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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Inside Rafael Nadal’s Mind: The Tactics That Defined His Rivalries With Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal dominated men’s tennis alongside his fellow Big Three rivals for over two decades, a historic run that saw the trio collect a combined 66 major titles and more than 100 Masters 1000 trophies.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 2

Venus Williams given 2026 Australian Open wild card as incredible career continues

45-year-old Venus Williams will make at least one more appearance at the Australian Open after being awarded a wild card for the 2026 edition. Williams is a two-time women's singles runner-up at the opening Grand Slam of each season.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 2

Boulter turns to Sharapova's former coach Joyce

Katie Boulter turns to Michael Joyce, former coach of Maria Sharapova, as she attempts to climb back up the world rankings.

Tennis News / HITC / January 2

Aryna Sabalenka requests rule change for Battle of the Sexes rematch with Nick Kyrgios

Aryna Sabalenka wasted little time asking for a rematch after losing to Nick Kyrgios in the latest Battle of the Sexes showdown. Kyrgios came out on top in straight sets, but the event drew plenty of criticism from both fans and pundits before and after it took place.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Why Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic Are Tennis’ Ultimate Physical Beasts (According to the Guy Who Trained Them)

Let’s be real for a second: we all like to pretend we know what it takes to be a top-tier athlete like Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic. We watch a five-hour Wimbledon final from the comfort of our couch, stuffing our faces with nachos, and scream, “Run faster!” as if we wouldn’t pull a hamstring just trying to find the remote.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

ATP Masters 1000 Early Predictions for 2026: Can Anyone Stop Alcaraz and Sinner Next Season?

With the 2026 season officially kicking off in a couple of days, it is still not too late (or early) to have a feel for what might go down in the nine ATP Tour Masters 1000 events next year.

Heather Watson News / BBC Sport / January 2

Watson to miss Australian Open because of injury

Heather Watson will miss the Australian Open but says she is on course to return from injury by the end of February.

Casper Ruud News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

United Cup Day 2 Predictions Including Alex de Minaur vs Casper Ruud

Day 2 at the United Cup marks the start of the group stage play in Sydney. The fans will be in for a treat as Team Australia will be in action against Casper Ruud’s Team Norway in the evening session.

Venus Williams News / BBC Sport / January 2

Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard

Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

Venus Williams News / Field Level Media / January 1

Venus Williams receives Australian Open wild-card entry

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams received a wild-card entry into the main draw of this month's Australian Open, event organizers announced Friday in Australia (Thursday night U.S.).

Tennis News / ESPN / January 1

Venus gets wild-card invite to play Australian Open

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Shock Admission: Former World No.3 Tsitsipas Reveals He Considered Retiring From Tennis

Being an individual sport, one of the truly remarkable aspects of tennis is the extreme highs and lows players experience over the course of a career, shaped by weekly results that can shift momentum in an instant.

Taylor Fritz News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

United Cup Day 2 Predictions Including Taylor Fritz vs Sebastian Baez

The United Cup group stage matches continue at the RAC Arena in Perth as the defending champion, Team USA, takes on Team Argentina in the night session.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Field Level Media / January 1

Stefanos Tsitsipas considered retirement during injury-plagued 2025

The back issues Stefanos Tsitsipas fought in the second half of the 2025 season were so serious that the Greek tennis star wondered about the future of his playing career.

Bjorn Borg News / Tennis Infinity / January 1

Bjorn Borg reveals shocking details of how he overdosed during drug addiction

11-time Grand Slam champion Bjorn Borg has provided additional details about his drug issues after retiring from tennis. The Swedish ATP legend stunned fans and fellow players when he announced his retirement at 26 in 1983.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

ATP United Cup Best Bets Including Tsitsipas vs Mochizuki

Munar – Baez: 02.01.2026 03:00 CEST H2H: 1-1 Jaume Munar has lost four of his last five matches. The last match he played was in last season’s Davis Cup, where he lost to Cobolli in three sets.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Emma Raducanu Silences Injury Talk as Nike Exit Rumors Intensify

Emma Raducanu’s arrival in Australia ahead of the United Cup and the Australian Open was always going to draw attention, but the early conversation around her return has centered more on speculation than on her tennis.

Coco Gauff News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Is Coco Gauff Ready to Dominate 2026? Serena’s Ex-Coach Certainly Thinks So

Let’s be honest for a second: the tennis world loves a good hype train. We build players up to god-tier status before they can even legally rent a car, and then act surprised when they stumble.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

3 Tennis Players Retire in December 2025

The tennis off-season is one of the shortest in professional sports. Tennis players and fans can start counting days as the new season begins this week.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / December 31

2025 Year in Review: Unpredictability Rules Women’s Tennis

[Editor’s note: This article is from Athlon Sports’ 2025 “Year in Review” magazine, which celebrates the year’s champions and relives the biggest moments from across the world of sports.

Tennis News / HITC / December 31

The ATP rule Novak Djokovic said he and Rafael Nadal were likely to break

The Australian Open is just around the corner, and all eyes will be on Novak Djokovic when play gets underway in Melbourne. Already a 10-time champion at the event, Djokovic will be looking to claim a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title next month.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 29

Roger Federer’s Ex-Coach Bets on Taylor Fritz to Win Career’s First Grand Slam Title in 2026

The 2026 season will start next week, and predictions for the same have already started. This year, only two players dominated on the men’s tour- Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 28

Iga Swiatek Reveals Disappointing Defeat to Danielle Collins Was ‘a Wake-Up Call’ for Her

Danielle Collins ended Iga Swiatek‘s title defense at the Italian Open. And this was a wake-up call for the Pole, as the disappointing straight-set defeat motivated her to work harder.

Holger Rune News / FirstSportz / December 28

Holger Rune Confident He’ll ‘Get Much Better’ Upon Comeback After Scary Injury

Holger Rune will be missing the Australian Open as he is rehabilitating following his Achilles tendon injury. Rune had torn his Achilles tendon during the semifinal match against Ugo Humbert in the Stockholm Open, and he left the court in tears.

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