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• Steve Johnson and Jack Sock criticize WTA player for court antics

  13-12-2025 16:36 via tennisworldusa.org
  The world of tennis always brings exciting moments, often with controversial behavior by famous athletes. The world of tennis is filled with controversies, but also situations that cause anger among fans. Although there are more of those who show respect on the court and who truly serve as role models for young people, there are also those who have a different approach, which is why they are not particularly popular in tennis circles.The Nothing Major podcast was an opportunity for Steve Jo
  
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• Serena Williams' ex-coach reacts to Coco Gauff's partnership with Mercedes-Benz

  15-12-2025 02:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  Serena Williams' former coach Rennae Stubbs is a big fan of the WTA's groundbreaking deal with Mercedes-Benz and seeing Coco Gauff become a global ambassador for the luxurious German car maker.A week ago, the WTA and Mercedes-Benz announced a 10-year partnership, which includes the German car maker investing $50 million per year. Shortly after the news dropped, the reigning French Open champion was confirmed as the brand's newest ambassador."Power. Precision. Play without limits. We’re pro
  
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• Shane Lowry admits weight became an obsession during parts of his career

  15-12-2025 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Shane Lowry, a popular Irish golfer, has often struggled with weight throughout his long career. The experienced player has lost a lot of weight in the last few seasons, and he attributes the biggest credit to fitness coach Robbie Cannon.In an interview with the Irish Times, Lowry reflected on the successes at this year's Ryder Cup, where he was one of the most important figures of his team in another great victory for Europe. However, when it comes to body weight, the Irish golfer recalled the
  
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• Steve Johnson tells tennis players the privilege they have amid offseason complaints

  15-12-2025 01:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  Steve Johnson says tennis doesn't really have a proper offseason, but has another thing that other sports don't have, and that's being in a position to take "mini breaks" throughout the year. For quite some time, players have complained that tennis has a brutal calendar and that finishing the season in November leaves them with little to no time to rest between two seasons. On the Nothing Major Show, Sam Querrey said he was "convinced" that tennis didn't even have an offseason anymore
  
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• DP World Tour: Schaper beats Norris in playoff

  15-12-2025 00:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  South African Jayden Schaper won the Alfred Dunhill Championship with a 198 (67, 64, 67, -16) shot, defeating compatriot Shaun Norris (198, 67, 69, 62) in a playoff, with whom he had tied in the tournament organized jointly by the DP World Tour and the Sunshine Tour. The event, played at the Royal Johannesburg Club (East Course, par 72 then par 70 in the third round), was shortened from 72 to 54 holes due to bad weather that prevented play on the third day.DP, resultsJayden Schaper, a 24-year-ol
  
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• Victoria Mboko's coach slams 'brainless' bettors who abuse tennis players

  14-12-2025 23:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  Victoria Mboko's coach Nathalie Tauziat thinks that verbally abusing individuals "have no brain" and has praised players for exposing angry bettors. Over the last couple of years, social media abuse has become a significant issue in tennis as numerous players have complained that their Instagram DM gets flooded with all kinds of negative and insulting messages after losses. In the majority of cases, such messages come from individuals who placed some money on a tennis match and lost it
  
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• Rafael Nadal jokes about Australian Open absence, Maribel finds it hilarious

  14-12-2025 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rafael Nadal ended his career two years ago after the Davis Cup final in Malaga. Although fans hoped that Nadal would change his mind and eventually return to the tennis courts, the Spanish tennis player was clear about his decision. Although he is absent from the tennis courts, his future is always an interesting topic. Rafa is still an intriguing figure even if he is not active in professional tennis.The popular tennis player shared via social media that he had hand surgery to deal with a
  
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• Greg Norman weighs in on PGA Tour future after Brian Rolapp arrival

  14-12-2025 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Greg Norman, the former CEO of LIV Golf, although he is no longer as present in golf circles, is still a guest on podcasts where he shares his thoughts on the future of this sport. Greg Norman has been building his career for many years and has made a serious mark in the world of golf, but by joining LIV the public was completely disappointed, wondering why he decided to deal such a blow to this sport.It seems that golf fans will not forget such a move.The arrival of the new CEO of the PGA Tour,
  
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• Czech tennis legend Petra Kvitova overwhelmed with emotions at awards night

  14-12-2025 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  The Czech Republic is known as a country that has produced many talented athletes, including tennis players. Petra Kvitova is certainly one of the most important sports figures from this country, and her successes year after year are the reason why she is so loved, not only in the Czech Republic, but also around the world. Petra Kvitova ended her career this year, but attending the 'Zlatý kanár' ceremony, she was filled with emotions during and after the ceremony. Namely,
  
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• Greece's rising star meets Novak Djokovic in Athens - Picture with the GOAT

  14-12-2025 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Fourteen years ago, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal fought in six notable finals, with the Serb winning them all in his brilliant season. That year, somewhere around their massive battle, another Rafa came to this world. Rafael Pagonis is one of the leading young stars born in 2011, proving his rich talent on the Tennis Europe circuit and the ITF junior Tour. The Greece's finest met Novak Djokovic at the 91 Athens Riviera gym, crossing path with the GOAT and taking a picture with him.S
  
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• Danielle Collins thanks gay men and therapist on 32nd birthday

  14-12-2025 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Danielle Collins, a 32-year-old American tennis player, celebrated her birthday on Saturday. The multitude of messages she received speaks volumes about how much she is respected around the world and how many people admire her.However, one card stands out in particular, and the many reactions on social media speak for it best. Namely, Danielle Collins received a congratulation from the official Instagram page of The Gay Tennis Podcast, which is run by Tony Hagen. The podcast posted a video of on
  
