• WTCC: Iga Swiatek ousts Elena Rybakina in straight sets

    Iga Swiatek kicked off her debut at the World Tennis Continental Cup with an impressive 6-3 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina.Earlier today, Belinda Bencic gave Europe Team an early lead after beating Wang Xinyu of World Team. The WTCC is a Laver Cup-style event featuring men's and women's players divided into two teams. The event is being staged in Shenzhen.🎾 WTCC Christmas Gala in Shenzhen🎄The inaugural World Tennis Continental Cup held its Christmas Gala.✨World Team: Ele
  • WTCC: Belinda Bencic wins after comeback in opening match

    Belinda Bencic pulled off a comeback win at the World Tennis Continental Cup after beating Wang Xinyu 4-6 6-2 10-5.This Friday, the WTCC - a mixed team event which pretty resembles the Laver Cup - kicked off its inaugural edition in Shenzhen.🎾 WTCC Christmas Gala in Shenzhen🎄The inaugural World Tennis Continental Cup held its Christmas Gala.✨World Team: Elena Rybakina, Wang Xinyu, Andrey Rublev and Zhang Zhizhen.✨Europe Team: Iga Swiatek, Belinda Bencic, Flavio
  • Ugo Humbert opens up on his 'stupid injury and stupid decision to keep playing'

    Ugo Humbert reveals he picked up "a stupid" injury in the spring and also admits that his decision to play through it wasn't the smartest.After winning Marseille in February and participating in the Double Sunshine the following month, the Frenchman played at the UTS Nimes in early April.During the event launched by Patrick Mouratoglou, Humbert sustained a finger injury. After having it checked out, the Frenchman was told that his finger was broken and was advised to take a couple of weeks off.
  • Aryna Sabalenka issues powerful statement on going full 2025 as WTA No. 1

    Aryna Sabalenka believes being the top-ranked player in the game means that she is "doing something right," but admits there is also the pressure that comes with it.After the 2023 US Open, Sabalenka reached the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in her career. However, it was a short eight-week stint since she lost the Year-End No. 1 battle to Iga Swiatek.For the most part of 2024, Swiatek owned the WTA throne. But then, Sabalenka managed to regain the top spot in 2024 October. Since then, t
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  • Iga Swiatek admits being ousted by Danielle Collins in Rome was 'a cold shower'

    Iga Swiatek reveals losing to Danielle Collins in Rome felt like "a cold shower," but insists not because of her tense past with the American. This year, the Pole suffered her earliest exit at Foro Italico for the first time since 2020 after the world No. 64 handed her a 6-1 7-5 defeat in the third round.It was pretty much a poor display from Swiatek, who sprayed 22 unforced errors, three double faults, saved only two of eight break points she faced, while also realizing just two of he
  • Ex-French Open finalist issues bold Paula Badosa Grand Slam take

    Former two-time French Open runner-up Alex Corretja has made a bold prediction as he believes that Paula Badosa is "destined" to win a Grand Slam title.At the start of 2025, the Spaniard made her maiden Grand Slam semifinal at the Australian Open. Unfortunately for her, she couldn't go further after losing to Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets.While the start of the year brought some positives, the rest of the season was pretty rough and challenging for Badosa. Once again, the 28-year-old's chroni
  • Ernie Els opens up about anxiety on the golf course

    Ernie Els has had many successes throughout his career, and his future has always been under the public's scrutiny. Just like any golfer, he has encountered various challenges throughout his career, but he has always tried to keep a calm head and strive for progress. One of the highlights of his career is certainly winning the Open Championship in 2012 with a 15-foot putt.In an interview with the media, Ernie Els looked back on his career, putting special emphasis on the beginning. Although he m
  • Andy Roddick hails 'impressive' aspect of 'part-time player' Novak Djokovic

