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• Scottie Scheffler is not satisfied with the FedEx Cup Playoffs format

  17-08-2024 07:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Scottie Scheffler is heading into the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a massive lead over his competitors, thanks to his impressive performances and victories this season. At just 27 years old, he’s proving to be a tough opponent for everyone else.Despite his strong position, Scheffler has voiced concerns about the playoff format. With 2,000 points awarded to the winner and the leader at the Tour Championship starting with a two-shot advantage, he feels the system isn’t entirely fai
  
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• Why Novak Djokovic wants to beat Jannik Sinner more than ever - Stopping the chase

  16-12-2025 11:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  Twenty Major titles separate Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner ahead of 2026. The two great rivals battled in two Major semi-finals in the season behind us, with the Italian besting the Serb in Paris and London. The doubles legend Todd Woodbridge would love to see them in action more often in 2026. The Aussie sees it as a battle between the most accomplished player of all time and the most dangerous active player ready to chase his records.Per Woodbridge, Djokovic would love to halt Sinner's
  
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• Facing Rafael Nadal on clay - When survival becomes the only goal

  16-12-2025 10:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  For many players, facing Rafael Nadal at his peak on clay came with an unspoken fear - not just of losing, but of losing badly and completely! Steve Johnson knows that feeling all too well.The former pro shared his experience of his only duel against the 22-time Major champion. Their lone clash came in Madrid ten years ago and provided a moment that carried as much anxiety as excitement.Before a ball was struck at Caja Magica, the American's mindset had little to do with pulling off an upse
  
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• Rome thriller between Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen named WTA Match of the Year

  16-12-2025 10:12 via tennisworldusa.org
  The Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen marathon in Rome has been named the WTA Match of the Year for 2025.On May 15th, Gauff and Zheng played one of the longest matches of the year after the world No. 3 earned a hard-fought 7-6 (3) 4-6 7-6 (4) win over the Chinese tennis star in three hours and 34 minutes of play. After coming back from a break down in the first set, the American also trailed 3-5 in the deciding set before staging an impressive comeback to reach her first Rome final.The match featured
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz named among Boardroom's elite 50 - The rhythm of a superstar

  16-12-2025 09:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Carlos Alcaraz continues to redefine what it means to be a modern tennis superstar. His latest milestone came away from the court, as world no. 1 earned a place on Boardroom's prestigious "50 names in the Boardroom" list.The El Palmar native joined a select group of athletes, artists and leaders who shaped 2025 beyond traditional measures of success. The December cover features celebrates figures whose influence extends into culture, business and global conversation. Alcaraz appears in the
  
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• Andy Murray explains why winning Olympics meant more than first Wimbledon title

  16-12-2025 09:09 via tennisworldusa.org
  Andy Murray doesn't have the slightest of doubts about the most special win of his career as the former world No. 1 says winning the London Olympics was bigger than landing his maiden Wimbledon title.In the summer of 2012, Murray delivered big time at his home Summer Games. That year, the former British tennis star ousted Novak Djokovic in two sets in the semifinal, before also handing out a straight-set loss to Roger Federer in the final. The following year, Murray also became a Wimbledon
  
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• Anhelina Kalinina's honest confession after winning Limoges following 6-month absence

  16-12-2025 07:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  Anhelina Kalinina says her Limoges triumph is "a huge surprise" as she admits she wasn't even sure if she would manage to play out a full match, let alone win five consecutive matches and take the title. On June 2nd, Kalinina trailed by a set to Iryna Shymanovich in the Bari first round before retiring from the match due to an arm injury. Since the former world No. 25 had been struggling with an injury and poor results for quite some time, she decided to take an extended break and address t
  
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• Novak Djokovic to start the season in Adelaide

  16-12-2025 07:34 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic will kick off the 2026 season at the ATP 250 event in Adelaide. The Serb will lead the draw at the event where he claimed trophies in 2007 ad 2023, hoping for another good run in front of his Serbian supporters.A few years after traveling to Adelaide with Dejan Petrovic, Novak returned in 2007 and went all the way, edging Sam Groth in the final to lift his third ATP title at 19 and make a name for himself early to the season.Sixteen years later, Djokovic made another trip to Adela
  
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• Jack Draper explains why he doesn't see any issue with underarm serve

  16-12-2025 06:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Jack Draper doesn't see any issue with an underarm serve as the reigning Indian Wells Masters champion thinks it is "a great tactic," and hints that he will work on it and introduce it to his game.Although an underarm serve is allowed and there isn't absolutely anything illegal about it, it is always surrounded by controversy. On one hand, a part of the tennis public finds serving underarm entertaining. But there is also the other side - tennis purists - who think the shot itself is disrespectfu
  
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• Gael Monfils reveals 'the hardest part' about retirement decision

  16-12-2025 05:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  Gael Monfils says "the hardest part" about his retirement decision was relaying the news to his father Rufin, who has been his biggest support since Day 1 of his tennis journey.After beating Ugo Humbert in the Wimbledon first round, Monfils lost his next five matches, with his last defeat coming at the Chengdu Open in mid-September. Two weeks after losing to Alexander Shevchenko in Chengdu, the 39-year-old announced via an Instagram post that the 2026 season would be his last on the Tour.Monfils
  
