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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Tennis News / ESPN / November 21

Italy on cusp of third straight Davis Cup title

Two-time defending champion Italy reached the Davis Cup final when Flavio Cobolli beat Zizou Bergs of Belgium 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (15) after saving seven match points.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / November 21

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open hopes evaulated by Serena Williams' former coach

Serena Williams' ex-coach, Rennae Stubbs, thinks Novak Djokovic will put particular focus on the 2026 Australian Open and that the Serbian believes he can win the Grand Slam.

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.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / November 21

Roger Federer reveals whether he would be interested in a drink with Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic's relationship has evolved over the years, and the Swiss legend answered whether he would like to speak with his former rival in a more relaxed setting.

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Alexander Zverev News / FirstSportz / November 21

Alexander Zverev Issues Another Scathing Criticism About the Davis Cup Format

Alexander Zverev has yet again criticized the Davis Cup Finals format after helping Germany seal its place in the semi-finals of the competition. The 28-year-old has been very vocal about the tournament’s new format since arriving in Bologna for the event.

Matteo Berrettini News / BBC Sport / November 21

Berrettini puts Italy on brink of third successive Davis Cup final

Matteo Berrettini puts two-time defending champions Italy on the brink of a third consecutive Davis Cup final with victory over Belgium's Raphael Collignon.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 21

Boris Becker Urges Critics to Stop Discussing Novak Djokovic’s Retirement: 'He’s Important for Tennis'

Novak Djokovic has made it clear that he doesn’t want to hang up his racket in the near future. What he desires the most at this stage of his career is his 25th Grand Slam title.

Tennis News / HITC / November 21

Jack Draper nominated for ATP’s brand-new award alongside Joao Fonseca

Jack Draper’s impressive 2025 season has not gone unnoticed, with the ATP nominating him for one of its top awards. The past 11 months have been a breakthrough period for the Brit, who claimed his first Masters 1000 title, reached another final, and climbed to a career-high ranking of world No.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 21