It's been an unusual year to say the least, but despite a gloomy 2020, the sport saw moments of triumph and unity. Tennis was shut down just before Indian Wells commenced in mid-March due to COVID-19, and both tours would remain closed for nearly five months.
The sport found ways to resume play safely, even though the players had to endure playing in a bubble and under harsh restrictions. They were just happy to be back—and fans were too.
Viewers witnessed Jennifer Brady capture her maiden career WTA title at the Top Seed Open in Lexington—the pro tour's first event in the United States since the coronavirus outbreak. Then the American would make an impressive semifinal run at the 2020 edition of the US Open. The world was also kept on the edge of their seats when Dominic Thiem slipped past Alexander Zverev to claim his first Grand Slam title in New York.