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WTA roundup: Venus Williams falls in Aussie Open tuneup

Sixth-seeded Tatjana Maria recorded a 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams in the first round at the Hobart International in Australia on Tuesday. Maria, 38, took advantage of five double faults by Williams, 45, to win the match in 87 minutes.

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Emma Raducanu handed major title boost in second tournament of 2026

Emma Raducanu got a big step closer to winning the 2026 Hobart International title, despite still having yet to finish her first-round match. Raducanu started her 2026 season at the United Cup.

Iva Jovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

WTA Hobart Day 3 Predictions Including Iva Jovic vs Renata Zarazua

The WTA Hobart has delivered some exciting tennis, and the third day Down Under even promises more. The last Aussie standing, Taylah Preston, will hope to continue her giant-killing run as she faces Slovakian Rebecca Sramkova.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

ATP Adelaide Day 3 Predictions Including Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Rinky Hijikata

There are only a few days remaining until the start of the Australian Open, but it’s a busy Wednesday on the cards at the warm-up Adelaide tournament. 16 male players will look to make a run at the ATP 250 event, with all of the second round matches scheduled for Wednesday.

Tennis News / Women's Sports on ClutchPoints / January 13

What Venus Williams’ opponent said about beating her in historic matchup

A first-round loss by Venus Williams’ Tuesday in Australia carried noteworthiness beyond its outcome, as the match set a WTA age record. Williams, 45, fell 6-4, 6-3 to Germany’s Tatjana Maria, 38, in the first round of the Hobart International, a leadup event to the Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / January 13

Nick Kyrgios reacts on Instagram after Kooyong Classic win

Nick Kyrgios didn’t waste any time getting back onto the court following a tough start to his 2026 ATP Tour campaign. After battling injuries throughout 2025, Kyrgios opened the new season in Brisbane by winning a doubles match alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

ATP Auckland Day 3 Predictions Including Casper Ruud vs Fabian Marozsan

The 2025 edition of the ATP Auckland Open sees all eight Round of 16 matches scheduled for Day 3. Top seeds are in action including Casper Ruud, Cameron Norrie, and more.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

WTA Hobart Day 3 Predictions Including Tatjana Maria vs Anna Bondar

Day 3 at the WTA 250 in Hobart continues with former runner-up Elisabetta Cocciaretto still in the running to better her 2023 performance as she faces Ann Li.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

ATP Adelaide Day 3 Predictions Including Tommy Paul vs Reilly Opelka

Tommy Paul and Reilly Opelka will face off in an all-American battle in the second round of the ATP Adelaide International. Who will reach the quarterfinals?

Iga Swiatek News / HITC / January 13

Iga Swiatek faces mounting pressure ahead of Australian Open

Poland have clinched their first United Cup crown, edging out Switzerland 2-1 in Sunday’s final. With Swiatek still searching for top form and Hurkacz carrying an ankle injury, it was a win that didn’t come easyly.

Gael Monfils News / ESPN / January 13

Monfils falls in 1st round of Aussie tune-up in NZ

Defending champion Gael Monfils lost his opening match at the ASB Classic in Auckland as he prepares for the Australian Open in what he says will be his farewell season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Alcaraz or Sinner? Rod Laver Picks His Australian Open Favorite

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have now split the last eight Major titles between them, forming a duopoly that, with each passing year, is beginning to look eerily similar to the Big Three tennis witnessed not long ago.

Casper Ruud News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

ATP Auckland Best Bets Including Marozsan vs Ruud

Brooksby – Baez: 14.01.2026 01:00 CEST H2H: first meeting Jenson Brooksby has lost three of his last five matches. This is his opening tournament of the season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

ATP Adelaide Best Bets Including Kokkinakis vs Vacherot

Griekspoor – Humbert: 14.01.2026 02:00 CEST H2H: 1-1 Tallon Griekspoor has lost four of his last five matches. So far this season, Griekspoor played in the United Cup, losing both singles matches against Zverev and Hurkacz in straight sets.

Tennis News / HITC / January 12

Boris Becker sends message to Milos Raonic after his retirement announcement

On Sunday evening, Milos Raonic announced his retirement from professional tennis. The former world number three made the announcement on his social media

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

ATP Auckland Best Bets Including Monfils vs Marozsan

Medjedovic – Kovacevic: 13.01.2026 03:00 CEST H2H: 3-0 Hamad Medjedovic has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Auckland, Medjedovic qualified for the main draw tournament.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Federer, Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner Headline Epic Australian Open Fan Week Schedule

The unique part of every Major event in tennis is the excitement that builds in the lead-up. It creates a special atmosphere across the tennis world, one where tournaments schedule engaging activities, events, and exhibitions before the main draw begins to connect both fans and players.

Tennis News / HITC / January 12

Who Lleyton Hewitt called the tennis GOAT out of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Lleyton Hewitt remains one of Australia’s greatest-ever tennis players, having impressed in a stacked generation. He was part of a unique middle ground of tennis stars, forced to compete against the likes of Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal News / HITC / January 12

Rafael Nadal sends message to former world number one after she visits his academy

Rafael Nadal has reached out to a fellow Grand Slam champion on social media. Nadal retired from tennis in 2024, playing his last match against Botic Van de Zandschulp at the Davis Cup Finals.

Lois Boisson News / Field Level Media / January 12

French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson WDs from Australian Open

Lingering injuries prompted 2025 French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson to withdraw from the upcoming Australian Open. The 22-year-old from France, who last played in September, announced her reluctant withdrawal from the season-opening major via Instagram on Monday.

Milos Raonic News / Field Level Media / January 12

Former World No. 3 Milos Raonic retires at 35

Former World No. 3 Milos Raonic of Canada announced his retirement from the ATP Tour on Monday. The eight-time tournament winner, who turned 35 in December, earned more than $20 million in prize money.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 12

WTA roundup: McCartney Kessler stunned in Hobart

Serbia's Olga Danilovic stunned defending champion McCartney Kessler 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round on Monday at the Hobart International in Australia.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 12

ATP roundup: Action underway in Adelaide, Auckland

Thanasi Kokkinakis thrilled the home fans in Australia on Monday with a first-round comeback to beat Sebastian Korda at the Adelaide International. Kokkinakis finished the 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory in two hours and 26 minutes, tallying 15 aces and saving six of nine break points.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / January 11

WTA roundup: Aryna Sabalenka repeats in Brisbane

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defended her Brisbane International title with a straight-sets victory against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk on Sunday in Australia.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 11

ATP roundup: Poland captures first United Cup title

After falling in the finals in 2024 and 2025, Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 to claim its first United Cup title on Sunday in Sydney. Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa won the decisive mixed-doubles match 6-4, 6-3 against Jakub Paul and Belinda Bencic.