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Naomi Osaka Says Her New Nike Jacket Is 'Coming Out Soon'

Women's tennis star Naomi Osaka has spent the first week of December crisscrossing the country, participating in highly publicized exhibition events alongside Aryna Sabalenka, Ben Shelton, and Nick Kyrgios.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Handed Brutal Advice to Rejuvenate his Tennis Career by Former Grand Slam Finalist

Former Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis has offered Stefanos Tsitsipas some advice which may help him get back to his best on the court after a disappointing conclusion of the 2025 season for the Greek star.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 8

Alex de Minaur Shares How He Plans to Challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in 2026

Alex de Minaur has revealed that his goal is to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on tour next season after winning the UTS Grand Final in London.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Bjorn Borg Admits the Truth About Facing Rafael Nadal on Clay

Long before Rafael Nadal made clay courts around the world his playground, tennis had Bjorn Borg, who, alongside his dominance at the All-England Club, won a then-record six French Open titles, including a four-peat from 1978 to 1981.

Alex de Minaur News / SportsInfo / December 8

'I have a long way to go,' - Alex De Minaur opens up on comparisons with Australian Tennis legends

Alex De Minaur was present on the Sit-Down Podcast, where he opened up on the current scenario of the Australian Tennis The top ATP star felt great about

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 8

Carlos Alcaraz falls to lower-ranked Frances Tiafoe in New Jersey exhibition

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz returned from injury on Sunday for exhibition duty only to lose to World No. 30 Frances Tiafoe. Alcaraz opted out of the Davis Cup after a runner-up finish at the ATP Finals in November because of a hamstring injury.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 8

Former Grand Slam Finalist Explains Why Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are Better Than Big 3

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are way ahead of everyone on the tour at present. Because of their sheer dominance, they often get compared to the legendary trio of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.

Vera Zvonareva News / HITC / December 8

Two finals, 800 spots: former world No.2 makes incredible rise on comeback

Vera Zvonareva has returned to tennis, stepping back onto the court for the first time in a year and a half. Zvonareva, once ranked as high as world number two, played in both the Wimbledon and US Open finals back in 2010.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 8

Jasmine Paolini turns doubles partner Sara Errani into ‘tactical’ coach for 2026

Jasmine Paolini will now train under coach Sara Errani, who is also her doubles partner. Paolini and Errani began competing as a team to qualify for the 2024 Olympics.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Do ATP 250 Events Still Matter in Tennis?

The ATP 250 events sit at the bottom of the tour’s main circuit. Most casual fans couldn’t name three of them. They’re played in cities that will never host Grand Slams, featuring fields composed largely of players the general public has never heard of.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 2025 Season Review: A Serve and a Ceiling?

Watching Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard play tennis is simultaneously mesmerising and maddening. At 6 feet 8 inches with a serve that routinely touches 145 mph, he possesses the kind of weapon that can make even elite players look helpless.

Mirra Andreeva News / Total Apex Sports / December 8

Mirra Andreeva’s 'Neutrality' Questioned After Receiving Award From Vladmir Putin

The world of professional tennis often feels like a bubble, insulated from the gritty realities of global politics. Players chase fuzzy yellow balls, fans cheer, and the biggest controversy is usually a line call or a smashed racket.

Casper Ruud News / Tennis Infinity / December 8

Alex de Minaur scripts UTS history, beats Casper Ruud to become first triple champion

Aussie Alex de Minaur scripted history at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) on Sunday. He defeated Casper Ruud at the London Grand Final to become the first triple champion in UTS.

Caroline Garcia News / Total Apex Sports / December 8

Caroline Garcia Just Walked Away From $270k, And Honestly? It’s A Boss Move

In an era where every other athlete seems to be hawking questionable crypto schemes, energy drinks that taste like battery acid, or sketchy NFTs, it’s almost jarring to see someone actually have a moral compass.

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Aryna Sabalenka News / FirstSportz / December 8

Aryna Sabalenka’s Coach Sheds Light on Menstrual Cycle’s Effect on Athletes, Reveals How World No.1 Struggles During Matches

One aspect of sports when it comes to female athletes is not talked about often. It’s the players’ menstrual cycles, which, most of the time, bring a great deal of challenges while competing.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 7

Carlos Alcaraz Highlights One Aspect Joao Fonseca Needs to Improve to Elevate his Level as a Tennis Player

Carlos Alcaraz is one of the best players in the world, with very few players being able to stand shoulder to shoulder with him on the tour right now. However, the Spaniard has mentioned Joao Fonseca as one of the players who could challenge for big titles in the future.

Holger Rune News / FirstSportz / December 7

Holger Rune Shares Worrying Update About his Way of Recovery From Achilles Injury

If there is one thing to know about professional athletes, it’s that they absolutely hate sitting still. Tell a tennis player to rest, and they’ll probably find a way to do footwork drills in their sleep.

Caroline Garcia News / Tennis Infinity / December 7

Former world No. 4 Caroline Garcia reveals why she turned down huge sponsorship offer

Caroline Garcia revealed that she made a difficult decision to turn down a huge sponsorship offer for her podcast. Garcia ended her professional tennis career on the WTA Tour on August 25th, 2025, when she lost in the opening round of the US Open to Kamilla Rakhimova.

Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / December 7

Former Grand Slam Finalist Gives His Take on When Novak Djokovic Should Retire

When should Novak Djokovic call time on his career? Of course, it will be up to the Serb to make decisions regarding his retirements, but the tennis world will continue to discuss it, given that Djokovic has reached the twilight of his career.

Naomi Osaka News / Serve on SI / December 7

Naomi Osaka Gives Wise Advice to Struggling Mothers

On Saturday night, Naomi Osaka dazzled tennis fans at the Atlanta Cup. After her highly entertaining exhibition match against Aryna Sabalenka, Osaka participated in a Q&A with fans on Instagram.

Sorana Cirstea News / Field Level Media / December 6

Sorana Cirstea says 2026 season will be her last

Sorana Cirstea announced Saturday that her 20th season on the WTA Tour in 2026 will be her last. The 35-year-old Romanian has won three singles titles and earned nearly $11 million in prize money.

Tennis News / HITC / December 6

He beat Djokovic and Zverev, then disappeared from the sport

Things don’t always go according to plan for some athletes, and there are plenty of reasons for that. Injuries or personal problems can turn a promising career into a story of missed opportunities, leaving fans to wonder what could have been if things had gone differently.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / December 6

Kasatkina Laughs at Potapova's Statement on Leaving Russia

Earlier this week, Anastasia Potapova officially switched her sporting nationality from Russia to Austria. She is the latest Russian-born women's tennis player to make the switch.