Tennis News

• Sofia Kenin ready to compete again in World TeamTennis
  
  Sofia Kenin was on a winning run before the coronavirus put tennis on hold. She's more than ready to return, starting with this weekend's World TeamTennis kickoff.
  ESPN.  Friday, 10 Jul 2020.
• New Jersey halts bets on Ukrainian table tennis
  
  Betting on all table tennis events in Ukraine has been halted in New Jersey after the Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association alerted state regulators on July 7 of match-fixing concerns, according to a notice obtained by ESPN.
  ESPN.  Thursday, 9 Jul 2020.
• Frances Tiafoe Withdraws From Georgia Tennis Event After Testing Positive For COVID-19
  
  Frances Tiafoe has withdrawn from the DraftKings All-American Team Cup in Georgia after testing positive for COVID-19, he announced Saturday on social media.
  Forbes.  Saturday, 4 Jul 2020.
• Tennis Tours Debate Ranking Systems Frozen by the Coronavirus
  
  The rankings have key implications for tournament seedings and sponsor bonuses.
  New York Times.  Saturday, 4 Jul 2020.
• Future is dynamite for women's tennis with Gauff & Osaka, says King
  
  Billie Jean King says the future for women's tennis is "dynamite" on and off the court thanks to young stars like Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka.
  BBC News.  Friday, 3 Jul 2020.
• Coco Gauff can change the world for the better, says Martina Navratilova
  
  American teenage tennis star Coco Gauff can help "change the world for the better", says Martina Navratilova.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 2 Jul 2020.
• Tennis Anyone? U.S. Open Coronavirus Precautions Amid Novak Djokovic Testing Positive
  
  Amid news of the world's #1 player testing positive for coronavirus, will the U.S. Open be ready to host the largest Grand Slam event on tour?
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 30 Jun 2020.
• Wimbledon tennis courts stand empty on what would have been first day
  
  Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep would have been the defending champions at the tennis tournament in South West London, which was scheduled to run from today until July 12.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 29 Jun 2020.
• Andy Murray takes the knee in support of Black Lives Matter at Battle of the Brits tennis tournament
  
  Andy Murray was joined by his fellow tennis stars in taking the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement during the penultimate day of the Battle of the Brits tournament in London.
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 28 Jun 2020.
• N.Y.C. on Track to Enter Phase 3 of Reopening on July 6
  
  The phase allows for indoor dining and services like manicures and tattooing. The city's basketball courts, tennis courts and dog runs would also reopen.
  New York Times.  Friday, 26 Jun 2020.
• Thiem apologizes for playing in Djokovic's tennis event
  
  Third-ranked tennis player Dominic Thiem apologized Thursday for taking part in an exhibition series hosted by Novak Djokovic in which four players tested positive for the coronavirus.
  Fox News.  Thursday, 25 Jun 2020.
• Tennis players test positive for coronavirus after playing in Serbia tournament
  
  Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked player in men's tennis, faces backlash after players at his tournament tested positive for the coronavirus. ...
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020.
• Tennis star Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus
  
  At least three other players also tested positive after playing in his charity event.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020.
• Coronavirus live updates: Tennis great Novak Djokovic tests positive; U. of Michigan won't host presidential debate
  
  The coronavirus has infected more than 9.11 million people around the world as of Tuesday, killing at least 472,541 people.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020.
• Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus after holding tennis event where several others also contracted illness
  
  Tennis pro Novak Djokovic has tested positive for coronavirus just one day after he was heavily criticized for holding a charity event in Croatia that saw its finale canceled Sunday after several participants tested positive.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020.

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