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Jack Draper To Miss 2026 Australian Open

British No.1 Jack Draper has announced via social media that he will not be playing the 206 Australian Open, amidst ongoing injury trouble. That makes it six months and counting since we last saw a fit Draper take to court.

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Rafael Nadal Gets Real About Potential Exhibition Tour With Roger Federer

For tennis fans, the image of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer crying together at the Laver Cup is burned into our retinas. It was the end of an era, a moment so heavy with nostalgia it practically had its own gravitational pull. Since then, the fans have been nursing a massive “Fedal” hangover, desperately hoping for one last hit of dopamine.

Eugenie Bouchard News / FirstSportz / December 26

Eugenie Bouchard Shares How Tennis Made Her Childhood ‘Tough’: 'Sacrifice Was Worth It'

Eugenie Bouchard grew up in Montreal, but at 12, she moved to Florida to pursue her goal of becoming a tennis player. She said that during her childhood, tennis in Canada was not as developed as it is now.

Joao Fonseca News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

What should we expect from Joao Fonseca in Melbourne?

It might sound harsh given his age, but for much of the 2025 season, Joao Fonseca arguably flattered to deceive. That is in no small part because his talent set expectations extraordinarily high, but having ended his 2024 campaign with victory at the Next Gen Finals, he did not quite kick on as expected in the early months of 2025.

Tennis News / HITC / December 26

The only player with a winning record against both Roger Federer and Pete Sampras

Pete Sampras and Roger Federer left their mark on tennis across three different decades, collecting a combined 36 Grand Slam titles along the way. Sampras picked up 14 majors between 1990 and 2002, while Federer followed with another 22 titles from 2003 to 2017.

Joao Fonseca News / FirstSportz / December 26

Joao Fonseca Reveals ‘Bold Ambition’ for 2026 Season: 'I’m Thinking Big'

Joao Fonseca is thinking big. After a breakthrough season, Fonseca is aiming to achieve even more in 2026. Fonseca hogged the limelight for the first time after defeating Learner Tien at the 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals.

Jannik Sinner News / Tennis Infinity / December 25

Jannik Sinner's outfit for 2026 Australian Open revealed

The 2026 Australian Open is right around the corner, and with it is also Jannik Sinner's double title defense. Sinner has won the last two editions of the Australian Open.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 25

Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Calls Victoria Mboko and Joao Fonseca ‘Future of Tennis’ After Breakthrough Season

Two youngsters from the WTA and ATP have impressed Serena Williams‘ former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou. They are Victoria Mboko and Joao Fonseca. Mboko surprised the tennis world when she lifted her career’s first title in her home tournament, the Canadian Open, by defeating Naomi Osaka.

Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / December 25

Junior Tennis Player Shares Anecdote About Novak Djokovic’s ‘Aura’: 'There Was Absolute Silence'

Junior tennis player, Max Schoenhaus, shared an anecdote about the time when he saw Novak Djokovic at a restaurant. Djokovic is the 24-time Grand Slam champion and will continue his search for his historic 25th Major next year.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 25

Andy Roddick Shares Why He Thinks Novak Djokovic is ‘Disappointed’ After Winning Two ATP Titles This Year

Novak Djokovic won two titles this year, both at ATP 250 events. After failing to end his Big Title drought in the Miami Open final (lost to Jakub Mensik), Djokovic secured a win over Hubert Hurkacz in the final of the Geneva Open.

Tennis News / HITC / December 25

How Djokovic reacted after beating Federer and Nadal in the same event

Novak Djokovic is now the last remaining member of the Big Three still active, with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal having stepped away from the game. Nadal hung up his racquet after the Davis Cup in 2024, while Federer retired two years earlier following the Laver Cup.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 24

Taylor Fritz, Coco Gauff lead U.S.'s defense of United Cup title

Third-ranked Coco Gauff and sixth-ranked Taylor Fritz will team up again as the United States defends its championship at the United Cup next week in Australia.

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Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 24

Former World No.1 Challenges Taylor Fritz to Have a Breakthrough Season Amid Challenges from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

Being a professional tennis player right now must be absolutely exhausting, unless your last name is Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz. But if there is one star who seems completely unwilling to accept his role as a background character, it’s Taylor Fritz.

Jack Draper News / FirstSportz / December 24

Jack Draper Confirms 2026 Australian Open Participation after Months on the Sidelines

Jack Draper endured the most tumultuous season of his career in 2025 after suffering injuries that forced him out of the tour in August. The British No.1 played just one match after the Wimbledon Championships before calling off the season.

Tennis News / HITC / December 24

Five Grand Slam champions who could retire from tennis in 2026

There could be some big names saying their farewell to tennis over the next year. This has already been confirmed, with three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka already confirming he will retire in 2026.

Holger Rune News / HITC / December 24

Holger Rune hits major milestone in his recovery from Achilles surgery

Holger Rune has shared a positive update on his recovery from the Achilles injury that ended his 2025 season early. Rune went down in agony during his semifinal encounter with Ugo Humbert in Sweden back in October of this year.

Tennis News / HITC / December 24

Four ATP players with a big point to prove in the 2026 season

Another ATP Tour season has concluded, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner having dominated the scene. Alcaraz and Sinner each won two of the four Grand Slam titles in 2025, a feat the superstar duo also achieved in 2024.

Madison Keys News / Last Word On Sports / December 24

Madison Keys in 2025: A First Slam Title Down Under

American Madison Keys was historically known as one of the best players never to win a Grand Slam. That was until January, when she defied the odds to win the Australian Open in a brutal tournament draw.

Elena Rybakina News / Last Word On Sports / December 24

Elena Rybakina 2025 Season Review – A strong finish for a top player

For Elena Rybakina, the 2025 season featured some on-court and off-court uncertainty: returning injuries, Grand Slam upsets, and coaching drama. However, she ultimately finished the season 60-19 with three titles, claiming the WTA Finals and coming into 2026 with lots of momentum.