ATP Cup format, groups, seedings and all you need to know
5 years ago

ATP Cup format, groups, seedings and all you need to know

The Hindu  

The 2020 tennis season will begin with the Association of Tennis Professionals’ first sanctioned team tournament since 2012 – the ATP Cup. The new tournament replaces the annual Hopman Cup, and it also displaces the Brisbane International from the ATP Tour as the city is one of three in Australia that will host the ATP Cup. The ATP Cup is a 24-nation team tournament that will take place in Australia from January 3-12. For the first time, on-court coaching will be allowed at an ATP Tour event – for the team captain, a player’s individual coach and fellow team members.

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United Cup 2023: All you need to know about inaugural edition of ATP and WTA joint event
2 years ago

United Cup 2023: All you need to know about inaugural edition of ATP and WTA joint event

India Today  

The ATP and WTA's joint event - the United Cup - will kick off the 2023 tennis season in three Australian cities, with a whooping prize money and ranking points at stake. The joint event, in partnership with Tennis Australia, will see 18 countries in a mixed-team competition across Sydney, Brisbane and Perth from December 29 to January 8, with …

Hopman Cup to make return next year in France
2 years, 1 month ago

Hopman Cup to make return next year in France

The Hindu  

The mixed-gender Hopman Cup team tournament will make a return in 2023 after losing its New Year slot on the tennis calendar, the International Tennis Federation said on Tuesday, with the next edition to be played in Nice, France, from July 19-23. “The Hopman Cup, as a unique mixed-team event, has always enjoyed a special place in the hearts of …

ATP, WTA to start 2023 season with mixed teams event, United Cup, in Australia
2 years, 2 months ago

ATP, WTA to start 2023 season with mixed teams event, United Cup, in Australia

Firstpost  

18 countries will compete across 11 days from 29 December, with each team comprising up to four men and four women with 500 WTA and 500 ATP rankings points available. Sydney: A new mixed teams event, the United Cup, will open the 2023 tennis season in Australia, with $15 million in prize money and rankings points at stake, the ATP …

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Australia
3 years ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Australia

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Australia ahead of the first Grand Slam tournament of the season, organizers said Wednesday. No reason was given but the top-ranked Serb has declined to comment on his vaccination status in recent months and Australia's strict regulations require all players, officials and fans to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. ATP Cup …

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Australia
3 years ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Australia ahead of the first Grand Slam tournament of the season, organizers said Wednesday. No reason was given but the top-ranked Serb has declined to comment on his vaccination status in recent months and Australia’s strict regulations require all players, officials and fans to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. …

Novak Djokovic Withdraws from ATP Cup in Sydney: Organisers
3 years ago

Novak Djokovic Withdraws from ATP Cup in Sydney: Organisers

News 18  

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Cup in Sydney, organisers said on Wednesday, heightening doubts about his vaccination status and whether he will defend his Australian Open title. “World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2022 ATP Cup. The nine-time Australian Open champion could win a record 21st Grand Slam title if he plays at Melbourne Park …

With an Eye on Australian Open, World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev Hits the Sydney Courts Ahead of ATP Cup
3 years ago

With an Eye on Australian Open, World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev Hits the Sydney Courts Ahead of ATP Cup

News 18  

2 Daniil Medvedev hit the practice courts here as the countdown to the multi-nation ATP Cup — the first tournament in the New Year — began, with the 25-year-old Russian keen to help his country defend the trophy. Medvedev, who led the ATP Tour with 63 match wins last season, is expected to challenge Serbian Novak Djokovic’s stranglehold on world …

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Sydney
3 years ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Sydney

Al Jazeera  

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Cup in Sydney, amid speculation about his vaccination status and whether he will defend his Australian Open title next month. “World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2022 ATP Cup,” organisers said in a statement on Wednesday, ahead of the start of the tournament on Saturday. His father Srdjan …

Organisers say Novak Djokovic set to play in ATP Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Organisers say Novak Djokovic set to play in ATP Cup

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic has been named in the Serbian team for January’s ATP Cup, an indication that Djokovic could play in the Australian Open a week later despite controversy over his vaccination status. Djokovic hadn’t publicly committed to defending his Australian Open title at Melbourne Park or revealed his vaccination status, with a mandate that he needs to be double-vaccinated to …

Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney
3 years, 1 month ago

Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was named in the Serbian team for the men's season-opening ATP Cup in January in Sydney, although the world number one was yet to commit to the Australian Open following the organisers' mandate for COVID-19 vaccinations. Djokovic, who has won a record nine titles at Melbourne Park including the last three, has repeatedly declined to reveal whether he …

