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Tommy Paul 2025 Season Review: Injuries Galore for the American

Tommy Paul will no doubt look back on his 2025 season with frustration, as injuries hindered his ability to perform at his best. As a result, he had to end his season prematurely after the US Open.

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Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios Clash Over Sinner Case

While you would think that things in the tennis landscape would be calm during the off-season, Aryna Sabalenka is doing her best to make sure that isn’t the case with her constant media appearances ahead of her upcoming “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition against Nick Kyrgios later this month.

Tennis News / HITC / December 11

Nick Kyrgios hits back at criticism of Aryna Sabalenka match

Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka are getting closer to their much talked about Battle of the Sexes clash, a unique event that’s been generating plenty of buzz.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 11

2026 Australian Open Men's Singles Entry List: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic & more

The entry list for the first Grand Slam tournament of the 2026 season, the Australian Open, has been released, and as always, there is a lot to look forward to.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 11

Carlos Alcaraz Reveals What He Likes the Most About Joao Fonseca: 'He’s a Mature Young Man'

Joao Fonseca and Carlos Alcaraz met for the first time, though the match was an unofficial one. In an exhibition event in Miami, Alcaraz went past the Brazilian ace in three sets.

Jannik Sinner News / FirstSportz / December 11

Jannik Sinner’s Opponent Makes Honest Confession About Not Knowing ‘What to Do’ While Facing Him: 'He Has No Weakness'

Jannik Sinner has become nearly invincible, as for the second consecutive time, he finished the season with just six defeats. This year, apart from Carlos Alcaraz, the players who defeated him were Alexander Bublik and Tallon Griekspoor.

Billie Jean King News / BBC Sport / December 11

1973 Battle of the Sexes was about social change - King

American tennis legend Billie Jean King says the upcoming 'Battle of the Sexes' match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is "not the same" as her 1973 victory over Bobby Riggs.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 11

Aryna Sabalenka Predicts her Matchup With Serena Williams Amid Rumors of a Comeback

Let’s get one thing straight: Serena Williams isn’t coming back. The queen of tennis hung up her racket in 2022, and despite the internet losing its collective mind over her re-entering the drug-testing pool, she shut that noise down with a tweet.

Emma Raducanu News / HITC / December 10

The message Emma Raducanu received from the Queen when she won the US Open in 2021

Emma Raducanu shocked the world at the US Open four years ago… When British teenager Raducanu entered the US Open qualifying draw in 2021, nobody predicted what would happen a few weeks later.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

'Not Fair on Women': Aryna Sabalenka’s Piers Morgan Interview Sparks Huge Backlash

Ahead of their version of the “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match later this month, both Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios are not shying away from the media attention, positive or negative, that the event has generated.

Andy Roddick News / FirstSportz / December 10

Andy Roddick Weighs in on Steps to Prevent Player Harassment from Angry Bettors

Hateful comments on social media from tennis fans have grown in recent years, and many believe the betting apps are the biggest reason. Andy Roddick is also of the same opinion, and in one of the episodes of his podcast, he explained what the betting sites should do to curb the harassment.

Tennis News / HITC / December 10

Jessica Pegula explains why new rule could greatly help Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka are set to take part in a Battle of the Sexes matchup later this month, a half-century after the original event. Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka will meet in a highly anticipated Battle of the Sexes exhibition later this month — 52 years after Billie Jean King famously defeated Bobby Riggs.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / December 10

Ranking the Top 25 Tennis Players of the 21st Century (So Far)

Four players with 20-plus major singles titles to their names. Years spent at the top of the standings. Career Grand Slams many times over. The 21st century has seen astronomical feats pulled off by past, present and future legends of the game.

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Billie Jean King News / BBC Sport / December 10

Women's tennis going in right direction - King

Billie Jean King, founder of the WTA, believes the organisation's billion-dollar deal with Mercedes shows the tour "continues to lead the way" in women's sport.

Jack Draper News / HITC / December 10

Why Jack Draper’s UTS withdrawal raises major concerns ahead of his 2026 comeback

Jack Draper’s comeback to tennis has taken another hit, this time due to his withdrawal from the UTS Grand Finals in London. Jack Draper’s comeback has suffered another setback after the British No.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 11

Alex de Minaur Keeps His Grand Slam Dream Alive in the Alcaraz-Sinner Era

Next month, Alex de Minaur will carry the hopes of a nation as he will try to become the first home winner of the men’s singles title at the Australian Open for 50 years.

Paula Badosa News / Serve on SI / December 10

Paula Badosa Opens Up on 2025 and Why She Is Energized for 2026

A nagging back injury hampered Paula Badosa's 2025 WTA season. After Wimbledon, Badosa played only two matches at the China Open before shutting down her season.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / December 10

Jannik Sinner’s Doping Drama: Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios Have Their Say

Another day, another tennis drama. This time, it’s about Jannik Sinner and a doping ban that has the tennis world buzzing with speculation. The whole mess resurfaced during a Piers Morgan interview with Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka, which was supposed to be a lighthearted promo for their “Battle of the Sexes” event.

Coco Gauff News / Serve on SI / December 9

Why Coco Gauff's Mercedes-Benz Partnership is a Huge Deal

Last week, Coco Gauff topped the list of the world's highest-paid female athletes in 2025. This week, Gauff added Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador to her rapidly growing sponsorship portfolio and list of accomplishments.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

'Surprised by what a great guy he is': Bjorn Borg Makes His Choice Between Alcaraz and Sinner

One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Bjorn Borg, recently released an autobiography in which he opened up not only about his playing career but also about his life after what is still considered one of the most shocking early retirements in the history of tennis.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Bjorn Borg Admits the Truth About Facing Rafael Nadal on Clay

Long before Rafael Nadal made clay courts around the world his playground, tennis had Bjorn Borg, who, alongside his dominance at the All-England Club, won a then-record six French Open titles, including a four-peat from 1978 to 1981.