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Arthur Fils Pulls Out of Australian Open with Back Injury

Promising French youngster Arthur Fils has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to chronic back problems that have effectively kept him out of competitive tennis since the French Open last year.

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Aryna Sabalenka explains the one thing she dislikes about playing in Australia

Aryna Sabalenka is in for a busy start to the year, beginning with a packed field at the Brisbane International before she heads to Melbourne Park. The world number one is among seven of the top 10 seeds who have chosen Brisbane as their first tournament of 2024.

Iga Swiatek News / BBC Sport / January 3

Women's game did not need 'Battle of Sexes' - Swiatek

Iga Swiatek says tennis did not need the 'Battle of the Sexes' between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka as the women's game "stands on its own".

Stan Wawrinka News / ESPN / January 3

Wawrinka opens farewell tour with comeback win

Stan Wawrinka, who announced last month that this year would be his last on the ATP tour, rallied to beat Arthur Rinderknech 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) at the United Cup.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 2

2026 ASB Classic Auckland WTA Draw with Williams, Stephens, Eala & more

The 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland will be one of the most exciting WTA 250 tournaments of the season, with multiple major winners in the draw. The ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, will welcome some of the best players on the WTA Tour once again.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 2

2026 Brisbane International WTA Draw with Sabalenka, Rybakina, Keys & more

The draw for the first WTA 500 tournament of the 2026 season has been revealed, as the best of the best will compete at the Brisbane International. 48 players will enter the main draw at the Brisbane International from January 4th to 11th.

Nick Kyrgios News / Tennis Infinity / January 2

Nick Kyrgios brutally calls out critic for history with 'performance enhancing drugs'

Nick Kyrgios is known for making fiery comments, especially toward those who criticize him, but his words about Greg Rusedski were particularly blunt. Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka have been scolded by some for their Battle of the Sexes match, which the Australian won 6-3, 6-3.

Casper Ruud News / Tennis Infinity / January 2

Casper Ruud silently marries his long-time partner ahead of 2026 season

Casper Ruud will play his first ATP season as a married man after tying the knot with Maria Galligani. Since Ruud emerged as one of the best players in men's tennis, Galligani has been a constant presence by his side.

Tennis News / HITC / January 2

Top tennis youngster suffers another setback and withdraws from Australian Open

The 2026 Australian Open is just a few short weeks away, but there’s plenty of tennis to get through before then… This week, stars of the ATP and WTA Tours are competing in the mixed-gender United Cup.

Venus Williams News / HITC / January 2

Looking back at Venus Williams’ last Australian Open appearance after latest wildcard invite

Venus Williams is set to break a record at this year’s Australian Open, becoming the oldest woman ever to compete in the tournament after being handed the final wildcard.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

ATP United Cup Best Bets Including De Minaur vs Ruud

Rinderknech – Wawrinka: 03.01.2026 04:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Arthur Rinderknech has lost four of his last five matches. The last match he played was in the Davis Cup, where he lost to Bergs in straight sets.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 2

Argentina and Greece sweep United Cup openers

Argentina swept Spain and Greece swept Japan to open the United Cup on Friday in Perth, Australia. Argentina's Sebastian Baez won the opening match in the mixed-team event with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Jaume Munar.

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Naomi Osaka Blames Sickness for First Loss of 2026

The offseason is notoriously short for tennis players. That was especially true for Naomi Osaka, who spent most of December traveling the globe for exhibition events.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Inside Rafael Nadal’s Mind: The Tactics That Defined His Rivalries With Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal dominated men’s tennis alongside his fellow Big Three rivals for over two decades, a historic run that saw the trio collect a combined 66 major titles and more than 100 Masters 1000 trophies.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 2

Venus Williams given 2026 Australian Open wild card as incredible career continues

45-year-old Venus Williams will make at least one more appearance at the Australian Open after being awarded a wild card for the 2026 edition. Williams is a two-time women's singles runner-up at the opening Grand Slam of each season.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 2

Boulter turns to Sharapova's former coach Joyce

Katie Boulter turns to Michael Joyce, former coach of Maria Sharapova, as she attempts to climb back up the world rankings.

Tennis News / HITC / January 2

Aryna Sabalenka requests rule change for Battle of the Sexes rematch with Nick Kyrgios

Aryna Sabalenka wasted little time asking for a rematch after losing to Nick Kyrgios in the latest Battle of the Sexes showdown. Kyrgios came out on top in straight sets, but the event drew plenty of criticism from both fans and pundits before and after it took place.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Why Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic Are Tennis’ Ultimate Physical Beasts (According to the Guy Who Trained Them)

Let’s be real for a second: we all like to pretend we know what it takes to be a top-tier athlete like Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic. We watch a five-hour Wimbledon final from the comfort of our couch, stuffing our faces with nachos, and scream, “Run faster!” as if we wouldn’t pull a hamstring just trying to find the remote.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 2