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Thomas Blake Takes On New Role In Tennis World

Thomas Blake, former ATP World No. 264 and brother of Hall of Famer James Blake, has made a nostalgic pivot in his post-playing career. The Harvard alum will be returning to his old training grounds at the Saddlebrook Resort.

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Boris Becker compares Iva Jovic to former world number one after latest Australian Open win

Iva Jovic’s dream start to the 2026 season has continued at the Australian Open, where she has reached the fourth round. Jovic reached the final at the Hobart International and she has now defeated Katie Volynets, Priscilla Hon, and Jasmine Paolini.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Patrick Mouratoglou picks his top player to never win a Grand Slam title

It’s no small achievement to win a Grand Slam, and only a select few in the sport’s history have ever done it. While players like Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal made it look easy at times, for most, it remained an unattainable goal.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Victoria Mboko reflects on looming Australian Open test against Aryna Sabalenka

Victoria Mboko has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, going one better than her previous best Grand Slam showing at Roland Garros last year.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Nick Kyrgios explains if Gael Monfils’ legacy is hurt by missing out on a Grand Slam title

Gael Monfils has announced that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2026 season, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career. He’s already started his farewell tour, which included his last appearance at the Australian Open earlier this year.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

Aryna Sabalenka Drops a Bombshell: Baby Plans, Career Breaks, and Why She’s Not Done Yet

It’s not often that a World No. 1 tennis player sits down in the middle of a Grand Slam and maps out their personal life for the next decade, but Aryna Sabalenka has never really been one to stick to the script.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 23

'You want to get the one win': The biggest head-to-head rivalries in women's tennis

Sabalenka and Swiatek are the Australian Open favorites -- but each is likely relieved that her American rival is on the other side of the draw.

Naomi Osaka News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Naomi Osaka: From Darling to Disliked?

Naomi Osaka spent years as one of tennis’s most beloved figures. The support wasn’t unearned. She burst onto the scene as a young phenom delivering performances that had people whispering about a potential successor to Serena Williams herself.

Alexander Bublik News / Serve on SI / January 23

Alexander Bublik Extends Career-Best Run at Australian Open

Alexander Bublik continued his exceptional start to the season with a hard-fought victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry, overcoming the Argentine 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on a raucous evening on Margaret Court Arena.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Coco Gauff sends advice to Victoria Mboko and Iva Jovic after Australian Open progress

Coco Gauff’s strong start to the Australian Open has continued, as she looks to add a third Grand Slam title to her name. The American came from a set behind to beat compatriot Hailey Baptiste 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 and book her place in the fourth round at Melbourne Park.

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Daniil Medvedev News / HITC / January 23

What Daniil Medvedev really thinks of Learner Tien before their Australian Open rematch

Last year, Learner Tien pulled off an upset over Daniil Medvedev in a five-set battle. Daniil Medvedev is set for another demanding test at the Australian Open as he prepares to face Learner Tien in a fourth-round rematch that follows one of last year’s most exhausting encounters.

Casper Ruud News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

What can Casper Ruud do at the 2026 Australian Open?

Casper Ruud is into the third round of the Australian Open 2026 and has a chance to equal his best showing here in Melbourne when he reached the fourth round in 2021.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 23

Is Sinner-Alcaraz in danger of making majors boring?

Though the Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner rivalry is thrilling, tennis correspondent Russell Fuller ponders whether it make Grand Slams boring.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Australian Open Day 6 Men’s Recap: Alcaraz Dominates, Medvedev Completes Comeback

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is at his mighty best at this year’s Australian Open, after he easily won his third-round match to make the second week. Other players in the men’s draw, including Alex de Minaur and Alexander Zverev, didn’t need to worry too much in their respective Friday matches.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 23

Croatia's Fett tests positive for three substances

Croatian tennis player Jana Fett has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for "three prohibited substances," the International Tennis Integrity Agency said.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Australian Open Day 7: Match Times for Djokovic, Osaka, Sinner Revealed

The first week of the Australian Open is coming to a close, and with it the third round, as only 16 players will remain on both the men’s and women’s sides by the end of the day.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Carlos Alcaraz Sets Standard in First 100 Grand Slam Matches

Carlos Alcaraz just won his 100th match at a Grand Slam, and the manner in which he reached that milestone tells you everything about what kind of player he’s becoming.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Iva Jovic Stuns Paolini to Reach Second Week of the Australian Open

Iva Jovic’s Australian Open breakthrough has quickly become one of the defining stories of the women’s draw. The 18-year-old American continued her remarkable run on Friday, producing the biggest win of her young career to defeat seventh seed Jasmine Paolini 6-2 7-6 booking a place in the Round of 16 at Melbourne Park for the first time.

Stan Wawrinka News / Serve on SI / January 23

Stan Wawrinka Is on His Best Australian Open Run Since 2017

Theatrics were brewing at ANZ Arena for the second match of Stan Wawrinka's farewell tour in Melbourne. The 2014 Australian Open champion, who is usually a cool customer, uncharacteristically engaged with the crowd throughout the match.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 23

Tommy Paul, Learner Tien continue to thrive at Australian Open

Maybe it's the summer-like conditions in January or the "Happy Slam" vibes, but something in Melbourne agrees with American tennis standouts Tommy Paul and Learner Tien.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 22

Aryna Sabalenka, Victoria Mboko escape trouble, advance in Melbourne

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus subdued a stubborn Anastasia Potapova of Austria 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 22

Lorenzo Musetti, Ben Shelton head to 3rd round in Melbourne

All six seeded players advanced in the Thursday afternoon session of the Australian Open. In the most intriguing second-round match, fifth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti ousted Lorenzo Sonego 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in a battle of top-40 Italian players and occasional doubles partners.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 21

Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys advance to Australian Open's 3rd round

Two of the top four American women's tennis players appear headed for a showdown in the round of 16 in the Australian Open. However, No. 6 Jessica Pegula and No.