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Carlos Alcaraz stuns fans by choosing someone over Rafael Nadal for best-ever forehand

Carlos Alcaraz has overlooked Rafael Nadal when naming the player with the best forehand in ATP history. The two Spaniards have often been linked, not just for their shared nationality, but also for how quickly they made an impact in the sport.

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Ultra-competitive Women’s Tennis Contrasts Sharply With Men’s Duopoly

One of the reasons why tennis is definitely the greatest individual sport and arguably the greatest sport of all is that it is so many different sports in one.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 11

Felix Auger-Aliassime Claims Jannik Sinner Has Best Serve and Return Combination After ATP Finals Defeat

Jannik Sinner kick-started his title defense in an emphatic fashion, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets in his first round-robin match of Group Bjorn Borg.

Jack Draper News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Jack Draper 2025 Season Recap

After a breakout run to the semifinals in the 2024 US Open, many tipped British star Jack Draper to be a serious contender to win Grand Slams in 2025. Unfortunately for Draper and his fans, that didn’t end up being the case, but there is still clear potential for the young Brit.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / November 11

Draper and Pegula to play Queen's in 2026

British number one Jack Draper and world number six Jessica Pegula will play at Queen's next year.

Taylor Fritz News / HITC / November 11

Taylor Fritz explains key changes behind his strong ATP Finals start in Turin

Taylor Fritz opened his 2025 ATP Finals campaign with a convincing straight-sets win over Lorenzo Musetti. Musetti missed out on automatic qualification after losing to Djokovic in Athens, but the Serbian had backed him to make the field anyway.

Ben Shelton News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Ben Shelton: Neither showman nor elite player

The legendary Gaël Monfils recently announced that he will retire at the end of next season, closing a career that began back in 2004. Whatever results he achieves in his final year, it’s already clear that most of the media and the tennis world at large will bid him farewell as one of the greatest showmen in the history of the sport.

Novak Djokovic News / Total Apex Sports / November 11

Novak Djokovic’s ATP Finals Withdrawal: A 'Brutal' Move or a Calculated Play?

Novak Djokovic, a man who seemingly defies time and age on the tennis court, has once again stirred the pot. This time, it’s not with a gravity-defying return or another Grand Slam trophy, but with a last-minute withdrawal from the ATP Finals that has the tennis world buzzing and some former pros throwing shade.

Ons Jabeur News / Tennis Infinity / November 11

Former world No. 2 Ons Jabeur announces pregnancy

Ons Jabeur's comeback to the tennis courts will have to wait, as she announced she's expecting her first child with her husband Karim Kamoun. Jabeur hasn't played much tennis in recent years.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Record Riches: Aryna Sabalenka Headlines the WTA’s 2025 Moneyball Season

The WTA Tour and women’s tennis have seen the success of many legends and great champions over the years. The names are well known—Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams, Chris Evert, Monica Seles, Billie Jean King, Martina Hingis, Maria Sharapova, Ash Barty, Justine Henin, Kim Clijsters, and more.

Rafael Nadal News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Who Made the Cut? Rafael Nadal Reveals His Tennis Mount Rushmore

One of the most iconic athletes of this millennium, Rafael Nadal, has now been retired from professional tennis for almost a full year. His farewell came at last year’s Davis Cup, a tournament he had won multiple times to go along with his 22 Major titles in a career that spanned nearly two decades at the very top of the sport.

Jannik Sinner News / Field Level Media / November 10

Jannik Sinner takes crucial first step in ATP Finals title defense

If there were any nerves in opening his title defense of the Nitto ATP Finals, Italy's Jannik Sinner brushed past them with ease on Monday. Sinner won his 27th consecutive indoor match with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Bjorn Borg Group before a partisan crowd at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy.

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Ons Jabeur News / BBC Sport / November 10

'Cutest comeback ever' - Jabeur announces pregnancy

Former world number two Ons Jabeur announces that she is pregnant with her first child.

Taylor Fritz News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

ATP Finals Turin Best Bets Including Alcaraz vs Fritz

Alcaraz – Fritz: 11.11.2025 14:00 CEST H2H: 5-1 Carlos Alcaraz has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played before the ATP Nitto finals was in Paris, where Norrie upset him in the opening match in three tight sets.

Taylor Fritz News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

ATP Finals Day 3 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Taylor Fritz

The group stage continues on Day 3 of the Nitto ATP Finals, with opening day winners Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz battling it out for a likely place in the next round, while Alex De Minaur faces Lorenzo Musetti, as both try to remain in the tournament. As always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for both matches, but who will win?

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 11

ATP Finals 2025: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Taylor Fritz Preview, Prediction

Carlos Alcaraz is set to take on Taylor Fritz in the second round robin match at the ATP Finals in Turin. Currently, both players have already recorded opening wins at the tournament, both victories coming in straight sets.

Jannik Sinner News / Tennis Infinity / November 10

Jannik Sinner's coach Cahill makes huge announcement about their future

Rumors have circulated for weeks about whether Darren Cahill will stay with Jannik Sinner in 2026, and the coach has now clarified what the future holds.

Novak Djokovic News / Sporting News / November 10

Novak Djokovic announces retirement plans after withdrawing from ATP Finals

The Serbian has a storybook ending in mind.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 10

Aryna Sabalenka Reveals How She Plans to Mentally Regroup after WTA Finals Loss to Elena Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka suffered a disappointing loss against Elena Rybakina in the championship match of the WTA Finals on Saturday (November 8). The World No.1 was seeking to win the title for the first time in her career after losing out in 2022 to Caroline Garcia, but she failed to get past Rybakina in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Rafael Nadal News / HITC / November 10

Rafael Nadal settles the debate with his own tennis Mount Rushmore picks

Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly one of the most iconic figures in tennis history. It is not hard to imagine how much more he might have achieved had injuries not been such a constant presence throughout his career.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 9

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz gets rare Nitto ATP Finals win

As the world's No. 2 player, Carlos Alcaraz has won a mountain of championships and achieved myriad personal benchmarks. On Sunday in Turin, Italy, he took a step toward another one by downing Alex de Minaur to kick off a potential run at the Nitto ATP Finals.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 8

Elena Rybakina jolts Aryna Sabalenka to win WTA Finals crown

Sixth-seeded Elena Rybakina pocketed $5.235 million by defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match of the WTA Finals on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.