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Jul 25, 2017

Emirates ATP Rankings Update 24 July 2017

See the latest Emirates ATP Rankings as of 24 July 2017, after the Dell Technologies Hall of Fame Open in Newport, the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag and the SkiStar Swedish Open in Bastad.

Jul 25, 2017

Mervyn Rose: 1930-2017

Mervyn Rose, one of the leading players produced by Australia in the 1950s, who would later coach numerous players including WTA greats Billie Jean King, Margaret Court and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, passed away on Sunday aged 87. Fred Perry, a winner of eight Grand Slam singles titles, once commented that the Australian left-hander “possessed the most rhythmic game in tennis.” With profound tactical nous, Rose was also able to execute delicate and decisive volleys to become one of Australia’s leading lights, although a weak backhand meant that he was overshadowed by youngsters Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall in an era of Harry Hopman’s great champions. “Rosie”, who made his Grand Slam championship debut in 1949, was often at odds with...

Jul 24, 2017

Peter Doohan: 1961-2017

Peter Doohan, who recorded arguably the biggest upset in Open Era history over Boris Becker at Wimbledon in 1987, passed away on Friday aged 56 following a battle with Motor Neurone Disease (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Tennis Australia issued a statement, saying, “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Peter was unbeaten in Davis Cup representation. He won the South Australian Open singles title and reached No. 15 in doubles, winning five titles during his distinguished career.” Chris Kermode, the ATP Executive Chairman and President, said, "Peter Doohan was taken too early. He commanded the respect of everyone, on and off the court, and his passing is a sad loss to the tennis...

Jul 23, 2017

Roddick Reflects On Newport Honour 2017

We chat with Andy Roddick, newly inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, on life after tennis and what he has done with all of his trophies. Photo: Ben Solomon

Jul 22, 2017

Roddick, The Relentless Professional, Achieves Newport Lore

As far as attributes go, Andy Roddick, who will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport on Saturday, has always been world-class. His all-time great serve, which helped him win 32 tour-level titles and finish in the year-end Top 10 nine straight years; his competitive personality, which endeared him to millions of fans; and his leadership – the American carried the U.S. flag for years, hauling the burden of sky-high expectations after the preceding generation of Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Michael Chang and Jim Courier. But Roddick, more than anything else, was methodical. He was one of the hardest workers on the ATP World Tour, a relentless professional who did everything to max out his abilities....