Author: Tom Arran

Melbourne has become the focal point for fans of tennis. The 2020 Australian Open has begun after protracted delays; it’ll take place between January 20th and February 2nd. Extensive rain extended wildfires and hail storms forced the Australian Open to be postponed for just two weeks. However, Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic have their chance to defend world titles. The finest tennis players worldwide are currently competing to get the opportunity to overcome this competition. We won’t know when the championship is completed until these individuals battle against at the finals on February 2nd.

The Single Ladies Championship is being held on February 1st, which will follow the Dual’s Ladies Championship in the afternoon. February 2nd is when the individual’s and Dual’s Gentlemen’s Championship will be played. This will indicate some of the hottest matchups ever seen at the Open, with weather conditions being challenging for the Association of Tennis Professionals. Matches permitted for the courts remain cancelled until further notice, which followed after 2-4 hours of rain and hail. Re-opening those courts won’t be discussed until later, meaning thirteen matches were held hourly at indoor officials on Monday in Melbourne. Cleaning crews are now working to remove all flooded courts, averting potential harm.

The Australian Open 2020 is being held at Melbourne Park, with more than ninety-six matches intended for January 20th to 22nd. Several events will be played between 5:30 pm, and 10:30 am once the flooded waters have receded from these courts. That number will deplete to four games when the semi-finals begin. Fans were disappointed when four of Australia’s professionals were eradicated on the 1st round, those in Australia’s trying to conquer the championship. Matters didn’t approve using after three ATP associates were removed before the afternoon. This comprised Andrew Harris John Patrick Smith and Lizette Cabrera. This affirms that Australia officially has no home-based competitors to root to this year.

USA Dominating

Americans competing in the Australian Open have ruled the First round. Sam Stosur, a champion with the United States, defeated Ash Barty on January 21st. She’ll now compete during the second series at Rod Laver Arena against Lesia Tsurenko. Max Purcell removed himself when it pertains to the wild-card of the American. This has allowed him to move forward in the next round. This follows after John defeated Ugo Humbert of France on January 20th at the third indoor courtroom.

The Top ATP Professionals

Sporting analysts are determining the top competitors. Most have agreed that Nick Krygios, Jordan Thompson, Alex Bolt, Alexei Popyrin, Arina Rodionova, Naomi Osaka, Venus Williams, Coco Gauff, Serena Williams and Marc Polmans would be the top-rated ATP athletes for 2020. The highest-rated athlete is Naomi Osaka, where she conquered Marie Bouzkova using three straight-sets. Osaka moved forward to the 2nd round, where she will compete against Serena Williams at the Rod Laver Arena. She won her 1st round contest of Anastasia Popova when it applies to Serena Williams.

Certainly one of the very shocking Events from the very first round was Venus Williams. This followed when Williams had lost to Gauff after the two had battled at Wimbledon last year. Venus Williams doesn’t have the skill sets required to defeat a competitor at fifteen years old. With Denis Shapovalov from Canada losing to Martin Fucsovics out of Hungary. This Canadian is a rising star which was expected to dominate competitions in the 2020 Open over.

Roger Federer defeated Steve Johnson from America is 80+ minutes. It is anticipated that Nick Krygios will be the opponent for Roger Federer in the next round. There’s also the possibility that John Millman could compete against Federer for the 2nd round. Those interested in seeing the follow-up matches through the entire second round may watch live streams offered by the Australian Open institution. Eurosport, TSN and ESPN are providing coverage of the weekly events before February 2nd.

The Prize Money for Wimbledon 2020

Athletes from the Association of Tennis Professionals compete for more than trophies, as they also play for prize money. Last year marked the most lucrative year for Wimbledon, which has been the norm for twenty years. The collective amount that was awarded to players was $49.5 million, which followed the annual 10% increase in prize money for the last decade. Subsequently, it’s anticipated that the 2020 prize money valuations will be listed at $55 million throughout the tournament. Funds are awarded to competitors in the Men’s, Women’s and Double’s competitions.

The substantial changes in how funds were dispersed at Wimbledon began in 2007. This was when the Wimbledon Association allowed for female athletes to earn the same amounts as their male counterparts. It saw an immediate increase in prize money, which at the time was $20.1 million. Throughout the last thirteen years, the valuation of awarded cash has more than doubled. Annually the Wimbledon tournament earns more than $100 million in revenue, with half required to be provided to players under ATP legislation.

Whoever wins the 2020 Wimbledon Championship under the Gentlemen’s and Ladies tournaments will earn more than $3 million in prize money. This follows after Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep won $2,983,750.00 million throughout the 2019 circuit. Those that engage in the Double’s competition will see lower paydays at $700,000.00 per individuals. However, this is a 15% increase from the previous year. Closing in on the Men’s and Single’s competitors that don’t engage in the finals, they’ll earn $57,00.00. That’s the base fee for any individual that is permitted to compete in Wimbledon 2020. Below we have provided the three tennis competitors most likely to acquire the championship prize money.

