Serena Williams is planning to play in the 2020 U.S. Open. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion said in a video shown during the U.S. Tennis Association's tournament presentation Wednesday that she "cannot wait to return" to New York for the major championship, she has won six times.

23-time major champ Serena Williams says she'll play US Open

The United States Tennis Association is set to host the US Open this year, behind closed doors, amid the COVID-19, despite some of the elite players expressing concerns surrounding the tournament due to the dreaded virus.

US Open to go ahead behind closed doors amid COVID-19: Reports

Australian tennis ace Nick Kyrgios called the ATP "selfish" on Thursday for going ahead with plans for the US Open despite country's coronavirus situation and nation-wide anti-racism protests.

Nick Kyrgios calls ATP 'selfish' for going ahead with US Open

The recipient of Padma Shri and Indian tennis great, Vijay Amritraj, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke on a variety of things ranging from cancellation of Wimbledon, fate of US Open, postponement of Tokyo Olympics, sporting word post-lockdown, the rivalry between Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, some of the iconic moments in his career, future of tennis in India and much more.

Exclusive: 'Travel restrictions make things difficult for US Open organisers' - Vijay Amritraj on tennis post-lockdown and more

French Open organisers are in talks with tennis' governing bodies to adjust the season calendar. These talks are being held amid reports that the French Grand Slam could be postponed by at least a week due to the coronavirus pandemic.

French Open might be rescheduled after talks with tennis' governing body

French Open's decision to rescheduling their tennis season and postponing it to September amid the coronavirus outbreak received massive backlash as the organisers faced criticism.

Players slam French Open for rescheduling event without consulting them

The US Tennis Association acknowledged Tuesday that developments in the coronavirus pandemic could dictate moving the US Open, now scheduled to start in August. But the American federation said it wouldn't determine any new date for its flagship Grand Slam without consulting the other major championship organizers, the International Tennis Federation and the ATP and WTA tours.

US Open tennis championship could be postponed by coronavirus

Mary Caroline Pierce is a retired tennis professional who represented France internationally in team competitions and the Olympics. Pierce has won four Grand Slam titles i.e. two in singles, one in doubles and one in mixed doubles. She reached six Grand Slam singles finals, most recently at the US Open and the 2005 French Open.

WION Sports Exclusive: The Mary Pierce Interview

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will return to tournament action at the Brisbane International next month after being awarded a wildcard to play in the Australian Open warm-up.

Ahead of Australian Open, Sharapova to return as Brisbane wildcard

US open champion Gary Woodland speaks to WION

US open champion Woodland on WION

Rafael Nadal produced an incredible fightback to beat Russian Daniil Medvedev and keep his ATP Finals hopes alive on Wednesday, saving a match point at 1-5 down in the decider before winning 6-7(3) 6-3 7-6(4).

ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal roars back from brink to beat Medvedev

The US government has launched a national security review of TikTok owner Beijing ByteDance Technology Co's $1 billion acquisition of US social media app Musical.

US opens national security investigation into TikTok: Sources

Simona Halep said that winning her first Wimbledon title this year meant "everything", but she was determined to have a better Asian swing than in past years after an emphatic start to her Wuhan campaign on Tuesday.

Wimbledon champion Simona Halep targets strong finish in Asia

Japan's tennis star Naomi Osaka on Friday said she is splitting with her coach Jermain Jenkins. She made the announcement prior to the Pan Pacific Open tournament.

Japan's Naomi Osaka announces split with coach

Kim Clijsters, 36, makes comeback in era dominated by teens

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu, who upstaged tennis great Serena Williams in the US Open final to win her maiden Grand Slam title, said she was not done yet during a whirlwind media tour on Monday.

Bianca Andreescu 'not done yet' after Grand Slam breakthrough

Rafael Nadal captured his 19th career Grand Slam title in thrilling fashion on Sunday by winning the US Open final, outlasting Russia's Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 to seize his fourth crown in New York.

Rafael Nadal takes five-set US Open thriller for 19th Slam title

Daniil Medvedev said he was incredibly proud of a remarkable six-week hardcourt run in North America that culminated with Sunday's agonizing five-set loss to Rafael Nadal in the US Open final.

Daniil Medvedev proud as 'amazing summer' ends with US Open final defeat

Teenager Bianca Andreescu said Saturday's US Open final triumph felt all the more rewarding after a 2018 qualifying defeat left her feeling particularly low and languishing outside the world's top 200.

'Fight for your dreams:' Bianca Andreescu embraces path to US Open joy

Singer Joe Jonas chose a very interesting choice of the outfit while attending the US Open with brother Nick Jonas. As the two brothers watched tennis player Rafael Nadal take the court, Joe was spotted wearing a shirt, which showed the 'Baby' singer wearing a Jonas Brother outfit, reported a magazine.

Here's how Joe Jonas showed admiration for Justin Bieber

There will be something for every age at the US Open this weekend with golden oldies Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams looking for more US Open Grand Slam glory and Daniil Medvedev and teenager Bianca Andreescu poised to usher in a new era.

Nadal and Williams headline party for all ages at US Open

Serena Williams will face Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu for the US Open title as the American set herself up for another attempt to clinch a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title.

Record-chasing Serena Williams to meet teen Bianca Andreescu in US Open final

Grigor Dimitrov rallied for a shocking upset of 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer at the US Open on Tuesday, the lowest-ranked New York semi-finalist in 28 years advancing to face Daniil Medvedev.

Grigor Dimitrov stuns Roger Federer to reach US Open semi-finals

Nadal wins, Osaka ousted on day 8 at US Open

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