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Stan Wawrinka, Nick Kyrgios receive Australian Open wild cards

Stan Wawrinka has been a given a wild card into the Australian Open as he heads into his final season on the ATP Tour. Wawrinka, 40, announced he will retire at the end of the season.

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ATP Brisbane Best Bets Including Medvedev vs Michelsen

Kovacevic – Nakashima: 10.01.2026 03:00 CEST H2H: first meeting Aleksandar Kovacevic has won three of his last five matches. This week in Brisbane, the Australian defeated Kyrgios in the opening round in straight sets.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

'Maybe This Year': Alcaraz and Sinner Leave Door Open for Surprise Doubles Team-Up

To start the 2026 season, both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are currently in South Korea ahead of their Hyundai Card Super Match, which will take place on the 10th of January.

Iga Swiatek News / HITC / January 9

Iga Swiatek shares the city she loves playing tennis in the most

Tennis players have the luxury of playing all around the world, and Iga Swiatek’s career has taken her to every edge of the globe. The world number two has often called out the hectic nature of the WTA Tour schedule, but it has allowed her to travel the world.

Tennis News / HITC / January 9

The conversation Novak Djokovic had with Aryna Sabalenka after practising together in 2025

Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players of all time, and commands respect wherever he goes. As such, many modern-day stars of the sport flock to seek out whatever wisdom they can possibly gain from him, whether it is through practising together or just a chat.

Stan Wawrinka News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

United Cup Semifinal Predictions Including Stan Wawrinka vs Zizou Bergs

Stan Wawrinka’s final season as a professional player continues on United Cup semifinal day. The three-time Grand Slam champion’s encounter with Zizou Bergs should be fascinating.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

WTA Auckland Semifinal Predictions Including Elina Svitolina vs Iva Jovic

The semifinals of the WTA 250 tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, are set and feature three of the top four seeds, including top seed Elina Svitolina, who will take on #3 seed Iva Jovic in a blockbuster match.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

WTA Brisbane Semifinal Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Karolina Muchova

Two superb WTA Brisbane semifinal matches are scheduled for Saturday. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face Karolina Muchova before American star Jessica Pegula plays Marta Kostyuk.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 9

WTA roundup: Semifinals set in Brisbane, Auckland

No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova halted No. 3 seed Elena Rybakina's 13-match win streak and reached the Brisbane International semifinals with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 win Friday in Australia.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

ATP Hong Kong Semifinal Predictions Including Lorenzo Musetti vs Andrey Rublev

The ATP Hong Kong Open 2025 edition sees just four men remain. The semifinals are set, and it promises to be a great day of tennis action. As ever, we preview and predict the semifinal matches for you.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

ATP Brisbane Semifinal Predictions Including Daniil Medvedev vs Alex Michelsen

The ATP Brisbane International is certain to have a new champion, as well as an American in the final, as we reach the penultimate stage of the event with Russian Daniil Medvedev, a former runner-up here in 2019, attempting to win his first title since Almaty last year. He has to surmount a tricky American challenge in the semifinal, though.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

United Cup Semifinal Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Iga Swiatek

The United Cup semifinals include a repeat of last year’s final between Team U.S.A. and Team Poland. That means there will be another blockbuster battle between French Open champion Coco Gauff and world No.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 9

ATP roundup: Poland to face U.S. in United Cup semifinal

Poland will face the United States in the United Cup semifinals following a 2-1 win over host Australia on Friday in Sydney. The quarterfinal was decided in mixed doubles after Poland's Iga Swiatek routed Maya Joint 6-1, 6-1 in 57 minutes and Australia's Alex de Minaur outlasted Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

Aryna Sabalenka News / HITC / January 9

What areas Aryna Sabalenka says she’s been focusing on before the Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka will be aiming to take another step forward after what was already a standout 2025 season. Despite all the success she enjoyed last year, there were still a few things she could have done better.

Tennis News / HITC / January 9

Kim Clijsters opens up on Venus Williams and her debated Australian Open wildcard

Venus Williams being handed a wildcard for the Australian Open has not gone down well with everyone. It has been a while since Venus won a Grand Slam match, and some have questioned why the 45-year-old was chosen to take part in Melbourne.

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Nick Kyrgios News / Tennis Infinity / January 9

'I'd rather give my spot': Nick Kyrgios set to miss 2026 Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios will not compete in singles at the 2026 Australian Open after opting to give his wild card spot to someone else. Kyrgios hasn't played a lot in recent years.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

Aryna Sabalenka Explains Why Serena Williams’ Scheduling Strategy No Longer Works

Aryna Sabalenka’s 2026 season has gotten off to a perfect start on the court, as she is into the quarterfinals of the WTA Brisbane International tournament, having dropped no sets and lost a combined seven games across her first two matches.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

How Much Will Alcaraz and Sinner Earn from South Korea Exhibition?

To start the 2026 season, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were the only two top-30 players on the ATP Tour who did not enter an official pre-Australian Open tournament entry list to gain match practice ahead of the first Major of the year.

Nick Kyrgios News / Total Apex Sports / January 9

Nick Kyrgios Drops Australian Open Bombshell: Why He’s Skipping Singles

Let’s be honest: it just wouldn’t be January in Melbourne without the annual Nick Kyrgios circus rolling into town. Whether he’s smashing rackets, engaging in Twitter wars with retired legends, or producing moments of absolute magic on the court, the man is incapable of being boring.

Stan Wawrinka News / Total Apex Sports / January 9

Australian Open 2026: Stanislas Wawrinka Gets One Last Shot and We Are Not Ready

Let’s be real for a second: seeing the legends of the 2010s slowly hang up their racquets has been nothing short of an emotional gut punch for tennis fans.

Coco Gauff News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 8

Coco Gauff leads US team to United Cup semifinals

Coco Gauff is gearing up for the Australian Open by leading the defending champion United States team past the United Cup quarterfinals in Perth, Australia.

Qinwen Zheng News / Field Level Media / January 8

No. 24 Qinwen Zheng WDs from Australian Open

World No. 24 Qinwen Zheng withdrew from the upcoming Australian Open on Thursday as she works her way back following right elbow surgery. "After careful evaluation by my team and following medical advice, unfortunately I will be withdrawing from the 2026 Australian Open," Zheng wrote on Instagram.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 8