    Andy Roddick says it is "unbelievably impressive" that Novak Djokovic looked like "a part-time player" this year but was still clearly the third-best in the game.This past season, the Serb appeared in just 13 tournaments. He posted a 39-11 record - won the ATP 250 tournaments in Geneva and Athens - and also made the semifinal in all four Grand Slam. When it comes to Djokovic's ranking, he finished the year as the world No. 4 with 330 fewer points than third-ranked Alexander Zverev. However,
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  • Raducanu's ex-coach calls Aryna Sabalenka-Nick Kyrgios Battle of the Sexes pointless

    Emma Raducanu's former coach Mark Petchey thinks Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios' Battle of the Sexes version is "pointless in its current format" and therefore won't damage women's tennis. It is not a secret that Sabalenka has received criticism and backlash for signing up for the Battle of the Sexes. Sabalenka spent the entire 2025 as the top-ranked player in the game. And some fear that if she picks up a heavy loss to Kyrgios - who has barely played much over the last few years - t
  • Brooks Koepka says goodbye to the Liv Golf

    After four years, a big name is bidding farewell to the Saudis: Brooks Koepka is saying goodbye to the LIV GOLF Tour. The five-time Major winner has announced his departure from the Saudi-funded circuit after the 2025 season. The decision was made "amicably and mutually" and motivated by "the priority given to his family." This is a significant blow for LIV GOLF as it enters its fifth year of operation.According to CEO Scott O'Neil, the reason for the decision is Koepka's desire to prioritize hi
  • Roger Federer's ex-coach tips Amanda Anisimova to win Grand Slam in 2026

    Roger Federer's former coach Paul Annacone thinks Amanda Anisimova convinced with her performances this year, and he is tipping the 24-year-old to win a Grand Slam in 2026.This past season, the American won her first two WTA 1000 titles in Doha and Beijing, and broke into the top-10 for the first time in her career.Also, Anisimova was twice close to winning a Grand Slam this year - she was beaten by Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final and lost to Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open title match. A
  • Mirra Andreeva, Alexandra Eala to clash in Macau exhibition this week

    Mirra Andreeva and Alexandra Eala are set to play an exhibition match at the Macau Tennis Masters on Sunday.The Russian, ranked at No. 9 in the world, and the rising Filipina star have no previous meetings. After getting some action in Macau just before the start of the new season, Andreeva will fly to Australia. The two-time WTA 1000 champion is scheduled to play at the Brisbane International and the Adelaide International before the Australian Open.On the other side, Eala will fly to New
  • Graeme McDowell praises Koepka: Nothing but love and gratitude

    Brooks Koepka's decision to leave LIV Golf has caused an avalanche of reactions. Not long after the confirmation that he left the Saudi project, many of his colleagues reacted to this move.Brooks Koepka has been one of the more controversial figures in recent years, considering that as an important member of the PGA Tour, he decided to leave the prestigious Tour and join LIV Golf.The public, as expected, did not react positively.However, Brooks Koepka, who according to media reports was apparent
  • Andy Roddick has interesting 'what if' about Novak Djokovic's 2025 Wimbledon

    Andy Roddick thinks Novak Djokovic could have easily made the Wimbledon final and possibly won the tournament, if not Grigor Dimitrov's unfortunate injury against Jannik Sinner.At this year's Wimbledon, the Italian ousted Djokovic in straight sets in the semifinal before also beating Carlos Alcaraz for his first title at The Championships.But before all of that happened, Sinner appeared to be set to exit the tournament at the start of the second week. In the round-of-16, Dimitrov was perfectly e
  • Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki died at the age of 78

    Former Japanese golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, the most successful player in the history of the sport in his country, died on Tuesday, December 23, at the age of 78 from colon cancer, according to the Japan Golf Tour (JGTO).Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, bio"Masashi Ozaki passed away at 3:21 p.m. on the 23rd due to sigmoid colon cancer. His eldest son, Tomoharu, announced the news on the 24th. He was 78 years old. Since his diagnosis approximately a year ago, he was able to continue his treatment at home
  • How Joao Fonseca wants to grow in 2026 - A teenager with a plan

