WTA Tour News

Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open Coming Into Focus

WASHINGTON, December 23, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) The 2021 WTA season begins in two weeks in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, with the inaugural Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open. It will take place from Jan. […]

Australian Open Goes Forth With Priority On Public Health

WASHINGTON, December 20, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Whoever said politics and sports don’t mix may wish to rethink their stance on this matter. On Saturday afternoon in Melbourne, the Victoria State Government and Tennis Australia, the governing body for the […]

Iga Swiatek: On Coping With Instant Fame

WASHINGTON, December 19, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) The Winter 2020 edition of ITFWorld, the International Tennis Federation‘s official magazine, has been published. In its latest issue, the cover story is an exclusive interview with Roland Garros women’s singles champion Iga […]

WTA Announces Start Of 2021 Season

WTA Press Release, December 19, 2020 The WTA has announced the schedule for the first seven weeks of the 2021 Tour calendar. The WTA has worked diligently with tournaments and players to provide as many job opportunities as possible while […]

ATP And WTA Share United Message In New Short Film ‘Tennis Is Life’

LONDON, December 18, 2020 (ATP Press Release) The ATP and WTA have today launched a film titled ‘Tennis Is Life’, reflecting on the coronavirus-hit 2020 season. The collaborative film documents the sport’s journey throughout the year while honouring those who […]

Rafael Nadal Confirmed For 2021 Australian Open

WASHINGTON, December 16, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) While the tennis world awaits official confirmation from Melbourne that the 2021 Australian Open will take place from Feb. 8-21, one player who has made definite plans to be Down Under is World […]

Gulf News: WTA To Start 2021 Season In Abu Dhabi

WASHINGTON, December 14, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) On Sunday, the Gulf News, published in Abu Dhabi, reported that according to its sources the 2021 WTA season will begin in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on January with a 500 series […]

Vogue: Naomi Osaka Turning Her Dreams Into Reality

WASHINGTON, December 13, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Whether winning Grand Slam titles on the court or fighting racial injustice off the court – even finding time to roll out her first signature collection for Nike – it’s been busy times […]