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Top 20 ATP player parts ways with coach as he replaces him with former Grand Slam finalist

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has made a big coaching change at the start of the 2026 season. Davidovich Fokina hired former top 10 player Felix Mantilla to his team at the end of the 2024 season, after he had parted ways with Fernando Verdasco.

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Jannik Sinner’s coach loses long-running role at the Australian Open

Darren Cahill’s legendary coaching career has peaked with Jannik Sinner, where he has overseen four Grand Slam victories. The iconic Australian coach, who has also worked with Simona Halep and Amanda Anisimova, has worked with Sinner since 2022.

Serena Williams News / HITC / January 8

Serena Williams’ former coach shares three tips to improve with net volleys

Various players have thrived in various areas of tennis throughout the years, but only a handful really impressed at the net. The likes of John McEnroe and Stefan Edberg arguably stand out more than most, with Pete Sampras and Roger Federer also on the exclusive list.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 8

WTA roundup: Madison Keys wins Brisbane triple tiebreak

No. 5 seed Madison Keys won the first triple-tiebreak match of her career Thursday, outlasting No. 12 Diana Shnaider of Russia 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) in the third round of the Brisbane International in Australia.

Venus Williams News / HITC / January 8

Venus Williams speaks out after early ASB Classic blow against Magda Linette

Venus Williams crashed out of the ASB Classic in the opening round, losing to Magda Linette in three sets. Linette won the round of 32 encounter with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.

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.

Aryna Sabalenka 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

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 8

ATP roundup: Belgium wins, to face Switzerland in United Cup semis

Belgium reached its first United Cup semifinal round with a victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday in Sydney. Team Belgium reached the next round following singles wins by Zizou Bergs and Elise Mertens.

Tennis News / HITC / January 8

Brad Gilbert warns Victoria Mboko of Gauff-style weakness

Victoria Mboko is showing signs of an issue that may stop her from fully reaching her potential. Mboko had a breakout year in 2025, jumping from outside the top 300 to inside the WTA top 20.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

WTA Brisbane Quarterfinal Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Madison Keys

The WTA Brisbane International has thrown up four exciting quarterfinal matches, headlined by two of the top three seeds. Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys will face off in an Australian Open final rematch.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

WTA Auckland Quarterfinal Predictions Including Elina Svitolina vs Sonay Kartal

Auckland is typically one of the highest level pre-Australian Open events on the WTA side, and while this year’s draw doesn’t really feature any of the

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Qinwen Zheng News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

Olympic Champion Qinwen Zheng Withdraws From 2026 Australian Open

In a disappointing turn of events for tennis fans worldwide, Chinese star Qinwen Zheng has announced her withdrawal from the 2026 Australian Open. The 23-year-old Olympic Gold Medalist, who is also a former Australian Open finalist, cited ongoing recovery from elbow surgery as the primary reason for her decision.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

ATP Brisbane Quarterfinal Predictions Including Daniil Medvedev vs Kamil Majchrzak

Daniil Medvedev is the sole surviving seed at the ATP 250 in Brisbane. A qualifier and a lucky loser also remain in the hunt for a semifinal spot. Who will advance?

Lorenzo Musetti News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

ATP Hong Kong Quarterfinal Predictions Including Lorenzo Musetti vs Coleman Wong

Quarterfinal action takes place Friday at the ATP Hong Kong Open, and it’s one of the best quarterfinal lineups the tournament has ever seen. Top seed Lorenzo Musetti will face a hometown hero to open the day’s matches, with higher seeds Andrey Rublev and Alexander Bublik taking the court in interesting matchups.

Tennis News / HITC / January 8

Ons Jabeur shares what makes her rivalry with Aryna Sabalenka unique

Ons Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, is currently away from tennis to focus on her personal life. The former world number two from Tunisia announced the break in May 2025, explaining that she needed to ‘put herself first’ after playing through injuries for nearly two years.

Holger Rune News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

'It’s Complicated': Holger Rune Breaks Silence on Achilles Injury and Return Timeline

One of the key data points of the 2025 tennis season was Holger Rune’s season-ending injury in Stockholm, where he ruptured his left Achilles tendon. The injury not only immediately closed his 2025 campaign but also put much of his 2026 season, if not his career, in jeopardy.

Tennis News / HITC / January 8