    Joao Fonseca closed 2025 as one of the fastest-rising players on the ATP Tour.The Brazilian transformed a breakthrough season into a statement of intent, with even higher dreams in 2026.FONSEQUIZADOS! 🇧🇷Joao comes from 3-5 15-40 (two match points) down in the decider to steal the win away from Navone in Buenos Aires 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/mOfdO3i9rB— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 14, 2025A teenager claimed the 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals crown in Jeddah. A co
  • 2021 finalist Jennifer Brady returns to Australian Open for first time in five years

    Jennifer Brady is set to return to action following a two-year absence and make her first Australian Open appearance since finishing as runner-up in Melbourne in 2021. The 30-year-old American, who reached her first Grand Slam final at the 2021 Australian Open, has been handed some brutal luck since. Shortly after losing the final at Melbourne Park to Naomi Osaka, Brady started experiencing serious foot issues. Sadly for the American, it soon went from bad to worse as it also led to a
  • Michael Kim: Brooks Koepka will likely have an easier path to return

    Since it was confirmed yesterday that Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf after three years, most fans and legends of the sport are speculating about his future. The famous golfer has been considered one of the PGA Tour's strongest weapons for years, but his decision to join LIV Golf was not well received by the public. Social media were flooded with insults towards Brooks Koepka, but the famous golfer apparently felt that he made a right decision.However, recently he often made statements
  • Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend on 'Heated Rivalry': Another w for the girls and gays

    The popular hockey drama Heated Rivalry has created a lot of reactions and it seems that there are many who favor this sports romance television series. Heated Rivalry is based on the Game Changer series, and tells the story of two hockey players whose rivalries on the field hide a secret romance. The series started airing last month, and judging by the reactions, it has already gained serious popularity, and even those who have not heard of this series want to start watching it.Many c
  • What it's like to hit with 'Martian' Jannik Sinner - Luciano Darderi reveals all

    Luciano Darderi experienced a valuable lesson while training alongside Jannik Sinner in Dubai.He left the desert with a direct understanding of how far the highest level of tennis truly extends.Jannik Sinner already back training in Dubai ahead of 2026 🔨 pic.twitter.com/qqCP0f9Sh5— Swish 🍒 Tennis (@Zwxsh) December 4, 2025Training alongside Sinner offered no theatrics or excess words. The four-time Major winner approached each session with the same quiet intensity that
  • John Daly praises McIlroy: Rory was a gentleman the way he handled it

    After the end of this year's Ryder Cup, analysts of well-known figures in the world of golf reflected on the last event with a special emphasis on the fans. The USA fans created a tense atmosphere that was really hard to withstand, but the European golfers showed courage and character and ultimately used that atmosphere as a means of motivation.Rory McIlroy, as expected, was the main target of fans who did not choose their words towards him or his wife, wanting to disrupt his focus and harm his
  • Casper Ruud surprised by lack of change in tennis after Federer and Nadal retire

    Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud recently spoke about the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, believing that not much has changed in the world of tennis after the retirement of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Although several years have passed since Federer's farewell, while Nadal ended his career last year, everything still revolves around these two names. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are truly dominant on the tennis scene and most do not believe that anyone can stop
  • Woodbridge on Alcaraz post-split: It’s going to take months to settle down

    After the official confirmation of the split between Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Alcaraz, fierce public reactions immediately followed.Few expected that Alcaraz would end the cooperation with his coach, which lasted as long as seven years. There was great chemistry between them and it looked like Alcaraz was well on his way to breaking many records in the future. While of course he has a great foundation for that now, some aren't optimistic that the 22-year-old will be as dominant withou
  • Steve Williams recalls Tiger Woods’ remarkable manners

    Tiger Woods is known as a great man, not just as a great golfer.The 49-year-old has had the opportunity to work with several caddies throughout his long career, but it seems that Steve Williams left the biggest mark.Steve Williams still openly talks about interesting moments with Tiger Woods, and in an interview for the Tee It Up podcast he revealed that Tiger has always been grateful and that he thanked Williams after every round. Williams is proud because the popular golfer, even when thi
  • Iga Swiatek stuns in all-black at World Tennis Continental Cup 2025 gala

