‘Rafael Nadal was my idol,’ a young Andrey Rublev was inspired by the Spanish legend
Andrey Rublev has said that as a child Rafael Nadal was his favourite player, and that the King of Clay has been a source of…
News Archives: 03/2021
“I’m a lucky person who’s had a great career already” Stan Wawrinka and other ATP/WTA stars looks back on 2020, a unique year of tennis
In tennis, as in every other walk of life, the coronavirus pandemic has caused major disruption to lives and careers. We asked a selection of…
“I always feel good here,” Felix Auger-Aliassime is gearing up in Miami
Felix Auger-Aliassime is confident heading into his Miami 2021 debut as he feels that he can always play good tennis there. Felix Auger-Aliassime comes into…
“It suits my game well,” John Isner is feeling good at the Miami Open
John Isner is all set and ready to go for his first match at the Miami Open this year, saying he is comfortable in the…
“It’s just about my brain” Aryna Sabalenka says recent tough defeats have highlighted she needs to change
Aryna Sabalenka has won three tournaments in the last five months but says that two recent defeats have taught her the need to close out…
“It’s very tough to find that kind of person” Elina Svitolina reveals envy for Grand Slam champion
After working with a sports psychologist since the end of last year, Elina Svitolina says that she envies Iga Swiatek, who has employed a mental…
“It’s been a dream of mine” Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals reason behind major career change
Very few of the world’s leading singles players enter doubles competitions at Grand Slam tournaments these days, but Stefanos Tsitsipas wants to carry on partnering…
‘My goal is to reach top 50 and qualify for Next Gen Finals’, says Carlos Alcaraz
Rising ATP star Carlos Alcaraz has set targets to end 2021 ranked in the top 50 and qualify for the Next Gen ATP Finals in…
‘It’s not that tough’, says Dan Evans on bubble restrictions
World No. 29 Dan Evans has played down the challenges of tennis’s bubble restrictions, suggesting players are fortunate to be able to play. A number…
‘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. …
