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WTA Adelaide Quarterfinal Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Maya Joint

There is a stellar WTA Adelaide quarterfinal lineup. Teenage star Mirra Andreeva, last year’s Australian Open champion Madison Keys, and fellow American player Emma Navarro are all on the slate.

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ATP Adelaide Quarterfinal Predictions Including Tommy Paul vs Aleksandar Vukic

It promises to be a terrific quarterfinal day of ATP action in Adelaide. Also, Mirra Andreeva vs Maya Joint is among the four matches on the WTA side. Tommy Paul, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and Shanghai Masters champion Valentin Vacherot are some of the ATP players who will take to the court.

Tennis News / HITC / January 14

Sam Querrey says Roger Federer has the ‘biggest impact’ on tennis ahead of Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are widely considered to be the three greatest players in men’s tennis history. Djokovic is perhaps the greatest: he has won the most Grand Slam singles titles in men’s tennis history [24], and leads Nadal and Federer in almost all major statistical categories.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

Countdown to the Australian Open: Will it be Novak Djokovic’s Last Hurrah?

Novak Djokovic isn’t retired. He has no plans to retire this year either. What happens beyond 2026 remains uncertain, but Djokovic has openly said he wants to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which some have interpreted as confirmation he’ll play through at least that point.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

'That’s the Reality of It': Pat Cash Casts Doubt Over Djokovic’s Australian Open Chances

The only ATP top 8 player we have yet to see on a tennis court in 2026, whether in official competition or exhibition, is none other than Novak Djokovic.

Jannik Sinner News / ESPN / January 14

Amateur stuns Sinner on way to 1 Point Slam win

Sydney amateur Jordan Smith beat defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner on his way to claiming the $1 million Australian dollar first prize at the Australian Open's 1 Point Slam.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 14

Ofner celebrates too soon, loses Aussie qualifier

Before Sebastian Ofner lost in Australian Open qualifying, the 29-year-old Austrian had raised his arms and walked toward the net after taking a 7-1 lead in the decisive tiebreaker against Nishesh Basavareddy, not realizing he needed 10 points to win.

Tennis News / HITC / January 14

Taylor Fritz picks up another setback after playing Jannik Sinner ahead of the Australian Open

Taylor Fritz hasn’t had an easy start to 2026, and the Australian Open is starting to feel like another uphill climb. Fritz has been dealing with a knee injury since the United Cup, something he’s already said might force him to take time off later in the year.

Tommy Paul News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

ATP Adelaide Best Bets Including Paul vs Vukic

Vukic – Paul: 15.01.2026 05:30 CEST H2H: 2-0 Aleksandar Vukic has won four of his last five matches. This week in Adelaide, Vukic qualified for the main draw tournament by winning both qualifying matches in three tight sets.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 14

Amateur stuns Jannik Sinner and Amanda Anisimova to win 1 Point Slam at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were among the huge upsets in an epic 1 Point Slam event, which was shockingly won by an amateur. The 1 Point Slam made its debut last year.

Emma Raducanu News / BBC Sport / January 14

Raducanu earns first win of season after rain delay

Emma Raducanu claims her first victory of the season, beating Camila Osorio at the Hobart International after their match was suspended by rain on Tuesday.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 13

5 Players Who Could Beat Alcaraz and Sinner in 2026 Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are the pillars of the New Two Generation in men's tennis. Alcaraz has won six Majors and Sinner has won four Major titles.

Tennis News / HITC / January 13

John Isner makes bold claim about Milos Raonic after he retires from tennis

Milos Raonic officially announced that he would be retiring from professional tennis. Raonic is a former Wimbledon finalist, but he had not competed since 2024 after struggling with injuries.

Mirra Andreeva News / HITC / January 13

Mirra Andreeva shares hilarious moment with Conchita Martinez in Adelaide after winning opener

Mirra Andreeva made a positive start to her Adelaide International campaign… After losing in the Brisbane International quarterfinals, Andreeva bounced back in Adelaide.

Andre Agassi News / Tennis Infinity / January 13

Docuseries about eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi announced

Andre Agassi, one of tennis's most significant ever stars, will be the subject of a docuseries after an announcement by Apple TV. This year's US Open will mark 20 years since Agassi's emotional retirement at Flushing Meadows.

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Venus Williams News / HITC / January 13

Venus Williams shares Hobart International training advice that her rivals should listen to

Venus Williams continued her frustrating start to the season with an early exit at the Hobart International. Williams lost her opening match in Hobart, with the WTA legend suffering a 6-4, 6-3 defeat to sixth seed Tatjana Maria.

Iga Swiatek News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

'Not Setting Result Goals' – Iga Swiatek Reveals Mindset Before Australian Open

Iga Swiatek’s 2026 season got off to an up-and-down start, as she helped Team Poland win the United Cup. She won her first three matches but then lost her final two, falling to Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic in rather one-sided fashion.

Tennis News / HITC / January 13

Patrick Mouratoglou gives his verdict on viral tennis match, ‘she didn’t know how to play’

Less than two weeks into 2026, we already have a strong contender for ‘worst match of the year’. An ITF W35 event in Nairobi, Kenya, played host to one of the most watched matches of 2026 so far.

Tennis News / HITC / January 13

Lorenzo Musetti apologises after retiring from Alexander Zverev exhibition match

The Italian pulled out with a hip issue after a dramatic opening set, prompting an on-court apology and praise from Zverev for his effort. Lorenzo Musetti’s

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 13

ATP roundup: Aleksandar Vukic pulls upset in Adelaide

Australian qualifier Aleksandar Vukic thrilled the home crowd Tuesday with a 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) upset of No. 7 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the first round of the Adelaide International.

Venus Williams News / Field Level Media / January 13

WTA roundup: Venus Williams falls in Aussie Open tuneup

Sixth-seeded Tatjana Maria recorded a 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams in the first round at the Hobart International in Australia on Tuesday. Maria, 38, took advantage of five double faults by Williams, 45, to win the match in 87 minutes.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 13

What Venus Williams’ opponent said about beating her in historic matchup

A first-round loss by Venus Williams’ Tuesday in Australia carried noteworthiness beyond its outcome, as the match set a WTA age record. Williams, 45, fell 6-4, 6-3 to Germany’s Tatjana Maria, 38, in the first round of the Hobart International, a leadup event to the Australian Open.

Lois Boisson News / Field Level Media / January 12

French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson WDs from Australian Open

Lingering injuries prompted 2025 French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson to withdraw from the upcoming Australian Open. The 22-year-old from France, who last played in September, announced her reluctant withdrawal from the season-opening major via Instagram on Monday.

Milos Raonic News / Field Level Media / January 12

Former World No. 3 Milos Raonic retires at 35

Former World No. 3 Milos Raonic of Canada announced his retirement from the ATP Tour on Monday. The eight-time tournament winner, who turned 35 in December, earned more than $20 million in prize money.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 12

WTA roundup: McCartney Kessler stunned in Hobart

Serbia's Olga Danilovic stunned defending champion McCartney Kessler 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round on Monday at the Hobart International in Australia.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 12

ATP roundup: Action underway in Adelaide, Auckland

Thanasi Kokkinakis thrilled the home fans in Australia on Monday with a first-round comeback to beat Sebastian Korda at the Adelaide International. Kokkinakis finished the 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory in two hours and 26 minutes, tallying 15 aces and saving six of nine break points.