US Open 2020: Players put in 'bubble within bubble' after coronavirus positive test

Kristina Mladenovic says she is one of the players placed in a "bubble within the bubble" at the US Open after Benoit Paire's positive coronavirus test.

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US Open 2020: Alexander Zverev beats Kevin Anderson in New York

Fifth seed Alexander Zverev overcomes Kevin Anderson to reach the US Open second round with a 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-3 7-5 win.

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US Open: Cameron Norrie beats Diego Schwartzman in five sets in New York

Britain's Cameron Norrie fights back from two sets down to beat ninth seed Diego Schwartzman on day one of the US Open.

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US Open 2020: Karolina Pliskova & Angelique Kerber into second round

Top seed Karolina Pliskova and former champion Angelique Kerber advance to the second round on day one of the US Open

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US Open: Andy Murray preparing for 'weird' experience

Andy Murray says he is preparing for the "weird" experience of playing at the US Open without any fans.

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US Open: Johanna Konta says ATP & WTA merger will 'take long time to happen'

British number one Johanna Konta says a merger between the ATP and WTA Tours is "sensible" but does not think it will happen while she is still playing.

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US Open: Player withdrawn from Grand Slam after positive coronavirus test

An unnamed player is withdrawn from the US Open, which starts on Monday, after testing positive for coronavirus.

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US Open: Novak Djokovic & Karolina Pliskova play on day one at Flushing Meadows

Novak Djokovic and Karolina Pliskova are among the stars playing when the US Open gets under way in New York on Monday.

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Novak Djokovic resigns as ATP player council president

Novak Djokovic quits as president of the ATP player council to front a new association aiming to increase the power of the players.

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Novak Djokovic beats Milos Raonic to win Western and Southern Open

Novak Djokovic beats Milos Raonic at the Western and Southern Open in New York to equal Rafael Nadal's record of 35 Masters 1000 Series titles.

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Naomi Osaka withdraws from Western and Southern Open final

Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Western and Southern Open final with a hamstring injury, two days before the start of the US Open.

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Novak Djokovic to play Milos Raonic in Western and Southern Open final

Novak Djokovic edges out Roberto Bautista Agut in a final-set tie-break to reach the Western and Southern Open final.

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Naomi Osaka into Western and Southern Open final; Johanna Konta loses to Azarenka

Naomi Osaka reaches the Western and Southern Open final, with Johanna Konta beaten by Victoria Azarenka in the other semi-final.

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US Open 2020 preview: Serena Williams, Andy Murray & Novak Djokovic head Grand Slam return

For the first time since the world was gripped by coronavirus, one of the four major tournaments is taking place when the US Open starts on Monday.

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US Open draw: Andy Murray to face Yoshihito Nishioka in first round

Britain's Andy Murray will play Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the US Open first round, while Johanna Konta and Heather Watson meet in an all-British match.

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David Mercer: BBC commentator and former Wimbledon umpire dies aged 70

BBC commentator and former tennis umpire David Mercer, who officiated the 1984 Wimbledon men's final, dies at the age of 70.

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Bob and Mike Bryan: Most decorated men's doubles team ever retire

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan - the most successful men's doubles team of all time - announce their immediate retirement.

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US Open: No asterisk next to 2020 titles - Martina Navratilova

American legend Martina Navratilova says this year's US Open titles will not be devalued by the absence of several top players in New York.

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Naomi Osaka leaves WTA tournament over Blake shooting

The WTA New York tournament is suspended after Osaka withdraws in a protest over US police violence.

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Western and Southern Open: Novak Djokovic eases into semi-finals

Novak Djokovic extends his unbeaten record in 2020 to 21 matches by beating Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in the Western and Southern Open quarter-finals.

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US Open: Nishikori out after coronavirus, Del Potro has surgery

Former US Open finalist Kei Nishikori withdraws from next week's Grand Slam while 2009 champion Juan Martin del Potro has more knee surgery.

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Andy Murray: Former world number one hopes to inspire other athletes considering hip surgery

Britain's Andy Murray says he hopes to prove to other athletes they can still compete at the highest level even with a metal hip.

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LTA Wheelchair Tennis Series: BBC to stream warm-up tournament to US Open

Britain's US Open hopefuls will compete for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic at the LTA Wheelchair Tennis Series.

