ATP Cup

ATP Cup 2021-22: World No.1 Novak Djokovic pulls out of the Serbia team, confirm organisers

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn his name from the Serbia team for the ATP Cup.

Dec 29, 2021, 18:42 PM IST

Andrey Rublev is fifth player to test COVID-19 positive after Abu Dhabi event

Russia's Andrey Rublev becomes the latest edition to the Covid-19 positive list after the Abu Dhabi exhibition event.

Dec 27, 2021, 12:15 PM IST

ATP Cup: Canada's Denis Shapovalov tests positive for COVID-19

Canada's Denis Shapovalov has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Sydney for the ATP Cup.

Dec 26, 2021, 12:03 PM IST

Novak Djokovic to skip 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney, says report

Djokovic has declined to disclose whether he is vaccinated, citing privacy.

Dec 25, 2021, 20:00 PM IST

Furious Novak Djokovic dismantles his racquet in dramatic ATP Cup loss; watch video

Things got heated after Serbia found themselves trailing as they lost the first set in a tiebreaker 7-6 (7-4). The Serbs were up by 0-40 but a string of unforced errors saw Djokovic and his compatriot end up losing the opportunity to take the lead. The current World No.1 was furious and he smashed his racquet violently on the team’s bench. 

Feb 06, 2021, 11:23 AM IST

ATP Cup: Novak Djokovic keeps Serbia alive, Spain reach semis

The Group A tie will be decided by the doubles, with Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff having beaten Dusan Lajovic 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the earlier match at Rod Laver Arena. The winners will join Spain, Russia and Italy in the semi-finals. 

Feb 05, 2021, 11:39 AM IST

ATP Cup tennis: Rafa Nadal out of Australia tie with back issue

Spain, who lost in the final of the inaugural ATP Cup last year, will play Greece on Thursday and Nadal would hope he would be fit to play the tie and get some match practice before the February 8 to 21 Australian Open. Nadal was replaced by Pablo Carreno Busta for Tuesday’s singles match.

Feb 02, 2021, 13:52 PM IST

ATP Cup on course, Australia plans more January tournaments: Tennis Australia Chief Craig Tiley

The second edition of the ATP Cup remains on schedule amidst fears of  the COVID-19 pandemic.The inaugral edition played earlier this year drew much fanfare with Serbia crowned as the champions

Aug 13, 2020, 12:40 PM IST

ATP Cup: Djokovic beats Nadal to keep Serbia alive in final

Djokovic has created the blueprint to beat the Spaniard on hardcourts, although he is one of the very few players good enough to follow the instructions.

Jan 12, 2020, 19:05 PM IST

Novak Djokovic outlasts Daniil Medvedev to lead Serbia into ATP Cup final

Djokovic won the match 6-1 5-7 6-4 after he relentlessly pushed the 198cm (6.5 ft) tall Russian around the court, forcing Medvedev to constantly scrape shots off his shoe laces.

Jan 11, 2020, 14:05 PM IST

Novak Djokovic concerned about smoke at Australian Open as bushfires continue to blaze

Smoke from the blazes has also resulted in hazardous conditions in Sydney, where the final rounds of the inaugural ATP Cup will take place next weekend.

Jan 05, 2020, 14:58 PM IST

Tennis Australia to hold exhibition match for bushfire victims

Bushfires are raging across Australia, with New South Wales and Victoria greatly affected, causing huge loss to life and property. 

Jan 03, 2020, 15:28 PM IST

Australian sports fraternity gets behind bushfire relief efforts

The Australian sports fraternity has come in unison in order to raise money to support people and communities across the country affected by the devastating bushfires.

Jan 03, 2020, 10:52 AM IST

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal rally for merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup

The ATP Cup will feature 24 nations contesting in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney over 10 days for the first time and will give the top men`s players a solid platform to prepare for the Australian Open.

Jan 03, 2020, 10:31 AM IST

Andy Murray withdraws from ATP Cup, Australian Open after setbacks in recovery

The 2020 Australian Open will take place from January 20 to February 2 at Melbourne Park. 

Dec 29, 2019, 11:53 AM IST

Roger Federer withdraws from inaugural ATP Cup

Roger Federer has taken this decision so that he can spend more time with his family. Federer's decision to withdraw means Switzerland can no longer take part in the nation-based event on Jan. 3-12 and that six more countries will now qualify, based on the world rankings of their top players.

Oct 30, 2019, 16:23 PM IST

Roger Federer to give Andy Murray early workout at inaugural ATP Cup

Murray has played only a handful of singles matches since having a career-saving hip surgery earlier this year but qualified for the nation-based tournament with a protected ranking.

Sep 16, 2019, 12:17 PM IST

'Big Three' plus Andy Murray confirmed for inaugural ATP Cup

The ATP, governing body of the men`s tour, said every member of the top 10 and 27 of the top 30 had committed to play the $15 million tournament to be hosted in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney from Jan. 3-12, 2020.

Sep 14, 2019, 16:07 PM IST

New ATP Cup is no 'land grab', says Tour chief Chris Kermode

The new event, seen as a threat to the International Tennis Federation`s (ITF) revamped 18-nation Davis Cup competition starting in Madrid next November, will take place over 10 days in three Australian cities.

Nov 16, 2018, 14:35 PM IST