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Novak Djokovic Rage Quits His Own Creation: Why the Tennis Legend Just Walked Away from the PTPA

It’s a new year, it’s January 2026, and just when you thought the tennis world might have a quiet start to the season, Novak Djokovic decided to press the “eject” button on the very organization he helped build.

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WTA Brisbane Day 3 Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Shuai Zhang

2026 is under way on the WTA Tour with everyone already looking forward to the Australian Open. However, there are still many tournaments to play before that, with WTA Brisbane one of the highest level events on paper.

Madison Keys News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

WTA Brisbane Day 3 Predictions Including McCartney Kessler vs Madison Keys

2026 is under way on the WTA tour with everyone already looking forward to the Australian Open. However, there are still many tournaments to play before that, with Brisbane one of the highest level ones on paper.

Coco Gauff News / ESPN / January 5

Gauff clarifies comments on American tennis fans

Coco Gauff posted to social media just before she started her United Cup singles match Monday, hoping to add context to her recent comments about American tennis fans.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Novak Djokovic Steps Away From PTPA Amid Governance Concerns

Novak Djokovic has announced that he is stepping away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), ending his formal involvement with the organization he co-founded in 2020 alongside Vasek Pospisil.

Daria Kasatkina News / HITC / January 4

Daria Kasatkina explains how she felt playing in Australia as an Australian player for the first time

Daria Kasatkina has experienced home support as an Australian player for the first time in her career. Kasatkina, who is a former world number eight, switched nationalities from Russia to Australia in March last year.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

ATP United Cup Best Bets Including Zverev vs Hurkacz

Fritz – Munar: 05.01.2026 04:30 CEST H2H: 1-0 Taylor Fritz has lost four of his last five matches. The last match he played before the United Cup was in December last season, when he lost to Tiafoe in three sets.

Tennis News / HITC / January 4

Former world number five says what she thinks Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s rivalry is missing

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are the two best players on the ATP Tour right now. Alcaraz and Sinner have won the last eight major titles between them, and have also played against each other in the past three consecutive Grand Slam finals.

Felix Auger-Aliassime News / HITC / January 4

Felix Auger-Aliassime says whether he was affected by the heat and humidity at the United Cup

Felix Auger-Aliassime didn’t take long to get up to speed in 2026… The Canadian star was excellent in his first singles match at the 2026 United Cup, defeating Zhang Zhizhen in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.

Roger Federer News / HITC / January 4

What Roger Federer said about playing exhibition matches during his tennis career

Exhibition tennis was everywhere at the end of the 2025 season, with Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka among those taking part in such events. Alcaraz played several exhibitions in 2025, despite the ATP number one having often criticized the tennis calendar.

Tennis News / HITC / January 4

Two-time ATP champion completely agrees with Carlos Alcaraz as he begins 2026 campaign

Jiri Lehecka is set to make his 2026 bow at the Brisbane International, an event he won 12 months ago. The Czech star beat America’s Reilly Opelka in last year’s final to clinch his second ATP title.

Tennis News / HITC / January 4

Venus Williams sends funny message to Serena Williams ahead of her first match of 2026

Venus Williams’ comeback tour is set to continue in New Zealand when she plays her first match at the Auckland Classic. Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, returned to the sport at the age of 45 when she competed in the 2025 Washington Open.

Tennis News / HITC / January 4

Carlos Alcaraz fans compare new serve to Novak Djokovic as 2026 season nears

Carlos Alcaraz is set to start his 2026 campaign later this month, adding another chapter to what’s already an impressive career. The Spaniard was in top form throughout 2025, picking up eight tour-level titles, including Grand Slam wins at Roland Garros and the US Open.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 4

Emma Raducanu (foot) WDs from United Cup clash vs. Naomi Osaka

Emma Raducanu of Great Britain withdrew from a marquee United Cup showdown with Naomi Osaka to prioritize recovering from a stubborn foot injury ahead of the Australian Open.

Karolina Pliskova News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

WTA Brisbane Day 2 Predictions Including Karolina Pliskova vs Hailey Baptiste

10 intriguing first-round matches are scheduled on day two at the WTA Brisbane International. As always, we here at LWOT will offer predictions for every match on the slate, including Marketa Vondrousova vs Magdalena Frech, but who will advance in Brisbane?

Jiri Lehecka News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

ATP Brisbane Day 2 Predictions Including Jiri Lehecka vs Tomas Machac

The 2026 tennis season is now underway Down Under with the ATP Brisbane International offering players a vital opportunity to prepare for the Australian Open.

Tennis News / HITC / January 4

Alexander Zverev shares his thoughts on Hubert Hurkacz ahead of their United Cup match

Alexander Zverev continues his quest for United Cup success with Germany with a tough test against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz. Zverev played a key role in Germany’s opener against the Netherlands, where he clinched the winning point for his side.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 4

ATP/WTA roundup: Canada, Germany post sweeps at United Cup

Felix Auger-Aliassime and 19-year-old Victoria Mboko gave Canada a 3-0 sweep of China on Sunday at the United Cup in Australia. In the opener, played in Sydney, Mboko rebounded from an opening-set loss to defeat Lin Zhu 2-6, 6-2, 6-0, and Auger-Aliassime followed by dropping Zhang Zhizhen 6-4, 6-4.

Taylor Fritz News / HITC / January 4

Taylor Fritz’s United Cup captain gives injury update after loss to Sebastien Baez

The 2026 ATP season hasn’t started the way Taylor Fritz would have hoped. Going into his first match at the United Cup – a tournament he won in 2025 alongside Coco Gauff – Fritz mentioned he was already dealing with ‘pretty serious tendonitis’ in his knee.

Roger Federer News / HITC / January 4

Former reality TV star claims he would ‘win a game’ against Roger Federer

Roger Federer dominated the landscape of tennis for over two decades, winning 20 Grand Slams and spending 310 weeks at the top of the ATP Tour. The Swiss superstar is widely considered one of the greatest players to ever play the game, alongside his rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Emma Raducanu News / HITC / January 4