‘A pathway to return to 52-week system’, WTA announces ranking changes
The WTA has announced adjustments that will eventually return its ranking system to the standard 52-week set-up, which was modified during the pandemic-affected 2020 season. …
Tim Farthing Archives: 03/2021
Stan Wawrinka ‘out for a few weeks’ after foot surgery
Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka will be out of action for a few weeks after undergoing minor surgery on a left foot injury. The…
‘Very inspiring’, says Stefanos Tsitsipas on Daniil Medvedev reaching world No. 2
Stefanos Tsitsipas said Daniil Medvedev’s achievement of reaching world No. 2 is important for tennis and will inspire other young ATP stars. Medvedev overtook Rafael…
‘I have a bit of a tough draw’, says Alexander Zverev ahead of Miami Open
World No. 7 Alexander Zverev believes his Miami Open draw is challenging, despite the number of high-profile withdrawals from the event. A staggering 23 ATP…
‘The WTA tour has exceptional depth now’, says Ashleigh Barty
World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty said she is surprised that people are still surprised at the depth of the WTA tour. The Australian starts her…
‘It was a tough loss but still a great memory’, says Felix Auger-Aliassime on 2019 Miami run
Felix Auger-Aliassime has reflected on his run to the semi-finals of the 2019 Miami Open – his best Masters 1000 result. The Canadian – who…
“No reason why he can’t keep climbing the rankings” Analyst charts phenomenal rise of Russian Aslan Karatsev
He shocked the tennis world when he reached the semi-final of the 2021 Australian Open but his continued strong form has caused many to question…
Analyst identifies surprising statistic that could lead to a shock Miami Open winner
The 2021 Miami Open will be the most open of men’s Masters 1000 tournaments for the past 15 years as it won’t include any of…
The five best WTA players without a Miami Open title
As a WTA 1000 event, the Miami Open is one of the biggest tournaments in women’s tennis outside of the four Grand Slams. Since being…
How Naomi Osaka can overtake Ash Barty as world No. 1 after Miami
Naomi Osaka has a chance to surpass Ashleigh Barty as the WTA world No. 1 if she wins the Miami Open. The world No. 2…
