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Next Gen ATP Finals Semifinal Predictions Including Learner Tien vs Nishesh Basavareddy

We have reached the weekend in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the original field of eight at the Next Gen ATP Finals has been trimmed to four. With previous winners such as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Joao Fonseca, winning this event has been a strong corollary for future ATP success.

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Why Coco Gauff could easily win more than 10 Grand Slam titles in her career

Coco Gauff's rise is unlikely to stop over the next decade, and she will almost certainly end her career with a significant Grand Slam haul. The WTA Tour is currently at one of the most competitive points in its history.

Holger Rune News / FirstSportz / December 19

Holger Rune Gives Crucial Update on the Long Road Back From Achilles Injury and Why the ATP Schedule is to Blame

Sometimes, tennis feels like a survival reality show where the contestants are slowly dropping like flies. The latest casualty in the war against the human body has been Danish superstar Holger Rune.

Stan Wawrinka News / Field Level Media / December 19

3-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka retiring after '26

Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka announced Friday that 2026 will be his final year on the ATP Tour. The 40-year-old Switzerland native has won 16 titles and earned nearly $38 million in prize money since 2002.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 19

Why Ben Shelton will be the first American man to win Grand Slams since Andy Roddick

No American ATP player has won a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick's triumph at the 2003 US Open, but Ben Shelton will be the man who breaks that drought.

Stan Wawrinka News / Last Word On Sports / December 19

Stan Wawrinka Announces He Will Retire in 2026

Tennis will lose one of its most legendary active players next year. Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has revealed that 2026 will be his final year as a professional.

Nishesh Basavareddy News / Last Word On Sports / December 19

Next Gen ATP Finals 2025 Day 3 Day Session Recap: Basavareddy Pulls Through

The third day of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah is halfway done, with the day session finishing not too long ago. It gave us the resolution of one of the groups, with Alexander Blockx and Nishesh Basavareddy securing their spots in the semifinals.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / December 19

Aryna Sabalenka wins second WTA Player of the Year award in a row

WTA World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has landed in elite company after having a dominant tennis season in 2025. After being awarded her second straight Player of the Year award on Monday, Sabalenka joined Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek as the only back-to-back female winners in the last 25 years.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 19

Chinese tennis player banned 12 years for match-fixing

Chinese tennis player Renlong Pang has been banned from the sport for 12 years for fixing or attempting to fix nearly two dozen matches in 2024. The International

Tennis News / HITC / December 19

What Kei Nishikori feels watching Alcaraz and Sinner, only Roger Federer had similar impact

Kei Nishikori has played across multiple generations of great players, but only a select few have truly made him stop and take notice. The Japanese star says Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz bring back the same excitement he once felt watching Roger Federer, describing their tennis as fast, precise, and simply a joy to watch.

Tennis News / ESPN / December 19

ATP safeguarding policy adds protection, training

The ATP Tour announced a new safeguarding policy Friday which aims to ensure players and staff feel safe from abuse on tour and know how to report inappropriate behavior.

Iga Swiatek News / FirstSportz / December 19

Iga Swiatek Motivated to Complete Her Career Grand Slam at the 2026 Australian Open

Iga Swiatek is seeking to become the first woman since Maria Sharapova to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the 2026 Australian Open. The former World No.1 won her maiden grass-court title in 2025 at the Wimbledon Championships, having won the French Open four times and the US Open once.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 19

Cameron Norrie Disagrees with Carlos Alcaraz on the Tennis Schedule Debate

The debate over the tennis schedule has been heating up over the past few months, with several players, including Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune, criticizing the number of tournaments tennis players are expected to play each season.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 19

Jannik Sinner wins ITF World Champion award despite finishing season behind Carlos Alcaraz

The International Tennis Federation recognized Jannik Sinner's efforts during the 2025 season, as he won the ITF World Champion award, despite finishing the year as the world No.

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Tennis News / ESPN / December 19

Chinese player banned over match-fixing spree

Chinese tennis player Pang Renlong has been banned for 12 years and fined $110,000 for a match-fixing spree involving 22 matches in a five-month period.

Kei Nishikori News / HITC / December 18

Kei Nishikori admits how he feels about having to qualify for a major for the first time since 2010

Kei Nishikori has endured a difficult past few years on the ATP Tour, having struggled with injuries. The Japanese star, who reached the peak of his career in 2014 when he made the US Open final, has made just three Grand Slam appearances in the last four seasons.

Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / December 18

The sport Nick Kyrgios said he preferred over tennis in 2015

Nick Kyrgios is one of the most enigmatic characters in tennis. The Australian star has been an iconic figure since his breakout performance at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, when he defeated Rafael Nadal in the fourth round.

Novak Djokovic News / HITC / December 18

The teenage tennis player who Novak Djokovic is now tipping to be a ‘future star’ of the sport

Novak Djokovic has been busy during the off-season as he prepares for the 2026 Australian Open. The Serbian star was last seen in action at the 2025 Hellenic Championship, an ATP 250 event in Greece.

Billie Jean King News / HITC / December 18

What Muhammed Ali used to tell Billie Jean King every time they met

Sport has the power to change lives, and many from that world have certainly striven to manage that. After all, whilst some athletes are content showing up, earning their cheques and moving on with their lives, others are acutely aware of the huge social burden upon their shoulders.

Tennis News / HITC / December 18

What Novak Djokovic said to Emma Raducanu after she won the US Open in 2021

Emma Raducanu received many messages of support following her US Open victory in 2021. Raducanu shocked the tennis world when she became the first qualifier in history to win a Grand Slam title.

Ben Shelton News / Total Apex Sports / December 18

Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman Steal the Show (and Maybe a Bouquet) at Friend’s Wedding

If there is one thing the internet loves more than a chaotic celebrity breakup, it’s a sports power couple absolutely crushing the offseason. And right now, nobody is doing it quite like Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton.

Roger Federer News / SportsInfo / December 17

Roger Federer gets excited ahead of his Australian Open 2026 return

Roger Federer is set to return to action during the Australian Open 2026 season for the first time in many years He will play an exhibition match along

Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 17

No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, coach Juan Carlos Ferrero split

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has ended his partnership with longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. Ferrero coached Alcaraz, 22, for the past seven years, a span that includes 24 titles with six Grand Slam wins.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / December 17

Carlos Alcaraz announces bombshell coaching change after 7 years

Carlos Alcaraz is one of the best tennis players in the world today, and it’s been because of the work he puts in every day. For the past seven years, he’s been doing it with his coach, Jaun Carlos Ferrero, but he recently shared on social media that they have ended their partnership.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / December 16

Iga Swiatek reacts after winning Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award 2025

Iga Swiatek thanked her voters who were responsible for her winning the Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award 2025 The Welsh Tennis star claimed that being