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Novak Djokovic Commits to First 2026 Tournament

As always, tennis fans and media have closely tracked every move of Novak Djokovic's off-season. Now, we know when the 24-time Grand Slam champion will kick off his 2026 ATP season.

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Why Arthur Fils’ 2026 return could reignite one of tennis’ top talents

Arthur Fils spent most of the 2025 ATP season on the sidelines, dealing with a back injury that lingered throughout the year. The Frenchman, seen as one of the most promising players on Tour, struggled to find any rhythm as the injury limited his opportunities.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 16

2026 Adelaide International WTA Entry List: Mboko, Andreeva, Keys & more

The 2026 Adelaide International will be the second WTA 500 event of the season, held from January 12th to 17th. While the ATP players have to wait until the second week of February for the first ATP 500 tournament, the WTA players have two WTA 500 events in the opening two weeks of the season.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Novak Djokovic Makes a Key Offseason Addition to Regain His Physical Edge

Despite being nearly 39 years old and not having added to his historic Major tally in two full seasons now, Novak Djokovic has given no indication of stepping away from the game.

Rennae Stubbs News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Rennae Stubbs Goes Nuclear on Gun Advocates Following Bondi Beach Tragedy

It takes a special kind of internet troll to look at a horrific tragedy and think, “You know what this situation needs? A little bit of ‘I told you so’ about gun control.” But welcome to the internet in 2025, where bad takes are as common as microtransactions in a free-to-play shooter.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 16

2026 Adelaide International ATP Entry List: Djokovic, Draper, Fonseca & more

The last event held in Australia before the first Grand Slam of the season will once again be the Adelaide International, and in 2026, it will welcome a world-class field of players.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 16

Andy Murray Explains Importance of Olympic Gold for Tennis Players by Citing Novak Djokovic’s Paris Win: 'He Was More Emotional'

The Olympics don’t offer prize money or ranking points to the tennis players. Not every player wants to participate in the quadrennial event because Grand Slam events are considered the most important in tennis.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

ATP Tour Match Of The Year Nominees And Their Breakdown Including Novak Djokovic vs Musetti

As the 2025 ATP Tour season draws to a close, the official shortlist for the Best ATP Tour Match of the Year—curated by the tour itself—spotlights five unforgettable battles that captured the attention of fans worldwide.

Roger Federer News / HITC / December 15

The meal Roger Federer said he ate before every match for 20 years

Roger Federer is a sporting icon, known for his decorum on and off the tennis court. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who retired from his playing career in 2022, won his first major honour in 2003 at Wimbledon.

Tennis News / ESPN / December 15

ATP Tour adding heat rule starting next season

The ATP Tour is adding a rule to address extreme heat during men's professional tennis matches that will allow for 10-minute breaks during best-of-three-sets singles matches starting next season.

Tennis News / HITC / December 15

Serena Williams once admitted the biggest disappointment of her entire tennis career and it wasn’t even a defeat

Serena Williams certainly had lows during her career, but they were massively outweighed by the highs. Williams is one of the most decorated players in tennis, with 73 WTA Tour titles won throughout her phenomenal career.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Tennis Infinity / December 15

Stefanos Tsitsipas' mother has brutal reaction to his social media activity

Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of the most interesting personalities on the ATP Tour. He's so unique that even his parents are sometimes stunned. Tsitsipas is one of the best tennis players of his generation.

Aryna Sabalenka News / ESPN / December 15

Sabalenka wins 2nd straight WTA Player of Year

Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive WTA Tour Player of the Year award on Monday, joining Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek as back-to-back winners of the honor over the past 25 years.

Carlos Alcaraz News / HITC / December 15

Mr Beast told why he simply had ‘no chance’ of returning Carlos Alcaraz’s serve

Carlos Alcaraz is the best tennis player in the world right now, currently placed first in the ATP rankings. In 2025, the Spaniard clinched eight ATP Tour-level titles, two of which came on the very biggest stages in the sport.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 15

Andrey Rublev Shares His Pre-Season Preparation with Marat Safin: 'He is Killing me'

Andrey Rublev will be desperate to make the 2026 season better than the last. After a disappointing 2025 season, in which he failed to make it past the fourth round of any Grand Slam, the Russian star is motivated to turn things around in his career, and his coach, Marat Safin, is bent on helping him reach the heights he has set.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 15

Former ATP Player Gives Verdict on Who Will Challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Next Year

For the past few months, there have been arguments on which player will challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on tour. The duo have been the best players in the men’s circuit and have dominated the men’s tennis.

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Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / December 15

Novak Djokovic Reveals ‘Secrets of His Return’ to Greece’s Rising Star: 'Don’t Wake Me Up from This Dream'

Novak Djokovic lives in Athens and has started his training for the next season. While training, he met a teenage star, whose happiness knew no bounds after meeting the Serbian legend.

Tennis News / HITC / December 15

The unsung tennis player that Jannik Sinner named as his childhood hero ahead of Roger Federer

Jannik Sinner, along with Carlos Alcaraz, has helped usher in a new era following the domination of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Many predicted a slump would hit tennis following the ‘big three’s’ departure from the sport, but Alcaraz and Sinner have helped the sport hit incredible heights.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / December 15

More Than The Score

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios talk ahead of their controversial match

Aryna Sabalenka News / BBC Sport / December 15

Dominant Sabalenka wins back-to-back WTA awards

World number one Aryna Sabalenka is voted the WTA player of the year for the second successive season after winning four titles in 2025.

Roger Federer News / HITC / December 15

What Roger Federer said was ‘super odd’ about his first ever match at Wimbledon

Roger Federer was not always known as ‘the King of Wimbledon’ and he has previously been open about his first experience at The Championships. Federer won eight Wimbledon titles in his career, which is more than any other male singles player in history.

Frances Tiafoe News / Serve on SI / December 15

Grading Frances Tiafoe's 2025 ATP Season

Before the start of the 2026 season, a new series will review a variety of players' 2025 campaigns and ultimately grade their complete season. These grades will be based on many factors such as prior achievements, injuries, and, of course, what he saw on court.

Amanda Anisimova News / Total Apex Sports / December 15

Amanda Anisimova is All of Us Right Now After the Horrific Bondi Beach Massacre

Let’s be honest for a second: scrolling through social media these days feels less like a pastime and more like a round of Russian roulette. You’re looking for tennis highlights or maybe a cat video, and instead, you get hit with the kind of news that makes you want to throw your phone into the ocean.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / December 13

Billie Jean King feels Serena Williams wouldn't come back from retirement due to this reason

Billie Jean King felt Serena Williams would not come back from retirement due to a major reason The Tennis legend felt the chances of Serena becoming the

Carlos Alcaraz News / Serve on SI / December 13

Carlos Alcaraz Explains Australian Open Struggles

At 22 years old, there is not much left for Carlos Alcaraz to accomplish in tennis. Alcaraz has already won six Grand Slam singles titles, two at every Major tournament except for the Australian Open.