    Iga Swiatek, the world No. 2 in women’s singles tennis, attracts attention both on and off the tennis courts. The Polish tennis player appeared at the Christmas gala dinner before the World Tennis Continental Cup 2025 in Shenzhen. The 24-year-old player wowed fans with her look, wearing an all-black ensemble that included a long-sleeved black blouse and black trousers, while Swiatek completed her look with black stiletto heels. Judging by the reactions of fans via social media, m
  • Alexander Zverev's uneven 2025 season - Top-3 with top-10 struggles

    Alexander Zverev closed the 2025 season standing as the closest rival or Alcaraz and Sinner. However, the numbers behind that position explain why the German felt dissatisfied with his performance as world no. 3.Felix Auger-Aliassime is feeling it tonight!He takes the third set over Alexander Zverev 6-4. pic.twitter.com/Wlz6ByqKlC— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 31, 2025The German provided consistency and a couple of big results that made him the best player behind the dominant duo o
  • Australian Open wildcard now looks likely for Nick Kyrgios

    Nick Kyrgios, although he has been far from his true form for three years after injuries that caused him serious problems, is still an important figure in the world of tennis. The 30-year-old Australian is already making plans for his future, and many are wondering whether he will compete at the Australian Open, or whether he will receive a wild card. Nick Kyrgios has not played since July, but he confirmed that he will play in the tournament in Brisbane, which will serve as a great pr
  • After short stint with Diana Shnaider, Dinara Safina starts coaching new player

    Dinara Safina is set to coach once again on the WTA Tour after accepting to work with world No. 104 Polina Kudermetova in 2026.In the past, the Russian tennis legend turned down multiple coaching offers. In one interview, the former three-time Grand Slam finalist revealed that even Aryna Sabalenka reached out to her five years ago.But then, in April, Safina made a stunning return to the Tour as Diana Shnaider's coach. What was expected to be a big partnership, ended after just four weeks. The ex
  • Why Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are pulling away - Arnaldi explains

    Matteo Arnaldi offered a revealing perspective on the growing gap at the top of men's tennis. The Italian pointed to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as players operating on a level the rest of the elite can not reach.Jannik Sinner is a Wimbledon champion 🇮🇹The world No.1 defeats Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win the 2025 Gentlemen's Singles Trophy 🏆#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/UMnwV4Fw78— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025Carlos and Jannik left everyone
  • Returning Elina Svitolina to face Amanda Anisimova in Melbourne exhibition showdown

    Elina Svitolina will get to play against a big name early in her comeback as the world No. 14 will take on Amanda Anisimova in an exhibition match. The week before the start of the Australian Open, the tournament organizers are preparing a series of exhibition and charity matches. In one of those matches, Svitolina and Anisimova will clash against each other on January 14th at Rod Laver Arena. The 31-year-old Ukrainian and the 24-year-old American are well-known to each other, having c
  • Carlos Alcaraz joins tennis royalty - $60 million and counting

    Carlos Alcaraz's stellar 2025 season delivered more than trophies and unforgettable moments. Two Majors and three Masters 1000 shields have propelled him into one of the most exclusive financial clubs in tennis history.Carlos Alcaraz just hit a 111 mph forehand in Turin.One-hundred… ELEVEN.🤯🤯🤯pic.twitter.com/ZVvIAai8vu— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 15, 2025The 22-year-old added over $21 million in prize money between January and November
  • How Novak Djokovic keeps shining at 38 - Not defying age, redefining it

    Professional tennis is more physically demanding than ever, with age becoming one of the sport's most unforgiving barriers.However, Novak Djokovic has refused to follow that script!4-time champ reaches win no. 40 in Shanghai 🎖️Djokovic makes it 20-2 vs Cilic after defeating him 7-6 6-4, yet to lose a match before QFs here!@DjokerNole #RolexShanghaiMasters pic.twitter.com/i5RlewGv8o— Rolex Shanghai Masters (@SH_RolexMasters) October 3, 2025Vasilis Eliopoulos, an emergency med
  • Ben Shelton's last wall - A top-3 puzzle he fails to solve

