Juan Martin del Potro ‘hitting the ball as well as ever’ in practice and may be close to comeback, says report
Juan Martin del Potro is back in training and could possibly play a tournament before the end of the year, according to a report in…
Michael Graham Archives: 07/2020
‘Coronavirus will inevitably haunt tennis once Tours resume,’ says young ATP star
Andrey Rubev believes it is ‘inevitable’ that more tennis stars will test positive for coronavirus when the ATP and WTA Tours resume in August. Players…
Novak Djokovic tipped to ‘take advantage’ of Rafael Nadal decision by former world number one
Novak Djokovic may look to ‘take advantage’ of any decision Rafael Nadal may take to skip the US Open, says Chris Evert. The US Open…
US Open plans dealt devastating blow with the Citi Open reportedly ready to cancel over travel issue
The Washington Open is reportedly on the brink of being forced to cancel in a blow that could also end hopes of the US Open…
Rafael Nadal drops huge hint he’ll skip US Open as he releases revealing video of return to practice
Rafael Nadal has heightened speculation that he will opt not to defend his US Open title by practising on clay rather than focusing on hard…
‘Players will not go the the US Open due to coronavirus confusion,’ says former Wimbledon champion
Petra Kvitova says players will ‘definitely not play in the US Open’ if organisers don’t give assurances over the current restrictions. Organisers at the US…
‘Roger Federer taught me a lot’, says rival, who also credits Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic for success
Stan Wawrinka says he owes a huge debt to compatriot Roger Federer, to whom he attributes much of his Grand Slam success. Wawrinka, along with…
‘US Open situation really complicated’ – Young star says he’s considering skipping Grand Slam
Matteo Berrettini says he is not yet ready to commit to the US Open, describing the situation in America as ‘really complicated’. Berrettini enjoyed a…
‘He’s a special player who can take on Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal,’ says coach
Stan Wawrinka does not get the recognition that he deserves for taking titles from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, says his coach. Wawrinka…
Madrid Masters ‘confident’ they can defy coronavirus crisis to allow crowds inside stadium
The Madrid Masters will follow Roland Garros and allow spectators inside the stadium to watch, says tournament director Feliciano Lopez. Tennis will resume in August…
