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The sport Jannik Sinner played before becoming a champion tennis player

Jannik Sinner is one of the best tennis players in the world, and has been for several years now. Making his breakthrough in 2024, Sinner won his first two Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and US Open.

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Frances Tiafoe and Madison Keys call for a single big change across all of tennis

Even though the tennis calendar is officially wrapped up, a few big names like Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe have kept themselves busy during the break.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina News / Last Word On Sports / December 6

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 2025 Season Recap

In 2025, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina enjoyed his best season to date, reaching a career high of World No. 14. Despite such a successful year, the Spaniard will no doubt be disappointed with the fact that he has yet to win a tour-level title.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 6

Casper Ruud puts Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner above Big 3 for shot speed

Casper Ruud claimed on Friday that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are hitting tennis balls at a greater speed than Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer did.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 6

Venus Williams hilariously reacts to idea of doubles reunion with sister Serena in 2026

Venus Williams hilariously reacted to the idea of a doubles reunion with younger sister Serena Williams after being put on the spot in Charlotte on Friday.

Frances Tiafoe News / Tennis Infinity / December 6

Frances Tiafoe details reason behind firing coaches, reveals two more changes

Frances Tiafoe split with coaches David Witt and Jordi Arconada after abruptly ending his season in October. He detailed the reason behind his decision on Friday.

Venus Williams News / HITC / December 6

Venus Williams responds to Australian Open question ahead of 2026 season

Venus Williams’ return to the tour in 2025 drew plenty of attention, and there’s hope among fans she’ll keep going into the new season. While she has already committed to a few events, she hasn’t yet said if one of them will be the Australian Open.

Andrey Rublev News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Ultimate Tennis Showdown London Grand Final Day 2 Predictions Including Alex de Minaur vs Andrey Rublev

The conclusion of the third complete Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) season takes place this week in London, England, at Copper Box Arena. Founded in 2020, UTS has done a terrific job engaging with younger fans through an interactive, fast-paced format.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 5

Boris Becker Reveals Circumstances Behind his Association With Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic’s partnership with Boris Becker began during a period of doubt. After several painful defeats to Rafael Nadal in 2013, including the Roland Garros semifinal and the US Open final, Djokovic and his team felt he needed a fresh voice.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 5

Carlos Alcaraz Shares Honest Thoughts on Comparisons of his Rivalry With Jannik Sinner to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Rivalries come and go, but some remain in the hearts of sports fans from generation to generation. The rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal was one of them, in which the tennis fanbase was split into two.

Tennis News / HITC / December 5

Tommy Paul’s coach explains what people often misunderstand about Felix Auger-Aliassime

Felix Auger-Aliassime finished the year strong, breaking into the top five of the ATP rankings for the first time in his career. His rise was highlighted by a semi-final run at the US Open, a trip to the Paris Masters final, and a title win at the European Open.

Nishesh Basavareddy News / Tennis Infinity / December 5

Daniil Medevedev’s ex-coach Cervara takes up new challenge, joins Nishesh Basavareddy’s team

Gilles Cervara, Daniil Medvedev’s former coach, has taken over the wheel for young Nishesh Basavareddy. Cervara and Medevedev parted ways in August this year after eight successful years on the ATP Tour.

Tennis News / HITC / December 5

Why Mouratoglou doesn’t believe Serena Williams will return to tennis

All eyes were on Serena Williams this week following reports that she might be considering a return to tennis. On Tuesday, news came out that she had rejoined the ITIA testing pool, which is something every player has to do before returning to the ATP or WTA Tour.

Daniil Medvedev News / FirstSportz / December 5

Daniil Medvedev Gets Real About What Makes Him 'Keep Playing Tennis'

Daniil Medvedev is a unique tennis player, but he endured one of his worst campaigns on tour this season. Despite being one of the most talented players in the men’s circuit, the Russian star failed to finish in the top 10 of the ATP rankings and crashed out of three Grand Slam tournaments in the opening round.

Tennis News / HITC / December 5

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alex de Minaur get early shot at Alcaraz and Sinner

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alex de Minaur made notable progress in 2025, but there’s still a clear gap between them and the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz News / FirstSportz / December 5

ATP Player Admits He was Completely Clueless When He Faced Carlos Alcaraz on Tour

ATP player Mattia Bellucci has admitted that Carlos Alcaraz is the best player he has faced in the men’s circuit since turning professional in 2018. Alcaraz won 71 matches this year, picking up eight titles and the season as World No.1, the best record on tour this season, topping his arch-rival Jannik Sinner.

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Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 5

Casper Ruud Claims Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s Dominance on Tour 'is a Bit Annoying'

Casper Ruud has described the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as a bit annoying. Sinner and Alcaraz have separated themselves from other players on tour, showing a significant level of consistent performance on the court.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 5

Rafael Nadal Has Solution to Revive Davis Cup After Top Players’ Withdrawals This Year

This year at the Davis Cup Finals, only one top-10 player participated. It was Germany’s Alexander Zverev. World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz wanted to feature, but an injury that he suffered during the ATP Finals title clash against arch-rival Jannik Sinner forced him to withdraw from the event.

Carlos Alcaraz News / HITC / December 5

How Carlos Alcaraz’s 2025 prize money compares to tennis’s top earners from 2000

Carlos Alcaraz had the most successful season on the ATP Tour this year. The Spaniard won eight tournaments, including the French Open and US Open, and finished the year as world number one ahead of Jannik Sinner.

Aryna Sabalenka News / HITC / December 5

How Aryna Sabalenka’s coach feels when she shouts at him during matches

It is hard to argue with Aryna Sabalenka’s case as the top women’s player in the world. But even with that, she walked away from 2025 with just one Grand Slam title, despite making it to two more finals and another semi-final.

Frances Tiafoe News / HITC / December 5

Frances Tiafoe explains why he split with his coach ahead of the 2026 season

After a tough season on the ATP Tour, Frances Tiafoe made the decision to change up his coaching staff in October. Tiafoe had been working with David Witt, as well as Jordi Arconada, who joined his team just before the 2024 North American hard-court season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Rafael Nadal Hails 'Spectacular' Carlos Alcaraz Ahead of New Season

Spain’s tennis icons, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, have often praised each other publicly, highlighting the respect and admiration between generations.

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.

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

Serena Williams 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.