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ATP Hong Kong Day 1 Predictions Including Marin Cilic vs Adrian Mannarino

The 2026 ATP tennis season is ready to get started in Hong Kong, as players search for form and ranking points before the Australian Open. Who is ready for the season to start?

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What Coco Gauff really thinks about the Australian Open ‘One Point Slam’

Coco Gauff started her 2026 season on the right foot, cruising past Solana Sierra in straight sets to get the United Cup campaign underway. Gauff looked calm throughout, finishing off the match with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 win over Sierra.

Emma Raducanu News / Tennis Infinity / January 4

Emma Raducanu starts new season with injury setback as she misses first match of 2026

The 2026 season hasn't started the way Emma Raducanu envisioned, as she was forced to withdraw from her very first match. Tennis players do their best every off-season to enter the new season as ready as humanly possible.

Venus Williams News / HITC / January 4

Venus Williams begins 2026 season with blockbuster doubles matchup

Venus Williams is set to compete in the doubles at the ASB Classic, alongside her singles appearance in Auckland. After receiving a wild card entry into the tournament, Venus was also granted a spot in the 2026 Australian Open, marking her return to Grand Slam tennis.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Is it time for the Stefanos Tsitsipas redemption?

Every tennis season matters. The sport never rests, and so neither can the players. Whether you’re ranked first in the world or hanging on at number 100, the first requirement of every season is to defend your position. Stefanos Tsitsipas learned that lesson the hard way.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 4

Raducanu exits United Cup clash against Osaka

British No. 1 Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from her opening clash with Naomi Osaka at the United Cup in Perth.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

United Cup Day 4 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari

The United Cup kicks into gear on Day 4 featuring some teams kicking off group play and others fighting to keep their hopes alive. In Perth, the 1-0 United States led by Taylor Friz and Coco Gauff square off against 0-1 Spain.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

United Cup Day 4 Predictions Including Alexander Zverev vs Hubert Hurkacz

The United Cup kicks into gear on Day 4 featuring some teams kicking off group play and others fighting to keep their hopes alive. The Czech Republic begins its United Cup against the 0-1 Norway team.

Taylor Fritz News / Serve on SI / January 3

Taylor Fritz's Knee Injury Jeopardizes His 2026 Season

Taylor Fritz is known for his consistency. The American tennis star never misses an opportunity to play a tournament, exhibition, or international competition.

Tennis News / HITC / January 3

Stan Wawrinka ties Rafael Nadal on exclusive list after upset win at United Cup

Stan Wawrinka’s farewell tour started in stunning fashion as he produced a comeback win against Arthur Rinderknech. Wawrinka, who announced that 2026 would be his final year in tennis, is representing Switzerland at the United Cup.

Casper Ruud News / HITC / January 3

Alex de Minaur pinpoints what went wrong after losing his first match of the season against Casper Ruud

Alex de Minaur’s 2026 season has started with a defeat at the United Cup. In front of a home crowd, the Australian fell to former world number two Casper Ruud in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3.

Tennis News / HITC / January 3

Alexander Zverev opens up on the gap to Alcaraz and Sinner ahead of 2026 season

The world number three reflected on a challenging year and explained why he believes his 2025 campaign was judged too harshly. Alexander Zverev is set to begin his 2026 ATP season at the United Cup in Australia, where he will represent Germany in the international hard-court competition, starting with a tie against the Netherlands.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / HITC / January 3

Stefanos Tsitsipas opens up after ranking slide and tough 2025 season

Stefanos Tsitsipas hit a rough patch in 2025, with injuries and form issues seeing him slide down the rankings. The struggles led him to drop to world number 34, a spot he hadn’t been in since his early days on the ATP Tour at age 20.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 3

Stan Wawrinka, Coco Gauff post big wins at United Cup

Stan Wawrinka survived a three-hour, 18-minute clash with Arthur Rinderknech to help Switzerland sweep France on Saturday at the United Cup in Australia.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

United Cup Day 3 Predictions Including Alexander Zverev vs Tallon Griekspoor

Team Germany and Team Netherlands will make their debut against one other at the 2026 United Cup on Sunday, with all eyes on world #3 Alexander Zverev in Sydney.

Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / January 3

Nick Kyrgios faces key decision as Australian Open plans take shape

The Australian star addressed his Grand Slam future as he prepares for his first singles match in almost 10 months. Nick Kyrgios has confirmed that he is yet to receive a wild card entry for the Australian Open, meaning the country’s most high-profile active men’s player remains uncertain to appear at the season’s first Grand Slam.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

United Cup Day 3 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Naomi Osaka

By the end of Sunday’s 2026 United Cup matches, all but one country in the team event will have played at least one match in as the round robin stage continues.

Casper Ruud News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

Will Casper Ruud finally crack the Australian Open code?

Casper Ruud has reached a hard court Grand Slam final before. That might sound surprising for a player who enjoys the majority of his success on clay, but there was a time when Ruud looked genuinely dangerous on hard courts.

Iga Swiatek News / Serve on SI / January 3

Iga Swiatek Slams 'Battle of the Sexes' Match

Last week, Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the highly publicized and equally polarizing "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match. Billie Jean King denounced the match, and now Iga Swiatek is the first current WTA star to speak out against the spectacle.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 2

Argentina and Greece sweep United Cup openers

Argentina swept Spain and Greece swept Japan to open the United Cup on Friday in Perth, Australia. Argentina's Sebastian Baez won the opening match in the mixed-team event with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Jaume Munar.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Why Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic Are Tennis’ Ultimate Physical Beasts (According to the Guy Who Trained Them)

Let’s be real for a second: we all like to pretend we know what it takes to be a top-tier athlete like Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic. We watch a five-hour Wimbledon final from the comfort of our couch, stuffing our faces with nachos, and scream, “Run faster!” as if we wouldn’t pull a hamstring just trying to find the remote.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Aryna Sabalenka Wants Revenge: Why the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Rematch Needs to Happen

Let’s be real for a second: exhibition matches are usually just fluff. They’re fun, they’re lighthearted, and usually, nobody actually cares who wins. But when you slap the label “Battle of the Sexes” on a tennis match in the 2020s, things get a little spicy.

Venus Williams News / Field Level Media / January 1