battled to a straight-sets win over Filip Krajinovic to reach the quarter-finals of the Italian Open for the 14th year in a row. Djokovic saved five bre
US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem has 'dedicated his whole life' to Grand Slam win
US Open champion Dominic Thiem says his "whole life" has been dedicated to winning his maiden Grand Slam title. Austrian second seed Thiem fought back from two sets do
US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem fights back to beat Alexander Zverev
Austria's Dominic Thiem clinched his first Grand Slam title after a gritty fightback from two sets down and stunned Alexander Zverev in the US Open final. Both players
Zverev leads in US Open final
Alexander Zverev is leading 6-2 6-4 4-6 against Dominic Thiem in the US Open men's singles final. Both players are looking for a maiden Grand Slam title. Second see
Naomi Osaka beats Victoria Azarenka to win third Grand Slam title
Naomi Osaka demonstrated her growing maturity to fight back against Victoria Azarenka in a compelling US Open final and claimed her third Grand Slam title. 22-year-old
Serena Williams overcomes Tsvetana Pironkova to reach US semi-finals
Serena Williams kept alive her hopes of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title with a 4-6 6-3 6-2 win over Tsvetana Pironkova in the US Open quarter-finals.
Novak Djokovic apologises after hitting line judge with ball at US Open
World Tennis number 1 Novak Djokovic has apologised for hitting a line judge with a ball at the US Open, saying he is "extremely sorry for creating her such stress". T
Djokovic defaulted from US Open after striking lineswoman with ball
Novak Djokovic is out from the US Open after he struck a ball that hit a lineswoman at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Djokovic had just been broken at 5-5 in the first set again
Serena Williams beats Kristie Ahn in straight sets
Serena Williams began her pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title with a dominant 7-5 6-3 win over fellow American Kristie Ahn. The 38-year-old we