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On YouTubeElena Rybakina News / FirstSportz / December 17
Kazakh Tennis Federation Hits Back After Russian Tennis Chief Claims Elena Rybakina Only Represents Country on Paper
The Kazakhstan Tennis Federation has slammed the president of the Russian Tennis Federation, Shamil Tarpishchev, after he claimed that Elena Rybakina has been using the country solely for her sporting career and that she has a residence in Moscow.
Tennis News / HITC / December 17
What Novak Djokovic said the umpire shouldn’t have done after Serena Williams controversy at the US Open in 2018
Novak Djokovic gave his say after Serena Williams was involved in controversy at the 2018 US Open. Both Djokovic and Williams reached their respective singles finals at the US Open that year, but they had very different outcomes.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 17
Andy Roddick Sends Warning of Progress to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz: 'It Always Gets Better'
Some section of the tennis community thinks Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are better players than Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Tennis has become faster, and players are adapting to it accordingly.
Iga Swiatek News / FirstSportz / December 17
Iga Swiatek ‘Super Proud’ of Her Achievements After ‘Challenging’ 2025 Season
Iga Swiatek struggled a great deal earlier this year. Although she was making deep runs, she was not performing well by her usual standards. Even at Roland Garros, Swiatek struggled, so much so that in the semifinal, eventual runner-up Aryna Sabalenka handed her a bagel in the third set.
Roger Federer News / SportsInfo / December 17
Roger Federer gets excited ahead of his Australian Open 2026 return
Roger Federer is set to return to action during the Australian Open 2026 season for the first time in many years He will play an exhibition match along
Tennis News / HITC / December 17
What Roger Federer has done to Novak Djokovic which no other player in history has
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic played out a thrilling rivalry on the ATP Tour, with both going down as tennis greats. Many tennis fans may argue that Federer is the best male player ever ahead of Djokovic, although it is the latter who is ahead in the all-time Grand Slam titles list.
Tennis News / HITC / December 17
Venus Williams picks up WTA award in comeback season after 16-month break
Venus Williams made her return to tennis in the 2025 season, stepping back into the sport after a 16-month absence. There’s been talk about Serena Williams possibly making her own comeback in 2026, but that still feels like a long shot.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 17
No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, coach Juan Carlos Ferrero split
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has ended his partnership with longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. Ferrero coached Alcaraz, 22, for the past seven years, a span that includes 24 titles with six Grand Slam wins.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 17
Former WTA Player Advises Taylor Fritz to Part Ways with His Coach to Challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
Taylor Fritz will be bidding to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title for over 20 years at the 2026 Australian Open. The 28-year-old will have to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who are currently the favorites to win Grand Slams on tour.
Carlos Alcaraz News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / December 17
Carlos Alcaraz announces bombshell coaching change after 7 years
Carlos Alcaraz is one of the best tennis players in the world today, and it’s been because of the work he puts in every day. For the past seven years, he’s been doing it with his coach, Jaun Carlos Ferrero, but he recently shared on social media that they have ended their partnership.
Girona FC News / ESPN / December 17
Alcaraz splits with coach of his 6 Slam victories 
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is ending his pairing with his longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, a partnership that resulted in six Grand Slam titles.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 17
Andy Roddick Names Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon Triumph as One of the Crazy 2025 Stories
Former World No.1 Andy Roddick has delivered glowing praise for Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon triumph in July, highlighting that the World No.2’s victory in London was one of the most striking storylines of the season.
Tennis News / HITC / December 17
Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys agree on who deserves WTA Player of the Year for 2025
Aryna Sabalenka has been named the WTA Player of the Year for the second season in a row, following a 2024 campaign where she played consistently well.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 17
Ex-ATP Pro Explains Why Novak Djokovic is Best Player of All Time Ahead of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Who Are ‘Bit Lower Numerically’
The Greatest of All Time debate dominates the discussion in the tennis world. For David Nalbandian, the former player from Argentina, Novak Djokovic is the best player.
Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 17
2026 ASB Classic Auckland ATP Entry List: Shelton, Ruud, Mensik & more
The 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland will be the 48th edition of this ATP 250 event, and the entry list didn't disappoint once again. The ASB Classic in Auckland is one of the tournaments that attracts plenty of great players every year.
Taylor Townsend News / FirstSportz / December 17
Taylor Townsend Lays Bare Challenges of Juggling Motherhood and Tennis Career as Single Mom
Taylor Townsend is finding it quite difficult to juggle both career and motherhood, so much so that she had a bit of a meltdown. But Townsend has vowed to continue pushing.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 17
Coco Gauff Recalls Starstruck Moment with Idol Serena Williams: 'That was Jesus'
Coco Gauff vividly remembers the euphoric moment when she met her idol, Serena Williams, when she was still a preteen. It was about a decade ago when Gauff literally stepped into Williams’ shoes.
Amanda Anisimova News / FirstSportz / December 16
Former Australian Open Semi-Finalist Reveals what Amanda Anisimova Needs to Improve on to Win a Grand Slam
Amanda Anisimova came closer to winning a Grand Slam than ever before in 2025. The American star reached the final of the Wimbledon Championships and the US Open this year for the first time in her career.
Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / December 16
The Spanish tennis player who Nick Kyrgios said he ‘could not stand’
Nick Kyrgios is certainly not a stranger to conflict with fellow players. Kyrgios even once had a drama involving rapper Drake, which occurred after he made his debut at Wimbledon in 2014.
Novak Djokovic News / HITC / December 16
Former finalist joins Novak Djokovic at tournament right before the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic will play a ‘smaller’ ATP 250 tournament before the 2026 Australian Open. The record-10-time champion will finish up his Australian Open preparations at the Adelaide International.
Elena Rybakina News / FirstSportz / December 16
Ex-WTA Pro Explains How Elena Rybakina Took Advantage of Opponents’ Weaknesses to Win WTA Finals
Former player, Alexandra Stevenson, thinks the majority of the WTA players, including Coco Gauff, can’t serve well, and for the same reason, she called them out during a recent interview.
Tennis News / SportsInfo / December 16
Iga Swiatek reacts after winning Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award 2025
Iga Swiatek thanked her voters who were responsible for her winning the Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award 2025 The Welsh Tennis star claimed that being
Sofia Kenin News / Last Word On Sports / December 16
Sofia Kenin 2025 Season Recap
Sofia Kenin has endured several challenges since her stunning run to the 2020 Australian Open title. She began 2025 ranked No. 86, far from the high of finishing 2020 as the world No.
Frances Tiafoe News / Serve on SI / December 15
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.
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