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  Rankings on June 7 next year to be considered for Olympic qualification: ITF

  June 09, 2020 20:21 IST

  The singles event, both men and women, will have a draw of 64, with 56 direct entries, based on the rankings on June 7.

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  ATP to raise funds for coaches affected by COVID-19 pandemic

  June 09, 2020 10:27 IST

  Funds raised will be allocated to the members of the ATP Coach Program, whose ability to work has been impacted by the ongoing pandemic.

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  New tennis tournament in France aiming for younger audience

  June 08, 2020 19:20 IST

  Co-founder Patrick Mouratoglou hopes the Ultimate Tennis Showdown — whose first edition features Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini — can change the way tennis is viewed by allowing a younger audience to access the raw feelings of players.

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  Novak Djokovic feels rules around participation in US Open 2020 is 'extreme'

  June 06, 2020 15:39 IST

  US Open is scheduled to be held from August 24 to September 13 and organisers United States Tennis Association (USTA) has said that it wants to hold the tournament on the scheduled dates.

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  Leander Paes wants to complete 100 Grand Slam appearances, get to his eighth Olympics

  June 05, 2020 17:32 IST

  Paes had announced that 2020 would be his last season as a professional player but his plan to bid adieu on a high with a record eight appearance at the Olympics, was stalled by the pandemic, which has wrecked the sporting calendar.

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  Need to understand all information before making decision: Ashleigh Barty on US Open

  June 05, 2020 15:38 IST

  The USTA is mulling shifting the Cincinnati Open to New York. This would let them host the US Open right after the tournament, thus maintaining a secure biosphere for the players.

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  'Won't rule out possibility of becoming coach again': Boris Becker

  June 05, 2020 15:08 IST

  Boris Becker has said that he won't rule out the possibility of being a coach again but insisted that it is not possible right now due to his commitment with German men's team.

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  Rafael Nadal unsure about US Open 2020; says it depends on COVID-19, travel safety

  June 04, 2020 18:51 IST

  Spain tennis star Rafael Nadal has said that he remains unsure about the fate of the 2020 US Open.

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  Serena Williams' message for equality shared on social media in wake of George Floyd's death

  June 04, 2020 17:14 IST

  Athletes have been vocal on their social media accounts over racism after the death of George Floyd in the US.

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  'Ice queen' Karolina Pliskova admits she too gets nervous and annoyed

  June 04, 2020 16:47 IST

  Pliskova, who has won 16 WTA tour titles in her career so far, is famous for her calm on-court demeanour as well as her big serving.

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  Roland Garros will take place this year, says head of French tennis

  June 03, 2020 13:51 IST

  The French Open was initially scheduled to take place from May 24 to June 7 but due to the outbreak of the virus, it was postponed till September 20.

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  Sania Mirza comes forward to encourage local brands in India

  June 01, 2020 21:05 IST

  Tennis star Sania Mirza has come forward to promote local brands in India on her official social media profiles.

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  ITF to release funds to financially support lower-ranked players through national federations

  May 31, 2020 16:28 IST

  The ATP, WTA, Grand Slam nations (USA, Australia, England and France) and top players, led by Novak Djokovic, had raised more than USD six million, which they plan to distribute among 800 players.

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  Coronavirus impact: US Open considering tournament without fans

  May 31, 2020 9:51 IST

  The US Open is scheduled to run from August 24 to September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and Widmaier says there is a deadline of mid-June to make a decision on how to hold the event.

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  Am I next? Teenage tennis sensation Coco Gauff asks following death of George Floyd

  May 30, 2020 14:05 IST

  George Floyd, aged 46, died on Monday evening shortly after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, held him down with a knee on his neck though he repeatedly pleaded, "I can't breathe," and "please, I can't breathe."

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  Andy Murray to return to tennis to take part in brother Jamie's tournament

  May 29, 2020 18:36 IST

  It is hoped the event will raise at least 100,000 pounds for the NHS charities.

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  Organisers considering limited fans over empty stadium during September French Open

  May 28, 2020 9:18 IST

  When — or if — the French Open is held later in 2020, though, it is possible there could be zero — or a limited number — of people allowed to attend the event, which broke its attendance record last year with 520,000.

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  Watch: Rafael Nadal returns to training after lockdown, shares footage from practice session

  May 27, 2020 10:02 IST

  On Monday, Nadal had shared a video on his social media showing the world the first footage of himself back at practice.

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  World TeamTennis planning to allow 500 spectators for its matches

  May 26, 2020 23:16 IST

  WTT said Tuesday it is planning to allow up to 500 spectators at each of its outdoor matches during a three-week season from July 12 to Aug. 2 at a resort in West Virginia.

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  This Eid doesn't feel same for countless of reasons, says Sania Mirza

  May 25, 2020 19:52 IST

  Sania Mirza urged everyone to pray for the people who have been suffering due to the crisis brought forward by coronavirus pandemic.

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  COVID-19 pandemic: It should have been the first day of French Open 2020

  May 25, 2020 14:27 IST

  It should have been the first day of the clay-court Grand Slam tournament held annually at Roland Garros — with thousands flocking to catch a glimpse of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Serena Williams.

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  French Open likely to be pushed to end of September, says director Guy Forget

  May 23, 2020 22:29 IST

  The coronavirus pandemic had forced the French Open to be postponed to September 20, one week after the scheduled final of the US Open, which itself is under a cloud of uncertainty.

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  Novak Djokovic to host tennis tour in Balkan countries; Thiem, Dimitrov sign up

  May 23, 2020 16:36 IST

  Austrian world no.3 Dominic Thiem and Bulgarian world no.19 Grigor Dimitrov have thus far confirmed their participation.

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  Jamie Hampton bids adieu to professional tennis

  May 23, 2020 10:58 IST

  Hampton dealt with numerous injuries over the past five years, and in 2014 and 2015, she underwent six surgeries over an 18-month span, including two surgeries on her hip.

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  Naomi Osaka tops Serena Williams to become top-earning female athlete

  May 22, 2020 23:35 IST

  According to Forbes, Osaka’s total ($37.4 million) is a one-year record for a female athlete, topping the previous mark of $29.7 million set by Maria Sharapova in 2015.

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  Four-time Grand Slam champion Ashley Cooper passes away at 83

  May 22, 2020 19:50 IST

  Ashley Cooper, who was also a former world no.1, won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.

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  AITA asks state bodies to make COVID Task force, bars academies from resuming training

  May 22, 2020 19:17 IST

  The federation has asked all centres to identify and assign a COVID-19 taskforce, which will guide and monitor all players/trainees and staff within the centres.

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  Putting us in lockdown once a year will be good for nature: Stefanos Tsitsipas

  May 22, 2020 13:40 IST

  The World No.6 also stated it has been sort of a blessing in disguise as he is getting time to spend with his family, which otherwise would have been spent on the tour.