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'Not Fair on Women': Aryna Sabalenka’s Piers Morgan Interview Sparks Huge Backlash

Ahead of their version of the “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match later this month, both Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios are not shying away from the media attention, positive or negative, that the event has generated.

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Andy Roddick Weighs in on Steps to Prevent Player Harassment from Angry Bettors

Hateful comments on social media from tennis fans have grown in recent years, and many believe the betting apps are the biggest reason. Andy Roddick is also of the same opinion, and in one of the episodes of his podcast, he explained what the betting sites should do to curb the harassment.

Tennis News / HITC / December 10

Jessica Pegula explains why new rule could greatly help Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka are set to take part in a Battle of the Sexes matchup later this month, a half-century after the original event. Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka will meet in a highly anticipated Battle of the Sexes exhibition later this month — 52 years after Billie Jean King famously defeated Bobby Riggs.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / December 10

Ranking the Top 25 Tennis Players of the 21st Century (So Far)

Four players with 20-plus major singles titles to their names. Years spent at the top of the standings. Career Grand Slams many times over. The 21st century has seen astronomical feats pulled off by past, present and future legends of the game.

Billie Jean King News / BBC Sport / December 10

Women's tennis going in right direction - King

Billie Jean King, founder of the WTA, believes the organisation's billion-dollar deal with Mercedes shows the tour "continues to lead the way" in women's sport.

Jack Draper News / HITC / December 10

Why Jack Draper’s UTS withdrawal raises major concerns ahead of his 2026 comeback

Jack Draper’s comeback to tennis has taken another hit, this time due to his withdrawal from the UTS Grand Finals in London. Jack Draper’s comeback has suffered another setback after the British No.

Tennis News / HITC / December 10

How Serena Williams reacted to Michelle Obama watching her play at the 2012 London Olympics

Serena Williams certainly didn’t limit her stunning success to Grand Slams, where she thrived in both singles and doubles. Williams claimed 23 Grand Slam singles titles during her phenomenal career, along with 14 doubles titles and two mixed doubles titles.

Paula Badosa News / Serve on SI / December 10

Paula Badosa Opens Up on 2025 and Why She Is Energized for 2026

A nagging back injury hampered Paula Badosa's 2025 WTA season. After Wimbledon, Badosa played only two matches at the China Open before shutting down her season.

Aryna Sabalenka News / HITC / December 10

Aryna Sabalenka reveals the number of ATP Top 1000 male players she believes she could beat

Aryna Sabalenka is keeping her focus sharp as she looks ahead to her much-anticipated Battle of the Sexes clash with Nick Kyrgios. Sabalenka wrapped up the 2025 WTA season as world number one, picking up four titles along the way, including another US Open crown.

Jakub Mensik News / Tennis Infinity / December 10

Top seed Jakub Mensik withdraws from 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals

Jakub Mensik was supposed to be the highest-ranked player at this year's Next Gen ATP Finals, but he withdrew from the event a week before its scheduled start.

Tennis News / HITC / December 10

Aryna Sabalenka shares her thoughts on whether she could beat Serena Williams in a return match

Despite shutting down the idea herself, talk of Serena Williams making a tennis comeback still hasn’t gone away. The speculation kicked off after she rejoined the drug-testing pool earlier this month, but Williams was quick to address the situation and put any comeback talk to rest.

Nick Kyrgios News / BBC Sport / December 10

'Playing Kyrgios will not damage women's sport'

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defend their controversial Battles of the Sexes-style match, saying the "fun" event will attract new fans to tennis.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / December 10

Jannik Sinner’s Doping Drama: Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios Have Their Say

Another day, another tennis drama. This time, it’s about Jannik Sinner and a doping ban that has the tennis world buzzing with speculation. The whole mess resurfaced during a Piers Morgan interview with Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka, which was supposed to be a lighthearted promo for their “Battle of the Sexes” event.

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Marta Kostyuk Served a Reality Check by Aryna Sabalenka: 'It’s Just Excuses'

If you thought the tennis world was all polite applause, strawberries and cream, and hushed silence, you clearly haven’t been paying attention to the absolute soap opera unfolding off the court lately.

Coco Gauff News / Serve on SI / December 9

Why Coco Gauff's Mercedes-Benz Partnership is a Huge Deal

Last week, Coco Gauff topped the list of the world's highest-paid female athletes in 2025. This week, Gauff added Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador to her rapidly growing sponsorship portfolio and list of accomplishments.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

'Surprised by what a great guy he is': Bjorn Borg Makes His Choice Between Alcaraz and Sinner

One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Bjorn Borg, recently released an autobiography in which he opened up not only about his playing career but also about his life after what is still considered one of the most shocking early retirements in the history of tennis.

Rafael Nadal News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

'Very, Very Special': Rafael Nadal Reveals the Roland Garros Moment He Cherishes Most

While he is one of only four men’s players in the Open Era to win multiple major titles on all three surfaces, Rafael Nadal’s name will always be synonymous with red clay—a surface he ruled for over a decade and a half, amassing an otherworldly winning percentage of over 90 percent in more than 500 total matches played.

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