ATP, ITF Announce 6-Week Tennis Shutdown; No Miami Masters In 2020
Posted by Staff on March 12th, 2020 @ 12:12 pm
The ATP and ITF made it official earlier today announcing a six-week tennis tournament shutdown due to the spread of the Coronavirus.
This unprecedented move means at least Miami, Monte Carlo and many, many Challengers and ITF events will not take place as scheduled.
Lower ongoing tournaments will be suspended effective immediately.
“This is not a decision that was taken lightly and it represents a great loss for our tournaments, players, and fans …
Fed Cup Postponed As Coronavirus Impacts Tennis Tour
Posted by Staff on March 11th, 2020 @ 4:19 pm
More dominoes fell (and more will fall) today as the ITF officially postponed the April 14, 12-team Fed Cup finals which were to be held in Budapest, Hungary.
In a statement from the ITF:
After careful consideration and close discussion with the ITF Board and the Local Organising Committee, and in light of today’s announcement by the Hungarian government prohibiting public indoor gatherings of more than 100 people, it is with regret …
ATP Statement On Coronavirus and Cancellation Of Indian Wells
Posted by Staff on March 9th, 2020 @ 4:54 pm
In the first real public statement from new head of the ATP, chairman Andrea Gaudenzi is optimistic the men’s tour will continue despite the Coronavirus concern and the cancellation of Indian Wells.
“While we regret that the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells will not take place, the ATP Tour calendar beyond Indian Wells remains as status quo,” Gaudenzi said. “We continue to monitor the situation daily, working closely …
Miami Masters Set To Go On, But Will It?
Posted by Staff on March 9th, 2020 @ 4:45 pm
After the stunning cancellation of the Indian Wells Masters due to the Coronavirus, Miami was thought to be the next domino to fall. But the tournament assuaged some fears by announcing today that it’s planning to begin as scheduled on March 23.
Statement from the Miami Open. pic.twitter.com/kj6aDOmMwV
— Miami Open (@MiamiOpen) March 9, 2020
Earlier in the day, the Florida Department of …
WTA Statement On Indian Wells
Posted by Staff on March 9th, 2020 @ 1:01 am
The WTA has released this statement from CEO Steve Simon regarding the cancellation of the Indian Wells Masters:
“First and foremost, there isn’t anything more important than protecting the health of our players, staff, volunteers and fans who attend our events. Based on the medical advice received on March 8, it is with regret that the 2020 BNP Paribas Open will not be held as scheduled this March. The WTA …
Indian Wells Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns
Posted by Staff on March 8th, 2020 @ 11:02 pm
In one of the biggest tennis stories in recent memory, the Indian Wells Masters, which was to begin Monday, has officially been cancelled, the tournament announced a short while ago due to the Coronavirus.
The statement from the tournament:
The Riverside County Public Health Department has declared a public health emergency for the Coachella Valley after a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) locally. As a result, the 2020 BNP Paribas Open will …
Defending Champion Bianca Andreescu Withdraws From Indian Wells
Posted by Staff on March 8th, 2020 @ 8:50 pm
Another big name pulled out of Indian Wells Saturday when defending champion Bianca Andreescu withdrew due to her continued issues with her left knee.
The 19-year-old hasn’t played since injuring that knee during the WTA Finals last October.
“As many of you know, I’ve been working through an injury I suffered last year during the WTA Finals,” Andreescu said in a statement. “It’s been a long road to recovery and while I …
Kenin Claims Lyon Over Friedsam For Fifth Career Title
Posted by Staff on March 8th, 2020 @ 8:39 pm
Sofia Kenin won her second title of 2020 edging Anna-Lena Friedsam 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the final of the indoor event in Lyon.
The 21-year-old Kenin had quite a harrowing road to the title, winning in three breakers to beat Alison Van Uytvanck in the semifinals, and saving a match point in her opener to newcomer Jaqueline Cristian.
“Every match was a close one and I had to really fight through, every …
Madrid Davis Cup Field Set; USA, Croatia, Italy Qualify, Argentina Eliminated
Posted by Staff on March 8th, 2020 @ 8:29 pm
The field has been set for the year-end Davis Cup finals week in Madrid on November 23. A total of 18 teams will be in competition including 12 who qualified this weekend.
Team USA advanced over Uzbekistan 4-0 as the Bryan brothers played their final tie before they intend to retire at the US Open.
Fabio Fognini led Italy over South Korea 4-0 and Jiri Vesely won two matches to put …
Former Champion Simona Halep Withdraws From Indian Wells Due To Foot
Posted by Staff on March 7th, 2020 @ 11:52 am
Former champion Simona Halep withdrew from Indian Wells yesterday. The 2015 winner cited an ongoing foot issue.
“I’m incredibly disappointed to have to withdraw from the 2020 BNP Paribas Open. Unfortunately the foot injury that I picked up before Dubai is still causing me trouble and I will be unable to recover in time to travel to Indian Wells,” Halep said.
Halep had just won the Dubai title a few weeks …
Andy Murray Hopes To Return In Miami
Posted by Tom Gainey on March 5th, 2020 @ 11:01 pm
Andy Murray has updated his situation. After foregoing an surgery on his hip, Murray returned to practice last week and now says he’ll try to be back for the Miami Masters later this month.
The Scot, who hasn’t played since the Davis Cup last year, made the announcement during a interview with Amazon Prime.
“In the short, short term I’m training to try and get ready for Miami. I’ve done so …
No Surgery, Andy Murray Is Back On The Tennis Court [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on March 4th, 2020 @ 10:54 am
Weeks ago Andy Murray was planning another surgery on his hip, but now the former No. 1 was back on the tennis courts earlier this week.
Murray, who underwent hip resurfacing surgery 13 months ago, hinted he might need another operation for a bone bruise which has kept him off tour since the Davis Cup.
Murray was hitting at the National Tennis Centre with Jay Clarke.
It is not known when …
Clijsters Continues Return In Monterrey; Azarenka Makes 2020 Debut
Posted by Sean Randall on March 1st, 2020 @ 7:55 pm
Kim Clijsters continues her comeback to tennis this week in Monterrey which boasts three former US Open champions. In her second event after losing in her return to Garbine Muguruza, the draw was no easier in Mexico as the 36-year-old will meet the second-seeded Johanna Konta.
The slumping Sloane Stephens is also in the field along with Victoria Azarenka who will play her first event since the US Open. Stephens …
Kenin Top Seed In Maiden French-Filled Lyon WTA Tournament
Posted by Staff on March 1st, 2020 @ 7:39 pm
With the Coronavirus now threatening events in Italy and France, among other places, American Sofia Kenin has made her way to France where she’ll be the top seed this upcoming week at the Lyon Indoors.
The Australian Open champion will be joined by a French-heavy field including No. 2 seed Kristina Mladenovic, No. 3 Caroline Garcia and fourth seed Alize Cornet.
Kenin will open against Russian Vitalia Diatchenko while Mladenovic meets her …
Teen Seyboth Wild Beats Ruud In Santiago, Becomes First ATP Titlist Born In 2000s
Posted by Staff on March 1st, 2020 @ 7:22 pm
Brazilian teen stunned the field in Santiago taking his first ATP title Sunday beating Casper Ruud 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.
The 19-year-old Seyboth Wild had just two career tour wins when he took a wildcard into Santiago. The youngster turned that chance into gold beating three seeded players including No. 1 Christian Garin and then the second-seeded Ruud today to become the first man born in the 2000s to win a title.
“He …