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Casper Ruud explains why he may not be able to play the Australian Open this year

Casper Ruud is competing at the ATP tournament in Auckland this week, but he may not be able to play the Australian Open. Ruud is a three-time Grand Slam finalist and has a career-high ranking of world number two.

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Coco Gauff Moves Up in WTA Rankings Before Australian Open

We are less than two weeks into the 2026 WTA season, and there has been no shortage of exciting highlights, drama, and movement in the sport. Hopefully, the latest WTA Rankings are a sign of what fans can expect throughout the coming year.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 12

Bicep Kisses and Cold Shoulders: Aryna Sabalenka Fires Back at Marta Kostyuk’s ‘Testosterone’ Digs

If you thought tennis was just about polite applause and strawberries and cream, you clearly haven’t been watching the WTA tour lately. The tension on the court during the Brisbane International final was thick enough to cut with a racket, and it culminated in a moment that has the whole tennis world talking.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

WTA Hobart Day 2 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Camila Osorio

Day 2 of the WTA Hobart International boasts several big names, including top seed and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu, who will face Camila Osorio in what promises to be an exciting match.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

WTA Hobart Day 2 Predictions Including Venus Williams vs Tatjana Maria

There are nine first-round matches scheduled on Day 2 of the WTA Hobart International, and most of them are going to be close battles. This article features seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, who takes on #6 seed Tatjana Maria.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

ATP Adelaide Day 2 Predictions Including Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Aleksandar Vukic

First-round action at the ATP Adelaide International concludes with seven intriguing matches on Day 2. Greek No. 1 Stefanos Tsitsipas will look to find form before the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

WTA Adelaide Day 2 Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Anna Kalinskaya

The WTA Adelaide schedule continues to take shape as players look to sharpen their games ahead of Melbourne. With hard courts rewarding clean hitting and quick decision-making, early-round matches can turn on who settles first.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

WTA Adelaide Day 2 Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Marie Bouzkova

As the WTA Adelaide draw continues to unfold, attention turns to a set of matchups that blend explosive shot-making with tactical consistency. With the Australian Open fast approaching, players are keen to sharpen their instincts and build confidence on hard courts that reward assertive tennis.

Daniil Medvedev News / HITC / January 12

Daniil Medvedev shares honest verdict on Aussie crowd following Brisbane triumph

Daniil Medvedev secured the 22nd title of his career with a win over Brandon Nakashima in the Brisbane International final. The Russian lost only one set all week, finishing with a 6-2, 7-6 victory over Nakashima to claim the trophy.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

WTA Adelaide Day 2 Predictions Including Liudmila Samsonova vs Marketa Vondrousova

The WTA Adelaide draw starts to narrow as players look to build momentum in one of the final stops before Melbourne. With conditions that reward aggressive baseline play and confident serving, early-round matchups can quickly turn on rhythm and timing.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

The Case for Jannik Sinner: Why 2026 Could Belong to the World No. 2

Despite finishing the 2025 season ranked No. 2 in the world, Jannik Sinner once again had a year to remember, adding a second elite campaign on the back of his outstanding 2024 season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Italy’s Golden Age: Lorenzo Musetti Joins Jannik Sinner in ATP Top 5

Year after year, it’s the top 5 players who are consistently backed to win Masters 1000 tournaments and Grand Slams. Reaching the ATP top 5 has become a key benchmark that many players judge their careers on — alongside reaching a Grand Slam final, and ideally, winning one.

Milos Raonic News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

Milos Raonic Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis

Former world No. 3 Milos Raonic has announced his retirement from professional tennis, bringing an end to a career that spanned more than two decades and helped redefine Canadian tennis on the global stage.

Gael Monfils News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

ATP Auckland Day 2 Predictions Including Gael Monfils vs Fabian Marozsan

All eyes turn to ATP Auckland as the early rounds continue and players look to settle into the rhythm of the new season. With hard courts offering true bounce and rewarding first-strike tennis, these matches are as much about sharpness as they are about confidence.

Stan Wawrinka News / HITC / January 11

Stan Wawrinka pinpoints the difference in play styles between his generation and the new era

Stan Wawrinka is playing his last season on the ATP Tour in 2026, marking the end of an illustrious career. In an era dominated by the ‘big three’ of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, Wawrinka claimed three Grand Slam titles and reached a career-high ranking of third in the world.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / January 11

Coco Gauff names her all-time favorite shot to hit in tennis

Coco Gauff has made a very fine start to her 2026 season, having really impressed for the USA at the United Cup. The USA lost their United Cup semifinal with Poland, but Gauff emerged victorious from her singles clash with Iga Swiatek.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

ATP Adelaide Best Bets Including Kokkinakis vs Korda

Kecmanovic – Vacherot: 12.01.2026 07:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Miomir Kecmanovic has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Hong Kong, Kecmanovic lost to Muller in the opening round in straight sets.

Novak Djokovic News / HITC / January 11

What Novak Djokovic said he’d have been doing if he had never played tennis in 2019

Novak Djokovic, for many, is the greatest tennis player of all time. And, were he to win one more Grand Slam title, that claim would arguably be indisputable.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

Biggest Movers in the WTA Top 100 This Week Including Marta Kostyuk

With Poland winning the United Cup, Elina Svitolina winning the WTA Auckland title, and Aryna Sabalenka crushing opponents en route to a WTA Brisbane victory, week one of the tennis season is complete.

Tennis News / HITC / January 11

Who Andy Murray said was the better golfer out of him and Carlos Alcaraz

Andy Murray is one of tennis’ most affable modern-day heroes, and yet is now arguably better known for his golfing endeavours. After all, since the Scotsman retired in 2024, that has been the sole sport we have really seen him play.

Daniil Medvedev News / Serve on SI / January 11

Daniil Medvedev Talks Smack After Brisbane International Title

There was no shortage of tennis highlights for tennis fans to wake up to on Sunday morning. One of the most memorable moments came from Daniil Medvedev's win over Brandon Nakashima in the Brisbane International final.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / January 11

WTA roundup: Aryna Sabalenka repeats in Brisbane

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defended her Brisbane International title with a straight-sets victory against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk on Sunday in Australia.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 11

ATP roundup: Poland captures first United Cup title

After falling in the finals in 2024 and 2025, Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 to claim its first United Cup title on Sunday in Sydney. Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa won the decisive mixed-doubles match 6-4, 6-3 against Jakub Paul and Belinda Bencic.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 10

ATP roundup: Poland, Switzerland to clash in United Cup final

Poland ousted the defending champion United States to advance to the final of the United Cup against Switzerland on Saturday in Sydney. Both Poland and Switzerland clinched their victories in the mixed-doubles round of the tournament, which began with 18 countries.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 9

Stan Wawrinka, Nick Kyrgios receive Australian Open wild cards

Stan Wawrinka has been a given a wild card into the Australian Open as he heads into his final season on the ATP Tour. Wawrinka, 40, announced he will retire at the end of the season.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 9

WTA roundup: Semifinals set in Brisbane, Auckland

No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova halted No. 3 seed Elena Rybakina's 13-match win streak and reached the Brisbane International semifinals with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 win Friday in Australia.