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British No.1 Johanna Konta backs idea of ATP, WTA merger

The ATP and WTA had further extended the suspension of all the professional tennis events until the end of July in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. 

May 21, 2020, 15:50 PM IST

Coronavirus pandemic: ATP, WTA announce further suspension of all tennis events till July 31

The ATP further confirmed that the tournaments scheduled to be held from August 1, 2020 onwards are still planning to proceed as planned.

May 16, 2020, 12:44 PM IST

ATP tour chief not ruling out 2020 return

The tennis season was suspended in early March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July with many countries in lockdown to contain the virus.

May 10, 2020, 09:27 AM IST

Merger with ATP would not be 'acquisition', says WTA chief

Women`s Tennis Association (WTA) chief Steve Simon has said a merger with the men`s ATP "makes all the sense in the world" but that it would not take the form of "an acquisition".

May 06, 2020, 14:38 PM IST

Roger Federer calls for ATP, WTA merger amid coronavirus pandemic

The tennis season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July, depriving lower-level players of the chance to earn a living.

Apr 23, 2020, 09:16 AM IST

WTA Rogers Cup in Montreal postponed until 2021 due to coronavirus

WTA Rogers Cup tournament organisers confirmed that the event will now take place from August 6 to 15, 2021.

Apr 12, 2020, 10:07 AM IST

Coronavirus pandemic: ATP, WTA announce further suspension of all tennis events till July 13

Last month, the ATP and WTA had announced the suspension of the game till June 7 in the wake of deadly coronavirus that was termed 'pandemic' by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Apr 02, 2020, 14:13 PM IST

Coronavirus outbreak: ATP, WTA announce further suspension of tennis till June 7

The ATP and WTA further confirmed that the men's and women's rankings will also remain frozen throughout this period.

Mar 19, 2020, 14:10 PM IST

Recovering Bianca Andreescu to miss Australian Open

The 2019 Australian Open is slated to take place from January 14 to 27 at Melbourne Park. 

 

Jan 11, 2020, 17:53 PM IST

Auckland Open: Serena Williams eases past Amanda Anisimova to reach final

Williams will now face fellow countrywoman Jessica Pegula in the final clash in Auckland. 

Jan 11, 2020, 13:46 PM IST

Naomi Osaka battles into quarter-finals of Cincinnati Open

Osaka will now square off with the winner of another last-16 clash between No.7 seed Elina Svitolina and Sofia Kenin of America for a place in the last-four. 

Aug 16, 2019, 13:59 PM IST

Serena Williams survives Marie Bouzkova scare to reach Montreal Masters final

Williamson will next lock horns with Canadian star Bianca Andreescu, who made it to her third final of the Canadian Open with a 6-4, 7-6 win over American tennis star Sofia Kenin.

Aug 11, 2019, 11:40 AM IST

Rogers Cup: Serena Williams overcomes Naomi Osaka challenge to reach semis

The American is bidding to seal her fourth title at the Canadian Open after sealing victories in 2001, 2011, and 2013. 

Aug 10, 2019, 12:13 PM IST

Serena Williams eases into third round of French Open

Serena will now lock horns with rising compatriot Sofia Kenin in an all-American third round of the women's singles event on Saturday. 

May 30, 2019, 21:12 PM IST

Nicole Gibbs diagnosed with cancer, set to miss French Open

This year's French Open is scheduled to take place from May 26 to June 9, while qualification for Wimbledon will be held in late June before the tournament begins on July 1.

May 14, 2019, 08:53 AM IST

Naomi Osaka narrowly retains top spot in WTA rankings

The 21-year-old Japanese slumped to a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7 defeat at the hands of Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the last-eight clash to bow out of the Madrid Open. 

May 13, 2019, 20:32 PM IST

Kiki Bertens stuns Simona Halep to lift Madrid Open title

Bertens looked dominant throughout the summit showdown as she eased past reigning French Open champion Halep 6-4, 6-4 in almost one and a half hour to lift the title. 

May 12, 2019, 00:56 AM IST

Japan's Naomi Osaka stays atop WTA rankings

Osaka is currently standing with a total of  6, 151 points and maintains a lead of 316 points over Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic.

May 06, 2019, 20:51 PM IST

Abdominal injury rules Naomi Osaka out of Stuttgart Open

Osaka was due to take on eighth-seed Anett Kontaveit in the semifinals of the tournament.

Apr 27, 2019, 20:36 PM IST

Garbine Muguruza defends Monterrey crown as Victoria Azarenka retires hurt

Muguruza was leading by 6-1, 3-1 against Azarenka when a leg injury made it impossible for the Belarusian to continue playing beyond one hour and six minutes.

Apr 08, 2019, 17:18 PM IST