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Stan Wawrinka To Skip US Open Due To Coronavirus

Former US Open champion Stan Wawrinka is the latest in the list of players who have decided to skip the Grand Slam, joining the likes of Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty.

Nick Kyrgios Says Chances Of Him Playing In French Open Are "Slim To None"

After pulling out of the US Open, Nick Kyrgios has said that there is a very "slim chance" of him playing in this year's French Open.

Rafael Nadal Still Preparing To Play French Open Despite US Open Withdrawal

Rafael Nadal is preparing to play at the French Open this year as he looks to win his thirteenth title.

Sumit Nagal Gets Direct Entry Into Singles Main Draw Of US Open

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal has received a direct entry into the US Open singles main draw after several top players pulled out of the Grand Slam starting August 31.

Defending Champion Rafael Nadal Won't Play US Open, Slams Schedule

Defending champion Rafael Nadal said Tuesday he will not play the US Open, citing concerns over the coronavirus and slamming tennis's "barbaric" revised calendar.

Madrid Masters Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

The Madrid Masters was expected to boast a stellar field, including world number two and five-time champion Rafael Nadal.

Tennis Returns As Service Resumes At Palermo WTA

The WTA tournament in Italy got underway five months after the last one, with bottles of hand sanitiser attached to the nets.

Andy Murray To Play US Open Warm-Up

The Western & Southern Open is normally staged in Cincinnati but was moved to New York as a one-off in order to minimise COVID-19 risks for players travelling to compete at US Open.

Nick Kyrgios Pulls Out Of US Open, Pleads With Players Not To Be "Selfish"

Nick Kyrgios, ranked just 40 but a major drawcard, last month blasted the ATP as "selfish" for pressing ahead with plans for the US Open, which is scheduled to start on August 31.

Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus At WTA's Comeback Event In Palermo

The Palermo tournament will be the first on the tennis circuit since it was put on hold in early March.

US Open Confident In Health And Safety Plans

The US Open is scheduled to begin on August 31 in a bubble quarantine setting without spectators at the National Tennis Center.

World No.1 Ashleigh Barty Skips US Open Citing "Significant" Coronavirus Risks

Ashleigh Barty is the biggest name so far to withdraw from the tournament, with her decision coming as the United States marked a grim milestone when its COVID-19 deaths topped 150,000.

Ashleigh Barty Pulls Out Of US Open Due To "Significant" Coronavirus Risks

World No.1 women's player Ashleigh Barty said she won't be travelling to the US due to the significant risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

"Intellectual Level = 0": Nick Kyrgios In War Of Words With Borna Coric

Nick Kyrgios hit back at Borna Coric after the latter said he did not care about what Kyrgios' criticism.

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams Enter US Open Tuneup Tournament

Organizers of the ATP and WTA Western and Southern Open, typically played in Cincinnati but moved to New York this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, announced initial singles entry lists Wednesday.

All India Tennis Association Changes Voting Pattern To Fall In Line With Government Sports Code

The AITA has done away with the weighted voting method apart from abolishing the Life President and Life Vice President posts to become Sports Code compliant.

Japan's WTA Pan Pacific Open Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

The WTA Pan Pacific Open which was scheduled to start in November was cancelled on Tuesday due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Andy Murray "Mentally" Planning For US Open

Andy Murray is taking part in the Battle of the Brits Team Tennis event in London this week and remains focused on the US Open in New York, scheduled to start on August 31.