Sydney to host ATP Cup as part of bumper Australian Open warm-up schedule
3 years, 1 month ago

Sydney to host ATP Cup as part of bumper Australian Open warm-up schedule

The Hindu  

Sydney will host the $10 million ATP Cup from January1-9 as part of a bumper schedule of warm-up tournaments ahead of the Australian Open, organisers said on Thursday. Governing body Tennis Australia also confirmed Melbourne would host Australian Open qualifying from January 10-14 after 2021 qualifying was played abroad due to COVID-19. TA boss Craig Tiley said a record 17 …

ATP Cup: Rafael Nadal withdraws from Tuesday's game against Team Australia
3 years, 11 months ago

ATP Cup: Rafael Nadal withdraws from Tuesday's game against Team Australia

India TV News  

World number two Rafael Nadal will not compete on Tuesday evening in Team Spain's opening tie against Team Australia at the ATP Cup due to a stiff lower back. "Hi all, we have decided with Team Spain and my team to not play today the first match of the ATP Cup here in Melbourne since I have a stiff lower …

Ash Barty returns to action after 11 months for Australian Open warmup
4 years ago

Ash Barty returns to action after 11 months for Australian Open warmup

The Hindu  

World number one Ash Barty will return to competitive tennis after a lengthy hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic when she headlines two WTA tournaments in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open, organisers said on Thursday. Barty, who held on to the top women's singles ranking during last year's disrupted season, will play for the first time in 11 months …

Nick Kyrgios out of Aus ATP Cup team as world ranking slips - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Nick Kyrgios out of Aus ATP Cup team as world ranking slips - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios has paid the price for a year of inaction over COVID-19 concerns after he was ruled out of Australia’s team for next month’s ATP Cup after his world ranking slipped to No. The ATP Cup will be held from February 1-5 in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open, the year’s first Grand Slam, and the event will feature …

Djokovic, Nadal set to return for 2nd ATP Cup in Australia
4 years ago

Djokovic, Nadal set to return for 2nd ATP Cup in Australia

The Hindu  

ATP Cup champion Novak Djokovic and runner-up Rafael Nadal are set to return for the season-opening men's team tennis event starting Feb. 1. The inaugural event in 2020 featured 24 teams and was played in three Australian cities, with Djokovic's Serbia team beating Nadal and Spain in the final at Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena. The Feb. 1-5 second edition will …

Australian Open confirmed to start on February 8
4 years ago

Australian Open confirmed to start on February 8

ABC  

The Australian Open will go ahead from February 8-21 next year, three weeks later than usual, the newly released men's tour schedule has confirmed. Key points: The ATP released the first seven weeks of the men's 2021 tennis season Australia Open qualifying will be played in Doha, Qatar from January 10-13 Warm-up events in Melbourne start on January 31, with …

Training during quarantine: Aus Open organisers await govt. nod - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Training during quarantine: Aus Open organisers await govt. nod - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Australian Open organisers said on Friday that nothing regarding the quarantine for players arriving in the country for the Grand Slam had been decided yet despite a report in local media that competitors would be able to train while in self-isolation. The Age newspaper reported that the men’s governing body ATP has told the players that they would be allowed …

Government Declines to Guarantee Australian Open, ATP Cup Schedule
4 years, 1 month ago

Government Declines to Guarantee Australian Open, ATP Cup Schedule

News 18  

Australia’s Victoria state government is confident the Australian Open will go ahead but offered no assurances on Wednesday that players would be allowed to arrive in time for the season-opening ATP Cup and other events in January. But Victoria premier Daniel Andrews questioned whether players needed to arrive so early and said the government was still working with Tennis Australia …

Tennis Australia To Make Call On Summer Schedule Next Week
4 years, 2 months ago

Tennis Australia To Make Call On Summer Schedule Next Week

News 18  

Tennis Australia will decide next week whether it can stage the ATP Cup and other tournaments around the country or confine them to one city in the lead-up to the Australian Open in January, local media reported on Thursday. “Players will come in the middle of December and it will be two weeks before the summer, and then they’ll have …

ATP announces four new events in 2020 - sports news
4 years, 4 months ago

ATP announces four new events in 2020 - sports news

The Hindu  

The ATP has announced the addition of four new 250 events to the 2020 provisional schedule, as tennis continues its return following suspension of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be two new back-to-back ATP 250 events in Cologne and new ATP 250 events in Sardinia, and Nur-Sultan issued as single-year licenses for 2020. “Adding new events …

ATP makes changes to COVID-19-affected schedule, remains hopeful of fans attending season-ending Finals
4 years, 4 months ago

