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Nakashima – Medvedev: 11.01.2026 09:30 CEST H2H: 0-2 Brandon Nakashima has won four of his last five matches. This week in Brisbane, Nakashima won his opening match against Davidovich Fokina in straight sets.

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WTA roundup: Top seeds surge into finals in Brisbane, Auckland

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka needed just 89 minutes to defeat Czech Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-4 and reach her third consecutive Brisbane International final on Saturday.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

Iga Swiatek reflects on ‘challenging’ defeat to Coco Gauff at the United Cup

Iga Swiatek was comprehensively beaten by Coco Gauff in Poland’s semi-final with the United States at the United Cup. Gauff dominated much of the match and ran out a 6-4, 6-2 winner to keep the tie alive for the United States following Taylor Fritz’s defeat to Hubert Hurkacz in the opening match.

Venus Williams News / HITC / January 10

Venus Williams draws record-breaking WTA player at Hobart International

Venus Williams’ comeback to the tour in 2026 hasn’t started how she’d have liked. Given a wild card entry into the ASB Classic in Auckland, the American was knocked out in her first match by Magda Linette.

Joao Fonseca News / Tennis Infinity / January 10

Joao Fonseca doubtful for Australian Open after withdrawing from Adelaide International

The 2026 Australian Open could be missing one of tennis's biggest young stars after Joao Fonseca announced his withdrawal from the 2026 Adelaide International.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek reach milestone matchup already hit By Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

In recent seasons, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have become the defining figures on the ATP Tour, sharing eight Grand Slam titles over that stretch.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

ATP Brisbane Final Prediction – Daniil Medvedev vs Brandon Nakashima

The final is set at the ATP Brisbane International, and it will pit the former world #1 and top seed Daniil Medvedev against a surging Brandon Nakashima, who hasn’t dropped a set all week.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

United Cup Final Prediction: Poland vs Switzerland

A new champion will be crowned at this year’s United Cup. Two-time finalists Poland avenged last year’s final defeat to the USA in a dramatic mixed doubles rubber and will hope to get over the final hurdle when they face a Belinda Bencic-inspired Switzerland in Sydney.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

ATP Hong Kong Final Prediction: Lorenzo Musetti vs Alexander Bublik

Sunday’s final at the 2026 ATP Hong Kong Open promises to be a showdown not to miss. Top seed Lorenzo Musetti already sealed his debut in the top five after his semifinal win, but the Italian will still be aiming for his third ATP Tour title with a win in the final.

Elina Svitolina News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

WTA Auckland Final Prediction: Elina Svitolina vs Wang Xinyu

Elina Svitolina has a chance to win her 19th WTA title on Sunday at the WTA Auckland International. The veteran will face Wang Xinyu, who would win her maiden title with a victory.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

WTA Brisbane Final Prediction – Aryna Sabalenka vs Marta Kostyuk

The final is set at the WTA Brisbane International, and what a terrific way to kick off the new season. In this final, the world #1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face the suddenly unstoppable Marta Kostyuk, who has beaten three top 10 players in a row to reach this stage.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

Jannik Sinner shares his thoughts after loss to Carlos Alcaraz in South Korea

Jannik Sinner was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in his first match back, losing their exhibition contest in South Korea. Their rivalry was a big story throughout the 2025 ATP Tour season, and they picked up right where they left off to open the new year.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

Jessica Pegula shares her honest opinion on the WTA schedule after complaints from Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka made headlines when she called out the ‘insane’ nature of the WTA Tour schedule at the Brisbane International. The world number one is not happy about the amount of mandatory tournaments on the calendar and she even suggested that she would risk a sanction by skipping them.

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 / ESPN / January 10

Poland eliminates U.S., reaches United Cup final

Poland reached the United Cup final after Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski beat Coco Gauff and Christian Harrison 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) in a mixed doubles decider.

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Tennis News / HITC / January 10

What Coco Gauff did when Taylor Fritz drifted off to sleep, ‘Can’t even…’

Team USA’s United Cup campaign has brought plenty of memorable moments on court, but Coco Gauff’s latest off-court clip with Taylor Fritz might just be the funniest yet.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

Coco Gauff shares her immediate thoughts after beating Iga Swiatek at the United Cup

Gauff beats Swiatek at United Cup to set up tie decider Coco Gauff earned a straight-sets victory over Iga Swiatek in the United Cup, leveling the scores between the US and Poland and setting up a decisive match.

Lorenzo Musetti News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Lorenzo Musetti is a player tennis needs right now

Near the beginning of the last season, during an ATP interview, Lorenzo Musetti said: “I think my game is a bit different from most others because of my one-handed backhand, and I really like to mix things up.” He continued: “Especially on clay, I can vary my game a lot.

Elina Svitolina News / ESPN / January 10

Svitolina, Wang Xinyu advance to Auckland final

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina will play in the final of the WTA Tour event in Auckland for the second time when she faces Wang Xinyu for the title.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

Four-time Grand Slam champion set to feature in Australian event seven years after retiring

It’s become a familiar story in tennis – big names trying to stay away from the game, only to find themselves drawn back in. Venus Williams keeps making comebacks, and Ons Jabeur hasn’t completely closed the door on her career, even after stepping away from tennis for a while.

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.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 9

ATP roundup: Poland to face U.S. in United Cup semifinal

Poland will face the United States in the United Cup semifinals following a 2-1 win over host Australia on Friday in Sydney. The quarterfinal was decided in mixed doubles after Poland's Iga Swiatek routed Maya Joint 6-1, 6-1 in 57 minutes and Australia's Alex de Minaur outlasted Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

Qinwen Zheng News / Field Level Media / January 8

No. 24 Qinwen Zheng WDs from Australian Open

World No. 24 Qinwen Zheng withdrew from the upcoming Australian Open on Thursday as she works her way back following right elbow surgery. "After careful evaluation by my team and following medical advice, unfortunately I will be withdrawing from the 2026 Australian Open," Zheng wrote on Instagram.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 8

Aryna Sabalenka to skip events due to 'insane' WTA schedule

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said she will risk fines and losing ranking points by skipping some tournaments this year to protect her body, calling the

Malika Andrews News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Malika Andrews lands a notable promotion from ESPN

Malika Andrews is expanding her duties for The Worldwide Leader. ESPN announced on Tuesday that the veteran NBA host Andrews is branching out into tennis.