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• Jannik Sinner practices with Simona Halep; Some find that as a surprise

  11-12-2025 09:57 via tennisworldusa.org
  Jannik Sinner was spotted practicing together with a former WTA Grand Slam champion this offseason as the second-ranked ATP player teamed up with Simona Halep- Halep, who worked with coach Darren Cahill for a total of six years, became a two-time Grand Slam champion and the world No. 1 under the guidance of the Australian coach. After they split in late 2021, Cahill was appointed by Sinner. You know what happened next as the Australian coach elevated the Italian's game to a completely anoth
  
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• Ben Shelton warns Nick Kyrgios ahead of Aryna Sabalenka match

  13-12-2025 04:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Ben Shelton has declared Aryna Sabalenka "the best player" in women's tennis and expects Nick Kyrgios to have "a tough" job when he meets the Belarusian tennis star in the Battle of the Sexes. Last weekend, Shelton, Kyrgios, Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka went to Atlanta for an exhibition event. After two singles matches, the participants also played a mixed doubles match as Shelton teamed up with Sabalenka, while Kyrgios shared the same side of the net with Osaka.After the event was over,
  
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• British Open breaks with the 92-year tradition

  13-12-2025 03:21 via tennisworldusa.org
  The Royal & Ancient Golf Association (RAGA) today confirmed the dates for the 2028 Men's British Open, ISPS HANDA Senior Open, and AIG Women's, and they will not be the usual ones. The tournaments will be postponed from their usual dates "only for that year," they explained in a statement, "to avoid clashing with the golf competitions at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, which will take place from July 19 to 29."The specific dates will be:- British Open: July 30 to August 6, 2028-
  
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• Alejandro Tabilo leads H-2-H vs Novak Djokovic, but would prefer Serb to skip DC

  13-12-2025 03:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  Alejandro Tabilo may be one of the rare players to have a positive head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic, but the Chilean admits he would prefer to see the record 24-time Grand Slam champion skip the upcoming Davis Cup tie between Chile and Serbia.Tabilo, a three-time ATP champion and the current world No. 81, ousted Djokovic 6-2 6-3 in their first meeting at the 2024 Rome Masters. During this year's clay season, the two met again - this time at the Masters event in Monte Carlo - and the Ch
  
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• Jason Day advises Tony Finau after ‘worst season’ on PGA Tour

  13-12-2025 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Tony Finau is one of the golfers to whom the greatest attention is directed. Back in 2019, the American golfer was one of the biggest talents in the world of golf, but his career took a downward trajectory.Most predicted that Finau would win multiple Majors and be a dominant figure in the world of golf, but year after year he failed to show the quality expected of him.This year has been equally disappointing for him, and in an interview with YouTube channel The Lads. There, the popular golfer sa
  
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• Holger Rune issues update on where he stands with his recovery

  13-12-2025 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Holger Rune has shared a very positive update on his recovery as the 2022 Paris Masters champion says he will soon get rid of the protective booth and enter the next stage in his rehabilitation. After sustaining one of the scariest injuries seen on the ATP Tour this year, the MRI revealed that the 22-year-old’s Achilles tendon was completely broken. Since then, the Danish tennis star has had a successful surgery on his Achilles tendon - has returned to doing light gym exercises - and
  
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• Amanda Anisimova confesses how she now feels about deciding to pause career in 2023

  13-12-2025 00:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Amanda Anisimova says putting her tennis career on pause in 2023 is "the best decision" she has ever made, and also admits that she would probably have fallen into a darker place had she continued competing at the time.On April 26th, 2023, Anisimova lost to Arantxa Rus in the Madrid Open first round. For the American, it was her fourth consecutive loss at the time - she was without a win since February - and fell to a 3-8 record in 2023. A couple of days later, the 2017 US Open girls' singles ch
  
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• Costantino Rocca to lead National Golf School

  13-12-2025 00:17 via tennisworldusa.org
  Costantino Rocca has been appointed by the Federal Council of the ItalianFederation as "Coordinator of the Technical-Scientific Committee of the National School," based at the National Golf Club in Sutri (VT).The champion will therefore be able to put his extensive experience to work at the operational base for all professionals involved in the sport.Costantino Rocca, bioRocca, a 69-year-old from Bergamo, was the first Italian to compete in the Ryder Cup, winning two with Team Europe and be
  
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• Nikolay Davydenko makes deeply honest admission about his career achievements

  12-12-2025 23:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Nikolay Davydenko acknowledges he dreamed of achieving big things in tennis, but didn't really expect to become a big star and have the career that he had. Davydenko, who turned pro in 1999 and played until 2014, won 21 ATP titles during his career and achieved a career-high ranking of No. 3 in the world. Also, the former Russian tennis star won the 2008 ATP Finals, won the Davis Cup in 2005, as well as reached four Grand Slam semifinals.When Davydenko competed on the Tour, the Big Three we
  
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• Patrick Mouratoglou names breakthrough player of the year

