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Novak Djokovic to start 2026 season in Adelaide

Novak Djokovic will return to action next month in the Adelaide International in Australia, organizers announced on Tuesday. The ATP 250 tournament will take place from Jan.

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WTA Match of the Year announcement leaves tennis fans questioning the decision

We’ve hit that time in the tennis calendar when the annual awards start rolling out, but not everyone is pleased with how things are shaping up. Jannik Sinner’s win over Carlos Alcaraz was one of the early surprises, with Joao Fonseca also being left out in another category.

Jack Draper News / Tennis Infinity / December 16

Jack Draper doubtful for start of 2026 season after withdrawing from another event

Fans may not see Jack Draper in the opening month of 2026 after he withdrew from yet another event. Draper's last appearance was at the 2025 US Open. He could not play his second round match at Flushing Meadows because of an arm injury, and announced he was ending his season early because of that issue shortly afterward.

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.

Andy Murray News / HITC / December 16

What Andy Murray said to Prince William when he received an OBE in 2013

Andy Murray won his second Grand Slam title in 2013… After winning his first major at the US Open in 2012, Murray added to his tally a year later, becoming the first Brit to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936.

Arthur Fils News / HITC / December 16

Why Arthur Fils’ 2026 return could reignite one of tennis’ top talents

Arthur Fils spent most of the 2025 ATP season on the sidelines, dealing with a back injury that lingered throughout the year. The Frenchman, seen as one of the most promising players on Tour, struggled to find any rhythm as the injury limited his opportunities.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 16

2026 Adelaide International WTA Entry List: Mboko, Andreeva, Keys & more

The 2026 Adelaide International will be the second WTA 500 event of the season, held from January 12th to 17th. While the ATP players have to wait until the second week of February for the first ATP 500 tournament, the WTA players have two WTA 500 events in the opening two weeks of the season.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Novak Djokovic Makes a Key Offseason Addition to Regain His Physical Edge

Despite being nearly 39 years old and not having added to his historic Major tally in two full seasons now, Novak Djokovic has given no indication of stepping away from the game.

Rennae Stubbs News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Rennae Stubbs Goes Nuclear on Gun Advocates Following Bondi Beach Tragedy

It takes a special kind of internet troll to look at a horrific tragedy and think, “You know what this situation needs? A little bit of ‘I told you so’ about gun control.” But welcome to the internet in 2025, where bad takes are as common as microtransactions in a free-to-play shooter.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 16

2026 Adelaide International ATP Entry List: Djokovic, Draper, Fonseca & more

The last event held in Australia before the first Grand Slam of the season will once again be the Adelaide International, and in 2026, it will welcome a world-class field of players.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 16

Andy Murray Explains Importance of Olympic Gold for Tennis Players by Citing Novak Djokovic’s Paris Win: 'He Was More Emotional'

The Olympics don’t offer prize money or ranking points to the tennis players. Not every player wants to participate in the quadrennial event because Grand Slam events are considered the most important in tennis.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

ATP Tour Match Of The Year Nominees And Their Breakdown Including Novak Djokovic vs Musetti

As the 2025 ATP Tour season draws to a close, the official shortlist for the Best ATP Tour Match of the Year—curated by the tour itself—spotlights five unforgettable battles that captured the attention of fans worldwide.

Roger Federer News / HITC / December 15

The meal Roger Federer said he ate before every match for 20 years

Roger Federer is a sporting icon, known for his decorum on and off the tennis court. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who retired from his playing career in 2022, won his first major honour in 2003 at Wimbledon.

Tennis News / ESPN / December 15

ATP Tour adding heat rule starting next season

The ATP Tour is adding a rule to address extreme heat during men's professional tennis matches that will allow for 10-minute breaks during best-of-three-sets singles matches starting next season.

Tennis News / HITC / December 15

Serena Williams once admitted the biggest disappointment of her entire tennis career and it wasn’t even a defeat

Serena Williams certainly had lows during her career, but they were massively outweighed by the highs. Williams is one of the most decorated players in tennis, with 73 WTA Tour titles won throughout her phenomenal career.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Tennis Infinity / December 15

Stefanos Tsitsipas' mother has brutal reaction to his social media activity

Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of the most interesting personalities on the ATP Tour. He's so unique that even his parents are sometimes stunned. Tsitsipas is one of the best tennis players of his generation.

Aryna Sabalenka News / ESPN / December 15

Sabalenka wins 2nd straight WTA Player of Year

Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive WTA Tour Player of the Year award on Monday, joining Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek as back-to-back winners of the honor over the past 25 years.

Carlos Alcaraz News / HITC / December 15

Mr Beast told why he simply had ‘no chance’ of returning Carlos Alcaraz’s serve

Carlos Alcaraz is the best tennis player in the world right now, currently placed first in the ATP rankings. In 2025, the Spaniard clinched eight ATP Tour-level titles, two of which came on the very biggest stages in the sport.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 15

Andrey Rublev Shares His Pre-Season Preparation with Marat Safin: 'He is Killing me'

Andrey Rublev will be desperate to make the 2026 season better than the last. After a disappointing 2025 season, in which he failed to make it past the fourth round of any Grand Slam, the Russian star is motivated to turn things around in his career, and his coach, Marat Safin, is bent on helping him reach the heights he has set.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 15

Former ATP Player Gives Verdict on Who Will Challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Next Year

For the past few months, there have been arguments on which player will challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on tour. The duo have been the best players in the men’s circuit and have dominated the men’s tennis.

Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / December 15

Novak Djokovic Reveals ‘Secrets of His Return’ to Greece’s Rising Star: 'Don’t Wake Me Up from This Dream'

Novak Djokovic lives in Athens and has started his training for the next season. While training, he met a teenage star, whose happiness knew no bounds after meeting the Serbian legend.

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.

Amanda Anisimova News / Total Apex Sports / December 15

Amanda Anisimova is All of Us Right Now After the Horrific Bondi Beach Massacre

Let’s be honest for a second: scrolling through social media these days feels less like a pastime and more like a round of Russian roulette. You’re looking for tennis highlights or maybe a cat video, and instead, you get hit with the kind of news that makes you want to throw your phone into the ocean.

Emma Raducanu News / Serve on SI / December 14

Emma Raducanu is Reportedly Leaving Nike in 2026

Emma Raducanu began her tennis career with ASICS before switching to Nike in 2018. According to tennis podcaster Craig Shapiro, Raducanu is leaving Nike for Uniqlo in 2026.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / December 13

Billie Jean King feels Serena Williams wouldn't come back from retirement due to this reason

Billie Jean King felt Serena Williams would not come back from retirement due to a major reason The Tennis legend felt the chances of Serena becoming the