In a year in which Roger Federer won the ATP fan favourite award by playing a dozen or so matches and two teenage women came from the clouds to play the US Open final,the transitional nature of tennis revealed itself.
New mixed doubles pairing Nick Kyrgios and Venus Williams received a standing ovation for their opening round win at Wimbledon.
Having been in Australia and away from the hurly-burly of the tennis circuit for more than 15 months,Nick Kyrgios is treating his return at Wimbledon as a welcome change of scenery.
France's Jeremy Chardy became the first player to accuse Tennis Australia of favouritism,after six of the world's biggest names were to be sent to Adelaide for an exhibition event.
Serena Williams tuned up for the US Open later this month by beating older sister Venus for the 19th time on the WTA Tour.
Serena Williams was calm in a return more dramatic than some might have expected even after a long lay-off.
American Danielle Collins has been dismissed from the World TeamTennis event in West Virginia for breaking COVID-19 protocols,organisers said on Tuesday.
Get ready for Coco fever. A 15-year-old playing her first Australian Open has set up a third-round blockbuster against defending champion Naomi Osaka.
It was dubbed as a rematch of the Wimbledon boilover where teenager Cori'Coco'Gauff shocked former winner and seven-time major victor Venus Williams on the hallowed turf in London last year.
Players over the past 25 years have developed a reputation for their flamboyant on-court style but few share Serena Williams'degree of influence in fashion away from the court.
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