Johanna Konta

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Empty stadiums, pandemic, scheduling get in the way of tennis players and Olympic dream

A big bunch of tennis players are giving the Tokyo Olympics a miss due to injuries, scheduling concerns, pandemic, absence of fans and strict COVID-19 rules.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Britain's Johanna Konta to miss Games due to COVID-19

The Australian-born Konta competed in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016, saying Tuesday it was "one of my most treasured memories from my career so far."

Wimbledon 2021: All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton says player withdrawals 'not unexpected'

The withdrawals came despite all players and staff being confined to a hotel bubble, 12 months after the 2020 tournament was cancelled due to the pandemic.

Wimbledon 2021: Britain's Johanna Konta forced to withdraw after COVID-19 contact

Konta's place in the draw will be taken by 123rd-ranked lucky loser Wang Yafan of China.

Madrid Open: Ashleigh Barty makes perfect start with comfortable win over Shelby Rogers

The Australian will be one of the favourites at Roland Garros after her victory there in 2019 and because of her excellent recent form.

Australian Open 2021: Sofia Kenin back at Melbourne Park with win in tuneup event; Bianca Andreescu out of warmup

Kenin had just won the first set 7-5 on Tuesday when Camila Giorgi called for the trainer and then retired from their match at the Yarra Valley Classic.

French Open 2020 Women's Singles preview: Favourable draw, spectacular form make Simona Halep firm favourite

Ahead of Roland Garros' return, Firstpost takes a look at the Women's Singles draw and attempts to determine the potential outcome of all four quarters

US Open 2020: Andy Murray secures win after thrilling fightback; Serena Williams, Dominic Thiem progress to second round

Andy Murray fought back from two sets down to win a five-set thriller against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka, in his first singles Grand Slam match in 18 months because of injury and the coronavirus pandemic.

US Open 2020 Women's Singles preview: COVID-19 withdrawals turn already unpredictable category into free-for-all

Ahead of tennis' return to the big stage, Firstpost takes a look at the US Open Women's Singles draw and attempts to determine the potential outcome of all four quarters

Western & Southern Open: Novak Djokovic struggles to reach final; Naomi Osaka faces Victoria Azarenka in title clash

Osaka's 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) victory advanced her into Saturday's championship match against two-time Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the same New York COVID-19 quarantine bubble where the US Open will begin on Monday.