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August 3, 2022

Nick Kyrgios wins first singles match over Marcos Giron since losing Wimbledon final

In his first match since losing in the Wimbledon finals to Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios defeats Marcos Giron in two sets in the opening round of the Citi Open.

August 2, 2022

Venus Williams loses to Rebecca Marino in three sets in return to singles play

Venus Williams loses in the first round of the Citi Open to Rebecca Marino in three sets in Williams return to singles play, as her last singles match as was August 23, 2021.

August 1, 2022

Tennis tournament will match Andy Murray's prize donation to Ukraine

The Citi Open tournament director said they would match tennis star Andy Murray's donations to Ukrainian children suffering from the war.

July 30, 2022

Novak Djokovic still hopeful he’ll be allowed to compete at US Open

Novak Djokovic is “preparing” as if he will be permitted to compete at the 2022 U.S. Open in August even as he remains unvaccinated against COVID-19.

July 25, 2022

Lorenzo Musetti upsets top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz; wins Hamburg European Open

Carlos Alcaraz was hoping to improve his records in finals to 5-0 but the 20-year old Italian won his first tour title victory in the upset.

July 21, 2022

4 ATP men's tournaments in China canceled over COVID concerns

ATP men's tournaments canceled all four of its tournaments in China this year over coronavirus concerns. The ATP will play in several other countries.

July 21, 2022

Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fessette part ways before US Open

Naomi Osaka and coach Wim Fissette part ways, Fissette has coached her during two of her major championships. Osaka will now be looking for a new coach.

July 21, 2022

Venus Williams granted wild-card entry into main draw of the National Bank Open

Venus Williams has been given a wild-card entry into the main draw of the National Bank Open, and she will be competing in Toronto for the first time since 2019.

July 21, 2022

Hamburg European Open: Anett Kontaveit advances to quarterfinals in victory over Rebecca Peterson

The top-seeded Anett Kontaveit advanced to the quarterfinals defeating Rebecca Peterson. On the mens side Andrew Rublev won and advanced as well.

July 21, 2022

World TeamTennis will not have a season in 2022, plans to return in 2023

World TeamTennis will not have a season in 2022 after having single-site seasons due to the coronavirus in 2020 and 2021, but the league will return in 2023.