Tennis News
US Open: Dylan Alcott & Andy Lapthorne criticise wheelchair tennis omission
BBC - 18 Jun 2020 12:01
Dylan Alcott and Andy Lapthorne criticise the US Open for its "discrimination" in omitting wheelchair competitions from this year's tournament.
'Disgusting discrimination': Dylan Alcott blasts US Open over omission
The Guardian - 18 Jun 2020 02:44
Wheelchair tennis left out of 2020 grand slam 'Players weren't consulted,' says two time champion Australia's Dylan Alcott has slammed US Open tennis organisers, accusing them of "disgusting discrimination" for planning ...
Electronic line-calling tops changes at US Open
ESPN - 18 Jun 2020 03:16
The US Open will use electronic line-calling at all courts except the two largest arenas as part of plans for running a scaled-down, no-spectators version of its tournament amid the coronavirus pandemic.
WTT alters pay policy for players with coronavirus
ESPN - 18 Jun 2020 01:35
World TeamTennis CEO Carlos Silva told The Associated Press on Wednesday that players who test positive for COVID-19 during the three-week season will now receive their full salaries and not just a prorated portion.
Djokovic more open to play US with safety plan
ESPN - 18 Jun 2020 23:20
Novak Djokovic is less reluctant to play the US Open now that USTA officials have provided a clearer look at the safety precautions designed to lower the risk of players and others contracting the coronavirus.
Ashe statue vandalized with 'White Lives Matter'
ESPN - 18 Jun 2020 19:57
A statue of African American tennis legend Arthur Ashe in Richmond, Virginia, has been vandalized with the words "White Lives Matter."
'US Open discriminating against wheelchair tennis'
Sky Sports - 18 Jun 2020 16:12
Australian Paralympic tennis champion Dylan Alcott says the omission of the wheelchair tournament from this year's US Open is "disgusting discrimination".
Alcott slams US Open over wheelchair omission
ESPN - 18 Jun 2020 14:03
Australian Paralympic tennis champion Dylan Alcott has slammed the omission of the wheelchair tournament from the US Open, calling it "disgusting discrimination."