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On YouTubeIga Swiatek News / FirstSportz / December 22
Coach Wim Fissette Explains Why Iga Swiatek Failed to Win Title on Clay Swing This Season: 'The Expectations Were Sky High'
Iga Swiatek is the winner of 25 titles, 10 of which she lifted on clay. Those trophies also include four French Open titles. Last year, the Pole took home three trophies on the European clay swing, winning at the Madrid Open, Italian Open, and the French Open.
Jessica Pegula News / Last Word On Sports / December 22
Jessica Pegula in 2025: A Year of Consistency, Triumphs, and Near-Misses
Jessica Pegula delivered one of her most consistent and successful seasons in 2025, capturing three WTA singles titles, reaching six finals, and finishing the year with 53 match wins.
Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / December 22
Jannik Sinner in 2025: Titles and Time Off
World No. 2 Jannik Sinner finished the 2025 tennis season with 11,500 ranking points, a hefty prize earnings of $25 million, and six titles — yet still finished the year beneath his rival as he faced arguably the biggest personal challenge of his career so far.
Jaume Munar News / Last Word On Sports / December 22
Jaune Munar in 2025: Best Career Year So Far Despite Many Missed Opportunities
Despite being around for around a decade now, Jaume Munar had by far his best season to date in 2025. Prior to this year, he had never won more than 19 matches in a season and never finished with a positive win/loss record (his best being a 19-24 season in 2022), but this year he posted a 31-27 record.
Tennis News / HITC / December 21
Former major finalist says he always felt he could beat Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but not Novak Djokovic
The big three of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic dominated men’s tennis for an entire generation. From 2006 until 2022, only six men not named Federer, Nadal or Djokovic managed to get their hands on a Grand Slam.
Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / December 21
A great decision has just been made with Nick Kyrgios which should delight fans
Nick Kyrgios was largely absent from the ATP Tour in 2025, with the Australian in a constant battle with injury. Kyrgios played just five singles matches in the most recent ATP Tour season, winning one and losing the other four.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 21
Learner Tien wins Next Gen ATP Finals title after falling short in '24
Top seed Learner Tien notched the biggest achievement of his young professional career when he swept No. 2 seed Alexander Blockx of Belgium 4-3 (4), 4-2, 4-1 Sunday to win the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / December 21
Ex-ATP Player Thinks Novak Djokovic ‘with His Ego’ is Convinced He Can Win Another Major
Novak Djokovic is prolonging his career only because he thinks he still can win a Grand Slam title, according to former player, Guy Forget. Djokovic has reached the twilight of his career and is struggling to win titles.
Nick Kyrgios News / Field Level Media / December 21
Nick Kyrgios to make ATP return at Australian Open tune-up
Australia's Nick Kyrgios will make a rare appearance in an ATP Tour match when he takes the court as a wild-card entry in the Brisbane International next month.
Tennis News / HITC / December 21
Amanda Anisimova shares if she would like to play doubles with Serena Williams
Amanda Anisimova turned plenty of heads in 2025, putting together a strong campaign that included two Grand Slam final appearances. While she fell just short at Wimbledon and the US Open, there’s growing belief that 2026 could be the year she breaks through for her first major title.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 21
Aryna Sabalenka Calls Iga Swiatek and Serena Williams ‘Best’ Players She Has Ever Faced
For Aryna Sabalenka, the best players she has faced in her career are Iga Swiatek and Serena Williams. Sabalenka met the former multiple times but clashed with the latter just once.
Novak Djokovic News / HITC / December 21
The ‘dream’ goal that Novak Djokovic wanted to achieve more than becoming world number one
Novak Djokovic has achieved just about everything there is to achieve in tennis. The Serbian star has won more Grand Slams than anyone else, and spent longer at the top of the ATP Tour rankings.
Tennis News / HITC / December 21
The Grand Slam champion who said Rafael Nadal’s tennis was ‘more fun’ than Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal was favoured by a multiple-time Grand Slam champion over Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Nadal retired from professional tennis last year, playing his last tournament at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.
Daniil Medvedev News / SportsInfo / December 21
Dhakshineshwar Suresh beats Daniil Medvedev, as Aussie Mavericks Kites win WTL 2025
Dhakshineshwar Suresh played a key role in Aussie Mavericks Kites' comeback win in the World Tennis League 2025 The emerging Indian player beat Daniil
Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 21
Tim Henman Shares Which Player Can Really Join ‘Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner Conversation’ in Near Future
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have been dominating so much on the tour that, since the 2024 season, they have won a combined 26 trophies from 35 finals.
Aryna Sabalenka News / FirstSportz / December 21
Ex-WTA Pro Backs Aryna Sabalenka to Complete Rare Calendar Grand Slam: 'She’s Been Very Confident This Season'
After starting her season at the Brisbane International and ending the tournament in her favor, Aryna Sabalenka made the Australian Open final only to suffer a three-set defeat to Madison Keys, failing to complete the three-peat.
Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / December 21
Nick Kyrgios names his pick for the greatest tennis match ever
Just like the ongoing debate over the greatest player in tennis history, there’s never a clear answer to what the best match ever played was. This year’s Roland Garros final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz certainly made a strong case, with the two of them putting on a five-set show in Paris.
Karen Khachanov News / Last Word On Sports / December 21
Karen Khachanov 2025 Season Review – A solid season but a missed opportunity
Karen Khachanov has been a solid top 20 players since 2018 and this year was no different, even if he was briefly ranked inside the top 10 (without topping his previous career high ranking of #8 though).
Tennis News / HITC / December 21
Scottish teenager picks between practicing with Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz
The NextGen ATP Finals have produced some memorable moments over the years, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner among its former champions. Learner Tien is currently the youngster who is really impressing at the NextGen ATP Finals, reaching the final in back-to-back years.
Andy Roddick News / FirstSportz / December 21
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim Wonder Whether Players Will ‘Sit Out’ of Majors to Leverage Prize Money Increase
This year, twice the top 10 players sent letters to the four Grand Slam tournaments, demanding higher prize money, pensions, and other benefits from the revenue.
Tennis News / Serve on SI / December 20
Predicting the 2026 Grand Slam Winners and Losers
The 2026 ATP and WTA seasons kick off in less than a month. Not long after, tennis fans will be treated to their first Major of the year in Melbourne. It is time to make our predictions.
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.
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.
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
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