Anticipated Prize Money for Wimbledon 2020 based in GBP

(Note: the amounts quoted are subject to change based on possible prize money increases for 2020)
Winner : £2,510,000
Runner-up : £1,257.250
Semifinal : £627,000
Quarterfinal : £314,580
Round 4 : £188,320
Round 3 : £118,770
Round 2 : £77,040
Round 1 : £48,150

Anticipated Winners in 2020

Determining who will be the winner of the 2020 Wimbledon Series isn’t challenging. One individual has dominated over the Gentlemen’s Single’s Tournament. Accounting for the Ladies Single’s Tournament, two women have competed against each other in an intense rivalry throughout the last three years. This will be the main event that captures the eyes of viewers. Below is a detailed analysis of those respective players.

• Novak Djokovic – Novak Djokovic dominates the Association of Tennis Professionals. He acquired the two last Gentlemen Single’s championships in 2018-19, allowing for him to be ranked number one in the league. Throughout the 2019 season, Novak earned himself two Grand Slam titles and the master’s 1000s twice. Even with these formidable victories, analysts anticipated that Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer would defeat Novak in the finals. However, after maintaining the #1 position for 275 weeks and winning 88% of his matches in the 2019 season, he’s the best selection to win the 2020 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Championship. Individuals can see that man compete starting in late June.
• Bianca Andreescu – She’s the young superstar in the Women’s Tennis Association, the first millennial to defeat Serena Williams and the youngest holder of a Grand Slam title. We are talking about Bianca Andreescu, who will defend her title in 2020. However, injuries revolving around her left-knee could be the benefactor that see’s Bianca lose in July. She will spend a substantial period healing these injuries, with training slated to begin two months before Wimbledon. This will surely give Bianca Andreescu a challenge against the likes of Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams.
• Serena Williams – The final athlete in the Women’s Tennis Association that we anticipate winning the prize money in Serena Williams. She’s a veteran of this sport and has competed at the highest level for two decades. Serena has struggled in recent memory to acquire championship titles but proved herself capable of winning, as she earned victory at the Australian Open in Auckland. Considering that Bianca will be coming off a significant injury, Age vs Health will be 2020s Wimbledon final matchup. Analysts have speculated that Serena will be awarded $3,000,000.00 in 2020, which will extend to Novak Djokovic as well.

Who Will Win the Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Championship?

The Wimbledon’s Gentlemen’s Championship will take place in London, England from June 29th to July 12th. Numerous athletes from the Association of Tennis Professionals will compete against each other daily with matches slated to begin at 11:00 am on the 29th and continue until 6:00 pm on the 12th. All events will be held at the All England Club in London, where every Grand Slam tournament has been played since 1877. Wimbledon is considered to be the most historical tennis court worldwide; competitions are limited exclusively to Wimbledon. Male contestants will compete on the Centre Court and 1st Court, except for July 11th. Those interested in participating in these events can purchase tickets. 

The Association of Tennis Professionals agreed last month for the British Broadcasting Company to showcase all gentlemen championship events. Starting on June 29th, viewers can watch all-day coverage on three respective networks from the BBC. Those networks comprise of the BBC1, BBC2 and BBC Red Button. There’ll also be a new Livestream offered by the Wimbledon Association, allowing for global coverage in nations without an official broadcaster. Called the Today at Wimbledon Livestream, matches and highlights will be showcased. Canadian supports can witness the Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Championship on TSN, with American’s having to watch on ESPN1 and ESPN2. 

The Top Male Competitors 

The Association of Tennis Professionals comprises numerous male athletes that throughout history have made notable accomplishments. Below we have analyzed the three most significant players in the ATP. We are focusing on the 2019 International Season that just ended and how their standings will affect the 2020 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Championship. Our top three players include Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

• Novak Djokovic – The first ATP competitor we are focusing on is Novak Djokovic. He’s coming off a formidable season, where two additional Grand Slams were acquired. This extended to Novak winning the master’s 1000s twice and obtaining the 2019 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Championship victory. He defeated Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to acquire these various titles. Novak became the number one ranked professional in the ATP, holding that rank for 275 weeks. His talents throughout 2019 extend to winning the FedEx ATP Head2Head series. This puts Novak Djokovic at an 88% chance to win the 2020 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Championship. 
• Roger Federer – This ATP athlete is the oldest out of the three, standing at 38 years of age. However, this doesn’t mean he isn’t capable of competing at the highest level. Roger placed 2nd in the Association of Tennis Professionals for 2019. This came after he acquired four titles in the ATP international circuit. However, the last year of the decade proved to be challenging for Federer. He lost to Novak Djokovic at the 2019 Wimbledon’s, this being his first loss in a prolonged period. However, he’s still considered the second highest-rated to win the Wimbledon 2020 Gentlemen’s Championship, with most analysts determining he will compete against Novak Djokovic.
• Rafael Nadal – Participating in the ATP Finals for 2020, it’s unknown how Rafael Nadal will compete against Feder and Djokovic. This competitor has been named the number one player five times in the past. Even though he won fifty-eight of the sixty-five matches experienced this year, Rafael was outpaced by Novak Djokovic for the first-place position. The 2019 season became worse when this Spaniard failed to reach the final events of Acapulco and Wimbledon. Subsequently, he’s been dropped to the third-best prediction. 

