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Jamie Murray, Patrick Mouratoglou & Rafael Nadal plan behind-closed-doors events

Tennis fans may soon be able to watch top players in action as plans grow to stream new behind-closed-door events.

Jamie Murray is among those hoping to organise one, with Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou planning to broadcast 50 matches from his academy and Rafael Nadal exploring options.

Murray's discussions for an event for British players in the UK this summer are said to be at an early and theoretical stage, and dependent on a relaxation of the social distancing guidelines currently in place.

'We thought: How do we propose something to tennis fans?'

Mouratoglou has announced plans for his academy in southern France to host the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS), starting on 16 May, consisting of 10 matches held every weekend for five weeks with no fans in attendance.