Australian Open smashes TV ratings records around the world Australian Open 2017 has smashed TV ratings records both in Australia and around the world. (February 4, 2017) Tennis Australia - On Sunday night (29 January), … [Read more...]
ATP Sanctions Nick Kyrgios
ATP World Tour News Release News Release www.ATPWorldTour.com 17 October 2016 ATP SANCTIONS KYRGIOS LONDON – Following the completion of its investigation into Nick Kyrgios’ second round match last week … [Read more...]
ITF Rejects Appeals from Aljaz Bedene and Maxim Dubarenco, Approves Daria Gavrilova
(March 23, 2016) The International Tennis Federation rejected appeals from Aljaz Bedene and Maxim Dubarenco to play Davis Cup. Moldovan-born Dubarenco was appealing to play for Belarus, while the Slovenian-born Bedene was hoping to be able to … [Read more...]
ATP Chief Brad Drewett Diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease
(January 15, 2013) MELBOURNE, Australia — ATP Executive Chairman and President Brad Drewett has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. The ATP World Tour released the following statement: Brad Drewett will enter a transition period as ATP … [Read more...]
Stephens Battles Past Davis to Gain Hobart Semis
(January 10, 2013) American Sloane Stephens won a hard-fought battle past her countrywoman qualifier Lauren Davis to win 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 to move into the semifinals of the Hobart International. Australia’s Jarmila Gajdosova fell to Elena … [Read more...]
Tennis Australia and ATP Issue Statements on Player Meetings in Shanghai
The ATP Player Council has been meeting with Tennis Australia and the ATP during the Shanghai Masters tournament. On Thursday, the ATP and Tennis Australia released Statements in regard to the discussions. Tennis Australia Statement on Australian … [Read more...]
Venus Williams and John Isner sign up for Hyundai Hopman Cup
Venus Williams and John Isner will represent the USA at Hyundai Hopman Cup, the first to be staged at the spectacular new Perth Arena. “I’ve never been to Perth – I’ve never played the Hopman Cup, so for me it’s going to be a wonderful … [Read more...]
Li Na joins Premier Ted Baillieu to announce Australian Open Wildcard Play-off in China
Former French Open champion Li Na joined Victorian Premier the Hon. Ted Baillieu to announce the inaugural Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off set for Nanjing, China in October. The Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off, which will see the region’s top … [Read more...]
Rennae Stubbs Retires from Fed Cup
HOBART, Australia - After 41 Fed Cup ties Rennae Stubbs has retired from the women’s team event. Having played for the Australian Fed Cup team for16 years, the 39 year old leaves the court as the longest playing Australian woman with a 28-10 … [Read more...]
Rally for Relief to Aid Flood Victims
The superstars of world tennis will gather on Sunday afternoon in Melbourne for a special exhibition to raise money for the victims of Australia’s flood disaster. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters, Sam Stosur, Lleyton Hewitt, Novak … [Read more...]