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Flavio Cobolli's heroics send Italy back to Davis Cup final

Italy is one win away from three-peating as Davis Cup champions, as the host nation swept Belgium 2-0 Friday to get back to the finals in Bologna, Italy.

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Eugenie Bouchard’s former coach reveals there was a WTA star who ‘begged’ him to work with her

Eugenie Bouchard’s former coach, Nick Saviano, guided her to a career-best season on the WTA Tour in 2014. Saviano helped Bouchard record three incredible Grand Slam campaigns that season, with the Canadian reaching back-to-back semifinals at the Australian Open and Roland Garros before making the Wimbledon final.

Tennis News / ESPN / November 21

Italy on cusp of third straight Davis Cup title

Two-time defending champion Italy reached the Davis Cup final when Flavio Cobolli beat Zizou Bergs of Belgium 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (15) after saving seven match points.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / November 21

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open hopes evaulated by Serena Williams' former coach

Serena Williams' ex-coach, Rennae Stubbs, thinks Novak Djokovic will put particular focus on the 2026 Australian Open and that the Serbian believes he can win the Grand Slam.

Holger Rune News / FirstSportz / November 21

Watch: Holger Rune Spotted Practicing on Court for First Time Since Horror Injury

Holger Rune‘s campaign this season ended in complete disappointment. When he was at the Stockholm Open, he tore his Achilles tendon during his semifinal match against eventual runner-up Ugo Humbert and left the court in tears as he was very well aware of the severity of such an injury.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / November 21

Jannik Sinner’s coach shares message on social media following 2025 season

It’s been years in the making, but the Italian has moved beyond being just a young talent. Now, he’s arguably one of the two best players on the planet.

Madison Keys News / HITC / November 21

American WTA player who beat Madison Keys announces her retirement from tennis

The time has come for the WTA Tour to grind to a halt, and for a number of players, that represents a chance to take the next step. A number of players curtailed their 2025 seasons early, with Paula Badosa, Elina Svitolina and Daria Kasatkina the highest-profile players to take a break.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / November 21

Roger Federer reveals whether he would be interested in a drink with Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic's relationship has evolved over the years, and the Swiss legend answered whether he would like to speak with his former rival in a more relaxed setting.

Alexander Zverev News / FirstSportz / November 21

Alexander Zverev Issues Another Scathing Criticism About the Davis Cup Format

Alexander Zverev has yet again criticized the Davis Cup Finals format after helping Germany seal its place in the semi-finals of the competition. The 28-year-old has been very vocal about the tournament’s new format since arriving in Bologna for the event.

Matteo Berrettini News / BBC Sport / November 21

Berrettini puts Italy on brink of third successive Davis Cup final

Matteo Berrettini puts two-time defending champions Italy on the brink of a third consecutive Davis Cup final with victory over Belgium's Raphael Collignon.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 21

Boris Becker Urges Critics to Stop Discussing Novak Djokovic’s Retirement: 'He’s Important for Tennis'

Novak Djokovic has made it clear that he doesn’t want to hang up his racket in the near future. What he desires the most at this stage of his career is his 25th Grand Slam title.

Tennis News / HITC / November 21

Jack Draper nominated for ATP’s brand-new award alongside Joao Fonseca

Jack Draper’s impressive 2025 season has not gone unnoticed, with the ATP nominating him for one of its top awards. The past 11 months have been a breakthrough period for the Brit, who claimed his first Masters 1000 title, reached another final, and climbed to a career-high ranking of world No.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 21

Boris Becker Opens Up About the State of His Relationship With Alexander Zverev Amid Heavy Criticism

For the past couple of months, Boris Becker has mounted heavy criticism on fellow countryman Alexander Zverev for his lack of desire to win Grand Slams and compete with other top players.

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Rafael Nadal News / HITC / November 21

Rafael Nadal chooses the most cherished of his 14 Roland Garros victories

Rafael Nadal’s record at Roland-Garros stands alone in sports. No one has come close to dominating a single event the way he has in Paris. His 14 French Open titles are not just the most by any player at one tournament, they are a mark of consistency and resilience that is hard to wrap your head around.

Tennis News / HITC / November 21

Maria Sharapova shares her reaction to Serena Williams inducting her into the Tennis Hall of Fame

In August, five years after calling time on her playing days, Maria Sharapova was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Sharapova’s career included a Career Grand Slam and 36 singles titles.

Valentin Vacherot News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Valentin Vacherot 2025 Season Review: The Man Who Refused to Give Up

Fairytales in tennis don’t happen often. The sport is too unforgiving and too crowded with talent for dreams to come true on schedule, which makes Valentin Vacherot’s 2025 season all the more remarkable.

Jack Draper News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

Why Jack Draper’s ATP Award Nomination is a Slap in the Face to Tennis Fans

Another year, another round of ATP awards that make you question if the decision-makers are actually watching the same sport as the rest of us. The nominations

Holger Rune News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

Holger Rune Injury Update: Is the Danish Star Rushing His Return?

In the cutthroat world of professional tennis, a major injury can feel like a career death sentence. For Danish prodigy Holger Rune, a ruptured Achilles tendon during the Stockholm Open semifinal was about as brutal as it gets.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 21

Darren Cahill Heaps Praise on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz for ‘Incredible’ Off-Court Friendship

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have shown the tennis world that fierce rivalry and friendship can co-exist at the same time. They have been showering each other with so much praise and respect that sometimes people wonder whether they indeed are arch-rivals.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 20