World Teamtennis

Kim Clijsters, Sloane Stephens headline World TeamTennis as season kicks off with safety measures in place

The tennis tournament takes place weeks after the Adria Tour was cancelled following its second leg in Croatia due to numerous positive coronavirus tests among participants, including Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked player in the world.

Kim Clijsters ready to keep comeback rolling at World TeamTennis despite uncertainty in schedule

Former world number one Clijsters and 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens are among the headliners as World TeamTennis (WTT) kicks off its three-week regular season on Sunday

Venus Williams signs to play World TeamTennis for 15th time; season to begin in July

Williams will be a member of the Washington Kastles, one of nine teams that will gather at a resort in West Virginia for a three-week season starting 12 July.

World TeamTennis changes COVID-19 policies including prorated pay for players testing positive during tournament

Full salaries will be paid to tennis players who get sick during the three-week season.

World TeamTennis players, coaches testing positive for COVID-19 upon arrival would lose pay

Someone testing positive once World TeamTennis has started would be held out for the rest of the season but still be compensated on a prorated basis.

Sofia Kenin, Sloane Stephens to compete in World TeamTennis season which plans to have fans

If World TeamTennis gets its way, Grand Slam champions Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens could be among the first tennis players to compete in front of fans after the coronavirus pandemic prompted lockdowns