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ATP Brisbane Best Bets Including Dimitrov vs Collignon

Collignon – Dimitrov: 07.01.2026 01:00 CEST H2H: first meeting Raphael Collignon has won four of his last five matches. This week in Brisbane, Collignon qualified for the main draw tournament by winning both matches in straight sets.

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Australian Open's new prize money tops Wimbledon's

The Australian Open has increased the prize money for this year's first Grand Slam tournament by 16% to $74.9 million USD. That surpasses Wimbledon ($72.7 million in 2025) and trails last year's U.S.

Tennis News / HITC / January 6

Danielle Collins has a request for Serena Williams when speculating if she could return to tennis

Danielle Collins and Lindsay Davenport have speculated over whether Serena Williams could return to tennis. Williams retired from tennis in 2022, playing the final match of her career at the US Open.

Iga Swiatek News / HITC / January 6

Iga Swiatek opens 2026 with comeback win as No.1 push begins

Iga Swiatek kicked off her season with a hard-fought win over Eva Lys at the United Cup, coming from behind to secure the victory. The world number two dropped the opening set to Lys but battled back to take the next two and claim the point for Poland.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 6

ATP roundup: United Cup quarterfinals take shape

The United Cup quarterfinals in the Perth bracket are set, while host Australia, Belgium and Czechia clinched quarterfinal berths in the Sydney bracket on Tuesday, with one spot still to be determined.

Stan Wawrinka News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

United Cup Quarterfinal Predictions Including Stan Wawrinka vs Sebastian Baez

The night session at the RAC Arena in Perth will host the second quarterfinals of the 2026 United Cup as Stan Wawrinka’s Team Switzerland takes on the gritty Team Argentina.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

United Cup Quarterfinal Predictions Including Taylor Fritz vs Stefanos Tsitsipas

The 2026 United Cup has reached its quarterfinal stage, and fans have many brilliant ties to look forward to. This article features Group A winners Team U.S.A.

Venus Williams News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 6

Venus Williams did not stutter about ‘biggest pressure’ she’s facing after Auckland loss

Venus Williams said the pressure she faces at this stage of her career is largely self-imposed after opening her 2026 singles season with a three-set loss at the WTA Tour event in Auckland, New Zealand.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / January 6

WTA roundup: Aryna Sabalenka opens '26 with rout

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka only needed 47 minutes to open her 2026 season with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Spain's Cristina Bucsa at the Brisbane International on Tuesday in Australia.

Tennis News / HITC / January 6

Why an ATP star wants Jannik Sinner above Carlos Alcaraz in the rankings

Jannik Sinner will have his sights set on reclaiming the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz in 2026. Even though Alcaraz ended the 2025 season as world number one, Sinner had beaten him in the final of the year-end ATP Finals, so the Italian star knows what he needs to do to return to the top.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 6

Ranking the top American players as 2026 begins

Coco Gauff won another major title in 2025, and Taylor Fritz continued to lead the American men. But who else is set to make a move in 2026?

Andrey Rublev News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

ATP Hong Kong Day 3 Predictions Including Andrey Rublev vs Yibing Wu

The ATP Hong Kong Open is back on the main Tour after a hiatus from 2003-2023. This is the third edition since the return and we are blessed with a jam-packed draw.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

ATP Brisbane Day 4 Predictions Including Daniil Medvedev vs Frances Tiafoe

Second round action at the ATP 250 in Brisbane features four intriguing matches on Wednesday, with top seed Daniil Medvedev taking center stage. Who will reach the quarterfinals?

Aryna Sabalenka News / HITC / January 6

Aryna Sabalenka admits frustration despite blistering 47-minute win in 2026 opener

The world number one opened her season in ruthless fashion at the Brisbane International but remained demanding of herself. Aryna Sabalenka could hardly have asked for a more dominant start to her 2026 campaign, dismantling Cristina Bucsa 6–0, 6–1 in just 47 minutes in the second round of the Brisbane International.

Coco Gauff News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

'The Worst' Support in Tennis: Coco Gauff Challenges American Fans to Do Better

Coco Gauff’s new season once again started at the United Cup, where she led Team U.S.A. to a tournament victory last year while playing some of the best tennis of her career.

Alexander Zverev News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Alexander Zverev Can’t Afford To Be a Diesel Engine Anymore

Alexander Zverev recently described himself as a diesel engine. Unlike Sinner and Alcaraz, who can elevate their game at any moment, the German needs time to get going before he can play his best tennis.

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Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Daniil Medvedev Renews Call for Early Nights at Australian Open

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev reiterated his call on Monday for the Australian Open to commence its night sessions earlier, following a series of recent matches that concluded after midnight at Melbourne Park, though he acknowledged that such changes were unlikely.

Novak Djokovic News / Total Apex Sports / January 6

PTPA Ignores Novak Djokovic in a Shocking Statement After Serb’s Departure

If you thought the tennis world would give us a calm start to 2026, you haven’t been paying attention. In a move that feels less like a corporate resignation and more like a messy celebrity breakup, Novak Djokovic has officially severed ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA).

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

ATP Brisbane Best Bets Including Lehecka vs Korda

Michelsen – Tien: 07.01.2026 02:00 CEST H2H: 2-1 Alex Michelsen has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Brisbane, Michelsen defeated Duckworth in three tight sets after spending almost three hours on the court.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 6

Kyrgios' return ends in first-round loss in Brisbane

Nick Kyrgios' first ATP Tour match since March ends in a straight-set defeat by Aleksandar Kovacevic in the opening round of the Brisbane International.

Iva Jovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

WTA Auckland Day 3 Predictions Including Iva Jovic vs Sara Bejlek

The early rounds at WTA Auckland continue to offer plenty of intrigue as players look to settle into the season and make the most of favorable conditions on hard courts.

Novak Djokovic News / Field Level Media / January 5

Novak Djokovic leaving players' union he co-founded

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has left the players' union he co-founded, citing "ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented." The 24-time Grand Slam champion announced his parting from the Professional Tennis Players Association through a series of posts on X on Sunday.

Emma Navarro News / Field Level Media / January 5