Final Thoughts 

Reviewing over the evidence during the 2019 ATP International Season, the most likely to win the Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Single’s Championship will be Novak Djokovic. The requirement for Rafael Nadal to outpace Djokovic will require 65 consecutive wins throughout the 2020 season, which would put him in first place contention. However, considering that Nadal has experienced a noticeable decline in 2019, we anticipate that Novak Djokovic will compete against Roger Federer for a second consecutive year at Wimbledon. 

Who Will Win The Wimbledon Ladies Championship?

The Women’s Tennis Association will hold the Wimbledon Ladies Championship in London, England on July 11th, 2020. Events are anticipated to begin at 11:00 am and continue until 6:00 pm. The All England Club in London has held the Grand Slam event since 1877. It’s considered the world’s most famous tennis court, with use of the court being available exclusively to Wimbledon.

Broadcast live on the BBC Network, covered for the Wimbledon Ladies Championship begins on June 29th, with live matches slated to appear on three separate channels; BBC Red Button, BBC1 and BBC2. The Wimbledon Association, which began selling tickets for this year’s tournament today, will provide worldwide coverage through a Livestream aptly name “Today at Wimbledon”. 

Nightly match analysis and highlights will be provided at nightfall through this specialized Livestream. With respect to those living in America, coverage will be offered via ESPN1 and ESPN2, while in Canada, coverage will be provided by TSN.

The Top Female Competitors 

Below we have provided a detailed analysis of the five female competitors for the Women’s Tennis Association. We’ve accounted for their most recent matches from the 2019 season as part of our analysis.

• Bianca Andreescu – This Canadian superstar acquired her first Grand Slam title last year. Since that event at last year’s Wimbledon Single’s for the women, Bianca has had to defend her title. It’s proven to be a challenge, with injuries to the left-knee proving disastrous. Moving forward, Bianca is spending a prolonged period healing previous injuries to account for Wimbledon 2020. Subsequently, the increased defence will put individuals like Serena Williams or Naomi Osako in a challenging position. 
• Serena Williams – She’s defined the Women’s Tennis Association, competing at levels that no other athlete has mimicked. However, recently Serena Williams began to lose her admiration for Tennis. It prompted her to be defeated at four back-to-back grand glam events. The mother proved herself capable of acquiring a championship victory by winning the Auckland – Australian Open. This marked her first victory in three years, leading analysts to believe that 2020 could be a comeback year for Serena. 
• Naomi Osako – This WTA competitor has a struggling and defining season throughout the 2018-19 seasons. Naomi Osaka obtained her first Grand Slam title at the 2018 Australian Open, but immediately saw a decline in 2019 at Wimbledon. She lost her championship-reign and returned to the Japanese circuit. Afterwards, two titles were won back-to-back in Asia. Subsequently, Naomi Osaka has a formidable chance at winning the 2020 Wimbledon Ladies Championship. Composure is critical. 
• Ashleigh Barty – Supporters in Australia hope that Ashleigh Barty will acquire the 2020 Wimbledon Ladies Championship. She’s a formidable athlete who’s played professional cricket and Tennis, with two Grand Slam events under her belt. Analysts anticipate that Barty with be Bianca Andreescu and Serena Williams most significant component. She’s placed 2nd in the rankings but has experienced one loss moving into 2020. How Barty reacts at Wimbledon 2020 remains to be seen.
• Simona Halep – Injuries can be detrimental to any athlete’s career, ask Simona Halep. She experienced a substantial lower-vertebrae spinal injury after becoming a two-time Grand Slam champion. Her injury occurred early in 2019, with a healing period of 14 months. This means Simona can re-appear at Wimbledon 2020, with analysts anticipating that Halep won’t have the required ferocity to win another Grand Slam. 

Final Thoughts 

Compiling the evidence throughout 2019 and 2020 seasons, it’s evident to tell that Ashleigh Barty and Serena Williams will most likely be the dominating competitors. We anticipate that these two ladies will make the last single’s event on July 12th, with Barty winning by a minimal percentage. There’s always the factor of Bianca Andreescu but her previous injuries could re-appear, similar to the 2020 Australian Open, where she was forced to resign in the first round. For Serena Williams to win the 2020 Wimbledon Ladies Championship, she will need to break the defensive line of Ashleigh Barty, a task few WTA competitors have accomplished.