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Christian Harrison reveals how playing doubles with Coco Gauff really makes him feel

Coco Gauff has started a very successful doubles partnership with Christian Harrison. Gauff, who has recently received backlash from American tennis fans, has been representing the USA at the United Cup.

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WTA Brisbane Day 5 Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Linda Noskova

All eight Round of 16 WTA Brisbane matches will be played on Day 5. Teenage star Mirra Andreeva, Aryna Sabalenka, and last year’s Australian Open champion Madison Keys are among those scheduled to play.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

WTA Brisbane Day 5 Predictions Including Amanda Anisimova vs Marta Kostyuk

There is a superb WTA schedule for Day 5 in Brisbane. Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Amanda Anisimova, Jessica Pegula, WTA Finals champion Elena Rybakina, and Paula Badosa are all set to play.

Tennis News / HITC / January 7

Coco Gauff keen for potential Iga Swiatek clash at the United Cup

Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek may be set for another clash, this time at the United Cup, with a USA-Poland matchup in the semifinals still a possibility. Gauff led the way as the US beat Greece to reach the last four.

Tennis News / HITC / January 7

Coco Gauff says what her strategy would be if she ever played doubles with Madison Keys

Coco Gauff has excelled in her singles career on the WTA Tour so far, but she is also an accomplished doubles player. Just this month, Gauff has been shining for the USA at the United Cup, where she has been playing mixed doubles with Christian Harrison.

Iva Jovic News / Field Level Media / January 7

WTA roundup: Iva Jovic reaches Auckland quarterfinals

Third-seeded Iva Jovic advanced to the ASB Classic quarterfinals with a 7-6 (3), 6-4 victory over Czech Sara Bejlek on Wednesday in Auckland, New Zealand.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 7

ATP roundup: U.S., Swiss reach United Cup semifinals

Coco Gauff and Christian Harrison rallied from a set down to defeat Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari on Wednesday, sending the United States to the United Cup semifinals in Australia.

Emma Raducanu News / HITC / January 7

Mark Woodforde says Emma Raducanu’s US Open win came too soon

Emma Raducanu shot to fame in 2021, winning the US Open and becoming a household name almost overnight. The then-18-year-old came out of nowhere, beating Leylah Fernandez to become the first qualifier ever to win a Grand Slam title.

Alexander Bublik News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

ATP Hong Kong Day 4 Predictions Including Alexander Bublik vs Botic van de Zandschulp

Four exciting second-round matches are scheduled on Day 4 of the ATP Hong Kong Open, including the match of #2 seed Alexander Bublik, who has a tough match against Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands.

Hubert Hurkacz News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

United Cup Quarterfinal Predictions Including Alex de Minaur vs Hubert Hurkacz

The fourth and final quarterfinal is set at the 2026 United Cup as host Nation Australia takes on Team Poland at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney. Iga Swiatek’s Team Poland did not lose a single match in the group stage, while Alex de Minaur’s Team Australia had some hiccups.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

The PTPA – All For One? Or Not Quite…

Novak Djokovic announced his departure from the PTPA, and with it comes the end of an era. What kind of era, exactly, remains unclear. That ambiguity might be the most telling epitaph for an organization that promised revolution but delivered mostly confusion.

Tennis News / HITC / January 7

Venus Williams joins elite company with Martina Navratilova

The seven-time Grand Slam champion continues to defy age as she prepares for another Australian Open appearance. Venus Williams’ run at the ASB Classic came to an end on Tuesday after a hard-fought three-set defeat to Magda Linette, with the Polish world number 52 prevailing 6–4, 4–6, 6–2.

Karen Khachanov News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

ATP Hong Kong Best Bets Including Khachanov vs Mmoh

Mmoh – Khachanov: 08.01.2026 06:30 CEST H2H: 1-0 Michael Mmoh has won four of his last five matches. This week in Hong Kong, Mmoh qualified for the main draw tournament by winning both qualifying matches in three sets.

Holger Rune News / Total Apex Sports / January 7

Holger Rune DM Drama: The Messy ‘Hot Mic’ Moment That Has the Tennis World Cringing

If there is one thing the internet loves more than a massive upset on the court, it’s a good, old-fashioned, cringe-inducing scandal off of it. And folks,

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Nick Kyrgios News / Total Apex Sports / January 7

Nick Kyrgios Drops Brutally Honest ‘Money’ Confession After Brisbane Exit

Let’s be real for a second: most professional athletes are media-trained robots. They stand in front of a microphone, sweaty and tired, and recite the same tired script about “passion,” “legacy,” and “doing it for the fans.” It’s boring.

Grigor Dimitrov News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

ATP Brisbane Day 5 Predictions Including Raphael Collignon vs Grigor Dimitrov

Brisbane has always been one of the most exciting pre-Australian Open ATP events and this year has been no exception so far. Heading into the decisive stages of the tournament, Day 5, which will feature the four remaining Round of 16 matches, should provide plenty of exciting action even if no top players will be in action.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 6