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ATP/WTA roundup: Canada, Germany post sweeps at United Cup

Felix Auger-Aliassime and 19-year-old Victoria Mboko gave Canada a 3-0 sweep of China on Sunday at the United Cup in Australia. In the opener, played in Sydney, Mboko rebounded from an opening-set loss to defeat Lin Zhu 2-6, 6-2, 6-0, and Auger-Aliassime followed by dropping Zhang Zhizhen 6-4, 6-4.

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Taylor Fritz’s United Cup captain gives injury update after loss to Sebastien Baez

The 2026 ATP season hasn’t started the way Taylor Fritz would have hoped. Going into his first match at the United Cup – a tournament he won in 2025 alongside Coco Gauff – Fritz mentioned he was already dealing with ‘pretty serious tendonitis’ in his knee.

Roger Federer News / HITC / January 4

Former reality TV star claims he would ‘win a game’ against Roger Federer

Roger Federer dominated the landscape of tennis for over two decades, winning 20 Grand Slams and spending 310 weeks at the top of the ATP Tour. The Swiss superstar is widely considered one of the greatest players to ever play the game, alongside his rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Emma Raducanu News / HITC / January 4

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Auckland as injury questions return

Emma Raducanu missed her opening match of the 2026 season after withdrawing from the Auckland Open. Raducanu took positive steps forward in 2025, climbing back into the WTA top 30 rankings.

Peyton Stearns News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

WTA Auckland Day 1 Predictions Including Peyton Stearns vs Kaitlin Quevedo

The WTA season begins in Auckland, a stop that often rewards players who arrive prepared and comfortable on hard courts. With many competitors still finding their rhythm after the off-season, early-round matches can be decided by small margins.

Marketa Vondrousova News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

WTA Brisbane Day 2 Predictions Including Marketa Vondrousova vs Magdalena Frech

Day 2 of the WTA Brisbane International is packed with exciting first-round matches. Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is featured in this article as she takes on Magdalena Frech.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

ATP Brisbane Day 2 Predictions Including Daniil Medvedev vs Marton Fucsovics

Defending champion Jiri Lehecka will be in action on the second day of the ATP 250 in Brisbane against Tomas Machac in an all-Czech encounter. It is amongst several exciting matches on the cards as the season kicks off Down Under.

Emma Navarro News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

WTA Auckland Day 1 Predictions Including Emma Navarro vs Francesca Jones

The opening day at the WTA 250 in Auckland promises to deliver intriguing matchups, with several players using the event as an early measuring stick for the season ahead.

Coco Gauff News / Serve on SI / January 4

Coco Gauff Calls US Tennis Fans the 'Worst' in One Key Way

American tennis star Coco Gauff has one of the most colorful personalities on the WTA Tour. The Gen-Z superstar is an open book about her strong faith and love for her country.

Belinda Bencic News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Belinda Bencic 2025 Season Recap

Belinda Bencic returned from maternity leave in the closing stages of 2024 at ITF tournaments. Despite the Olympic Gold Medalist’s achievements, expectations for her in 2025 were pretty low.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Taylor Fritz, Emma Raducanu and Joao Fonseca: Latest Injury Updates Ahead of the Australian Open

The 2026 tennis season is well and truly underway, with ATP, WTA, and team events already in motion across the tours, primarily in preparation for the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

ATP Hong Kong Day 1 Predictions Including Marin Cilic vs Adrian Mannarino

The 2026 ATP tennis season is ready to get started in Hong Kong, as players search for form and ranking points before the Australian Open. Who is ready for the season to start?

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Venus Williams News / HITC / January 4

Venus Williams begins 2026 season with blockbuster doubles matchup

Venus Williams is set to compete in the doubles at the ASB Classic, alongside her singles appearance in Auckland. After receiving a wild card entry into the tournament, Venus was also granted a spot in the 2026 Australian Open, marking her return to Grand Slam tennis.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Is it time for the Stefanos Tsitsipas redemption?

Every tennis season matters. The sport never rests, and so neither can the players. Whether you’re ranked first in the world or hanging on at number 100, the first requirement of every season is to defend your position. Stefanos Tsitsipas learned that lesson the hard way.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

United Cup Day 4 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari

The United Cup kicks into gear on Day 4 featuring some teams kicking off group play and others fighting to keep their hopes alive. In Perth, the 1-0 United States led by Taylor Friz and Coco Gauff square off against 0-1 Spain.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

United Cup Day 4 Predictions Including Alexander Zverev vs Hubert Hurkacz

The United Cup kicks into gear on Day 4 featuring some teams kicking off group play and others fighting to keep their hopes alive. The Czech Republic begins its United Cup against the 0-1 Norway team.

Taylor Fritz News / Serve on SI / January 3

Taylor Fritz's Knee Injury Jeopardizes His 2026 Season

Taylor Fritz is known for his consistency. The American tennis star never misses an opportunity to play a tournament, exhibition, or international competition.

Tennis News / HITC / January 3

Stan Wawrinka ties Rafael Nadal on exclusive list after upset win at United Cup

Stan Wawrinka’s farewell tour started in stunning fashion as he produced a comeback win against Arthur Rinderknech. Wawrinka, who announced that 2026 would be his final year in tennis, is representing Switzerland at the United Cup.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 3

Stan Wawrinka, Coco Gauff post big wins at United Cup

Stan Wawrinka survived a three-hour, 18-minute clash with Arthur Rinderknech to help Switzerland sweep France on Saturday at the United Cup in Australia.

Iga Swiatek News / Serve on SI / January 3

Iga Swiatek Slams 'Battle of the Sexes' Match

Last week, Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the highly publicized and equally polarizing "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match. Billie Jean King denounced the match, and now Iga Swiatek is the first current WTA star to speak out against the spectacle.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 2

Argentina and Greece sweep United Cup openers

Argentina swept Spain and Greece swept Japan to open the United Cup on Friday in Perth, Australia. Argentina's Sebastian Baez won the opening match in the mixed-team event with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Jaume Munar.

Naomi Osaka News / Serve on SI / January 2

Naomi Osaka Blames Sickness for First Loss of 2026

The offseason is notoriously short for tennis players. That was especially true for Naomi Osaka, who spent most of December traveling the globe for exhibition events.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Why Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic Are Tennis’ Ultimate Physical Beasts (According to the Guy Who Trained Them)

Let’s be real for a second: we all like to pretend we know what it takes to be a top-tier athlete like Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic. We watch a five-hour Wimbledon final from the comfort of our couch, stuffing our faces with nachos, and scream, “Run faster!” as if we wouldn’t pull a hamstring just trying to find the remote.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Aryna Sabalenka Wants Revenge: Why the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Rematch Needs to Happen

Let’s be real for a second: exhibition matches are usually just fluff. They’re fun, they’re lighthearted, and usually, nobody actually cares who wins. But when you slap the label “Battle of the Sexes” on a tennis match in the 2020s, things get a little spicy.

Venus Williams News / Field Level Media / January 1

Venus Williams receives Australian Open wild-card entry

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams received a wild-card entry into the main draw of this month's Australian Open, event organizers announced Friday in Australia (Thursday night U.S.).

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 1

Stefanos Tsitsipas considered retirement during injury-plagued 2025

The back issues Stefanos Tsitsipas fought in the second half of the 2025 season were so serious that the Greek tennis star wondered about the future of his playing career.