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Nick Kyrgios Shares Real Thoughts on Ben Shelton and The Player the American Brings to Mind

Nick Kyrgios has heaped praise on American star Ben Shelton ahead of their exhibition clash on Saturday (December 6). The former World No.13 is set to return to the court for the first time since the Citi Open.

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Bjorn Borg Predicts the Winner in a Match Between Himself and Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros

Tennis legend Bjorn Borg has revealed who he thinks will win between him and Rafael Nadal had they faced off at Roland Garros. The Swedish legend holds one of the best records on tour, having just played in 27 Grand Slam main draws and won 11 of them, becoming the first player to earn double digits in major titles in the Open Era.

Fabio Fognini News / Tennis Infinity / December 4

Fabio Fognini renews rift with Italy’s Davis Cup captain over 2023 snub

Fabio Fognini continues to hold a grudge against Italy’s Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri over the 2023 snub. Things got bitter between Fognini and Volandri in 2023, when the former was dropped from the Davis Cup squad.

Tennis News / HITC / December 4

Andy Murray once said this player had a bigger forehand than Rafael Nadal in 2009

While Andy Murray’s trophy cabinet might not match those of the ‘big three’, he was still a constant presence and problem for Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal.

Anastasia Potapova News / BBC Sport / December 4

Potapova changes allegiance from Russia to Austria

Anastasia Potapova switches nationality from Russian to Austrian after her application for citizenship is accepted.

Tennis News / HITC / December 4

The key tip Coco Gauff got from a two-time Slam winner before beating Venus Williams

Coco Gauff has been climbing the ranks ever since she first broke through as a teenage sensation. Her first taste of WTA main draw action came in Miami back in 2019, and not long after, she found herself on the big stage at Wimbledon.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 4

Gauff, Sabalenka, Swiatek rule as tennis queens dominate highest-paid female athletes 2025 list

Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek have claimed the top three spots in the highest-paid female athletes list for 2025. Tennis queens dominated the list as 10 WTA stars featured in the 15-player list, published by Sportico.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

Holger Rune 2025 Season Review: A Year of Struggle

Holger Rune entered 2025 carrying a mixture of talent, expectation, and uncertainty. Once viewed as the third pillar of tennis’s next great trio alongside

Venus Williams News / HITC / December 4

How much money Venus Williams made in 2025 after returning from a 16-month break

Venus Williams made a dramatic return to tennis in 2025, having spent 16 months away from the WTA Tour. Tennis legend Williams played 10 matches on the WTA Tour in 2025 in total; four in singles and six in doubles.

Marketa Vondrousova News / Total Apex Sports / December 4

Marketa Vondrousova Blasts Doping Officials Over ‘Creepy’ Late-Night Visit: ‘Is This Normal?’

We all have this image of professional athletes living the absolute dream life. You know the vibe: flying first class, lifting trophies, and spending the off-season on a yacht in the Maldives.

Thanasi Kokkinakis News / Tennis Infinity / December 4

‘Do-or-die’: Thanasi Kokkinakis vows comeback after risky, career-saving surgery

Thanasi Kokkinakis is eyeing a comeback to professional tennis in 2026 after undergoing a risky surgery earlier this year. Kokkinakis had been playing in pain from a pectoral injury on his right shoulder for the last few years.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 3

Top 5 ATP ace hitters for 2025 ft. Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka

There’s nothing better for a tennis player than to earn free points during a high-stakes match on the ATP Tour, and there’s really only one way to do it—hit aces.

Marketa Vondrousova News / Tennis Infinity / December 3

Marketa Vondrousova left infuriated by doping tester's lack of respect for her

The contentious doping system and its enforcement are in the spotlight again after Marketa Vondrousova told a shocking story about her treatment by a tester.

Serena Williams News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Serena Williams Shuts Down Comeback Rumors

Tennis icon Serena Williams has submitted the required documents for a potential return to the sport, but later clarified that she is “not coming back” to tennis.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Rafael Nadal Drops Major Hint on Federer Showdown: 'Something Will Happen'

Ever since Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired, the possibility of them playing against each other in exhibition matches has always been floating around, and the idea has gained more and more momentum this year — a prospect that has excited not only fans but the entire tennis world.

Tennis News / HITC / December 3

What Novak Djokovic said when Roger Federer withdrew to hand him the ATP Finals title in 2014

Novak Djokovic has won seven ATP Finals titles, but never had it easier than he did in 2014… After winning his three round-robin matches at the 2014 ATP Finals (vs Stan Wawrinka, Tomas Berdych, and Marin Cilic), Djokovic advanced to meet Kei Nishikori in the semifinals.

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Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 3

Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev lead strong field for 2025 UTS Grand Final in London

The Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) will return from December 5th to 7th in London, and there is an exciting entry list for the unique exhibition. Co-founded

Tennis News / Serve on SI / December 3

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek Switch Gears in Off-Season Training

The off-season is already incredibly short for the world's top men's and women's tennis players. Factor in international competitions, exhibitions, and sponsorship events, and there is almost no time to improve your game.

Tennis News / HITC / December 3

Serena Williams’ former coach weighs in on her potential 2026 return after public denial

Fans were sent into a frenzy on Tuesday night after news broke that Serena Williams had been added to the ITIA testing pool. Williams hasn’t played since the 2022 US Open and hadn’t been part of the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s Registered Testing Pool since then.

Coco Gauff News / FirstSportz / December 3

Coco Gauff Gets Real About Crying at the US Open and Why Vulnerability is Her Superpower

If most of us had a bad day at the office, we’d probably hide in the bathroom for five minutes, scroll through Instagram, and pretend it never happened.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / December 3

Fabio Fognini takes a dig at Filippo Volandri dropping him from Davis Cup squad

Fabio Fognini represented Italy in the Davis Cup from 2014 to 2022 after which he was dropped from the national squad The Italian Tennis star questioned

Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Serena Williams sparks comeback rumors with her latest move

Serena Williams sparked speculation about a potential tennis comeback with her latest move. Williams notified the International Tennis Integrity Agency that she is re-entering the International Registered Testing Pool, which is required for her to return to active play.

Emma Raducanu News / Serve on SI / December 2

Emma Raducanu Slams Schedule Complaints: 'We Make a Great Living'

Emma Raducanu recently participated in a roundtable discussion with tennis journalists, during which she discussed a wide range of topics. The top-ranked British player addressed everything from her health to last year's scary incident in Dubai with a fixated fan.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Total Apex Sports / December 2

Stefanos Tsitsipas Faces License Suspension After Father’s Speeding Blunder

If you thought your relationship with your parents was complicated, you might want to spare a thought for Stefanos Tsitsipas right now. The Greek tennis star has had, to put it mildly, a pretty rough go of it lately.

Andre Agassi News / Sneakers on SI / December 1

Andre Agassi's Iconic Nike Tennis Shoes Cost Just $56 Online

Andre Agassi is an American tennis legend whose story is equally fascinating on and off the court. Luckily for fans, Agassi was more visible throughout the 2025 season as he made more television and podcast appearances.