![Rafael Nadal in action at the Australian Open in February 2021 Rafael Nadal in action at the Australian Open in February 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/21/06/rafael-nadal.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Australian Open roundup: British singles hopes ended by ruthless Rafael Nadal
The story of the sixth day of play at Melbourne Park.
Feb 13, 14:38
![Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019 Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ashleigh Barty progresses to fourth round of Australian Open
Ashleigh Barty defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in an empty stadium at Melbourne Park.
Feb 13, 13:23
![Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019 Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ashleigh Barty pleased with preparation for Australian Open
The world number one and home favourite goes into the Australian Open on the back of victory in the Yarra Valley Classic.
Feb 7, 11:29
![Dan Evans pictured in September 2020 Dan Evans pictured in September 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie paired together in Australian Open
Preparations for the year's first grand slam are back on track after the 507 people retested for coronavirus all returned negative results.
Feb 5, 08:21
![Rafael Nadal reacts after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas at the ATP Finals on November 19, 2020 Rafael Nadal reacts after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas at the ATP Finals on November 19, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Five talking talking points ahead of this year's Australian Open
The PA news agency looks at five of the pressing issues ahead of the event at Melbourne Park.
Feb 3, 08:11
![Naomi Osaka celebrates winning the 2020 US Open on September 12, 2020 Naomi Osaka celebrates winning the 2020 US Open on September 12, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ashleigh Barty and Naomi Osaka claim strong victories in Melbourne
Ashleigh Barty defeated Ana Bogdan in her first official match for nearly a year.
Feb 2, 13:26
![Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019 Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
World number one Ashleigh Barty returns ahead of Australian Open
Ashleigh Barty, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams all took part in an exhibition event at Memorial Drive.
Jan 29, 17:54
![Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the French Open on June 9, 2019 Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the French Open on June 9, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Five talking points ahead of the 2020 French Open
Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are both looking to make history in Paris.
Sep 26, 15:25
![Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning the 2019 French Open Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning the 2019 French Open](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
World number one Ashleigh Barty will not defend French Open title
The world number one also pulled out of the US Open because of the same reason.
Sep 8, 08:27
![Novak Djokovic of Serbia after beating Juan Ignacio Londero of Argentina in the second round on day three of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2019 Novak Djokovic of Serbia after beating Juan Ignacio Londero of Argentina in the second round on day three of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
US Open preview: Draw, seeds, who is missing?
After a seven-and-a-half-month wait for the second Major of the year, Sports Mole takes a look at the upcoming US Open at Flushing Meadows.
Aug 29, 21:00
![Kei Nishikori in action at Wimbledon on July 2, 2019 Kei Nishikori in action at Wimbledon on July 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kei Nishikori withdraws from US Open
Former world number four Kei Nishikori believes he would not be able to withstand the rigours that grand slam matches can present.
Aug 26, 21:43
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Non-player tests positive for coronavirus in New York tennis bubble
A controlled environment has been created at Flushing Meadows ahead of the Western & Southern Open and US Open.
Aug 18, 18:57
![Simona Halep celebrates winning Wimbledon on July 13, 2019 Simona Halep celebrates winning Wimbledon on July 13, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
World number two Simona Halep pulls out of US Open
The Romanian follows the likes of Rafael Nadal, Ashleigh Barty and Bianca Andreescu in pulling out.
Aug 17, 15:13
![Nick Kyrgios wears a Lakers shirt in tribute to Kobe Bryant on January 27, 2020 Nick Kyrgios wears a Lakers shirt in tribute to Kobe Bryant on January 27, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open due to coronavirus concerns
Fellow Australian Ashleigh Barty, the current women's world number one, withdrew from the tournament earlier this week.
Aug 2, 08:53
![Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on July 21, 2020 Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on July 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on July 31
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jul 31, 23:39
![Sergio Perez pictured on April 11, 2019 Sergio Perez pictured on April 11, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on July 30
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jul 30, 23:39
![Andy Murray pictured on October 4, 2019 Andy Murray pictured on October 4, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andy Murray predicts more US Open withdrawals
Ashleigh Barty announced she would not travel on Thursday.
Jul 30, 22:48
![Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019 Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ashleigh Barty pulls out of US Open due to coronavirus fears
The Australian is also considering whether to defend her Roland-Garros crown in September.
Jul 30, 08:58
![Sofia Kenin of the U.S. celebrates winning her match against Spain's Garbine Muguruza on February 1, 2020 Sofia Kenin of the U.S. celebrates winning her match against Spain's Garbine Muguruza on February 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sofia Kenin played "five best shots of her life" en route to Grand Slam crown
Sofia Kenin recovered from a set down to beat Garbine Muguruza in her first grand-slam final.
Feb 1, 15:11
![Sofia Kenin of the U.S. celebrates winning her match against Australia's Ashleigh Barty on January 30, 2020 Sofia Kenin of the U.S. celebrates winning her match against Australia's Ashleigh Barty on January 30, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sofia Kenin backed to win first Grand Slam by doubles partner
Sofia Kenin will take on Garbine Muguruza in her first grand slam final.
Jan 31, 12:45
![Serbia's Novak Djokovic pats Switzerland's Roger Federer after their match on January 30, 2020 Serbia's Novak Djokovic pats Switzerland's Roger Federer after their match on January 30, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australian Open day 11: Novak Djokovic eases past Roger Federer to reach final
The story of the 11th day of action from Melbourne Park.
