ATP Tour News

Not The Birthday Angelique Kerber Expected

WASHINGTON, February 3, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Imagine you’re Angelique Kerber, the former World No. 1 from Germany, and you’ve just landed in Melbourne, Australia, after a long flight. You’ve had great preparation and you have great expectations for 2021. […]

Rotterdam Entry List Revealed

ROTTERDAM, February 2, 2021 (Press Release) Rafael Nadal is leading the strongest line-up ever for the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament. Together with Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev and Matteo Berrettini, a total of five players out of the […]

Johanna Konta: ‘It’s Nice We Have Something To Play’

WASHINGTON, February 2, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) British No. 1 Johanna Konta was asked on Sunday to describe how important it is to her to get some good matches in during the Melbourne Summer Series week ahead of the Australian […]

Ashleigh Barty Is Back, Can Barty Party Be Far Behind?

WASHINGTON, February 1, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty is back. After nearly a year of sabbatical leave due to the coronavirus pandemic, in which the affable Aussie opted to stay home instead of returning when the […]

This Week On The ATP Tour – CW05

STARNBERG, January 31, 2021 For the first time since last February, Nick Kyrgios is set to return to action this week at the Murray River Open at Melbourne Park. The 13th seed has long enjoyed competing at home, and he […]

Melbourne Summer Series: Halep, Williams To Hit The Court Tomorrow

MELBOURNE, January 31, 2021 (Press Release) The biggest ever lead-in week to the Australian Open officially kicked off at Melbourne Park today, with two WTA 500 events – the Yarra Valley Classic and Gippsland Trophy – launching the Melbourne Summer Series.  Tomorrow Serena Williams takes on Melbourne […]

Nick Kyrgios: ‘Tennis To Me Is Not My Top Priority’

WASHINGTON, January 31, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) For much of his professional career, Australia’s Nick Kyrgios has carried a lot of baggage on and off the court. At times charming but also frank, and other times mercurial, one thing’s for […]

Great Ocean Road Open And Murray River Open Draws Released

MELBOURNE, January 30, 2021 (Press Release) The draws for the Great Ocean Road Open and Murray River Open, the two ATP 250 events leading into Australian Open 2021 are out.  On the men’s side, David Goffin (BEL) and Karen Khachanov (RUS) lead the Great Ocean Road Open. Jordan Thompson (NSW) […]

Melbourne Summer Series Begins On Sunday

TA Press Release, January 28, 2021 World No.1 Ash Barty (Qld) and Nick Kyrgios (ACT) are set to headline a blockbuster Melbourne Summer Series at Melbourne Park from 31 January to 7 February 2021. More than 250 players will compete for $2.37 million in prizemoney across three […]

Tsitsipas Returns To Rotterdam

ROTTERDAM, January 27, 2021 (Press Release) Greek top player Stefanos Tsitsipas confirms his participation in the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament 2021. The current number 6 in the world will compete for the fifth time in Rotterdam Ahoy. The tournament […]