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• 2021 finalist Jennifer Brady returns to Australian Open for first time in five years

  25-12-2025 23:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Michael Kim: Brooks Koepka will likely have an easier path to return

  25-12-2025 23:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend on 'Heated Rivalry': Another w for the girls and gays

  25-12-2025 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• What it's like to hit with 'Martian' Jannik Sinner - Luciano Darderi reveals all

  25-12-2025 21:37 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• John Daly praises McIlroy: Rory was a gentleman the way he handled it

  25-12-2025 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Casper Ruud surprised by lack of change in tennis after Federer and Nadal retire

  25-12-2025 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Woodbridge on Alcaraz post-split: It’s going to take months to settle down

  25-12-2025 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Steve Williams recalls Tiger Woods’ remarkable manners

  25-12-2025 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Iga Swiatek stuns in all-black at World Tennis Continental Cup 2025 gala

  25-12-2025 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Alexander Zverev's uneven 2025 season - Top-3 with top-10 struggles

  25-12-2025 17:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Australian Open wildcard now looks likely for Nick Kyrgios

  25-12-2025 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• After short stint with Diana Shnaider, Dinara Safina starts coaching new player

  25-12-2025 16:31 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Why Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are pulling away - Arnaldi explains

  25-12-2025 15:41 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Returning Elina Svitolina to face Amanda Anisimova in Melbourne exhibition showdown

  25-12-2025 15:02 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz joins tennis royalty - $60 million and counting

  25-12-2025 13:57 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• How Novak Djokovic keeps shining at 38 - Not defying age, redefining it

  25-12-2025 12:21 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Ben Shelton's last wall - A top-3 puzzle he fails to solve

  25-12-2025 11:01 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Watch: Jack Draper ends rumors about injury and Australian Open participation

  25-12-2025 09:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  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,
  
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• McIlroy? Littler? Kelly? Norris? Who was 2025's biggest sports star?

  25-12-2025 08:00 via skysports.com
  
  From Rory McIlroy and Luke Littler, to Lando Norris and Carlos Alcaraz, we look at 15 of the top sporting superstars from 2025.
  
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• Alcaraz vs Sinner – Best points of 2025 between top two in the world

  25-12-2025 08:00 via skysports.com
  
  The best points shared between the world's best players, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
  
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• Andy Roddick lays out reasons why Daniil Medvedev will return to top-10 in 2026

  25-12-2025 06:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Greg Rusedski reveals why Martina Navratilova once rejected Battle of the Sexes offer

  25-12-2025 04:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Zheng Qinwen, Naomi Osaka sign up for $1M pro-amateur Australian Open event

  25-12-2025 03:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Andy Roddick poses important Novak Djokovic question for 2026

  25-12-2025 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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• Venus Williams shares details about how her love story with Andrea Preti started

  25-12-2025 00:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  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
  
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