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The early rounds at WTA Auckland continue to offer plenty of intrigue as players look to settle into the season and make the most of favorable conditions on hard courts.

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Kyrgios' return ends in first-round loss in Brisbane

Nick Kyrgios' first ATP Tour match since March ends in a straight-set defeat by Aleksandar Kovacevic in the opening round of the Brisbane International.

Venus Williams News / ESPN / January 6

Venus, 45, competitive in 3-set loss at Auckland

Venus Williams, 45, put up a superb show in her first singles match of 2026 before losing 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette at the WTA Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 5

Aus Open announces record prize money for 2026

A record A$111.5 million (US$74.9 million) in prize money will be on offer at the 2026 Australian Open, marking a 16% increase on the 2025 pool.

Emma Raducanu News / ESPN / January 5

Raducanu loses in season debut at United Cup

Emma Raducanu was able to make a belated season debut for Great Britain at the United Cup but suffered a first ever loss to Maria Sakkari.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 5

Veronika Kudermetova 'ashamed' that her brutal words about Holger Rune became public

Veronika Kudermetova has claimed that her comments about receiving messages from Holger Rune were not meant to be public and that she is upset about them becoming known.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

ATP Brisbane Best Bets Including Dimitrov vs Carreno-Busta

Medvedev – Tiafoe: 06.01.2026 00:00 CEST H2H: 5-2 Daniil Medvedev has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Brisbane, Medvedev won the opening match against Fucsovics in straight sets.

Iga Swiatek News / HITC / January 5

Iga Swiatek extended perfect WTA record with comeback win at the United Cup

Iga Swiatek began her 2026 campaign with a victory by defeating Eva Lys of Germany at the United Cup. Swiatek recovered from losing the first set against Lys to pick up another point for Poland after Hubert Hurkacz defeated Alexander Zverev in the opening tie.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

Novak Djokovic’s 2026 Season Hits Early Bump With Adelaide Withdrawal

Former World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from what would have been his first event of the 2026 season, the Adelaide International, scheduled for next week, as he revealed in a statement on social media.

Tennis News / HITC / January 5

Taylor Fritz steps in to back Coco Gauff after backlash over her comments

Coco Gauff’s recent comments about US fan support have sparked plenty of discussion in the tennis world. Speaking before the start of the United Cup, the

Lorenzo Sonego News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

ATP Hong Kong Day 2 Predictions Including Lorenzo Sonego vs Rei Sakamoto

Nine exciting first round matches are on the cards at the ATP 250 Hong Kong Open, with helpful ranking points and momentum at stake ahead of the Australian Open.

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Tennis News / HITC / January 5

Barbora Krejcikova names the shot she would ‘love’ to take from Jakub Mensik

Barbora Krejcikova and Jakub Mensik helped get Czechia off to the perfect start at the United Cup. Krejcikova is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion, but has faced many struggles with injury over the past year.

Venus Williams News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

WTA Auckland Day 2 Predictions Including Venus Williams vs Magda Linette

Venus Williams will begin a remarkable 33rd consecutive professional season on Day 2 at WTA Auckland. The five-time Wimbledon singles champion faces a challenging contest against Magda Linette.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

ATP United Cup Best Bets Including De Minaur vs Mensik

Auger-Aliassime – Bergs: 06.01.2026 00:30 CEST H2H: 1-0 Felix Auger-Aliassime has won three of his last five matches. This week in Australia, the Canadian won his opening United Cup match against Zhang in straight sets.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

WTA Auckland Day 2 Predictions Including Donna Vekic vs Alexandra Eala

It promises to be another entertaining day of WTA Auckland tennis. The schedule includes a fascinating matchup between the Olympic Silver Medalist Donna Vekic and young star Alexandra Eala.

Victoria Mboko News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

United Cup Day 5 Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Elise Mertens

It should be another entertaining day of United Cup action. Team Canada, which includes National Bank Open champion Victoria Mboko and last year’s US Open semifinalist Felix Auger-Aliassime, will face Team Belgium in Sydney.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / January 5

Spanish WTA star gives her verdict on Coco Gauff after beating her at the United Cup

Coco Gauff has already experienced a chaotic start to her 2026 season, which she has started at the United Cup. The USA are chasing their third United Cup title in four years, and Gauff has just helped them reach this year’s quarterfinals.

Novak Djokovic News / Field Level Media / January 5

Novak Djokovic leaving players' union he co-founded

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has left the players' union he co-founded, citing "ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented." The 24-time Grand Slam champion announced his parting from the Professional Tennis Players Association through a series of posts on X on Sunday.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 5

WTA roundup: Emma Navarro upended in Auckland

Britain's Francesca Jones opened the year with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 upset of No. 2 seed Emma Navarro on Monday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. Ranked No.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 5

ATP roundup: U.S. rallies past Spain at United Cup

Taylor Fritz saved a match point against Spain's Jaume Munar and the United States rallied to beat Spain 2-1 on Monday to reach the United Cup quarterfinals in Australia.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 4

Emma Raducanu (foot) WDs from United Cup clash vs. Naomi Osaka

Emma Raducanu of Great Britain withdrew from a marquee United Cup showdown with Naomi Osaka to prioritize recovering from a stubborn foot injury ahead of the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 4

ATP/WTA roundup: Canada, Germany post sweeps at United Cup

Felix Auger-Aliassime and 19-year-old Victoria Mboko gave Canada a 3-0 sweep of China on Sunday at the United Cup in Australia. In the opener, played in Sydney, Mboko rebounded from an opening-set loss to defeat Lin Zhu 2-6, 6-2, 6-0, and Auger-Aliassime followed by dropping Zhang Zhizhen 6-4, 6-4.

Coco Gauff News / Serve on SI / January 4

Coco Gauff Calls US Tennis Fans the 'Worst' in One Key Way

American tennis star Coco Gauff has one of the most colorful personalities on the WTA Tour. The Gen-Z superstar is an open book about her strong faith and love for her country.

Taylor Fritz News / Serve on SI / January 3

Taylor Fritz's Knee Injury Jeopardizes His 2026 Season

Taylor Fritz is known for his consistency. The American tennis star never misses an opportunity to play a tournament, exhibition, or international competition.