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Team USA’s United Cup campaign has brought plenty of memorable moments on court, but Coco Gauff’s latest off-court clip with Taylor Fritz might just be the funniest yet.

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Poland eliminates U.S., reaches United Cup final

Poland reached the United Cup final after Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski beat Coco Gauff and Christian Harrison 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) in a mixed doubles decider.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 10

Iga Swiatek Gives Coco Gauff Frosty Handshake After Loss

The United Cup has delivered plenty of thrilling tennis for the week of the new season. One of the highlights came last night when Coco Gauff defeated Iga Swiatek in straight sets: 6-4, 6-2.

Lorenzo Musetti News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Lorenzo Musetti is a player tennis needs right now

Near the beginning of the last season, during an ATP interview, Lorenzo Musetti said: “I think my game is a bit different from most others because of my one-handed backhand, and I really like to mix things up.” He continued: “Especially on clay, I can vary my game a lot.

Elina Svitolina News / ESPN / January 10

Svitolina, Wang Xinyu advance to Auckland final

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina will play in the final of the WTA Tour event in Auckland for the second time when she faces Wang Xinyu for the title.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

Four-time Grand Slam champion set to feature in Australian event seven years after retiring

It’s become a familiar story in tennis – big names trying to stay away from the game, only to find themselves drawn back in. Venus Williams keeps making comebacks, and Ons Jabeur hasn’t completely closed the door on her career, even after stepping away from tennis for a while.

Tennis News / HITC / January 9

Only Novak Djokovic now leads Daniil Medvedev in incredible statistic after latest Brisbane win

Daniil Medvedev is off to a fantastic start in 2026, having reached the semifinals of the Brisbane International. After comfortable wins over Marton Fucsovics and Frances Tiafoe in the opening rounds of the ATP 250 event, Medvedev came back from a set down to beat Kamil Majchrzak, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2, and book his place in the final four.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

ATP Hong Kong Best Bets Including Musetti vs Rublev

Musetti – Rublev: 10.01.2026 06:30 CEST H2H: 0-2 Lorenzo Musetti has won three of his last five matches. This week in Hong Kong, Musetti won the opening match against Etcheverry in three sets, after losing the opening set 6-7.

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 / Last Word On Sports / January 9

ATP Brisbane Best Bets Including Medvedev vs Michelsen

Kovacevic – Nakashima: 10.01.2026 03:00 CEST H2H: first meeting Aleksandar Kovacevic has won three of his last five matches. This week in Brisbane, the Australian defeated Kyrgios in the opening round in straight sets.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

'Maybe This Year': Alcaraz and Sinner Leave Door Open for Surprise Doubles Team-Up

To start the 2026 season, both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are currently in South Korea ahead of their Hyundai Card Super Match, which will take place on the 10th of January.

Iga Swiatek News / HITC / January 9

Iga Swiatek shares the city she loves playing tennis in the most

Tennis players have the luxury of playing all around the world, and Iga Swiatek’s career has taken her to every edge of the globe. The world number two has often called out the hectic nature of the WTA Tour schedule, but it has allowed her to travel the world.

Tennis News / HITC / January 9

The conversation Novak Djokovic had with Aryna Sabalenka after practising together in 2025

Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players of all time, and commands respect wherever he goes. As such, many modern-day stars of the sport flock to seek out whatever wisdom they can possibly gain from him, whether it is through practising together or just a chat.

Stan Wawrinka News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

United Cup Semifinal Predictions Including Stan Wawrinka vs Zizou Bergs

Stan Wawrinka’s final season as a professional player continues on United Cup semifinal day. The three-time Grand Slam champion’s encounter with Zizou Bergs should be fascinating.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

WTA Auckland Semifinal Predictions Including Elina Svitolina vs Iva Jovic

The semifinals of the WTA 250 tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, are set and feature three of the top four seeds, including top seed Elina Svitolina, who will take on #3 seed Iva Jovic in a blockbuster match.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

WTA Brisbane Semifinal Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Karolina Muchova

Two superb WTA Brisbane semifinal matches are scheduled for Saturday. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face Karolina Muchova before American star Jessica Pegula plays Marta Kostyuk.

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 / Last Word On Sports / January 9

ATP Hong Kong Semifinal Predictions Including Lorenzo Musetti vs Andrey Rublev

The ATP Hong Kong Open 2025 edition sees just four men remain. The semifinals are set, and it promises to be a great day of tennis action. As ever, we preview and predict the semifinal matches for you.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

ATP Brisbane Semifinal Predictions Including Daniil Medvedev vs Alex Michelsen

The ATP Brisbane International is certain to have a new champion, as well as an American in the final, as we reach the penultimate stage of the event with Russian Daniil Medvedev, a former runner-up here in 2019, attempting to win his first title since Almaty last year. He has to surmount a tricky American challenge in the semifinal, though.

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.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 8