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The unsung tennis player that Jannik Sinner named as his childhood hero ahead of Roger Federer

The unsung tennis player that Jannik Sinner named as his childhood hero ahead of Roger Federer

Jannik Sinner, along with Carlos Alcaraz, has helped usher in a new era following the domination of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Many predicted a slump would hit tennis following the ‘big three’s’ departure from the sport, but Alcaraz and Sinner have helped the sport hit incredible heights.

Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / December 15

Novak Djokovic Reveals ‘Secrets of His Return’ to Greece’s Rising Star: 'Don’t Wake Me Up from This Dream'

Novak Djokovic lives in Athens and has started his training for the next season. While training, he met a teenage star, whose happiness knew no bounds after meeting the Serbian legend.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 15
Former ATP Pro Reveals Who He Thinks Between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Will Finish with More Grand Slam Titles

Former ATP Pro Reveals Who He Thinks Between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Will Finish with More Grand Slam Titles

Since 2024, many players on the tour have been focusing on how they can break the dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The World No.1 and the World No.2 have won a total of 26 titles from 35 finals since 2024, and those titles also include the last 8 Grand Slam ones.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / December 15

More Than The Score

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios talk ahead of their controversial match

Aryna Sabalenka News / BBC Sport / December 15

Dominant Sabalenka wins back-to-back WTA awards

World number one Aryna Sabalenka is voted the WTA player of the year for the second successive season after winning four titles in 2025.

Roger Federer News / HITC / December 15
What Roger Federer said was ‘super odd’ about his first ever match at Wimbledon

What Roger Federer said was ‘super odd’ about his first ever match at Wimbledon

Roger Federer was not always known as ‘the King of Wimbledon’ and he has previously been open about his first experience at The Championships. Federer won eight Wimbledon titles in his career, which is more than any other male singles player in history.

Frances Tiafoe News / Serve on SI / December 15
Grading Frances Tiafoe's 2025 ATP Season

Grading Frances Tiafoe's 2025 ATP Season

Before the start of the 2026 season, a new series will review a variety of players' 2025 campaigns and ultimately grade their complete season. These grades will be based on many factors such as prior achievements, injuries, and, of course, what he saw on court.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / December 15
Novak Djokovic: I Was Invincible at My Peak

Novak Djokovic: I Was Invincible at My Peak

Novak Djokovic has offered a rare, vivid insight into what he describes as the most dominant spell of his career, declaring that no player in tennis history could have beaten him at his peak.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 15
Andy Murray Reveals Why Roger Federer ‘Never’ Trained with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic: 'He Wouldn’t Practice with Me Anymore'

Andy Murray Reveals Why Roger Federer ‘Never’ Trained with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic: 'He Wouldn’t Practice with Me Anymore'

Andy Murray recently recalled his early years on the tour when Roger Federer used to practice with him. He revealed the reason why Federer never practiced with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Amanda Anisimova News / Total Apex Sports / December 15
Amanda Anisimova is All of Us Right Now After the Horrific Bondi Beach Massacre

Amanda Anisimova is All of Us Right Now After the Horrific Bondi Beach Massacre

Let’s be honest for a second: scrolling through social media these days feels less like a pastime and more like a round of Russian roulette. You’re looking for tennis highlights or maybe a cat video, and instead, you get hit with the kind of news that makes you want to throw your phone into the ocean.

Nishesh Basavareddy News / Last Word On Sports / December 15
ATP Next Gen Finals Player Profile: Nishesh Basavareddy

ATP Next Gen Finals Player Profile: Nishesh Basavareddy

Nishesh Basavareddy returns to Jeddah with experience on his side, having competed here last year with results that fell somewhere between respectable and forgettable.

Alex de Minaur News / Last Word On Sports / December 15
Alex De Minaur 2025 Season in Review: The Ultimate Gatekeeper

Alex De Minaur 2025 Season in Review: The Ultimate Gatekeeper

De Minaur’s 2025 was in equal measure great and frustrating. He had the best season of his career so far, repeatedly going deep in big events, but invariably failed in the most crucial matches against better opposition.

