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Aryna Sabalenka posts bold message online moments after Brisbane title win

Aryna Sabalenka has started 2026 in strong form, securing the Brisbane International title with a convincing performance. Sabalenka, who also won the event in 2025, took down Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3 in this year’s final.

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WTA Adelaide Day 1 Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Beatriz Haddad Maia

Rising star Victoria Mboko’s preparations for the Australian Open will continue on Day 1 at the WTA 250 in Adelaide. She faces an interesting opening challenge against the gritty and determined Beatriz Haddad Maia.

Katie Volynets News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

WTA Hobart Day 1 Predictions Including Ann Li vs Katie Volynets

The first day of WTA action in Hobart will see seven matches on the cards, including an encounter between 2023 runner-up Elisabetta Cocciaretto and a Japanese player, Ayano Shimizu.

Emma Navarro News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

WTA Adelaide Day 1 Predictions Including Emma Navarro vs Emerson Jones

It promises to be an exciting opening day of WTA Adelaide action, with seven matches scheduled. American star Emma Navarro and last year’s Australian Open semifinalist, Paula Badosa, are among those featured in this article.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / January 11

WTA roundup: Aryna Sabalenka repeats in Brisbane

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defended her Brisbane International title with a straight-sets victory against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk on Sunday in Australia.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 11

ATP roundup: Poland captures first United Cup title

After falling in the finals in 2024 and 2025, Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 to claim its first United Cup title on Sunday in Sydney. Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa won the decisive mixed-doubles match 6-4, 6-3 against Jakub Paul and Belinda Bencic.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / January 11

Coco Gauff posts pledge on social media following USA United Cup loss

Coco Gauff’s build-up to the Australian Open came to an end with the USA exiting the United Cup. It was a solid showing from Gauff and her teammates, but they ultimately fell short against a strong Poland side.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

ATP Adelaide Day 1 Predictions Including Sebastian Korda vs Thanasi Kokkinakis

All eyes turn to Adelaide as the ATP Tour prepares for the first Slam of the season, with players using the opening rounds to fine-tune their games under match pressure.

Alexander Bublik News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

Alexander Bublik Cracks Top 10 With Hong Kong Title

Alexander Bublik won the Hong Kong Open on Sunday in straight sets, a win that will see the Kazakhstani star break into the Top 10 for the first time, just ahead of the Australian Open.

Cameron Norrie News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

ATP Auckland Day 1 Predictions Including Cameron Norrie vs Hugo Gaston

The ATP 250 event in Auckland is the last chance for players to fine tune their game ahead of the Australian Open and also potentially win a title in a field devoid of the very best players in the world.

Elina Svitolina News / NAI Sports / January 11

Elina Svitolina beats Wang Xinyu to win her 19th WTA Tour title

Elina Svitolina claimed her 19th WTA Tour title on Sunday, defeating China’s Wang Xinyu 6-3, 7-6 (8) in the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland, as she gathered momentum ahead of the Australian Open.

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Joao Fonseca News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

'Want to Be 100% Fit': João Fonseca Explains Adelaide Open Withdrawal

Not many players on the ATP Tour in the past couple of years have generated both hype and fan following like Brazilian prodigy Joao Fonseca. He had his

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Revealed: What Alcaraz and Sinner Will Wear at the Australian Open

After their lucrative exhibition clash in South Korea, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are finally on their way to Australia, just a week removed from the first Major of the year.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

John Isner names the one player most likely to beat Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner at a Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dominated the Grand Slam scene in 2025 and look set to do the same in 2026. Alcaraz and Sinner split all four major titles between them for the second season in a row last year, and faced each other in the final of three of the tournaments.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

The Instagram DM Carlos Alcaraz sent to Coco Gauff in 2019 which she ‘ghosted’

Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff are arguably the two biggest stars that tennis has to offer. And, luckily for the sport, they are both only just getting started.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Tennis Infinity / January 10

Aryna Sabalenka makes important scheduling decision and blasts 'insane' calendar

Aryna Sabalenka has become the latest player to criticize the packed tennis calendar and is willing to face consequences for putting her physical health first.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

ATP Brisbane And Hong Kong Final Best Bets

Nakashima – Medvedev: 11.01.2026 09:30 CEST H2H: 0-2 Brandon Nakashima has won four of his last five matches. This week in Brisbane, Nakashima won his opening match against Davidovich Fokina in straight sets.

Daniil Medvedev News / HITC / January 10

Daniil Medvedev picks out shot that’s been ‘crazy good’ before Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev has reached his 52nd hard-court semifinal, overcoming Kamil Majchrzak at the Brisbane International. The top seed rallied from a set down against the Pole to secure a spot in the final four, where he will face Alex Michelsen.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 10

ATP roundup: Poland, Switzerland to clash in United Cup final

Poland ousted the defending champion United States to advance to the final of the United Cup against Switzerland on Saturday in Sydney. Both Poland and Switzerland clinched their victories in the mixed-doubles round of the tournament, which began with 18 countries.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 9