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Shelton – Baez: 15.01.2026 01:00 CEST H2H: 1-0 Ben Shelton has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Auckland, in his opening match of the season, Shelton defeated Comesana in straight sets.

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Jessica Pegula explains why she would have been ‘losing her mind’ playing viral tennis star

The tennis world was gripped by the story of Hajar Abdelkader last week… Egypt’s Abdelkader was awarded a wild card into an ITF W35 event in Kenya, and the rest was history.

Tennis News / HITC / January 14

Sam Querrey compares American player to Roger Federer and says he has the ‘most beautiful’ game on the ATP Tour

Sam Querrey believes an American ATP player could have a similar game to Roger Federer. Federer is one of the biggest stars in tennis history, having won 20 Grand Slam singles titles in his career.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Tennis Infinity / January 14

'Hypocritical' Aryna Sabalenka angrily slammed for hugging Belarusian leader

A Ukrainian Olympian has torn into Aryna Sabalenka for her historical closeness with the Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, arguing that it contradicts her comments about the Ukraine war.

Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / January 14

Nick Kyrgios names the former Grand Slam finalist he wants to play with at the Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios is back on the ATP Tour this year after a frustrating 2025 season that was heavily disrupted by injury. Home favorite Kyrgios took on the Brisbane International at the start of the season, playing both singles and doubles.

Daniil Medvedev News / HITC / January 14

Steve Johnson has ‘no doubt’ about what is going to happen to Daniil Medvedev after his title victory in Brisbane

Daniil Medvedev made the perfect start to his 2026 season at the Brisbane International. Medvedev had a point to prove this year after a challenging past year, with the former world number one winning just one Grand Slam match in 2025.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / January 14

Coco Gauff’s serve costs her a chance at $1 million in Australia

Coco Gauff’s serve let her down once again… The American’s serve has been a topic of discussion for quite some time now. In 2025, Gauff led the way for double faults on the WTA Tour, hitting 431, 131 more than her closest challenger.

Naomi Osaka News / Tennis Infinity / January 14

Naomi Osaka blasts 'uncultured' critics of her 2026 Australian Open outfit

Naomi Osaka is among the most honest WTA players, and she showed that side again with her reaction to those who expressed disdain for her 2026 Australian Open outfit.

Taylor Fritz News / HITC / January 14

Taylor Fritz already has a ‘massive’ regret about his 2026 season

Taylor Fritz has been busy at the start of the 2026 season, with all of his focus now on the Australian Open. World number nine Fritz has never won a Grand Slam title, coming closest with a US Open final loss to Jannik Sinner in 2024.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 14

Which siblings won NCAA championships on the same team?

The Humphrey sisters at UNC were the last siblings to win an NCAA title together, in 2025. Check out other winning sets of siblings now.

Tennis News / HITC / January 14

Emma Raducanu overlooked for British tennis award as Jack Draper claims men’s prize

Emma Raducanu had her best run on the WTA Tour since winning the US Open in 2021. She put together a solid season, with consistent results coming at the Washington Open, Miami Masters, and Queen’s Club Championships.

Tennis News / HITC / January 14

Nick Kyrgios on ‘big kid’ Novak Djokovic’s retirement rumors, ‘It’s only good…’

Nick Kyrgios has defended Novak Djokovic amid ongoing retirement speculation, calling the 24-time Grand Slam champion a “big kid” and insisting his continued presence is a gift to the sport.

Tennis News / HITC / January 14

Elena Dementieva believes Aryna Sabalenka is ready to conquer Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka has made a strong start to her 2026 tennis campaign, picking up her first title of the year before January is even over. Aryna Sabalenka has opened the 2026 season in commanding fashion, capturing the Brisbane International title on Sunday with a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk, 6-4, 6-3.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

WTA Hobart Quarterfinal Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Taylah Preston

Hobart is always a great chance for WTA players to fine tune their game ahead of the first Grand Slam of the season, and this year is no different with several players looking in great shape ahead of the Australian Open.

Emma Raducanu News / Field Level Media / January 14

WTA roundup: Emma Raducanu rallies in Hobart

Completing a first-round match that lasted two days, No. 1 seed Emma Raducanu earned a 6-3, 7-6 (2) victory against Colombian Camila Osorio on Wednesday at the Hobart International in Australia.

Tommy Paul News / Field Level Media / January 14

ATP roundup: Tommy Paul secures 1st win in 4 months

No. 2 seed Tommy Paul earned his first tour-level victory in four months with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of compatriot Reilly Opelka on Wednesday at the Adelaide International in Australia.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

WTA Adelaide Quarterfinal Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Maya Joint

There is a stellar WTA Adelaide quarterfinal lineup. Teenage star Mirra Andreeva, last year’s Australian Open champion Madison Keys, and fellow American player Emma Navarro are all on the slate.

Tommy Paul News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

ATP Adelaide Quarterfinal Predictions Including Tommy Paul vs Aleksandar Vukic

It promises to be a terrific quarterfinal day of ATP action in Adelaide. Also, Mirra Andreeva vs Maya Joint is among the four matches on the WTA side. Tommy Paul, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and Shanghai Masters champion Valentin Vacherot are some of the ATP players who will take to the court.

Tennis News / HITC / January 14

Sam Querrey says Roger Federer has the ‘biggest impact’ on tennis ahead of Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are widely considered to be the three greatest players in men’s tennis history. Djokovic is perhaps the greatest: he has won the most Grand Slam singles titles in men’s tennis history [24], and leads Nadal and Federer in almost all major statistical categories.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

Countdown to the Australian Open: Will it be Novak Djokovic’s Last Hurrah?

Novak Djokovic isn’t retired. He has no plans to retire this year either. What happens beyond 2026 remains uncertain, but Djokovic has openly said he wants to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which some have interpreted as confirmation he’ll play through at least that point.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

'That’s the Reality of It': Pat Cash Casts Doubt Over Djokovic’s Australian Open Chances

The only ATP top 8 player we have yet to see on a tennis court in 2026, whether in official competition or exhibition, is none other than Novak Djokovic.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 13

5 Players Who Could Beat Alcaraz and Sinner in 2026 Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are the pillars of the New Two Generation in men's tennis. Alcaraz has won six Majors and Sinner has won four Major titles.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 13

ATP roundup: Aleksandar Vukic pulls upset in Adelaide

Australian qualifier Aleksandar Vukic thrilled the home crowd Tuesday with a 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) upset of No. 7 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the first round of the Adelaide International.

Venus Williams News / Field Level Media / January 13

WTA roundup: Venus Williams falls in Aussie Open tuneup

Sixth-seeded Tatjana Maria recorded a 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams in the first round at the Hobart International in Australia on Tuesday. Maria, 38, took advantage of five double faults by Williams, 45, to win the match in 87 minutes.

Lois Boisson News / Field Level Media / January 12

French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson WDs from Australian Open

Lingering injuries prompted 2025 French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson to withdraw from the upcoming Australian Open. The 22-year-old from France, who last played in September, announced her reluctant withdrawal from the season-opening major via Instagram on Monday.

Milos Raonic News / Field Level Media / January 12

Former World No. 3 Milos Raonic retires at 35

Former World No. 3 Milos Raonic of Canada announced his retirement from the ATP Tour on Monday. The eight-time tournament winner, who turned 35 in December, earned more than $20 million in prize money.