  12-12-2025 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  The 2025 season provided us with many great moments that will remain written in golden letters in the history of tennis. As expected, this year belonged to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who dominated from the first day to the last, but fans were hoping that someone else could excel and join the race for Grand Slam trophies.Although their dream did not become a reality, Valentin Vacherot made sure to be the brightest point this season, surprising everyone with a victory in Shanghai.The Monega
  
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• LIV Golf leaders anxious about Bryson DeChambeau's contract

  12-12-2025 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Bryson DeChambeau is considered by many the strongest weapon of LIV Golf, the player on whom the leaders of the controversial league place the most hope. After Bryson's arrival in the controversial league, a huge dust-up arose and the public reacted furiously to his departure.The American golfer still chose such a path, feeling that LIV represents the right project for him and a chance to further improve as a golfer.However, the leaders of the Saudi-backed Tour are somewhat concerned and realize
  
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• Rennae Stubbs reveals Tommy Paul’s words about Kyrgios during New York match

  12-12-2025 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Tommy Paul defeated Nick Kyrgios at the Garden Cup, and most fans were delighted with their match. Fans are hoping Kyrgios will be an equally interesting opponent for Aryna Sabalenka later this month.Given the challenges in his career, the public is wondering what the future holds for the Australian tennis player, who for years was considered one of the most prominent figures on the tennis scene.However, Kyrgios has been facing serious problems in recent years, and injuries that were a daily occ
  
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• Shelton on Nick Kyrgios ahead of Battle of the Sexes: It’s going to be tough for him

  12-12-2025 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  The match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios in the Battle of the Sexes, which will take place at the end of this month, is attracting a lot of public attention. For years, there has been talk of a match like this, in which female and male tennis players will face each other. The names meeting this time are particularly interesting - Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios.In addition to fans and active tennis players, experts are also looking forward to this match, considering that this is a gre
  
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• Luke Littler says McIlroy has “no real chance” to win BBC Sports Personality

  12-12-2025 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rory McIlroy has dominated this season and has really cemented his place as one of the best golfers in the world. The 36-year-old has many bright moments during the season, and certainly winning the Masters as well as the Ryder Cup on away soil will be moments he will never forget.The 36-year-old Northern Irish golfer has been striving for a career Grand Slam for years, and this year seemed to be a fateful one for him.This is also the reason why Rory McIlroy is a candidate to win the BBC Sports
  
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• A Brutally Long Tennis Season Takes a Toll on Players

  12-12-2025 19:14 via nytimes.com
  Injuries and mental exhaustion this year forced both men and women to withdraw from tournaments and suspend play for months.
  
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• Ben Shelton talks Grand Slam chances for Americans with Sinner and Alcaraz dominating

  12-12-2025 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were the dominant figures this year, and reading the comments of the fans one can feel that some are already tired of the dominance of the Spaniard and the Italian. There is hope for the tennis public that the next season will look much different and that a third tennis player will join this battle.Many names are mentioned as potential candidates, but it is really difficult to make a precise judgment about who could seriously threaten the duo that is currently si
  
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• Insider reveals why Vanessa Trump entered Tiger Woods’ life at the perfect moment

  12-12-2025 18:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  The news about Tiger Woods' relationship with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., caused a real avalanche of reactions.At the end of 2024, Tiger Woods was the target of rumors regarding his romance with Vanessa, but the public was somewhat skeptical of this information. However, not long after, it was confirmed that Woods is really in a relationship with Vanessa, looking happier than ever, and at the same time ready to fully commit.From month to month, new information about their rom
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz reveals reasons behind Australian Open struggles

  12-12-2025 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Carlos Alcaraz is a tennis player who has achieved a lot of success, but he doesn't want to stop there. His hunger for victories has always been greater than that of most other players, and his desire to work can be seen from tournament to tournament. Although he excelled in many competitions during his career, Carlos Alcaraz still lacks the Australian Open trophy. Next season will be a great opportunity for him to finally lift that cup and complete the career Grand Slam.However, it remains
  
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• Lorenzo Musetti sets sights on challenging Sinner and Alcaraz in 2026

  12-12-2025 17:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are leading the way in the world of tennis and fans are wondering whether anyone can disrupt their plans, at least for the next season. Watching the dominance of these two tennis players is what fans love, but it would certainly be more exciting if someone else joined this kind of race. Many names mentioned by experts and analysts appear as candidates for the fight for the very top, but it is difficult to say with precision who could pose a problem for this
  
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• Nadal undergoes hand surgery to relieve pain

  12-12-2025 16:28 via espn.com
  Rafael Nadal has undergone surgery to treat pain and gain mobility in his right hand, the retired tennis great said on Friday.
  