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Western and Southern Open: Serena Williams knocked out by Maria Sakkari

Serena Williams is beaten 5-7 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 by Maria Sakkari in the third round of the Western and Southern Open.

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Western and Southern Open: Johanna Konta reaches the quarter-finals

British number one Johanna Konta reaches the Western and Southern Open quarter-finals with a straight-set win over former champion Vera Zvonareva.

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Andy Murray beats Alexander Zverev in Western and Southern Open in New York

Andy Murray earns his first win against a top-10 player since 2017 by beating Germany's Alexander Zverev at the Western and Southern Open.

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Serena Williams reaches Western and Southern Open third round

American Serena Williams overcomes a scare against Dutch qualifier Arantxa Rus to reach the Western and Southern Open third round.

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Western and Southern Open: Johanna Konta wins in New York, Dan Evans out

British number one Johanna Konta reaches the third round of the Western and Southern Open, but men's counterpart Dan Evans is out.

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Western & Southern Open: Evans overcomes Rublev to reach round two

British number one Dan Evans reaches the second round of the Western and Southern Open with a 7-5 3-6 6-2 win over world number 17 Andrey Rublev.

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Western & Southern Open: Andy Murray beats Frances Tiafoe in ATP return

Great Britain's Andy Murray beats America's Frances Tiafoe in three sets in the Western & Southern Open first round at Flushing Meadows.

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Kei Nishikori tests positive for coronavirus for second time

Japan's Kei Nishikori tests positive for coronavirus for a second time, 10 days before the start of the US Open.

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Andy Murray admits to rustiness before his ATP return against Frances Tiafoe in New York

Andy Murray admits he is feeling "off the pace" for his return to the ATP Tour this weekend in New York.

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Novak Djokovic says he felt a 'responsibility' to play 2020 US Open in New York

Serbia's men's world number one Novak Djokovic says one of the reasons he decided to play the US Open was to help the sport "keep going".

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US Open: Guido Pella & Hugo Dellien in quarantine after physio's Covid-19 test

The participation of two players in the US Open is in doubt after their physio was the only person out of 1,400 to test positive for coronavirus.

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Murray on doubles partners, his commentary voice and the true GOAT

Andy Murray hosted a social media Q&A while killing time in New York and we learned a lot from it.

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Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams top as tennis dominates rich list

The world's nine highest-earning sportswomen over the past year are all tennis players, according to US business magazine Forbes.

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US Open: Garbine Muguruza a doubt with ankle injury

Spanish world number 16 Garbine Muguruza is a doubt for the US Open because of an ankle injury.

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US Open: Serena Williams might feel less pressure without fans - Pam Shriver

Serena Williams' bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title may be boosted by the lack of fans at the US Open, says Pam Shriver.

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US Open: Simona Halep decides not to play Grand Slam in New York

World number two and reigning Wimbledon champion Simona Halep is the latest top 10 women's player to withdraw from the US Open.

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Kei Nishikori tests positive for coronavirus two weeks before US Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori tests positive for coronavirus and will not play at the Cincinnati Masters, with the US Open two weeks away.

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Prague Open: Simona Halep beats Elise Mertens in final

Simona Halep wins her first title since before the coronavirus lockdown at the Prague Open with a straight-set victory over Elise Mertens.

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US Open: World number eight Belinda Bencic pulls out of Flushing Meadows event

Swiss world number eight Belinda Bencic becomes the fifth top-10 women's player to pull out of the US Open.

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Coco Gauff loses to Jennifer Brady in Top Seed Open last four in Kentucky

American Coco Gauff loses to compatriot Jennifer Brady in the semi-finals of the Top Seed Open in Kentucky.

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Serena Williams: Shelby Rogers shocks former world number one at Top Seed Open

Serena Williams loses in the Top Seed Open quarter-finals after Shelby Rogers comes back from a set down to win their rain-delayed match 6-1 6-4 7-6 in Lexington.

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ATP Tour Finals: London event to be behind closed doors in November

The ATP Tour Finals will be played behind closed doors in November unless government guidelines change.

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Serena Williams comes from behind to beat sister Venus at Top Seed Open

Serena Williams comes from a set down to beat her sister Venus 3-6 6-3 6-4 and reach the quarter-finals of the Top Seed Open.

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US Open 2020: Bianca Andreescu will not defend title after withdrawing

Defending champion Bianca Andreescu withdraws from this year's US Open because the coronavirus pandemic has hampered her return from injury.

