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Mercedes-Benz and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) have unveiled the largest sponsorship agreement in the 52-year history of women’s professional tennis, and one of the richest single-brand deals ever struck in women’s sports.

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Roger Federer Set for Historic Return at the Australian Open

20-time major champion Roger Federer will, for the first time since his tournament appearance in 2020, travel to Australia for a unique, first-ever Opening Ceremony held at the Rod Laver Arena next year.

Tennis News / HITC / December 12

How Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner might have fared against Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are both on the path to making history in the sport. Currently ranked first and second in the world, the Spaniard and the Italian have been a cut above everyone else on tour, dominating men’s tennis this year.

Tennis News / HITC / December 12

The message Barack Obama sent to Serena Williams when she retired from tennis in 2022

Serena Williams remains one of tennis’ most iconic and influential figures of all time, having retired in 2022 as a sporting legend. Her legacy remains just as strong today as it did over three years ago, and there is little chance of that diminishing anytime soon.

Jannik Sinner News / FirstSportz / December 12

Ben Shelton Convinced American Players Can Break Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s Dominance: 'It’s Going to Happen'

Ben Shelton is not of the opinion that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are unbeatable. The American also thinks players from his country have the ability to break their dominance in Grand Slam events.

Rafael Nadal News / ESPN / December 12

Nadal undergoes hand surgery to relieve pain

Rafael Nadal has undergone surgery to treat pain and gain mobility in his right hand, the retired tennis great said on Friday.

Tennis News / HITC / December 12

Australian Open announcement has tennis fans absolutely delighted

The first Grand Slam of 2026 is fast approaching, and anticipation is building across the tennis world. Last year’s Australian Open saw Jannik Sinner defend his title while Madison Keys secured her first career major.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / December 12

Nadal Undergoes Surgery and Federer Announces Australian Open Return

It is 2025, but members of the "Big Three" can still grab headlines in the tennis world with ease. Of course, Novak Djokovic is still playing at a high level.

Tennis News / HITC / December 12

Why Billie Jean King is uneasy about Sabalenka vs Kyrgios

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios are set to play in one of the most talked-about tennis matches of the year, a fresh chapter in the Battle of the Sexes history.

Casper Ruud News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Casper Ruud 2025 Season Review: A Disappointing Year for the Norwegian

Casper Ruud, the 26-year-old from Norway and a three-time Major finalist, was well short of any expectations in 2025. The Norwegian ends the year ranked 12th in the world with two titles to his name at Madrid and Stockholm.

Billie Jean King News / Total Apex Sports / December 12

Billie Jean King Slams ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Reboot: Why the Legend is Right to be Mad

Let’s be honest, reboots rarely live up to the original. Whether it’s a lackluster movie sequel or a “modern reimagining” of a classic video game, the magic is usually lost in translation.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 12

2026 ASB Classic Auckland WTA Entry List: Williams, Stephens, Eala & more

The 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland will be the first WTA 250 tournament of the new season, and the entry list of players is absolutely packed. The WTA 250 tournament in Auckland will run from January 5th to 11th.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 12

2026 Brisbane International ATP Entry List: Fonseca, Medvedev, Tiafoe & more

The Brisbane International is one of the first two ATP 250 events held at the start of the 2026 season, with the entry list for this tournament featuring great names.

Roger Federer News / Tennis Infinity / December 11

Roger Federer to return to Australian Open for first time since 2020

Roger Federer will return to the Australian Open in 2026, coming back to the venue for the first time since 2020. Federer has been retired since 2022, even though he played his last Grand Slam match at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships.

Jannik Sinner News / Total Apex Sports / December 11

Jannik Sinner Snubbed: Fans React to Baffling Italian Athlete of the Year Award Choice

Sometimes, you see an award result that makes you squint at your screen, refresh the page, and ask yourself if you’ve suddenly forgotten how sports work.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 11

Frenchman Quentin Folliot banned 20 years for match fixing

France's Quentin Folliot was suspended 20 years by the ATP and received a $70,000 fine for being a central player in what was described as a "match-fixing syndicate," the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday.

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Tennis News / HITC / December 11

The hilarious prank Rafael Nadal once pulled on Andy Murray in New York

Rafael Nadal had the better of Andy Murray on and off the tennis court… The Spaniard and Brit met 24 times on the professional ATP Tour. Nadal won their head-to-head 17-7, dominating the three-time Grand Slam champion.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 11

2026 Brisbane International WTA Entry List: Sabalenka, Anisimova, Rybakina & more

The first WTA 500 event of the 2026 season will be held at the Brisbane International, with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka returning to defend her title.

Nick Kyrgios News / FirstSportz / December 11

Australian Open Director Not Confident Nick Kyrgios Will Get a Wild Card to the Tournament

Nick Kyrgios is back on the court after spending most of 2025 sidelined due to injuries. The former World No.13 recently returned and has been featuring in several exhibition matches in the United States of America.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / December 11

Billie Jean King Blasts 'Battle of the Sexes' Between Kyrgios-Sabalenka

The upcoming 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka has been widely panned by tennis fans and media alike. Everything

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 11

Former ATP Pro Sees Novak Djokovic Likely to Win His 25th Grand Slam Rather Than Alexander Zverev Winning His First

Novak Djokovic had a great season in 2025 despite not winning a Grand Slam once again. Although the World No.4 has struggled in the shadows of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz since last year, former ATP player Sergiy Stakhovsky believes the 38-year-old is more likely to win another Grand Slam than Alexander Zverev.

Tallon Griekspoor News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Tallon Griekspoor in 2025: Third Career Title, Big Wins, and Back to the Top 30

After a decent, but well below 2023, 2024 season, Griekspoor had arguably the best season of his career this year. While he was far from consistent throughout

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios Clash Over Sinner Case

While you would think that things in the tennis landscape would be calm during the off-season, Aryna Sabalenka is doing her best to make sure that isn’t the case with her constant media appearances ahead of her upcoming “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition against Nick Kyrgios later this month.

Nick Kyrgios News / Total Apex Sports / December 11

Nick Kyrgios’ 'Battle of the Sexes' is a Masterclass in Outrage Bait

Nick Kyrgios, the enfant terrible of the tennis world, is back at it again, and this time he’s dragging the “Battle of the Sexes” trope out of its dusty 1970s closet for another go.Of course, he is.

Paula Badosa News / Serve on SI / December 10

Paula Badosa Opens Up on 2025 and Why She Is Energized for 2026

A nagging back injury hampered Paula Badosa's 2025 WTA season. After Wimbledon, Badosa played only two matches at the China Open before shutting down her season.