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Maria Sharapova Looks Back on the ‘Awkward’ Speech from Serena Williams to Induct her Into the Hall of Fame

2025 has brought a lot of headlines into the world of tennis. Although most of the headlines have been about the current players, some former players have also had their fair share of limelight.

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Jaume Munar Goes Full Nuclear on Himself After Davis Cup Loss to Alexander Zverev

Jaume Munar stretched Alexander Zverev to two tiebreak sets in the Davis Cup. So much so, the match was over two hours. However, the Spaniard couldn’t give his country a crucial win in the tournament.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / November 22

Joao Fonseca is 'wired for greatness' according to Serena Williams' former coach

Joao Fonseca is still very young at 19, but Rick Macci, a Hall of Fame coach who used to work with Serena Williams, is sure he will reach the top. Fonseca rose to prominence this year.

Tennis News / HITC / November 22

How Pete Sampras reacted when Rafael Nadal suffered the most shocking defeat of his tennis career

Rafael Nadal only ever lost four matches at the French Open… Making his debut at the event in 2005, Nadal won the Roland Garros title and continued to dominate on the Parisian clay for several years.

Tennis News / ESPN / November 22

Granollers, Martínez send Spain to Davis Cup final

Spain reached the Davis Cup final thanks to doubles pair Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martínez, who defeated Germany's Tim Pütz and Kevin Krawietz 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 Saturday for a 2-1 win in their semifinal.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / November 22

Sabalenka, Osaka, Anisimova & other WTA stars reveal off-season holiday destinations

Winding down during the off-season is crucial for players, and several WTA stars are going to the same country. Aryna Sabalenka probably needed a holiday as much as anyone after being defeated by Elena Rybakina in the showpiece match at the 2025 WTA Finals.

Tennis News / HITC / November 22

Boris Becker responds to question about Novak Djokovic’s retirement plans

Boris Becker has weighed in on the ongoing discussion about when Novak Djokovic might decide to call time on his career. Speculation has been swirling for a while now, but despite all the noise, Djokovic hasn’t wavered from his plans.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / November 22

Jimmy Connors opens up on rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Jimmy Connors claimed that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are head and shoulders above everyone else in the ATP as of the 2025 season The Tennis legend

Rafael Nadal News / HITC / November 22

Who Rafael Nadal picked as his ‘favourite player’ when he was 16 years old

Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest players of all time, having won 22 Grand Slams across his incredible career. The Spaniard burst onto the scene as a teenager in 2003, and it didn’t take him long before he was dominating the top of the rankings.

Dominic Thiem News / SportsInfo / November 22

Dominic Thiem opens up on a premature end to his Tennis career

Dominic Thiem retired at the age of 31 after not being able to recover well from a wrist injury As a result, a highly promising talent had to put a premature

Roger Federer News / HITC / November 22

Roger Federer’s former coach reveals who he thinks is ahead in the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry

The Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry has become one of the most talked-about stories in tennis, and that hasn’t changed as 2026 gets underway. Their dominance over the men’s game has continued to grow, with nobody really getting close to breaking through.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 22

Roger Federer’s Ex-Coach Reveals How Long Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Will Dominate Men’s Tennis

For the past couple of months, there have been debates as to who will end Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s dominance on tour. The likes of Jack Draper, Joao Fonseca, and Ben Shelton have been mentioned, but they have yet to show that on the court.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / November 22

Carlos Alcaraz’s serving leap puts pressure on rival Jannik Sinner in 2025

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have spent much of the year going head-to-head in the race to be considered the world’s top player. Across six meetings in 2025, the pair have each claimed two Grand Slam titles.

Diana Shnaider News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Diana Shnaider 2025 Season Recap

Diana Shnaider entered 2025 carrying something she had never truly dealt with before — pressure. Her breakout surge in 2024, defined by fearless shotmaking, rapid ranking climbs, and the aura of a rising star, meant she began this season not as a dangerous outsider but as a player others circled on the draw sheet.

Iga Swiatek News / Serve on SI / November 21

Iga Swiatek's Coach Reveals His Biggest Lesson of 2025

The 2026 WTA season was a rollercoaster year for Iga Swiatek, but overall, it was a campaign that will be remembered for consistency and resilience. Swiatek struggled with a slump through the clay court season before catching fire on grass and capturing her first title at Wimbledon.

Flavio Cobolli News / Field Level Media / November 21

Flavio Cobolli's heroics send Italy back to Davis Cup final

Italy is one win away from three-peating as Davis Cup champions, as the host nation swept Belgium 2-0 Friday to get back to the finals in Bologna, Italy.

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Eugenie Bouchard News / HITC / November 21

Eugenie Bouchard’s former coach reveals there was a WTA star who ‘begged’ him to work with her

Eugenie Bouchard’s former coach, Nick Saviano, guided her to a career-best season on the WTA Tour in 2014. Saviano helped Bouchard record three incredible Grand Slam campaigns that season, with the Canadian reaching back-to-back semifinals at the Australian Open and Roland Garros before making the Wimbledon final.

Holger Rune News / FirstSportz / November 21

Watch: Holger Rune Spotted Practicing on Court for First Time Since Horror Injury

Holger Rune‘s campaign this season ended in complete disappointment. When he was at the Stockholm Open, he tore his Achilles tendon during his semifinal match against eventual runner-up Ugo Humbert and left the court in tears as he was very well aware of the severity of such an injury.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / November 21

Jannik Sinner’s coach shares message on social media following 2025 season

It’s been years in the making, but the Italian has moved beyond being just a young talent. Now, he’s arguably one of the two best players on the planet.

Madison Keys News / HITC / November 21

American WTA player who beat Madison Keys announces her retirement from tennis

The time has come for the WTA Tour to grind to a halt, and for a number of players, that represents a chance to take the next step. A number of players curtailed their 2025 seasons early, with Paula Badosa, Elina Svitolina and Daria Kasatkina the highest-profile players to take a break.