    Ben Shelton's rise over the past three and a half years has been nothing short of spectacular.A left-hander transitioned from NCAA singles champion to an established member of the top-10, a leap that usually takes far longer.Clay tennis at its finest 🤩Here are the Alcaraz-Shelton match highlights. #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/IAQjjMVsYU— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 1, 2025Along the way, Shelton collected milestones that validate his ascent, despite not traveling outside the
  • Watch: Jack Draper ends rumors about injury and Australian Open participation

    The rumors about Jack Draper missing the Australian Open have been ended by the player himself as the Briton is set to return to action at the United Cup.The reigning Indian Wells Masters champion, who dealt with a recurring bone bruising in the second part of 2025, shut down his 2025 season after the US Open. In early December, Draper was scheduled to compete at the UTS London. But that didn't happen after the world No. 10 pulled out of the event because he wasn't ready to play. Last week,
  • McIlroy? Littler? Kelly? Norris? Who was 2025's biggest sports star?

    McIlroy? Littler? Kelly? Norris? Who was 2025's biggest sports star?
    From Rory McIlroy and Luke Littler, to Lando Norris and Carlos Alcaraz, we look at 15 of the top sporting superstars from 2025.
  • Alcaraz vs Sinner – Best points of 2025 between top two in the world

    Alcaraz vs Sinner – Best points of 2025 between top two in the world
    The best points shared between the world's best players, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
  • Andy Roddick lays out reasons why Daniil Medvedev will return to top-10 in 2026

    Andy Roddick says he is "very confident" that Daniil Medvedev will continue his comeback journey in 2026 and return inside the top-10. Medvedev, who started the year ranked at No. 5 in the world, exited the top-10 in March. It was his first time outside the top-10 in more than two years.While Medvedev managed to quickly re-enter the top-10 club, he exited it once again after Wimbledon. At one point, the Russian was even the 18th-ranked player and came close to leaving the top-20 for the fir
  • Greg Rusedski reveals why Martina Navratilova once rejected Battle of the Sexes offer

    Greg Rusedski claims he was told that Martina Navratilova was offered to play against a male player when she was the top-ranked player in the game, but turned it down.On Sunday, WTA world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will take on Nick Kyrgios in Dubai. It will be tennis' first Battle of the Sexes in the 21st century.The match has received both positive and negative attention. While some are heavily excited about seeing Sabalenka and Kyrgios clash, there is also a group who strongly opposes the match an
  • Zheng Qinwen, Naomi Osaka sign up for $1M pro-amateur Australian Open event

    The One Point Slam has added more top players to its lineup after Zheng Qinwen, Naomi Osaka and Jasmine Paolini also signed up to play. On January 14th, the Australian Open is hosting a pro-amateur event on Rod Laver Arena. The One Point Slam will feature 48 participants, with a single point deciding the winner. Whoever wins the event will also pick up a very nice cheque just before the Australian Open as the winner will be rewarded with $1 million. Before Zheng, Osaka and Paolini
  • Andy Roddick poses important Novak Djokovic question for 2026

    Andy Roddick thinks the main question Novak Djokovic will need to answer in 2026 will be whether his body is strong enough to meet the demands of playing best-of-five-set matches over two weeks at a Grand Slam.For the most part, the 38-year-old was very consistent in Grand Slam matches this year and reached the semifinal in all four Majors. In Australia, Djokovic managed to overcome the Carlos Alcaraz challenge, but sustained a hamstring injury in the process and retired against Alexander Z
  • Venus Williams shares details about how her love story with Andrea Preti started