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US Open 2020: Novak Djokovic will play in New York

World number one Novak Djokovic confirms he will play at the US Open, which starts on 31 August.

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Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabelenka to make Top Seed Open quarters

Coco Gauff scores one of her biggest wins so far by beating world number 11 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-4 to make the Top Seed Open last eight.

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Serena Williams wins on return to action at Top Seed Open

Former world number one Serena Williams recovers from a set and three break points down to beat Bernarda Pera in her first match in six months.

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Johanna Konta and Heather Watson both lose on WTA Tour return

British pair Johanna Konta and Heather Watson both lose in their comeback matches on the WTA Tour in Kentucky.

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Palermo Open: Fiona Ferro wins first tour-level event since March

Fiona Ferro upsets fourth seed Anett Kontaveit in straight sets to win the first tour-level tennis title in five months at the Palermo Open.

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US Open 2020: Serena Williams still planning to play event and French Open

Serena Williams says she is still planning to play this month's US Open and the French Open in September.

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US Open: Kiki Bertens pulls out over Dutch quarantine regulations

World number seven Kiki Bertens pulls out of the US Open because of Dutch government quarantine regulations.

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Andy Murray receives US Open wildcard

Andy Murray is awarded a wildcard into the main draw of the 2020 US Open, which starts on 31 August.

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US Open 2020: Rafael Nadal will not play at Grand Slam in New York

Defending champion Rafael Nadal decides not to play the US Open later this month because the coronavirus pandemic remains "out of control".

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Palermo Open: Donna Vekic wins as WTA Tour resumes in Italy

Donna Vekic wins the first main-draw match following the resumption of the WTA Tour as she beats Arantxa Rus in the first round of the Palermo Open.

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Battle of the Brits: Joe Salisbury & Harriet Dart win deciding match for British Bulldogs

Watch the best shots as Joe Salisbury and Harriet Dart clinch Battle of the Brits victory for their team after beating Jamie Murray and Heather Watson in a winner-takes-all decider 6-4 6-2 to seal a 63-56 win for the British Bulldogs

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Battle of the Brits: Andy Murray & Naomi Broady win penultimate match

Watch the best shots as Union Jacks' Andy Murray and Naomi Broady win the penultimate Battle of the Brits tie to take the tournament to a decisive final match.

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Battle of the Brits: Best shots as Boulter beats Grey

Watch the five best shots as Katie Boulter beats Beth Grey 6-1 6-1 at the Battle of the Brits tournament.

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Battle of the Brits: Andy Murray & Naomi Broady win with 'remarkable' match point

Union Jacks' Andy Murray and Naomi Broady win the penultimate Battle of the Brits tie with "one of the most remarkable" match points, to take the tournament to a decisive final match.

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Battle of the Brits: Watch the best shots as Murray and Glasspool win men's doubles

Watch the best shots as Andy Murray and Lloyd Glasspool beat Joe Salisbury and Kyle Edmund 4-6 6-3 10-4 at the Battle of the Brits tournament.

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Battle of the Brits: Andy Murray & Naomi Broady set up winner-takes-all finale

Andy Murray and Naomi Broady set up a winner-takes-all finale in the Battle of the Brits after beating Kyle Edmund and Emma Raducanu in the penultimate match.

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Ultimate Tennis Showdown finals to be shown on BBC Sport

With matches split into quarters, a unique scoring system and mid-match interviews, the Ultimate Tennis Showdown is not tennis as you know it.

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ATP & WTA Tours return: Why a lack of fans could mean better behaviour on court

With the ATP and WTA Tours set to resume behind closed doors, BBC Sport explores the relationship between on-court controversy and fans - and how bad behaviour sells.

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Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from the rescheduled US Open citing safety fears caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Battle of the Brits Team Tennis: Cameron Norrie retires against Dan Evans

British number three Cameron Norrie pulls out of his Battle of the Brits match against Dan Evans with an injury.

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Palermo Open: WTA return hit by positive coronavirus test for unnamed player

An unnamed player tests positive for coronavirus shortly before the resumption of the WTA Tour at the Palermo Open.

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Madrid Open: Organisers told not to hold event by Spanish health ministers

The Madrid Open is under threat after organisers were advised by the Spanish health minister not to hold the event because of the "deteriorating" coronavirus situation.

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