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Ultimate Tennis Showdown finals to be shown on BBC Sport
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Sunday, 02 August 2020 06:00
With matches split into quarters, a unique scoring system and mid-match interviews, it is not tennis as you know it.The Ultimate Tennis Showdownexternal-link is an innovative competition organised by leading coach Patrick Mouratoglou at his academy in the south of France to help fill the void created by the suspension of the professional tours. You can watch live coverage of…
ATP & WTA Tours return: Why a lack of fans could mean better behaviour on court
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Saturday, 01 August 2020 23:57
Almost 40 years ago, John McEnroe screamed four words of fury at Wimbledon: "You cannot be serious!"That infamous outburst - in tandem with a supreme talent which led to six Grand Slam singles titles - created a 'rebel without a cause' persona which boosted the American's profile beyond tennis.Not that he always felt it was to his benefit."I became what…
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open
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Saturday, 01 August 2020 16:42
Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the rescheduled US Open citing safety fears caused by the coronavirus pandemic.Last month, the Australian said the United States Tennis Association was "selfish" for staging the tournament, which starts on 31 August. Kyrgios announced his decision to pull out in a video message on social media."Let's take a breath here and remember what's important, which…
Madrid Open: Organisers told not to hold event by Spanish health ministers
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Saturday, 01 August 2020 04:17
The Madrid Open looks to be under threat after organisers were advised by the Spanish health ministry not to hold the event because of the city's "deteriorating" coronavirus situation.The clay-court event is set to start in the Spanish capital on 12 September.Organisers say they are "analysing and closely evaluating all the possible options".Spanish world number two Rafael Nadal is among…
Battle of the Brits Team Tennis: Cameron Norrie retires against Dan Evans
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Saturday, 01 August 2020 07:43
British number three Cameron Norrie retired from his Battle of the Brits match against Dan Evans through injury.Norrie, 24, trailed 4-0 in the first set before retiring with a hip problem at the National Tennis Centre.Norrie, ranked 77th, decided not to risk making it worse with the professional tours resuming this month.Evans' win helped the Union Jacks team cut the…
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