Jan 30, 13:57
![Sofia Kenin of the U.S. celebrates winning her match against Australia's Ashleigh Barty on January 30, 2020 Sofia Kenin of the U.S. celebrates winning her match against Australia's Ashleigh Barty on January 30, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sofia Kenin ends Ashleigh Barty run to reach first grand slam final
Sofia Kenin saved two set points in each set to win 7-6 (6) 7-5.
Jan 30, 07:04
![Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates winning his match against Tennys Sandgren on January 28, 2020 Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates winning his match against Tennys Sandgren on January 28, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australian Open day nine: Roger Federer miraculously sets up Novak Djokovic tie
The story of the ninth day of action at the Australian Open.
Jan 28, 15:22
![Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning her match against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova on January 28, 2020 Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning her match against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova on January 28, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ashleigh Barty refusing to get carried away with Australian Open run
The world number one is looking to become the first Australian women's singles champion since 1978.
Jan 28, 08:57
![Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning her match against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova on January 28, 2020 Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning her match against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova on January 28, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Home favourite Ashleigh Barty books semi-spot at Australian Open
Ashleigh Barty is aiming to become the first Australian champion in the women's singles for 42 years.
Jan 28, 08:45
![Dan Evans in action at the Australian Open on January 20, 2020 Dan Evans in action at the Australian Open on January 20, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australian Open day one: Evans, Federer, Djokovic, Serena all through
The story of the first day of action at Melbourne Park.
Jan 20, 13:58
![Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019 Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ashleigh Barty not feeling pressure ahead of Australian Open
There is intense focus on the world number one as she bids to win a second grand slam title.
Jan 19, 09:56
![Jannik Sinner in action at the US Open on August 27, 2019 Jannik Sinner in action at the US Open on August 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australian Open: Ten players to watch in Melbourne
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Ashleigh Barty are among the names to watch at this year's Australian Open.
Jan 19, 09:49
![Jannik Sinner in action at the US Open on August 27, 2019 Jannik Sinner in action at the US Open on August 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australian Open: Ten players to watch
Usual suspects Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Serena Williams will once again be among the title favourites.
Jan 15, 07:27
![South Africa players celebrate winning the World Cup on November 2, 2019 South Africa players celebrate winning the World Cup on November 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The sporting weekend in pictures, including Lewis Hamilton, Rugby World Cup, Sadio Mane
The best images from the weekend's sporting action.
Nov 4, 10:19
![Serena Williams in action during the US Open final on September 7, 2019 Serena Williams in action during the US Open final on September 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
WTA 2019: Five things we learned
This year has again seen four different grand slam champions.
Nov 4, 10:15
![afael Nadal of Spain celebrates after match point against Marin Cilic of Croatia (not pictured) in the fourth round on day eight of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2019. afael Nadal of Spain celebrates after match point against Marin Cilic of Croatia (not pictured) in the fourth round on day eight of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
US Open day eight: Rafael Nadal through as Naomi Osaka crashes out
Day eight at Flushing Meadows was packed with action.
Sep 3, 07:25
![Novak Djokovic of Serbia retires in the fourth-round match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day seven of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 1, 2019 Novak Djokovic of Serbia retires in the fourth-round match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day seven of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 1, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
US Open day seven: Defending champion Novak Djokovic pulls out
The men's world number one withdrew with an injury while Johanna Konta moves through to the quarter-finals.
Sep 2, 07:27
![Rafael Nadal in action at the Rogers Cup on August 8, 2019 Rafael Nadal in action at the Rogers Cup on August 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
US Open day two: Rafael Nadal through as Thiem, Tsitsipas fall at first hurdle
Former champion Rafael Nadal secured a comfortable win.
Aug 28, 08:49
![Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019 Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wimbledon 2019: Ashleigh Barty's winning run over as Serena Williams marches on
Barty was beaten by Alison Riske, who now faces Williams in the last eight.
Jul 8, 22:22
![Alison Riske of the U.S. celebrates winning her fourth round match against Australia's Ashleigh Barty on July 8, 2019 Alison Riske of the U.S. celebrates winning her fourth round match against Australia's Ashleigh Barty on July 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Alison Riske "incredibly excited" for Serena Williams showdown
Barty had won 15 matches in a row but is guaranteed to hold onto the world number one spot.
Jul 8, 22:21
![Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019 Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ashleigh Barty suffers shock defeat in Wimbledon fourth round
Barty had won 15 straight matches.
Jul 8, 14:59
![Harriet Dart in action at Wimbledon on July 6, 2019 Harriet Dart in action at Wimbledon on July 6, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Harriet Dart proud of her achievements at Wimbledon
Dart lasted only 53 minutes against Barty but will jump up the rankings after reaching the last 32.
Jul 6, 17:50
![Britain's Andy Murray celebrates winning his first round mixed doubles match with Serena Williams of the U.S. against Chile's Alexa Guarachi and Germany's Andreas Mies on July 6, 2019 Britain's Andy Murray celebrates winning his first round mixed doubles match with Serena Williams of the U.S. against Chile's Alexa Guarachi and Germany's Andreas Mies on July 6, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ashleigh Barty too good for Britain's Harriet Dart
Barty wrapped up a 6-1 6-1 victory in just 53 minutes.
Jul 6, 17:12
![Harriet Dart in action at Wimbledon on July 6, 2019 Harriet Dart in action at Wimbledon on July 6, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Harriet Dart ousted by Ashleigh Barty
Barty won a 15th consecutive match with a 6-1 6-1 victory inside an hour.
Jul 6, 14:47