Emma Raducanu News / HITC / December 14
The prediction Queen Elizabeth II made about Emma Raducanu after she won the 2021 US Open 

The prediction Queen Elizabeth II made about Emma Raducanu after she won the 2021 US Open 

In 2021, Emma Raducanu made history at the US Open with a remarkable campaign. The then-18-year-old became the first-ever qualifier to clinch a Grand Slam title when she won the tournament without dropping a set.

Eva Lys News / FirstSportz / December 14
'Tons of Injuries,' Eva Lys Criticizes the WTA Calendar and Highlights the Lack of Marketing Compared to Men’s Tennis

'Tons of Injuries,' Eva Lys Criticizes the WTA Calendar and Highlights the Lack of Marketing Compared to Men’s Tennis

German star Eva Lys has become the latest player to roast the current state of affairs in the WTA. In a sport that demands absolute physical perfection and mental fortitude, Lys is calling out the powers that be for pushing players to the limit.

Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / December 14
Rafael Nadal’s Sister Maribel Shares Hilarious Reaction After His Injury Admission Ahead of 2026 Australian Open

Rafael Nadal’s Sister Maribel Shares Hilarious Reaction After His Injury Admission Ahead of 2026 Australian Open

Rafael Nadal hung up his racket at the 2024 Davis Cup after Spain lost their quarterfinal match against the eventual runner-up Netherlands. Last year, Nadal featured in just one Grand Slam event.

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Emma Raducanu News / Serve on SI / December 14
Emma Raducanu is Reportedly Leaving Nike in 2026

Emma Raducanu is Reportedly Leaving Nike in 2026

Emma Raducanu began her tennis career with ASICS before switching to Nike in 2018. According to tennis podcaster Craig Shapiro, Raducanu is leaving Nike for Uniqlo in 2026.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 14

Why Roger Federer 'never practiced with Djokovic or Nadal' revealed by former rival

Roger Federer never practiced with some of his biggest rivals, at least according to Andy Murray, who also revealed the reason behind such an approach.

Simona Halep News / FirstSportz / December 14
Simona Halep Admits She Doesn’t Regret Anything in Her Career: 'I No Longer Suffer'

Simona Halep Admits She Doesn’t Regret Anything in Her Career: 'I No Longer Suffer'

Simona Halep is at peace with herself and doesn’t regret the fact that she retired at the age of 33. Halep, after turning pro in 2006, tasted Grand Slam glory in 2018 by defeating Sloane Stephens at the French Open.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / December 14
Novak Djokovic Adds Coco Gauff's Former Coach to His Team

Novak Djokovic Adds Coco Gauff's Former Coach to His Team

Last month, Novak Djokovic did not mince words in his goals for the off-season. Djokovic wanted to "rebuild" and "reconstruct" his body to compete with the top players on the ATP Tour.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / December 13
Billie Jean King feels Serena Williams wouldn't come back from retirement due to this reason

Billie Jean King feels Serena Williams wouldn't come back from retirement due to this reason

Billie Jean King felt Serena Williams would not come back from retirement due to a major reason The Tennis legend felt the chances of Serena becoming the

Ben Shelton News / Total Apex Sports / December 13
Ben Shelton Keeps It Real About the Upcoming ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Spectacle

Ben Shelton Keeps It Real About the Upcoming ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Spectacle

Let’s be honest for a second: the tennis world loves a good gimmick. Whether it’s exhibition matches on floating platforms or players mic’d up during changeovers, we eat it up.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 11
Frenchman Quentin Folliot banned 20 years for match fixing

Frenchman Quentin Folliot banned 20 years for match fixing

France's Quentin Folliot was suspended 20 years by the ATP and received a $70,000 fine for being a central player in what was described as a "match-fixing syndicate," the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday.

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