ATP makes changes to COVID-19-affected schedule, remains hopeful of fans attending season-ending Finals

Firstpost  

The season-ending ATP Finals in London are still slated for 15-22 November, without spectators, but the men’s tennis body “remains hopeful” that will change and some fans will be allowed to attend. London: The Italian Open is shifting to a week earlier than originally planned in September, and the Hamburg European Open — scrapped in July because of the coronavirus …

ATP Cup on course, Australia plans more January tournaments
4 years, 4 months ago

ATP Cup on course, Australia plans more January tournaments

The Hindu  

The second edition of the ATP Cup is still scheduled to go ahead in January and Tennis Australia is considering adding more events alongside it to allow players to prepare for the Australian Open, TA Chief Executive Craig Tiley told Reuters. But I think they're going to be pretty hungry to want to play some tennis with some crowds by …

Coronavirus: ATP issues revised calendar for tour resumption
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: ATP issues revised calendar for tour resumption

The Hindu  

The ATP, in collaboration with the WTA, ITF, USTA and the FFT, has issued a revised provisional calendar that sets a pathway for the resumption of the Tour for the first time since the suspension of professional tennis in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new-look ATP Tour calendar intends to resume on August 14 with the Citi Open, …

Djokovic urges Davis and ATP Cups to merge or die
4 years, 10 months ago

Djokovic urges Davis and ATP Cups to merge or die

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic on Sunday called on the rival ATP and Davis Cups to combine in order to survive as he prepared for the Dubai Championships. Djokovic, who recently won his eighth Australian Open title and led Serbia to the ATP Cup trophy last month, made his plea prior to starting this week as top seed at the Aviation Club. READ …

Which of the ATP Cup, Laver Cup and Davis Cup Finals impressed the most?
4 years, 11 months ago

Which of the ATP Cup, Laver Cup and Davis Cup Finals impressed the most?

Daily Mail  

After a span of just 114 days the third in a congested run of men's team events in tennis, two of them brand new formats, has come to an end with the conclusion of the ATP Cup. 114 days and three team competitions has ended with Serbia winners of the ATP Cup Laver Cup, Europe vs Rest of the World, …

Rafael Nadal pushes for ATP Cup, Davis Cup to merge
4 years, 11 months ago

Rafael Nadal pushes for ATP Cup, Davis Cup to merge

The Hindu  

World number one Rafael Nadal renewed his call on Sunday for the new ATP Cup to merge with the Davis Cup, urging tennis chiefs to fix it “for the health of our sport“. “I thnk it is a great competition, but at the same time I can’t change my mind that two World Cups in one month is not real,” …

'New concept' for women’s tennis after scheduling row
5 years ago

'New concept' for women’s tennis after scheduling row

The Hindu  

Australian tennis officials said they were working on a “new concept” for women’s tennis on Wednesday after top players complained they were being shunted aside to make way for the men’s ATP Cup. Brisbane International tournament director Mark Handley said tennis in Australia was in a “transitional period” following the introduction of the ATP Cup, whose inaugural edition is being …

ATP Cup: Australia thumps Canada to storm into quarterfinals
5 years ago

ATP Cup: Australia thumps Canada to storm into quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Australia, led by the 20-year-old Alex de Minaur, has become the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the inaugural ATP Cup, defeating Canada 3-0 in the group stage. On Sunday afternoon, Alex de Minaur rallied from a set down to win for the second time in as many matches and steered the host country to the 'Final Eight' …

ATP Cup 2020: Zverev, Tsitsipas crash to defeat on first day
5 years ago

ATP Cup 2020: Zverev, Tsitsipas crash to defeat on first day

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas both crashed to defeat in their first matches of the year on Friday as the first day of the inaugural ATP Cup sprung some big upsets. “First game, first match of the year is always going to be tough,” said Kyrgios, who has pledged AUD 200 for every ace he serves during the Australian tennis …

ATP Cup group stage: 10 matches to watch out for
5 years ago

ATP Cup group stage: 10 matches to watch out for

The Hindu  

The inaugural edition of the ATP Cup, the new 24-nation team tournament, will begin on Friday in Australia. Novak Djokovic vs Kevin Anderson Old foes Novak Djokovic and Kevin Anderson will meet once again when Serbia will lock horns with South Africa on day two in Brisbane. Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Nick Kyrgios Host Australia will square off against 16th seed …

