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Strict quarantine awaits world's top tennis stars in Australia
The calendar's first Grand Slam normally starts in the third week of January but planning for this year's tournament has been a logistical nightmare for...
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Roger Federer out of Australian Open after knee surgery
Federer, a huge favourite with the Melbourne crowds, hasn't missed the Australian Open since his debut in 2000, winning the trophy six times.
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Federer, Serena among entries for Australian Open
All the world's top players have signed on, led by world number ones Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty.
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Federer training, committed to playing Australian Open: Tiley
The opening Grand Slam of the year, in front of at least 50% of normal crowds, has been pushed back three weeks until February 8 with all players to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine on arrival.
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Australian Open gets February start as virus hits second Slam season
Men's qualifiers will be held in Doha but Australia will host a series of build-up events including the flagship ATP Cup, the men's ATP Tour said, announcing its early 2021 schedule.
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Recovering Federer in 'race against time' to play Australian Open
The 39-year-old has been out of action since February, when he underwent keyhole surgery on his right knee. In June, Federer revealed a follow-up operation and called off his 2020 season.
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Djokovic's exit means US Open to crown brand new champion
With Novak Djokovic’s unceremonious exit from the US Open after hitting an official in the throat with a ball, we will finally see a new champion at the top of tennis.
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Federer 'missing' Wimbledon but aiming to be back next year
The 38-year-old, who has undergone two knee surgeries this year, had already announced he will not play again until next year.
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Federer out for rest of 2020 season after second knee surgery
Federer struggled with injury at the 2020 Australian Open, where he made a semi-final exit to eventual champion Novak Djokovic, and has not played since.
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'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice
Men’s world No. 1 Djokovic posted black screenshots on his Twitter and Instagram pages with the message 'Black Lives Matter', and was joined by Federer and Nadal, the other members of the 'Big Three' of men’s tennis.
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Federer is the world's highest-paid athlete, says Forbes
The Swiss tennis great, owner of a men’s record 20 Grand Slam singles titles, earned $106.3 million in the last 12 months.
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Federer suggests a merger of women's and men's governing bodies
The tennis season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown will continue at least until mid-July, depriving lower-level players, who depend solely on tournament winnings, of the chance to earn a living.
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Nadal frustrated by tennis lockdown, Federer happy with surgery recovery
The Spanish government has extended the country's state of alarm until May 9, with the entire population confined to their homes except a small number working in specific sectors, leaving Nadal perplexed as to why he can't train.
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How 'panicked' Trevor Noah prepared for Match in Africa with Federer & Nadal
Noah was interviewed by US comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to talk about his training for the Match in Africa event.
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Djokovic surprised by Federer knee surgery news
Federer suffered a groin problem in his Australian Open quarter-final win against Tennys Sandgren and his movement appeared hampered in his defeat to eventual champion Djokovic in the semi-finals.
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Federer targets Wimbledon after knee surgery blow
Roger Federer, who has amassed 103 career titles, explained that he had intended to avoid surgery if possible but the problem in his right knee refused to go away.
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I do not feel unloved by opposition fans, says Djokovic
Tennis pundits have often suggested that Djokovic gets infuriated as well as galvanised by overwhelming support for Federer and Nadal when he locks horns with them, but the 32-year-old from Belgrade offered a different view.
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Game, set, match, SA: Match in Africa breaks tennis spectator record
There were smiles that only shone brighter as the evening progressed, while the cheers grew louder by the minute. This was Cape Town and South Africa in a happy place for a change.
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Capetonians gear up for tennis spectacular – Nadal vs Federer charity match
The Match in Africa, a charity match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, will also see comedian Trevor Noah and billionaire Bill Gates take part in a celebrity doubles match.
