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Sorana Cirstea says 2026 season will be her last

Sorana Cirstea announced Saturday that her 20th season on the WTA Tour in 2026 will be her last. The 35-year-old Romanian has won three singles titles and earned nearly $11 million in prize money.

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He beat Djokovic and Zverev, then disappeared from the sport

Things don’t always go according to plan for some athletes, and there are plenty of reasons for that. Injuries or personal problems can turn a promising career into a story of missed opportunities, leaving fans to wonder what could have been if things had gone differently.

Tennis News / HITC / December 6

Carlos Alcaraz joins elite group featuring only the Big Four and Jannik Sinner after 2025 Season

Even during the tennis off-season, Carlos Alcaraz seems to find new ways to make history. He’s just become the sixth player ever to join a group that includes only five others before him.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / December 6

Kasatkina Laughs at Potapova's Statement on Leaving Russia

Earlier this week, Anastasia Potapova officially switched her sporting nationality from Russia to Austria. She is the latest Russian-born women's tennis player to make the switch.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / December 6

The sport Jannik Sinner played before becoming a champion tennis player

Jannik Sinner is one of the best tennis players in the world, and has been for several years now. Making his breakthrough in 2024, Sinner won his first two Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and US Open.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 6

Karolina Muchova beats Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina to win Shot of the Year

Karolina Muchova may have missed out on a title in 2025, but she has beaten Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and other top players to win the WTA Shot of the Year.

Tennis News / HITC / December 6

Frances Tiafoe and Madison Keys call for a single big change across all of tennis

Even though the tennis calendar is officially wrapped up, a few big names like Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe have kept themselves busy during the break.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina News / Last Word On Sports / December 6

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 2025 Season Recap

In 2025, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina enjoyed his best season to date, reaching a career high of World No. 14. Despite such a successful year, the Spaniard will no doubt be disappointed with the fact that he has yet to win a tour-level title.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 6

Casper Ruud puts Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner above Big 3 for shot speed

Casper Ruud claimed on Friday that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are hitting tennis balls at a greater speed than Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer did.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 6

Venus Williams hilariously reacts to idea of doubles reunion with sister Serena in 2026

Venus Williams hilariously reacted to the idea of a doubles reunion with younger sister Serena Williams after being put on the spot in Charlotte on Friday.

Frances Tiafoe News / Tennis Infinity / December 6

Frances Tiafoe details reason behind firing coaches, reveals two more changes

Frances Tiafoe split with coaches David Witt and Jordi Arconada after abruptly ending his season in October. He detailed the reason behind his decision on Friday.

Venus Williams News / HITC / December 6

Venus Williams responds to Australian Open question ahead of 2026 season

Venus Williams’ return to the tour in 2025 drew plenty of attention, and there’s hope among fans she’ll keep going into the new season. While she has already committed to a few events, she hasn’t yet said if one of them will be the Australian Open.

Andrey Rublev News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Ultimate Tennis Showdown London Grand Final Day 2 Predictions Including Alex de Minaur vs Andrey Rublev

The conclusion of the third complete Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) season takes place this week in London, England, at Copper Box Arena. Founded in 2020, UTS has done a terrific job engaging with younger fans through an interactive, fast-paced format.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 5

Boris Becker Reveals Circumstances Behind his Association With Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic’s partnership with Boris Becker began during a period of doubt. After several painful defeats to Rafael Nadal in 2013, including the Roland Garros semifinal and the US Open final, Djokovic and his team felt he needed a fresh voice.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 5

Carlos Alcaraz Shares Honest Thoughts on Comparisons of his Rivalry With Jannik Sinner to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Rivalries come and go, but some remain in the hearts of sports fans from generation to generation. The rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal was one of them, in which the tennis fanbase was split into two.

Tennis News / HITC / December 5

Tommy Paul’s coach explains what people often misunderstand about Felix Auger-Aliassime

Felix Auger-Aliassime finished the year strong, breaking into the top five of the ATP rankings for the first time in his career. His rise was highlighted by a semi-final run at the US Open, a trip to the Paris Masters final, and a title win at the European Open.

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Tennis News / HITC / December 5

Why Mouratoglou doesn’t believe Serena Williams will return to tennis

All eyes were on Serena Williams this week following reports that she might be considering a return to tennis. On Tuesday, news came out that she had rejoined the ITIA testing pool, which is something every player has to do before returning to the ATP or WTA Tour.

Daniil Medvedev News / FirstSportz / December 5

Daniil Medvedev Gets Real About What Makes Him 'Keep Playing Tennis'

Daniil Medvedev is a unique tennis player, but he endured one of his worst campaigns on tour this season. Despite being one of the most talented players in the men’s circuit, the Russian star failed to finish in the top 10 of the ATP rankings and crashed out of three Grand Slam tournaments in the opening round.

Tennis News / HITC / December 5

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alex de Minaur get early shot at Alcaraz and Sinner

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alex de Minaur made notable progress in 2025, but there’s still a clear gap between them and the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz News / FirstSportz / December 5

ATP Player Admits He was Completely Clueless When He Faced Carlos Alcaraz on Tour

ATP player Mattia Bellucci has admitted that Carlos Alcaraz is the best player he has faced in the men’s circuit since turning professional in 2018. Alcaraz won 71 matches this year, picking up eight titles and the season as World No.1, the best record on tour this season, topping his arch-rival Jannik Sinner.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 5

Casper Ruud Claims Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s Dominance on Tour 'is a Bit Annoying'

Casper Ruud has described the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as a bit annoying. Sinner and Alcaraz have separated themselves from other players on tour, showing a significant level of consistent performance on the court.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 5

Rafael Nadal Has Solution to Revive Davis Cup After Top Players’ Withdrawals This Year

This year at the Davis Cup Finals, only one top-10 player participated. It was Germany’s Alexander Zverev. World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz wanted to feature, but an injury that he suffered during the ATP Finals title clash against arch-rival Jannik Sinner forced him to withdraw from the event.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Rafael Nadal Hails 'Spectacular' Carlos Alcaraz Ahead of New Season

Spain’s tennis icons, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, have often praised each other publicly, highlighting the respect and admiration between generations.

Marketa Vondrousova News / Total Apex Sports / December 4

Marketa Vondrousova Blasts Doping Officials Over ‘Creepy’ Late-Night Visit: ‘Is This Normal?’

We all have this image of professional athletes living the absolute dream life. You know the vibe: flying first class, lifting trophies, and spending the off-season on a yacht in the Maldives.

Serena Williams News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Serena Williams sparks comeback rumors with her latest move

Serena Williams sparked speculation about a potential tennis comeback with her latest move. Williams notified the International Tennis Integrity Agency that she is re-entering the International Registered Testing Pool, which is required for her to return to active play.