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• Scottie Scheffler’s left-handed game: Not very good, to say the least

  11-12-2025 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Scottie Scheffler has been a dominant figure on the golf scene for two seasons now and looks to be well on his way to breaking many records in the future. Fans are not sure that anyone can stop the 29-year-old on his way to victory and it seems that the future of golf will belong to him.Speaking to the Golf Channel, Scottie Scheffler talked about a lot of topics, and his future is always an interesting topic. The reporters wanted to ask Scottie some interesting questions, one of which was a
  
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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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• Marcos Baghdatis tells Carlos Alcaraz e Iga Swiatek why he 'hates' their complaints

  12-12-2025 04:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  Marcos Baghdatis says he agrees that the schedule is "a problem," but "hates" to see players complaining about it just because they are doing it through interviews, instead of joining Novak Djokovic's PTPA and let the association fight for them.Carlos Alcaraz, the top-ranked player in men's tennis, and WTA world No. 2 Iga Swiatek have been among the harshest and loudest critics of the schedule. In one interview, Alcaraz stated that the schedule was "going to kill us in some way," while in anothe
  
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• Brooks Koepka could leave the LIV circuit

  12-12-2025 03:49 via tennisworldusa.org
  Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka may not play in the upcoming LIV Golf season despite being under contract, the Sports Business Journal reported Monday. Koepka, one of the breakaway circuit's most prestigious signings when it launched in 2022, may be looking to return to the PGA Tour.Brooks Koepka, statementsSBJ, which cited "at least four golf sources" in its report, posed the question to LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil. "We haven't made any announcements regarding players, but he is signed throu
  
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• Sloane Stephens confirms return in 2026 amid 12-match losing streak

  12-12-2025 02:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  Sloane Stephens has confirmed that she intends to play in 2026 after receiving a wildcard for the WTA 250 tournament in Auckland, which is scheduled to take place between January 05-11.Stephens, the 2017 US Open champion and a former world No. 3, hasn't registered a win since beating Elsa Jacquemot in the 2024 Wimbledon first round. Since then, the American has lost her last 12 matches - she lost her last six matches of 2024, as well as all of her six matches played this year. Across Januar
  
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• RTF President shuts down concerns regarding Russia participation in LA Olympics

  12-12-2025 02:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  Shamil Tarpischev isn't concerned by the speculations surrounding Russian athletes at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as the Russian Tennis Federation President thinks Russian athletes everything will return to "normal" in 2027.In tennis, specifically, Russian players have been playing as neutrals since early 2022 - they are allowed to compete on the ATP and WTA Tours, but their flag and nationality aren't displayed. Also, Russia was suspended from competing in international events such as the Dav
  
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• Steve Johnson recounts being intimidated by Rafael Nadal and fearing humiliation

  12-12-2025 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Steve Johnson admits he was intimidated by Rafael Nadal before facing the former 22-time Grand Slam champion and feared being double-bageled by the Spaniard.Johnson, who is now 35 years old but turned pro only in 2012 because he played college tennis, got a chance to meet Nadal at the 2015 Madrid Masters. The year prior, the American won two Challenger titles and 2015 was his first full year on the main level. In his Madrid debut, Johnson edged out Alejandro Gonzalez in a three-set thriller
  
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• LIV intervenes to negotiate Jon Rahm's fines

  12-12-2025 00:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  LIV Golf is working with the DP World Tour to resolve the fines levied against Jon Rahm and his Legion XIII teammate, Tyrrell Hatton, the breakaway tour's chief executive, Scott O'Neil, told Telegraph Sport.Rahm left the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf on a multi-million dollar contract ahead of the 2024 season, and Hatton joined his team. The golfers joined the PIF-sponsored league knowing they would be fined and suspended for competing in events without DP World Tour authorization.Jon Rahm, finesThe
  
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• Jack Draper ends rumors of tension with Emma Raducanu

  11-12-2025 23:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  Jack Draper put an end to rumors that there might be some tension between him and Emma Raducanu as the reigning Indian Wells Masters champion named the 23-year-old WTA star as his "favorite British player."In August, Draper and Raducanu clashed in a mixed doubles match at the US Open when the British ATP player and Jessica Pegula edged out the British WTA star and Carlos Alcaraz 3-5 5-3 10-8. After the match, the two British stars appeared to exchange an icy handshake - which led to some negativ
  
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• Sungjae Im shuts down LIV Golf rumours with clear “fake news” message

  11-12-2025 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  LIV Golf has serious ambitions for the next season, and this is the period of the year where they are most active, closely following the situation, with a huge desire to hire one of the golf stars.Victor Perez is the latest big name to join LIV Golf, as is Laurie Canter, who chose LIV despite winning a PGA Tour card. Some consider this a bizarre decision, but they know the motive for this decision.One of the most talked about names in recent weeks was Sungjae Im, a well-known face on the PGA Tou
  
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