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WTA roundup: Aryna Sabalenka repeats in Brisbane

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defended her Brisbane International title with a straight-sets victory against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk on Sunday in Australia.

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ATP roundup: Poland captures first United Cup title

After falling in the finals in 2024 and 2025, Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 to claim its first United Cup title on Sunday in Sydney. Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa won the decisive mixed-doubles match 6-4, 6-3 against Jakub Paul and Belinda Bencic.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / January 11

Coco Gauff posts pledge on social media following USA United Cup loss

Coco Gauff’s build-up to the Australian Open came to an end with the USA exiting the United Cup. It was a solid showing from Gauff and her teammates, but they ultimately fell short against a strong Poland side.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

ATP Adelaide Day 1 Predictions Including Sebastian Korda vs Thanasi Kokkinakis

All eyes turn to Adelaide as the ATP Tour prepares for the first Slam of the season, with players using the opening rounds to fine-tune their games under match pressure.

Alexander Bublik News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

Alexander Bublik Cracks Top 10 With Hong Kong Title

Alexander Bublik won the Hong Kong Open on Sunday in straight sets, a win that will see the Kazakhstani star break into the Top 10 for the first time, just ahead of the Australian Open.

Cameron Norrie News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

ATP Auckland Day 1 Predictions Including Cameron Norrie vs Hugo Gaston

The ATP 250 event in Auckland is the last chance for players to fine tune their game ahead of the Australian Open and also potentially win a title in a field devoid of the very best players in the world.

Elina Svitolina News / NAI Sports / January 11

Elina Svitolina beats Wang Xinyu to win her 19th WTA Tour title

Elina Svitolina claimed her 19th WTA Tour title on Sunday, defeating China’s Wang Xinyu 6-3, 7-6 (8) in the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland, as she gathered momentum ahead of the Australian Open.

Joao Fonseca News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

'Want to Be 100% Fit': João Fonseca Explains Adelaide Open Withdrawal

Not many players on the ATP Tour in the past couple of years have generated both hype and fan following like Brazilian prodigy Joao Fonseca. He had his

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Revealed: What Alcaraz and Sinner Will Wear at the Australian Open

After their lucrative exhibition clash in South Korea, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are finally on their way to Australia, just a week removed from the first Major of the year.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

John Isner names the one player most likely to beat Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner at a Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dominated the Grand Slam scene in 2025 and look set to do the same in 2026. Alcaraz and Sinner split all four major titles between them for the second season in a row last year, and faced each other in the final of three of the tournaments.

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Tennis News / HITC / January 10

The Instagram DM Carlos Alcaraz sent to Coco Gauff in 2019 which she ‘ghosted’

Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff are arguably the two biggest stars that tennis has to offer. And, luckily for the sport, they are both only just getting started.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Tennis Infinity / January 10

Aryna Sabalenka makes important scheduling decision and blasts 'insane' calendar

Aryna Sabalenka has become the latest player to criticize the packed tennis calendar and is willing to face consequences for putting her physical health first.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

ATP Brisbane And Hong Kong Final Best Bets

Nakashima – Medvedev: 11.01.2026 09:30 CEST H2H: 0-2 Brandon Nakashima has won four of his last five matches. This week in Brisbane, Nakashima won his opening match against Davidovich Fokina in straight sets.

Daniil Medvedev News / HITC / January 10

Daniil Medvedev picks out shot that’s been ‘crazy good’ before Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev has reached his 52nd hard-court semifinal, overcoming Kamil Majchrzak at the Brisbane International. The top seed rallied from a set down against the Pole to secure a spot in the final four, where he will face Alex Michelsen.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 10

WTA roundup: Top seeds surge into finals in Brisbane, Auckland

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka needed just 89 minutes to defeat Czech Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-4 and reach her third consecutive Brisbane International final on Saturday.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

Iga Swiatek reflects on ‘challenging’ defeat to Coco Gauff at the United Cup

Iga Swiatek was comprehensively beaten by Coco Gauff in Poland’s semi-final with the United States at the United Cup. Gauff dominated much of the match and ran out a 6-4, 6-2 winner to keep the tie alive for the United States following Taylor Fritz’s defeat to Hubert Hurkacz in the opening match.

Venus Williams News / HITC / January 10

Venus Williams draws record-breaking WTA player at Hobart International

Venus Williams’ comeback to the tour in 2026 hasn’t started how she’d have liked. Given a wild card entry into the ASB Classic in Auckland, the American was knocked out in her first match by Magda Linette.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek reach milestone matchup already hit By Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

In recent seasons, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have become the defining figures on the ATP Tour, sharing eight Grand Slam titles over that stretch.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

Jannik Sinner shares his thoughts after loss to Carlos Alcaraz in South Korea

Jannik Sinner was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in his first match back, losing their exhibition contest in South Korea. Their rivalry was a big story throughout the 2025 ATP Tour season, and they picked up right where they left off to open the new year.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 10

ATP roundup: Poland, Switzerland to clash in United Cup final

Poland ousted the defending champion United States to advance to the final of the United Cup against Switzerland on Saturday in Sydney. Both Poland and Switzerland clinched their victories in the mixed-doubles round of the tournament, which began with 18 countries.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 9

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.

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 / 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.

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.

Malika Andrews News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Malika Andrews lands a notable promotion from ESPN

Malika Andrews is expanding her duties for The Worldwide Leader. ESPN announced on Tuesday that the veteran NBA host Andrews is branching out into tennis.