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Barbora Krejcikova names the shot she would ‘love’ to take from Jakub Mensik

Barbora Krejcikova and Jakub Mensik helped get Czechia off to the perfect start at the United Cup. Krejcikova is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion, but has faced many struggles with injury over the past year.

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Auger-Aliassime – Bergs: 06.01.2026 00:30 CEST H2H: 1-0 Felix Auger-Aliassime has won three of his last five matches. This week in Australia, the Canadian won his opening United Cup match against Zhang in straight sets.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

WTA Auckland Day 2 Predictions Including Donna Vekic vs Alexandra Eala

It promises to be another entertaining day of WTA Auckland tennis. The schedule includes a fascinating matchup between the Olympic Silver Medalist Donna Vekic and young star Alexandra Eala.

Victoria Mboko News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

United Cup Day 5 Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Elise Mertens

It should be another entertaining day of United Cup action. Team Canada, which includes National Bank Open champion Victoria Mboko and last year’s US Open semifinalist Felix Auger-Aliassime, will face Team Belgium in Sydney.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / January 5

Spanish WTA star gives her verdict on Coco Gauff after beating her at the United Cup

Coco Gauff has already experienced a chaotic start to her 2026 season, which she has started at the United Cup. The USA are chasing their third United Cup title in four years, and Gauff has just helped them reach this year’s quarterfinals.

Novak Djokovic News / Field Level Media / January 5

Novak Djokovic leaving players' union he co-founded

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has left the players' union he co-founded, citing "ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented." The 24-time Grand Slam champion announced his parting from the Professional Tennis Players Association through a series of posts on X on Sunday.

Tennis News / HITC / January 5

American tennis player who was called ‘really good’ suffers shock defeat to world number 141

It has been an interesting start to the 2026 tennis season for American tennis players. Both Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have been representing USA at the United Cup, where they are the defending champions.

Emma Navarro News / Field Level Media / January 5

WTA roundup: Emma Navarro upended in Auckland

Britain's Francesca Jones opened the year with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 upset of No. 2 seed Emma Navarro on Monday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. Ranked No.

Jack Draper News / BBC Sport / January 5

Draper set to return from injury for GB in Davis Cup

Jack Draper, who has played one singles match since July, is set to return from injury in Great Britain's Davis Cup tie against Norway in February.

Emma Raducanu News / BBC Sport / January 5

Returning Raducanu unable to prevent GB's United Cup exit

Emma Raducanu loses on her return from a foot injury as Great Britain are eliminated from the United Cup with a group-stage defeat by Greece.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 5

ATP roundup: U.S. rallies past Spain at United Cup

Taylor Fritz saved a match point against Spain's Jaume Munar and the United States rallied to beat Spain 2-1 on Monday to reach the United Cup quarterfinals in Australia.

Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / January 5

Multiple Grand Slam winner deserves an Australian Open wildcard over Nick Kyrgios

The Australian Open is rapidly approaching, with stars across the ATP and WTA tours seeking success in Melbourne. Melbourne Park plays host to the hard-court Grand Slam later this month, for which many wildcards have already been handed out.

Jessica Pegula News / HITC / January 5

Jessica Pegula posts funny message to social media before beginning her 2026 season

Jessica Pegula has yet to play a match in 2026. The American star isn’t playing at the United Cup this year and will instead begin her 2026 campaign at the Brisbane International.

Jasmine Paolini News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

United Cup Day 5 Predictions including Jasmine Paolini vs Leolia Jeanjean

Jasmine Paolini’s Team Italy and Team France both need a victory on Day 5 of the United Cup. Each team lost its opening tie against Team Switzerland, spearheaded

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Jakub Mensik News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

United Cup Day 5 Predictions Including Alex de Minaur vs Jakub Mensik

Team Australia and Team Czech Republic won their opening ties at the United Cup. Whoever wins their tie on Day 5 will progress to the quarterfinals. The consistent Alex de Minaur, two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova, and rising star Jakub Mensik will all be in action.

Grigor Dimitrov News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

ATP Brisbane Day 3 Predictions Including Grigor Dimitrov vs Pablo Carreno Busta

Two-time former Brisbane champion Grigor Dimitrov gets his 2026 campaign underway against Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta at the ATP 250 in Brisbane, with both men working their way up the rankings.

Nick Kyrgios News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

ATP Brisbane Day 3 Predictions Including Nick Kyrgios vs Aleksandar Kovacevic

Former champion Nick Kyrgios will play his first ATP singles match in nine months in Brisbane. The 30-year-old Australian picked up a win in doubles but will need a solo effort to register his first singles victory in Brisbane since 2019.

Novak Djokovic News / Total Apex Sports / January 5

Novak Djokovic Rage Quits His Own Creation: Why the Tennis Legend Just Walked Away from the PTPA

It’s a new year, it’s January 2026, and just when you thought the tennis world might have a quiet start to the season, Novak Djokovic decided to press the “eject” button on the very organization he helped build.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

WTA Brisbane Day 3 Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Shuai Zhang

2026 is under way on the WTA Tour with everyone already looking forward to the Australian Open. However, there are still many tournaments to play before that, with WTA Brisbane one of the highest level events on paper.

Madison Keys News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

WTA Brisbane Day 3 Predictions Including McCartney Kessler vs Madison Keys

2026 is under way on the WTA tour with everyone already looking forward to the Australian Open. However, there are still many tournaments to play before that, with Brisbane one of the highest level ones on paper.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Novak Djokovic Steps Away From PTPA Amid Governance Concerns

Novak Djokovic has announced that he is stepping away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), ending his formal involvement with the organization he co-founded in 2020 alongside Vasek Pospisil.

Daria Kasatkina News / HITC / January 4

Daria Kasatkina explains how she felt playing in Australia as an Australian player for the first time

Daria Kasatkina has experienced home support as an Australian player for the first time in her career. Kasatkina, who is a former world number eight, switched nationalities from Russia to Australia in March last year.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 4

Emma Raducanu (foot) WDs from United Cup clash vs. Naomi Osaka

Emma Raducanu of Great Britain withdrew from a marquee United Cup showdown with Naomi Osaka to prioritize recovering from a stubborn foot injury ahead of the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 4

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.

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.