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• Mirra Andreeva named Player of the Year in Russia, reacts in delight

  16-12-2025 04:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  Mirra Andreeva's outstanding 2025 season has been recognized in her home country as the 18-year-old has won the Russian award and been named the Russian tennis player of the year.Andreeva made a lightning start to 2025, winning back-to-back WTA 1000 titles in Dubai and Indian Wells just before her 18th birthday. Also, when the Russian rose to No. 9 in the world following her Dubai triumph, she became the youngest player since Nicola Vaidisova in 2007 to debut in the top-10 club.In the rest of 20
  
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• Lauren Coughlin and Andrew Novak triumph

  16-12-2025 03:19 via tennisworldusa.org
  Andrew Novak made three consecutive birdies on the back nine and Lauren Coughlin finished with a -9 in the Modified Four-ball format to secure a three-shot victory Sunday at the Grant Thornton Invitational. This was Novak's second team title this year.The pair battled primarily with Chris Gotterup and Jennifer Kupcho until the 17th hole at Tiburón Golf Club.Gotterup and Kupcho both missed the green in difficult positions and had to fight to save par. Novak and Coughlin, in the final group
  
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• Eva Lys comments on Aryna Sabalenka-Nick Kyrgios match and controversy surrounding it

  16-12-2025 03:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  Eva Lys has declared the upcoming Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios match "a great publicity stunt" because it is drawing a lot of attention, but adds she will wait until the Battle of the Event finishes to give her final verdict. Heading into the Sabalenka and Kyrgios showdown that is due to take place on December 28th in Dubai, there is a lot of excitement but also a lot of controversy surrounding the match. On one side, the tennis public is excited about seeing the top-ranked female tenni
  
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• Ex-Slam finalist tips Carlos Alcaraz to finish with more Majors than Jannik Sinner

  16-12-2025 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Marcos Baghdatis is tipping Carlos Alcaraz to finish with more Grand Slam titles than Jannik Sinner, but adds that his prediction could easily turn out to be wrong because it is a very tough pick to make.Alcaraz, 22, became a Grand Slam champion at the 2022 US Open and lifted his first Wimbledon title the following year, before adding four more Majors to his collection in the last two years. Sinner, 24, needed more time to break through at the Grand Slam level. The Italian tennis star has w
  
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• Ex-Slam champ recounts Elena Rybakina 'smoking' Aryna Sabalenka and fires AO warning

  16-12-2025 00:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rennae Stubbs is warning the top WTA players to "look out for" Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open as the former six-time Grand Slam doubles champion thinks the Kazakh is extremely dangerous at the Happy Slam and that she would have won it all at Melbourne Park in 2024 had she been healthy. After becoming a Grand Slam champion at Wimbledon in 2022, Rybakina also made her maiden Australian Open final half a year later. The world No. 5 won the opening set of the final before Sabalenka mount
  
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• ATP Tour adding heat rule starting next season

  16-12-2025 00:18 via espn.com
  The ATP Tour is adding a rule to address extreme heat during men's professional tennis matches that will allow for 10-minute breaks during best-of-three-sets singles matches starting next season.
  
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• UAE Cup: Italy eighth, Australia takes the title

  16-12-2025 00:17 via tennisworldusa.org
  Italy (Natalia Aparicio, Giovanni Daniele Binaghi) finished eighth with a 195 (66, 62, 67, -15) shot in the team tournament of the second edition of the UAE CUP powered by Emirates NBD, held at the Al Ain Equestrian Shooting & Golf Club (par 70) in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.UAE Cup, resultsThe title went to Australia with a 185 (61, 64, 60, -25), edging out South Korea, who finished second with a 188 (-22). England finished third with a 189 (-21), Austria and the Czech Republic in fourth with a 192
  
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• Daniil Medvedev lands on John Isner's 'naughty list'

  15-12-2025 23:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  John Isner put Daniil Medvedev on his "naughty list," but the 2018 Wimbledon semifinalist noted that it wasn't because of the Russian's personality but because he has a tendency to rack up fines. On the latest episode of the Nothing Major Show, Isner, Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson and Jack Sock decided to play a little game and make "a naughty list." Some players found themselves called out not because of their game, but more because of their personality. When making his pick, former worl
  
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• Charley Hull and Michael Brennan steal the spotlight at Grant Thornton Invitational

  15-12-2025 23:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  This year's Grant Thornton Invitational tournament generated a lot of reactions because of the partnerships featured, which explains why fans were so interested in this tournament. Some of the most interesting partnerships were Nelly Korda and Danny McCarthy, Lydia Ko and Jason Day, as well as Charley Hull and Michael Brennan. The last pair seemed to produce the most reactions, mostly because Hull is a golfer who is at the very top of the sport, but in addition, her partner is increasingly
  
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• Steve Flink predicts Ben Shelton’s potential for next season

