Novak Djokovic has been entered in the Australian Open despite uncertainty over the Covid vaccination status. US Open champion Emma Radukanu of Great Britain will make her tournament debut. Cameron Norie, Dan Evans and Heather Watson are also on the entry list, with Stanislas Wawrinka missing due to injury. Most shocking is the absence of seven-time winner Serena Williams. Twenty-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer is absent due to knee surgery

Daniil Medvedev, who did not lose a set in the tournament, defeated Marin Cilic 7-6(7), 6-2 in 89 minutes to ensure a victory for the Russian Tennis Federation. Medvedev hit eight aces and won 87 percent (34/39) behind his first ball. This is the third time that the Russian Tennis Federation has won the Davis Cup, having also won in 2002 and 2006. Medvedev: "That sounds amazing." “I am happy for the team more than myself. We have an amazing team with a wonderful atmosphere and I am happy to be able to win the points I need to be able to be a part of this team. It was amazing two weeks . I am very happy."

The nominees for the 2021 ATP Awards have been announced. For all player-voted categories - Comeback Player of the Year, Most Improved Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Stephen Edberg Sportsmanship Award - and Coach of the Year.

The ATP has announced the calendar for the start of the half of the 2022 season, which will take place in Sydney, Australia in January. The 2022 edition will feature a 16-team arena and will be held at Sydney Olympic Park at two venues in Sydney – Ken Roswell Arena and Kudos Bank Arena.

Nadal ended his season in August with a persistent leg injury. Alex Coretza added that "Spain has always had a strong team, but Rafa's absence is a huge loss".

Roger Federer's participation in next year's Wimbledon is highly doubtful, with Roger Federer having to undergo surgery for his right knee for the third time in the past year and a half, and will not be able to start running again before January.

Thursday night in Turin at the tournament draw ceremony Groups for the 2021 Nitto ATP Finals were announced