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Although many see Pete Sampras as one of the best to ever play the game, he doesn’t share that view about himself. Pete Sampras remains one of the most decorated champions in tennis history.

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'I'm glad I didn't win': Daniil Medvedev regrets his US Open behavior

Daniil Medvedev's antics during his 2025 US Open match against Benjamin Bonzi drew significant attention, and the former ATP world No. 1 reflected on them in an interview.

Maria Sharapova News / HITC / November 27

The one ‘weakness’ Maria Sharapova highlighted about her game immediately after winning Wimbledon in 2004

Maria Sharapova has gone down in tennis history thanks to her efforts on the court, which won’t be forgotten any time soon. Sharapova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame just last year, with her old rival Serena Williams on hand to celebrate alongside her.

Tennis News / HITC / November 27

The active tour star who became the last player to defeat both Williams sisters

One underappreciated star achieved a feat once reserved for tennis legends — and she’s still active on the tour today. During the height of Serena and Venus Williams’ dominance, even defeating one of them was considered a career-defining achievement.

Emma Raducanu News / HITC / November 27

Emma Raducanu’s net worth and how much prize money she has made in her career

Emma Raducanu is one of tennis’ most renowned and followed individuals, having been thrust into the limelight in 2021. Her run to that year’s US Open title made her a megastar overnight, and despite achieving the dream that every tennis player sets out for, it swiftly turned into a nightmare for the teenager.

Tennis News / HITC / November 27

John Lloyd calls out Jannik Sinner and Emma Raducanu over Davis Cup decisions

Criticism of the Davis Cup is nothing new, but John Lloyd’s recent comments took it to another level. John Lloyd has delivered one of the most forceful critiques yet of the modern Davis Cup, arguing that the competition has lost its identity and prestige.

Tennis News / HITC / November 27

The rule Roger Federer wanted enforced in 2014 that ended up impacting Rafael Nadal

While Roger Federer was known for his calm presence on court, he wasn’t afraid to speak up when he felt something needed to change in tennis. Roger Federer has long been regarded as one of the sport’s most composed figures, but the Swiss great was never shy about speaking up when he felt tennis needed correcting.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 27

Lorenzo Musetti Makes ‘Enemy’ Remark About ‘Role Model’ Jannik Sinner

Lorenzo Musetti feels lucky that compatriot Jannik Sinner is part of the tour. He doesn’t consider his compatriot his ‘enemy’ and explained why he thinks so.

Tennis News / HITC / November 27

Jannik Sinner explains what makes playing against Carlos Alcaraz so difficult

The Italian speaks candidly about why the ATP’s leading rivalry pushes him to his limits. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have defined men’s tennis over the past two seasons, splitting the last eight Grand Slams and turning every meeting into must-watch theatre.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / November 27

Rafael Nadal opens up on having practice session with Alexandra Eala

Rafael Nadal recently had a practice session with Alexandra Eala at his academy, his first in nearly a year The 22-time Grand Slam winner helped the emerging

Tennis News / SportsInfo / November 27

Madison Keys claims Tennis fans have skewed expectations, thanks to Big 3 and Serena Williams

Madison Keys felt that modern-day Tennis fans have skewed expectations from the players, thanks to the success of the Big 3 and Serena Williams The 2025

Tennis News / SportsInfo / November 27

Throwback to what Novak Djokovic said about Iga Swiatek in 2023

In 2023, Novak Djokovic praised a young Iga Swiatek for what she had accomplished till then at the highest level in the WTA The Serbian was in love with

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 27

Andy Roddick Explains What’s ‘Not Been Talked About Enough’ Regarding Valentin Vacherot’s Fairytale Shanghai Run

Valentin Vacherot scripted history at the Shanghai Masters, where, to the surprise of the tennis world, he knocked out five seeded players en route to the title.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 27

Daniil Medvedev’s Ex-Coach Praises Italian Tennis for Jannik Sinner’s Rise to the Top

Daniil Medvedev‘s former coach, Gilles Simon, lauded the Italian tennis system for the development of Jannik Sinner. The 24-year-old stands No.2 in the world with four Grand Slam titles.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 26

Gilles Simon Dives Into the ‘Complicated’ Breakdown of Working Relationship With Daniil Medvedev in 2025

Gilles Simon has opened up on the breakdown of the working relationship between himself and Daniil Medvedev. The duo had a brief working relationship that lasted just over a year, but it didn’t generate any titles.

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Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 26

Roger Federer Holds Optimism About Doing an Exhibition Tour With Rafael Nadal in the Near Future

Roger Federer has once again dived into the rumors surrounding a potential exhibition tour with Rafael Nadal. This duo has arguably two of the biggest fanbases on the planet, and that fandom has not gone even after their retirement.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Men’s Grand Slam Power Rankings: Who Really Dominated the Biggest Stages?

When the ATP season officially wrapped up, we got our final top 10 rankings with Carlos Alcaraz on top and Felix Auger-Aliassime managing to finish in the top five – a career-high for the Canadian.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Flavio Cobolli Emerges As Latest Star of Italian Golden Age

It is probably asking too much of Flavio Cobolli to expect his Davis Cup heroics over the last week to translate into immediate and enduring domination of men’s tennis, as was the case with Novak Djokovic in 2010 and Jannik Sinner in 2023.

Billie Jean King News / Serve on SI / November 26

Australian Open Ranking Rule is Causing Issues for WTA Players

One of the most commonly aired grievances against professional tennis is the endlessly spinning nature of the carousels that the sport is built upon - namely, the ATP and WTA Tour circuits.

Serena Williams News / HITC / November 26

How Serena Williams reacted after overtaking Steffi Graf’s Grand Slam total in 2017

Serena Williams is recognised as one of the greatest athletes in the history of tennis, having won 73 WTA Tour–level singles titles during her 26-year career.

Roger Federer News / Total Apex Sports / November 26

Will Roger Federer Grace the Commentary Booth? Here’s What We Know

Roger Federer, the maestro of the tennis court, has hung up his racket, leaving a void in the tennis world that feels as vast as his trophy cabinet. Since his emotional farewell at the 2022 Laver Cup, fans have been desperately wondering what’s next for the Swiss icon.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / November 26

Elena Rybakina vs. Aryna Sabalenka: Even a Stick Shoots Once a Year?

The world of professional tennis isn’t just about powerful serves and nail-biting tiebreaks; sometimes, the real drama unfolds off the court. Following a tough loss to Elena Rybakina at the WTA Finals, Aryna Sabalenka was caught letting her frustration get the better of her.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Carlos Alcaraz Breaks Silence on Delayed Nike Logo Launch

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz’s 2025 season may have come to an abrupt end due to the hamstring injury he sustained in Turin, but a player of his magnitude rarely disappears from the tennis news cycle.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Total Apex Sports / November 26

Aryna Sabalenka Ditches Tennis Whites for Gold Dress, And We’re Here For It

When you’re a two-time Grand Slam champion and the world’s number one, you’d think the off-season would be all about, well, taking time off. But for Aryna Sabalenka, it seems the grind—and the glam—never stops.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / November 25

Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula Name Most Superstitious Tennis Player

There has been a proliferation of tennis podcasts over the past few years, but none are as entertaining as "The Player's Box Podcast." Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula, Jennifer Brady, and Desirae Krawczyk give fans a sneak peek at the lives of professional tennis players on a weekly basis.