ATP Cup: Australian tennis stars show support for bushfire victims
5 years ago

ATP Cup: Australian tennis stars show support for bushfire victims

CNN  

CNN — Australian tennis stars are supporting victims of Australia’s bushfires by donating money for every ace they hit at upcoming tournaments. 99 Samantha Stosur matched Kyrgios’ offer of $200, urging people to “join me in any way you can.” Kyrgios also saw his call for a charity tournament to raise funds for bushfire victims answered by Tennis Australia this …

Rafael Nadal insists ATP Cup not Australian Open preparation
5 years ago

Rafael Nadal insists ATP Cup not Australian Open preparation

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal insists he is not treating this month's ATP Cup as preparation for the Australian Open and will give everything to lead Spain to further tennis glory. "We are not taking this competition like preparation for another one, even if the Australian Open is around the corner," Nadal told reporters. After previously discussing continuing his "love affair" with a …

New tennis era kicks off with ATP Cup
5 years ago

New tennis era kicks off with ATP Cup

The Hindu  

Tennis’ innovative new team championship kicks off the men’s 2020 season on Friday, with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic among those looking for a winning start ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year. “More than 90 percent of the time, we’re playing as individuals and we don’t have too many team events,” said the Serbian great, who also …

Final six teams unveiled for inaugural ATP Cup
5 years, 1 month ago

Final six teams unveiled for inaugural ATP Cup

The Hindu  

A Grigor Dimitrov-led Bulgaria was among the final six teams announced Thursday for the ATP Cup in Australia -- the new world tennis team event. Chile, Poland, Uruguay, Moldova and Norway were the other countries to make the grade, based on the ranking of their number one singles player at the second entry deadline of November 13. World number one …

ATP Cup 2020: Roger Federer drops out of inaugural tournament to give himself two more weeks with family – Firstpost
5 years, 2 months ago

ATP Cup 2020: Roger Federer drops out of inaugural tournament to give himself two more weeks with family – Firstpost

Firstpost  

“After much discussion with both my family and my team about the year ahead, I have decided that the extra two weeks at home will be beneficial for both my family and my tennis,” said Federer in a statement. Paris: Roger Federer has withdrawn from the ATP Cup, a new team competition to be held in Australia in January, citing …

Federer drops out of inaugural ATP Cup for family reasons
5 years, 2 months ago

Federer drops out of inaugural ATP Cup for family reasons

The Hindu  

Roger Federer has withdrawn from the ATP Cup, a new team competition to be held in Australia in January, citing “family reasons”. “It is with great regret that I am withdrawing from the inaugural ATP Cup event,” Federer said in a statement. The ATP Cup organisers tweeted: “@rogerfederer announced that he would not play the #ATPCup for family reasons and …

Novak Djokovic in Brisbane, Rafael Nadal in Perth as ATP Cup draw made
5 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic in Brisbane, Rafael Nadal in Perth as ATP Cup draw made

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: World number one Novak Djokovic will begin his 2020 season in Brisbane, Rafael Nadal in Perth and Roger Federer in Sydney after Monday's draw for the ATP Cup, the new world tennis team event. Nadal's Spain will face Japan, Georgia, Russia, Italy and the United States in Perth while Federer's Switzerland take on Belgium, Austria, Croatia, Argentina and the …

Roger Federer to begin 2020 season in Sydney, Novak Djokovic in Brisbane and Rafael Nadal in Perth - ATP Cup Draw
5 years, 3 months ago

Roger Federer to begin 2020 season in Sydney, Novak Djokovic in Brisbane and Rafael Nadal in Perth - ATP Cup Draw

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic's campaign next year will begin in Brisbane, while recently crowned US Open champion Rafael Nadal will play in in Perth and 20-time Grand Slam champ Roger Federer will be in Sydney, it was decided after the ATP Cup draw on Monday. The ATP Cup, which will take place from January 3-12 in the lead-up to …

Draw of inaugural ATP Cup announced, to begin on January 3, 2020 in Australia
5 years, 3 months ago

Draw of inaugural ATP Cup announced, to begin on January 3, 2020 in Australia

India TV News  

US Open champion Rafael Nadal will start his 2020 season on the opposite side of Australia to Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer when he leads Spain in a group-stage qualifier in Perth in the new ATP Cup team competition. Spain was drawn into Group B with Japan and Georgia and will play in Perth on Australia's west coast, along with …

World’s top 10 commit to new ATP Cup in Australia
5 years, 3 months ago

World’s top 10 commit to new ATP Cup in Australia

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are among the global top 10 who will play for their countries at the new ATP Cup in Australia in January, organisers said on Saturday. “Having the top players competing in this new global event is critical, and the ATP Cup looks set to kick off the ATP Tour season in a big …

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