    Venus Williams reveals she met Andrea Preti during an Italy trip in 2024 and claims she quickly realized that he was the one she would marry. This week, the seven-time Grand Slam champion and the Italian actor tied the knot in Florida. Williams and Preti's love story quickly developed as the rumors of the two being in a relationship first surfaced during the summer of 2024. In January 2025, they got engaged. Now, the 45-year-old tennis star and the Italian actor are married."We met at
  • Zheng Qinwen to return by clashing Elena Rybakina in Australian Open exhibition

    Zheng Qinwen's comeback has been confirmed as the Chinese will make a return to tennis by taking part in an Australian Open exhibition match.On January 13th - five days before the start of the start of the Australian Open - Zheng and Elena Rybakina will clash in an exhibition match at Rod Laver Arena.For Zheng, it will be her first match since retiring to Linda Noskova in Beijing, in late September. During the summer, the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist surgically fixed her right elbow. When t
  • Andy Roddick shares what he recently told Ben Shelton's father

    Andy Roddick reveals he recently spoke with Ben Shelton's dad Bryan and told him that he was "heartbroken" over how the 23-year-old's US Open run ended.In August, Shelton put up an outstanding week in Toronto to become a Masters champion. The American also reached the Washington semifinal and was a quarterfinalist at the Cincinnati Masters.Shelton was playing the tennis of his life and that earned him a nod of being a contender for the US Open title. And it wasn't a secret that there was buzz in
  • ATP ace Jannik Sinner knows what to do to stay at the top

    Jannik Sinner has just returned to Italy to enjoy Christmas with his family, but he will return to practice on the tennis court very soon.The world number 2 – who did the first part of his preparation in Dubai working hard together with his entire team – will continue to train in Monte Carlo starting from Saturday 27 December, while his departure for Seoul (South Korea) is scheduled for 6 January.As everyone knows, the Italian ace will be the protagonist of an exhibition match with h
  • Juan Carlos Ferrero was really hurt while talking about Carlos Alcaraz

    The separation between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero was undoubtedly the most surprising moment of this off-season.Their professional relationship ended after more than seven years and everyone was speechless, considering that there were no obvious reasons to hypothesize such a change. The world number 1 had shone for almost all of 2025, finally finding that regularity that he had always lacked, instead Ferrero had always been by his side and had won the 'Coach of the year' award awarde
  • Why Toni Nadal believes Carlos Alcaraz was part of the Ferrero decision

    Toni Nadal has offered a composed and insightful perspective on the separation between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero. The famous coach addressed one of the most debated splits in recent tennis history.il mondo del tennis in subbuglio per alcaraz e lui nel mentre cavalca cobolli pic.twitter.com/BzuhkgheNB— ⭐️ ro (@aasaprory) December 18, 2025According to Nadal, any major move surrounding a player of Alcaraz's stature inevitably passes through the player himself.
  • Coco Gauff says female athletes can be strong and feminine

    After another successful season, Coco Gauff established significant partnerships. The American tennis player became the face of Miutine perfume from Miu Miu Beauty. Coco Gauff will be the ambassador of the perfume in the USA, and the leaders of this company hope that she will be an important figure in promoting this perfume and that they will achieve significant success.In an interview with the media, Coco Gauff said it is an honor to be part of the Miu Miu Beauty family, considering that t
  • Brandel Chamblee attacks LIV Golf after Brooks Koepka’s departure

    After it was confirmed yesterday that Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf, there was an avalanche of reactions from both fans and experts and former players. While this scenario could be expected, some believed that Koepka would extend his contract with the controversial league and continue his adventure in LIV Golf.Brandel Chamblee is a well-known journalist. He reacted to Brooks Koepka's departure from LIV Golf. Chamblee believes that the PGA Tour is the best place for a golfer to progress,
  • Top analyst reveals that Novak Djokovic is too attracted to this challenge

    Everyone is wondering if Novak Djokovic is still able to triumph in a Grand Slam tournament before the end of his career.The Serbian legend wants to surprise everyone once again, as he already did during the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the gold medal against all odds. Some are still convinced that that was the right time to say goodbye to professional tennis, given that the ace from Belgrade had also completed the last piece of the puzzle.However, the former world number 1 is still too much i
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