The entry list of the bett1open WTA 500 tournament is led by the two current best players in the world: Ashleigh Barty and Naomi Osaka. Berlin, 19th May 2021. – The tennis elite will meet at the bett1open in Berlin! In only 24 days the WTA 500 tournament will celebrate its premiere on the grass courts of the LTTC “Rot-Weiß” e.V. (12th-20th June 2021). The roster of players will have …
I’m a frequent visitor to this event, but not this year. It’s a shame, especially considering the starting field of the MercedesCup 2021. Check out the official website of the MercedesCup 2021 here. Stuttgart, 19th May 2021. – Due to the overlap of the French Open’s second week, there is the possibility of some changes to the entry list of the MercedesCup 2021 from 7th-13th June 2021, but by the deadline, …
The Mallorca Championships will be held from the 19th to the 26th of June with spectators in the stadium. The health authorities have authorized a maximum daily attendance of 1,500 at the event, which will take place at the renovated facilities of the Mallorca Country Club in Santa Ponça. Mallorca, April 28th, 2021. – Less than two months remain until the grass courts of the Mallorca Country Club host the …
Tennis venues aren’t all the same. They offer different experiences for the eager spectators that swarm to them, and for the tennis players too. To understand which ones may be worth travelling to, here are some of the world’s best tennis venues. Court King Rainier III, Monte Carlo Monte Carlo has always been seen as an impressive place and it surely attracts the crowds to Court King Rainier III at …
Monte Carlo Masters 2021 starts today! Will Rafa repeat his many successes in the kingdom or will we see a new winner? The clay-court season is in full swing and the first Masters of the year on the red dirt starts today. Let’s have a look at the Monte Carlo Masters 2021 draw. Keen to hear your thoughts about this tournament. Another Rafa title or can we expect the world …
The French Open has been postponed one week according to a ATP/WTA statement today. It’s in context of heightened COVID-19 restrictions in France. Seeing the headline “The French Open postponed” takes you back to 2020 and the height of the pandemic. The tournament was then postponed to September and played under strange and cold conditions, with one familiar outcome – Rafa Nadal won. This year, the event will only be …
These are years of frequent ATP Calendar updates. ATP are doing what they can to create playing opportunities during a pandemic. This round of updates mentions two new ATP 250 events, granted as single-year licenses for the 2021 season. One in Singapore after the Australian Open and one in Marbella, Spain (my second home!) from April 5th. ATP Calendar Updates Other ATP Calendar updates include: the expansion of the Singles …
Staging a major in a country with a strict Covid policy was never going to be easy. But the Australian Open quarantine just got worse. How did the Australian Open quarantine just get worse? There have been reports of Covid-positive passengers on several of the chartered flights to Melbourne. The players who have been on the flight will now need to stay in their hotel room for 14 days without …
The Australian Open features one of the most famous tennis sporting events and usually starts in January each year. Fans and famous tennis players normally flock to Melbourne park every year to spectate and play. Melbourne Park features numerous outdoor courts and stadiums close to the city centre. In addition, there are many attractions, such as music festivals, eateries, and activities that cater to all ages and interests. Grand Slam …
The US Open has just ended and suddenly we’re in Rome for the Rome ATP Masters 1000. It’s great to have tennis back on, right? Rafael Nadal is back in action for the first time since the COVID break. It will be really interesting to see how he does in his first match in months. As we all know, Rafa thrives on playing a lot of matches, so I think …
