Tiley ‘confident’ of Oz Open plan announcement
Australian Open officials are “confident” they will soon be able to announce plans for the Australian Open. Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley released a statement
Osaka to star in Japanese teen magazine
Naomi Osaka is to star as a cartoon character in a Japanese magazine aimed at teenage girls. “Unrivalled Naomi Tenka-ichi”, (translated to world No.1) which
Plush hotels to house quarantined players
Melbourne’s plush Crown Promenade hotel is gearing up as the likely quarantine host for players arriving Australia to compete at the grand slam in early
Shortage of ball kids for Melbourne
A delay to the start of the Australian Open could see a shortage of ball kids for the 2021 event in Melbourne. The event looks
Players will follow COVID rules in Melbourne, says TV commentator
Australian tennis commentator Craig Gabriel believes players have learned their lesson from COVID-19 and won’t cause any problems if allowed into the country for the
February 1 likely start date for Australian Open
February 1 is looming as the start date for the 2021 Australian Open, with a decision due in days. With Victorian State government officials refusing
NZ tennis will survive despite $1m loss
Tennis in New Zealand will survive, despite suffering a $1m loss from no ASB Classic in January. Thats the opinion of Tennis Auckland chairman Simon
Melbourne delay as premier insists on no quarantine concessions
Victoria’s State premier Dan Andrews has reinforced his view that strict quarantine rules must be in place if the Australian Open is to go ahead
Police to supervise Australian Open training sessions
The Australian Open is likely to go ahead a week later than planned with police-supervised practice sessions. Radio presenter and court announcer Brett Phillips tweeted
Murray calls for COVID jab to ensure future of game
Former World No.1 Andy Murray says tennis players should have a COVID-19 vaccination in order to play in future tournaments. The 2021 tennis calendar still