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Karolina Pliskova hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach Sascha Bajin

World number six Karolina Pliskova said Friday she had hired Sascha Bajin as her new coach for the 2021 season.
Players can train in Australian Open quarantine, ATP Cup cancelled: Report

Tennis Australia (TA) has been granted permission by the Victoria state government to allow players to train during their 14-day quarantine ahead of the Australian Open, local media reported on Friday.
Boris Becker leaves role at German Tennis Federation

Tennis great Boris Becker said Wednesday he is stepping down from a position overseeing youth development and the Davis Cup team at the German Tennis Federation. Becker has been charged in London over accusations he hid assets including two Wimbledon trophies, real estate and bank accounts during bankruptcy proceedings. He could face several years in prison if convicted.
Madrid Masters stretches to a fortnight from 2021

An expanded Madrid Masters 1000 will be contested over two weeks from 2021 instead of the usual one, organisers for the ATP and WTA tournament said in a statement on Wednesday.
MSLTA seeks slot for Tata Open in second half of 2021 season

The MSLTA has written to the ATP for rescheduling the Tata Open Maharashtra in the second half of the 2021 season, expressing the inability to host the country's premier tennis event in February due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Murray joins calls for domestic abuse policy in tennis

Former world number one Andy Murray has joined Novak Djokovic in urging men's tennis governing body ATP to come up with a policy on domestic abuse following allegations made against German Alexander Zverev by his ex-girlfriend Olga Sharypova.
Wasn't sure about playing again after pregnancy: Sania Mirza

Sania, who married to Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2010, gave birth to baby boy Izhaan in October 2018. After that, in January 2020, she made a return to tennis circuit and won the doubles title at the WTA Hobart International 2020 with her Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok.
Players must be able to train ahead of Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev

ATP Finals champion Daniil Medvedev says players health will be at risk if quarantine restrictions prevent them from playing or practising in the run-up to the Australian Open.
Andy Murray backs compulsory vaccine programme for tennis tournaments

Andy Murray said Tuesday that tennis players should be required to have a coronavirus vaccination before they are allowed to take part in tournaments.
Maharashtra Open and Bangalore Challenger postponed

Both the postponements were on the cards, given the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The impending postponement of the Australian Open has just taken the decision out of the organisers’ hands.