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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have now split the last eight Major titles between them, forming a duopoly that, with each passing year, is beginning to look eerily similar to the Big Three tennis witnessed not long ago.

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Iga Swiatek News / HITC / January 13

Iga Swiatek faces mounting pressure ahead of Australian Open

Poland have clinched their first United Cup crown, edging out Switzerland 2-1 in Sunday’s final. With Swiatek still searching for top form and Hurkacz carrying an ankle injury, it was a win that didn’t come easyly.

Gael Monfils News / ESPN / January 13

Monfils falls in 1st round of Aussie tune-up in NZ

Defending champion Gael Monfils lost his opening match at the ASB Classic in Auckland as he prepares for the Australian Open in what he says will be his farewell season.

Emma Raducanu News / BBC Sport / January 13

Rain delays Raducanu in Hobart first round

Britain's Emma Raducanu will have to return to the court after rain delays her first-round match against Camila Osorio in Hobart.

Casper Ruud News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

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Brooksby – Baez: 14.01.2026 01:00 CEST H2H: first meeting Jenson Brooksby has lost three of his last five matches. This is his opening tournament of the season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

ATP Adelaide Best Bets Including Kokkinakis vs Vacherot

Griekspoor – Humbert: 14.01.2026 02:00 CEST H2H: 1-1 Tallon Griekspoor has lost four of his last five matches. So far this season, Griekspoor played in the United Cup, losing both singles matches against Zverev and Hurkacz in straight sets.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 13

Venus loses in Hobart opener, last Aussie tuneup

Venus Williams lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International on Tuesday, less than a week before her appearance at the Australian Open.

Tennis News / HITC / January 12

Boris Becker sends message to Milos Raonic after his retirement announcement

On Sunday evening, Milos Raonic announced his retirement from professional tennis. The former world number three made the announcement on his social media

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

ATP Auckland Best Bets Including Monfils vs Marozsan

Medjedovic – Kovacevic: 13.01.2026 03:00 CEST H2H: 3-0 Hamad Medjedovic has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Auckland, Medjedovic qualified for the main draw tournament.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Federer, Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner Headline Epic Australian Open Fan Week Schedule

The unique part of every Major event in tennis is the excitement that builds in the lead-up. It creates a special atmosphere across the tennis world, one where tournaments schedule engaging activities, events, and exhibitions before the main draw begins to connect both fans and players.

Tennis News / HITC / January 12

Who Lleyton Hewitt called the tennis GOAT out of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Lleyton Hewitt remains one of Australia’s greatest-ever tennis players, having impressed in a stacked generation. He was part of a unique middle ground of tennis stars, forced to compete against the likes of Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal News / HITC / January 12

Rafael Nadal sends message to former world number one after she visits his academy

Rafael Nadal has reached out to a fellow Grand Slam champion on social media. Nadal retired from tennis in 2024, playing his last match against Botic Van de Zandschulp at the Davis Cup Finals.

Daniil Medvedev News / HITC / January 12

Daniil Medvedev jokes about big ATP Tour change after winning the Brisbane title

Daniil Medvedev is back to winning ways on the ATP Tour after lifting the trophy at the Brisbane International. Medvedev, currently ranked 12th on the ATP Tour, beat Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 7-6(7-1) in the Brisbane International final.

Tennis News / HITC / January 12

Felix Auger-Aliassime joins John Isner in paying tribute after Wimbledon finalist retires

Milos Raonic has decided to retire from tennis at the age of 35, bringing an end to a career that started all the way back in 2008. Raonic wraps up his time on the tour with a solid 383-184 record and no shortage of memorable moments.

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.

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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.

Naomi Osaka News / Serve on SI / January 12

Nike Dropped Naomi Osaka's Australian Open Kit Online

Tennis is the most fashionable sport on the planet, and Naomi Osaka sits atop the world of sportswear style. The four-time Grand Slam champion transcends tennis to grab headlines with her kits at every Major tournament.

Tennis News / HITC / January 12

Hollywood actor set to compete against Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open

The Australian Open is launching a brand-new tournament for 2026 called the 1 Point Slam, which will star professional tennis players as well as amateurs.

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.

Coco Gauff News / Serve on SI / January 12

Coco Gauff Moves Up in WTA Rankings Before Australian Open

We are less than two weeks into the 2026 WTA season, and there has been no shortage of exciting highlights, drama, and movement in the sport. Hopefully, the latest WTA Rankings are a sign of what fans can expect throughout the coming year.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 12

Bicep Kisses and Cold Shoulders: Aryna Sabalenka Fires Back at Marta Kostyuk’s ‘Testosterone’ Digs

If you thought tennis was just about polite applause and strawberries and cream, you clearly haven’t been watching the WTA tour lately. The tension on the court during the Brisbane International final was thick enough to cut with a racket, and it culminated in a moment that has the whole tennis world talking.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / January 11

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.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 11

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.

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.