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Alex Eala progresses to ASB Classic semifinals 
Philippines tennis star Alex Eala defeated Magda Linette 6-3, 6-2 in the WTA Tour ASB Classic quarterfinals in Auckland, New Zealand on Friday.
Stan Wawrinka News / Last Word On Sports / January 8
Veteran Stan Wawrinka Leads Final Australian Open Wild Cards
Former champion Stan Wawrinka, along with Australians Jordan Thompson and Chris O’Connell, have secured their spot in the main draw for men’s singles at the 2026 Australian Open after being granted wild cards.
Nick Kyrgios News / ESPN / January 8
Five sets a 'different beast': Kyrgios makes AO call
Nick Kyrgios has conceded he's not up to playing singles at the Australian Open, ruling himself out of a likely wildcard.
Elena Rybakina News / HITC / January 8
Elena Rybakina notes her favourite thing about being a tennis player
Elena Rybakina is in red-hot form. The Kazakhstani star has won 13 consecutive matches on the WTA Tour dating back to October 2025. Most recently, the 26-year-old defeated former world number two Paula Badosa in the Brisbane International round of 16.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 8
ATP Hong Kong Best Bets Including Rublev vs Borges
Rublev – Borges: 09.01.2026 08:00 CEST H2H: 2-0 Andrey Rublev has won four of his last five matches. This week in Hong Kong, Rublev won the opening match against Wu in three sets, after losing the opening set 3-6.
Jannik Sinner News / HITC / January 8
Jannik Sinner’s coach loses long-running role at the Australian Open
Darren Cahill’s legendary coaching career has peaked with Jannik Sinner, where he has overseen four Grand Slam victories. The iconic Australian coach, who has also worked with Simona Halep and Amanda Anisimova, has worked with Sinner since 2022.
Tennis News / HITC / January 8
Top 20 ATP player parts ways with coach as he replaces him with former Grand Slam finalist
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has made a big coaching change at the start of the 2026 season. Davidovich Fokina hired former top 10 player Felix Mantilla to his team at the end of the 2024 season, after he had parted ways with Fernando Verdasco.
Serena Williams News / HITC / January 8
Serena Williams’ former coach shares three tips to improve with net volleys
Various players have thrived in various areas of tennis throughout the years, but only a handful really impressed at the net. The likes of John McEnroe and Stefan Edberg arguably stand out more than most, with Pete Sampras and Roger Federer also on the exclusive list.
Coco Gauff News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 8
Coco Gauff leads US team to United Cup semifinals
Coco Gauff is gearing up for the Australian Open by leading the defending champion United States team past the United Cup quarterfinals in Perth, Australia.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 8
WTA roundup: Madison Keys wins Brisbane triple tiebreak
No. 5 seed Madison Keys won the first triple-tiebreak match of her career Thursday, outlasting No. 12 Diana Shnaider of Russia 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) in the third round of the Brisbane International in Australia.
Venus Williams News / HITC / January 8
Venus Williams speaks out after early ASB Classic blow against Magda Linette
Venus Williams crashed out of the ASB Classic in the opening round, losing to Magda Linette in three sets. Linette won the round of 32 encounter with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.
Qinwen Zheng News / Field Level Media / January 8
No. 24 Qinwen Zheng WDs from Australian Open
World No. 24 Qinwen Zheng withdrew from the upcoming Australian Open on Thursday as she works her way back following right elbow surgery. "After careful evaluation by my team and following medical advice, unfortunately I will be withdrawing from the 2026 Australian Open," Zheng wrote on Instagram.
Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / January 8
Aryna Sabalenka to skip events due to 'insane' WTA schedule
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said she will risk fines and losing ranking points by skipping some tournaments this year to protect her body, calling the
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 8
ATP roundup: Belgium wins, to face Switzerland in United Cup semis
Belgium reached its first United Cup semifinal round with a victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday in Sydney. Team Belgium reached the next round following singles wins by Zizou Bergs and Elise Mertens.
Tennis News / HITC / January 8
Brad Gilbert warns Victoria Mboko of Gauff-style weakness
Victoria Mboko is showing signs of an issue that may stop her from fully reaching her potential. Mboko had a breakout year in 2025, jumping from outside the top 300 to inside the WTA top 20.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 8
WTA Brisbane Quarterfinal Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Madison Keys
The WTA Brisbane International has thrown up four exciting quarterfinal matches, headlined by two of the top three seeds. Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys will face off in an Australian Open final rematch.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 7
Brad Gilbert, Pam Shriver out of ESPN's Australian Open coverage
ESPN confirmed that analysts Brad Gilbert and Pam Shriver will not be part of this year's Australian Open coverage and are no longer with the network. "Brad Gilbert and Pam Shiver are no longer with ESPN," a spokesperson told Front Office Sports.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 7
Major Shake-Up in ESPN’s Australian Open Booth: Legends Shriver & Gilbert Axed, Andrews & George Added
As the tennis world gears up for the first Grand Slam of the year, ESPN has unveiled its on-air talent roster for the 2026 Australian Open, promising comprehensive coverage that blends seasoned expertise with fresh perspectives.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 7
ATP roundup: U.S., Swiss reach United Cup semifinals
Coco Gauff and Christian Harrison rallied from a set down to defeat Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari on Wednesday, sending the United States to the United Cup semifinals in Australia.
Holger Rune News / Total Apex Sports / January 7
Holger Rune DM Drama: The Messy ‘Hot Mic’ Moment That Has the Tennis World Cringing
If there is one thing the internet loves more than a massive upset on the court, it’s a good, old-fashioned, cringe-inducing scandal off of it. And folks,
Nick Kyrgios News / Total Apex Sports / January 7
Nick Kyrgios Drops Brutally Honest ‘Money’ Confession After Brisbane Exit
Let’s be real for a second: most professional athletes are media-trained robots. They stand in front of a microphone, sweaty and tired, and recite the same tired script about “passion,” “legacy,” and “doing it for the fans.” It’s boring.
Malika Andrews News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8
Malika Andrews lands a notable promotion from ESPN
Malika Andrews is expanding her duties for The Worldwide Leader. ESPN announced on Tuesday that the veteran NBA host Andrews is branching out into tennis.
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