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• Rafael Nadal undergoes surgery and jokes: 'No Australian Open for me'

  12-12-2025 15:56 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rafael Nadal stirred the tennis world for a moment on Friday. The 22-time Major winner posted a message that looked, at first glance, like another injury update from his playing days. The Spaniard shared a photo of himself with his bandaged right hand in a sling. He joked about skipping the upcoming Australian Open and informed his fans about his recent right-hand surgery addressing a chronic issue. The King of clay, who retired from tennis in November last year, underwent surgery in B
  
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• Breaking: Rafael Nadal undergoes hand surgery after a symbolic return

  12-12-2025 13:43 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rafael Nadal has entered another battle - this time far from the roar of the crowds. The 22-time Major winner underwent surgery on Thursday at Barcelona's Teknon Clinic to treat severe osteoarthritis in the trapeziometacarpal joint on his right hand.The procedure was led by his long-time doctor, Angel Ruiz Cotorro, assisted by Dr. Vilaro and performed by specialist Dr. Alex Lluch. The surgery came a couple of weeks after Rafa's return to the court following a one-year break.The news comes a
  
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• Naomi Osaka reveals her two ‘toxic traits’

  12-12-2025 12:12 via tennisworldusa.org
  Naomi Osaka admits she has certain “toxic traits,” and that’s living every day like it’s her last on earth and also asking very direct questions because she is a curious person. Osaka, who has been very transparent about her life and personality for the past couple of years, has been active on social media this offseason. During the weekend, the four-time Grand Slam champion hosted a Q&A session on Instagram, where she answered some very interesting questions - i
  
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• Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has interesting take on Carlos Alcaraz e Jannik Sinner dominance

  12-12-2025 11:08 via tennisworldusa.org
  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga acknowledges Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are dominant forces on the ATP Tour, but the former 18-time ATP champion believes the current two top-ranked players in the game are playing in "a weaker era" and "benefiting" from it.Tsonga, whose career came to end following a 2022 French Open first-round loss to Casper Ruud, competed against the Big Four throughout his entire career. While the Frenchman managed to achieve some notable such things - such as winning 18 ATP titles
  
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• Nick Kyrgios has brutal message for critics of his match against Aryna Sabalenka

  12-12-2025 08:57 via tennisworldusa.org
  Nick Kyrgios says all the negativity surrounding the Battle of the Sexes is only promoting the event, and has told critics to "sit back" and enjoy what he expects to be a major show and entertainment.The harshest critics of the Kyrgios and Sabalenka match claim that it could possibly "damage" women's tennis if the top-ranked female player in the world looked uncompetitive or easily lost to the Australian. During an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, the Belarusian directly addressed that one
  
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• Barbora Krejcikova's brutal 2025 luck continues, retires in first match in 3 months

  12-12-2025 07:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Barbora Krejcikova's comeback didn't go well after the 2024 Wimbledon champion was forced to retire in her first match back in Limoges.If you can recall, Krejcikova - who also missed the first four months of 2025 due to illness - retired injured from her Beijing third-round match on September 28th. The following day, the former world No. 2 announced that she was taking a break to address her lingering knee injury. While the expectation was that the 29-year-old Czech's 2025 season was over,
  
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• Roger Federer leads star-studded 'Battle of the World No. 1s in Melbourne'

  12-12-2025 07:32 via tennisworldusa.org
  For the first time since 2020, Roger Federer is returning to Melbourne Park. Tennis Australia has prepared a stage worthy of one of the sport's greatest artists after launching a special new tradition in 2026.On Saturday, 17 January, the organizers of the first Major of the season will introduce a spectacular inaugural Opening Ceremony, the night before main-draw action begins.Federer will headline a star-packed exhibition titled the 'Battle of the World No. 1s,' stepping onto Rod Laver Arena al
  
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• Aryna Sabalenka strongly shuts down idea of ever changing her Belarusian nationality

  12-12-2025 06:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Aryna Sabalenka reveals changing her nationality is not an option as the Belarusian tennis star is "proud" to represent her country and wants to continue to serve as an inspiration to Belarusian kids.After Victoria Azarenka won two Grand Slams and reached the world No. 1 ranking, Sabalenka brought Belarusian tennis more major success after winning four Grand Slams so far. Also, she bas been holding the world No. 1 spot for 15 consecutive months now.Since 2022, Russia and Belarus have been banned
  
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• Madison Keys recounts thinking Jennifer Brady needed to 'chill' during exhibition

  12-12-2025 05:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  Madison Keys recalled playing Jennifer Brady in an exhibition match one time as the American tennis star funnily admitted to thinking that her fellow compatriot was going to hard and that she needed to "chill" a bit.Although the season is officially over, several top players have still been getting some action this month through exhibition tournaments. Last weekend, Keys played in Charlotte and defeated Venus Williams. Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova also twice clashed - in New York and Miam
  
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• Gary Williams praises Matsuyama’s career but notes lack of consistency

  12-12-2025 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Hideki Matsuyama is considered by many to be one of the greatest prospects in the world of golf, but this season has not been so successful for him. The Japanese golfer had a few bright moments, but his performances at major tournaments were not good enough and did not awaken the optimism that Matsuyama needed. However, winning the Hero World Challenge after the play-offs was a shining moment for the experienced golfer who has serious ambitions for the coming season.Many who analyze the gam
  
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