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Former World No.1 Challenges Taylor Fritz to Have a Breakthrough Season Amid Challenges from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

Being a professional tennis player right now must be absolutely exhausting, unless your last name is Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz. But if there is one star who seems completely unwilling to accept his role as a background character, it’s Taylor Fritz.

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Jack Draper Confirms 2026 Australian Open Participation after Months on the Sidelines

Jack Draper endured the most tumultuous season of his career in 2025 after suffering injuries that forced him out of the tour in August. The British No.1 played just one match after the Wimbledon Championships before calling off the season.

Tennis News / HITC / December 24

Five Grand Slam champions who could retire from tennis in 2026

There could be some big names saying their farewell to tennis over the next year. This has already been confirmed, with three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka already confirming he will retire in 2026.

Holger Rune News / HITC / December 24

Holger Rune hits major milestone in his recovery from Achilles surgery

Holger Rune has shared a positive update on his recovery from the Achilles injury that ended his 2025 season early. Rune went down in agony during his semifinal encounter with Ugo Humbert in Sweden back in October of this year.

Tennis News / HITC / December 24

Four ATP players with a big point to prove in the 2026 season

Another ATP Tour season has concluded, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner having dominated the scene. Alcaraz and Sinner each won two of the four Grand Slam titles in 2025, a feat the superstar duo also achieved in 2024.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

$1 Million on the Line as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Go Head-to-Head in Australia

Despite once again choosing not to play an official tournament in the lead-up to the Australian Open, both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will still be competing in Australia before the first Major of the year.

Danielle Collins News / Field Level Media / December 23

Former finalist Danielle Collins (back) out of 2026 Australian Open

Danielle Collins, who reached the Australian Open final in 2022, said she's missing next month's Grand Slam event in Melbourne due to the back injury that prematurely shortened her 2025 season.

Serena Williams News / HITC / December 23

When Serena Williams almost received a ban for her actions at the US Open

Serena Williams more often than not made headlines for the right reasons thanks to her stunning ability on the court. Williams could make a dramatic return at the US Open next year, but it remains to be seen if a remarkable comeback is truly on the cards.

Andy Murray News / HITC / December 23

The unwanted record that Andy Murray shares with his former coach

Andy Murray enjoyed a fantastic career on the ATP Tour, from which he retired at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Murray retired as a three-time Grand Slam champion, as well as a former world number one on the ATP Tour.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 23

'Not the real deal': Casper Ruud slams Sabalenka and Kyrgios's Battle of Sexes match

Casper Ruud did not hide his true feelings when asked about Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios's divisive Battle of the Sexes contest, scheduled for December 28th.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

With his cast of peers fast-diminishing, where next Novak Djokovic?

Novak Djokovic occupies an interesting position in the men’s game. His achievements stand alone, but his career will always (rightly) be defined by his great rivalries with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, as well as to a lesser extent Andy Murray.

Joao Fonseca News / HITC / December 23

Greg Rusedski reveals when Joao Fonseca could emerge as a real threat at the top of tennis

Joao Fonseca has long been talked about as one of tennis’s next big things. While still just a teenager, he’s already turned heads across the sport. There’s growing talk about whether he could be the one to break through and challenge Alcaraz and Sinner in the years ahead.

Frances Tiafoe News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

Frances Tiafoe 2025 in Review: His Worst Season Since 2021

After several years as a consistent top 20 player, 2024 looked like being a break through season for Frances Tiafoe with the American reaching his first Masters 1000 the final in Cincinnati, as well as coming within a set of beating eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon and within a set of reaching the US Open final.

Danielle Collins News / FirstSportz / December 23

Danielle Collins Explains 2026 Australian Open Absence as She Undergoes Fertility Procedures

Danielle Collins has shared a comprehensive update regarding her physical status and professional plans heading into the 2026 season. The 2024 Miami Open champion has maintained a low profile since August, which led to speculations about her retiring definitively from the sport.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 23

Daria Kasatkina Reveals Why She Only Watched Rafael Nadal Even Though ‘Many People Hated the Way He Played’

Daria Kasatkina idolizes Rafael Nadal, and during a recent interview, she revealed why she liked Nadal’s playing style even though some people used to hate it.

Tennis News / HITC / December 23

Greg Rusedski explains what’s women’s tennis is missing right now

Greg Rusedski has raised concerns about a potential challenge facing women’s tennis in the near future. The rise of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner has added to this feeling, with their recent form giving some fans the sense that men’s tennis is becoming a two-man show.

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Andy Roddick News / HITC / December 23

Andy Roddick names the ATP player who he claims hasn’t been talked about enough this year

Andy Roddick believes more should have been said about this ATP player after the 2025 season. A lot of the conversation in men’s tennis this year has been about the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who have won all four Grand Slam titles once again.

Tennis News / HITC / December 23

Serena Williams’ former coach identifies WTA youngster as the ‘future of tennis’

With the new WTA Tour season not far away, a number of young players are eager to establish themselves at the top level. That trend was evident in 2025, when players like Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva and Iva Jovic broke through and caught people’s attention.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / December 23

Roger Federer ‘Apology’ Goes Viral After Stanislas Wawrinka Drops Retirement Bombshell

Let’s be honest: if anyone else called Roger Federer an “asshole” in front of a packed stadium, security would probably tackle them before the mic even hit the floor.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

Carlos Alcaraz Immortalises Second US Open Triumph With New Tattoos

Spanish tennis sensation and world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has added two striking new tattoos to his growing collection. The 22-year-old star, fresh off his dominant 2025 season, revealed ink featuring the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge—iconic symbols of New York City.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 21

Learner Tien wins Next Gen ATP Finals title after falling short in '24

Top seed Learner Tien notched the biggest achievement of his young professional career when he swept No. 2 seed Alexander Blockx of Belgium 4-3 (4), 4-2, 4-1 Sunday to win the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Nick Kyrgios News / Field Level Media / December 21

Nick Kyrgios to make ATP return at Australian Open tune-up

Australia's Nick Kyrgios will make a rare appearance in an ATP Tour match when he takes the court as a wild-card entry in the Brisbane International next month.