  15-12-2025 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton are currently the leading American tennis players. The 2025 season was full of positive moments for both of them, but in the end, both players feel they could have achieved even greater success.Fritz is currently leading the way when it comes to US tennis players, but most believe that Shelton has the potential to dethrone him. Tennis Hall of Fame member Steve Flink talked about Shelton's and Fritz's season in a media interview, stressing that Shelton could have achi
  
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• Matteo Berrettini may expand his coaching team before Australian Open

  15-12-2025 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Matteo Berrettini is a tennis player who always attracts attention, and after Italy's victory at this year's Davis Cup, most believe that Berrettini deserves the greatest credit. The Italian tennis player was an important link in his team, and despite the absence of Jannik Sinner, he proved to be the figure who played a major role in helping Italy lift the trophy.The 2025 season was full of challenges and ups and downs in his game in the game. However, Berrettini does not want to give up on his
  
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• Nelly Korda praises McCarthy as partnership shines at tournament

  15-12-2025 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  The Grant Thornton Invitational tournament attracted the attention of the public, and Andrew Novak and Lauren Coughlin ultimately won. The tournament, which includes players from the PGA Tour and the LPGA, is of great interest to golf fans, as it is an ideal chance for golfers, both male and female, to showcase the unity and beauty of golf.A particularly interesting pair was Nelly Korda and Denny McCarthy, who finished second. In an interview with the media, McCarthy pointed out that they both f
  
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• Sabalenka wins 2nd straight WTA Player of Year

  15-12-2025 21:24 via espn.com
  Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive WTA Tour Player of the Year award on Monday, joining Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek as back-to-back winners of the honor over the past 25 years.
  
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• Emmanuelle Girard reveals disturbing behavior by coach during teenage years

  15-12-2025 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Emmanuelle Girard, a 26-year-old French tennis player, has revealed chilling details about her coach, accusing him of verbal and psychological abuse. The tennis player, who had wanted to become a professional and build her WTA career since childhood.At the age of 14, she had the opportunity to develop her career at the Regional Center for Sports Resources, Expertise and Performance.After accepting this opportunity, 14-year-old Emmanuelle faced one of the most difficult periods of her life. Namel
  
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• Shane Lowry defends Rory McIlroy against media criticism

  15-12-2025 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Shane Lowry, the Irish golfer, has had many great moments this season, and his friendship with Rory McIlroy has further attracted attention to him. Lowry proved to be a key figure for his team at this year's Ryder Cup, helping the Europeans lift the trophy on the away course, which they had long been waiting for.Rory McIlroy has endured a lot of criticism this season, most notably at the Ryder Cup, where he was met with a hostile atmosphere. However, the media has not been kind to him, often cri
  
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• Former Spanish star urges Alexander Zverev’s father to step back

  15-12-2025 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Alexander Zverev has had a season full of ups and downs, and having won only one title this year, the German tennis player cannot be fully satisfied. The 28-year-old is still looking for Grand Slams, but it seems that he will have to make an extra effort if he really wants to win such a trophy. Winning a Grand Slam alongside competitors like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz is extremely difficult and requires enormous effort and commitment.There is a lot of talk about the changes that Zverev wil
  
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• Greg Norman: I never tried to destroy the PGA Tour

  15-12-2025 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Greg Norman has been an important figure in golf circles since joining LIV Golf and leaving the PGA Tour. The former CEO of LIV Golf is open about his desires, saying that at no point did he think of ruining the PGA Tour. For years, Norman exchanged various valuable messages with some of the most important figures of the strongest Tour, and this further caused the anger of the public, who did not understand why Greg had such attitudes and why he decided to go to the other side.Speaking to S
  
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• Mark Lajal's emotional test against Carlos Alcaraz - When the draw hits hard

  15-12-2025 19:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  Qualifying for Wimbledon is a dream in itself. Discovering that your reward is a first-round meeting with the defending champion on Centre Court can quickly turn that dream into an emotional storm.That was the reality Mark Lajal faced when the draw paired him with Carlos Alcaraz. For the young Estonian, the days leading up to the match on the sacred court were filled with overwhelming nerves. The magnitude of the occasion, the opponent across the net and the setting threatened to swallow th
  
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• Alex de Minaur outlines his off-season plans to challenge Alcaraz and Sinner

  15-12-2025 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  For many, Alex de Minaur is one of the biggest potentials in the world of tennis, and it seems that he is destined for great success in the coming seasons. The 26-year-old, although already a successful tennis player, wants to improve further, and is aware that a challenging task awaits him. In a conversation with Off-Court with Greg, Alex de Minaur talked about the progress, sharing the parts of the game that he feels he needs to improve and where he needs to work on. Jannik Sinner an
  
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• WTA announces 2025 season award winners

  15-12-2025 17:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  This year's WTA awards ceremony for the 2025 season generated a lot of reactions. Fans were impatiently waiting to see who would receive the awards, and it seems that they were mostly deserved awards and that most are satisfied with this year's selection. As expected, Aryna Sabalenka was named player of the year for the second year in a row. The Belarusian tennis player absolutely dominated this season with a large number of victories, finals and titles. In total, she brought record prize m
  
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