US Open dealt another double blow as two more top players withdraw due to ‘too high a risk’
The US Open has been dealt another huge blow to its legitimacy this year after two more top players announced they would not play. WTA…
News Archives: 08/2020
‘Australian Open probably can’t go ahead next year,’ says Kyrgios as coronavirus cases rise in Melbourne
The Australian Open is in serious danger of being cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis, says Nick Kyrgios. Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley has always…
‘US Open anything but a free ride for Djokovic’ despite absence of Federer and Nadal, says coach
The absence of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will not make the US Open any less special – or any more easier for Novak Djokovic,…
‘Nadal right to skip US Open,’ says former coach as players continue to weigh up coronavirus decision
Toni Nadal says nephew Rafael Nadal has ‘made a prudent decision’ to not defend his US Open title due to safety concerns. Nadal is the…
Kyrgios says chances of him playing French Open are ‘slim to none’ as he maintains coronavirus stance
Nick Kyrgios says the chances of him playing the French Open are ‘slim to none’ as he continues to wrestle with the severity of the…
Djokovic could lead a ‘top 20 boycott of the US Open’ unless travel guarantees given, claims report
Novak Djokovic could lead a player’s boycott of the US Open if guarantees on quarantine exemptions are not made ahead of the tournament, says a…
Nadal dismisses suggestions US Open title cheapened without him, saying: I’m not that arrogant’
Rafael Nadal says he is ‘not arrogant enough’ to believe his withdrawal from the US Open has significantly devalued the title. Nadal is the defending…
Andy Murray hints he could play the French Open this year after seeking quarantine assurances
Andy Murray might have dropped a hint that he may be planning on playing the French Open this year after he sought quarantine assurances ahead…
‘To beat Rafael Nadal you need…’ – Dominic Thiem’s father and coach reveals secrets to besting Spaniard
The only way to beat Rafael Nadal is with ‘100% intensity,’ according to Dominic Thiem’s father and coach Wolfgang. Nadal is arguably the greatest competitor…
‘I couldn’t believe I was doing the same thing as Novak Djokovic’ – A tale of Serb’s superstardom
If you ever questioned the superstar appeal of Novak Djokovic, then New Zealand hockey ace Rose Keddell is ready to prove you wrong. Djokovic is…