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• Marc Leishman dominates Victorian PGA Championship for his 15th career win

  14-12-2025 17:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  Marc Leishman, a 42-year-old Australian, showed his superiority by winning the Victorian PGA Championship. Windy conditions were no obstacle for the experienced golfer who, despite everything, showed courage and desire to win. This victory was the 15th of his career and the second of this season, after winning at LIV Golf in April.Leishman played a fourth round with +4 (76), after previous rounds of 71, 67 and 68. The biggest threat was his compatriot Younger, but Leishman, thanks to experience,
  
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• Simona Halep shares her thoughts on never doubting her retirement decision

  14-12-2025 16:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Simona Halep is a tennis player who left a serious mark in the world of tennis, and fans remember her performances with nostalgia, hoping to see her again on the tennis courts, at least in the near future. The Romanian tennis player retired in 2025, and most people wonder what was decisive for her decision. In an interview with The National, 34-year-old Halep shared the reasons why she decided to leave tennis.Although she previously thought about ending her career, the match against Lucia B
  
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• Lorenzo Sonego eyes 2026 with clear goals after Australian Open quarterfinal

  14-12-2025 15:46 via tennisworldusa.org
  Lorenzo Sonego is a tennis player with serious potential, but 2025 was a disappointing year for him. The Italian tennis player started the season brilliantly with a great performance at the Australian Open, where he reached the quarterfinals. That was the last step for him, and from month to month he did not improve, but rather experienced a decline in form.Lorenzo Sonego aims to use this part of the year to focus on the next season and set himself clear goals. The Australian Open will be a
  
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• Lorenzo Musetti reveals who he thinks is better right now: Sinner or Alcaraz

  14-12-2025 14:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Lorenzo Musetti has many bright moments this season, but certainly winning the Davis Cup with the Italian team is a moment that will forever remain engraved in his memory. Although Jannik Sinner could not help the Italians in the final match, Musetti proved to be perhaps the most important figure on his team, helping the team to win an extremely important trophy. Lorenzo Musetti was also somewhat surprisingly chosen as the sportsman of the year in Italy according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
  
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• Nick Kyrgios' Australian Open fate remains unclear as WC question lingers

  14-12-2025 13:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  Nick Kyrgios' potential return to the Australian Open remains one of the biggest unanswered questions ahead of the new season. The tournament director Craig Tiley offered no assurances regarding a wild card entry for the former Wimbledon finalist.The Aussie has not completed since March. He scored his only victory of the season in Miami before falling to Karen Khachanov in the second round. It remains the most recent official match for the Canberra native. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist has pl
  
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• Jack Sock rips Jelena Ostapenko as 'whiny'

  14-12-2025 12:47 via tennisworldusa.org
  Jack Sock is not a big admirer of Jelena Ostapenko's personality as the former world No. 8 described the Latvian tennis player as "a little whiny."Ostapenko, who was 20 years old when she became a Grand Slam champion at the 2017 French Open, has a long history of on-court antics and meltdowns - from getting into it with the rival, the chair umpire and the crowd. The 28-year-old even complained about the electronic line calling on a few occasions, suggesting that it was slow and questioning its a
  
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• Coppini Tennis Academy star Philip Henning wins 14th Futures title

  14-12-2025 10:39 via tennisworldusa.org
  We are in mid-December, but tennis never stops! Coppini Tennis Academy standout Philip Henning conquered another title in his high-quality season, winning the M15 Sharm El Sheikh event and celebrating his 14th Futures trophy at 25, the sixth of the season. After falling in the quarter-final last week, the South African raised his level and conquered this week's event after dropping one set in five encounters. Henning kicked off the action with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italy's Filib
  
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• Joao Fonseca matches a milestone last reached by Carlos Alcaraz

  14-12-2025 10:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  Joao Fonseca's 2025 season has placed him in a category reserved for future stars. The names around him made that clear for the youngest player in the top-25. The Brazilian enjoyed a stellar ride in the season behind us, passing 120 rivals on the ATP rankings list and lifting two ATP and two Challenger trophies. By doing so, Fonseca wrote history books.At 18 years and five months, he became the fourth-youngest player with the ATP Tour-Challenger title in the same season, a milestone previou
  
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• Novak Djokovic turns to science - Mark Kovacs joins quest for Major No. 25

  14-12-2025 09:44 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic has never relied on routine alone. As the legend prepares for another season, he has once again shown his willingness to evolve. During his off-season training block in Athens, Novak has added Dr. Mark Kovacs to his team.Thus, the veteran signals a renewed focus on precision, recovery and long-term physical sustainability. Kovacs is one of the most respected minds in tennis performance science. A performance physiologist with more than 50 peer-reviewed studies dedicated to te
  
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• John Isner has 'controversial take' on tennis offseason amid players' complaints

  14-12-2025 09:19 via tennisworldusa.org
  John Isner thinks the tennis offseason is "so overrated" as established players don't really need that much to prepare themselves for a new season, unlike the new players who are just starting on the Tour. When players complain about the schedule, they usually argue that no sport in the world has such a long and demanding season. Also, they often argue that there is basically no offseason in tennis since the season ends in the 11 month and the new season starts in January.Isner, who played
  
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• Garbine Muguruza praises Carlos Alcaraz's greatness, compares him to Rafael Nadal

  14-12-2025 07:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Garbine Muguruza has seen greatness up close throughout her career. When the two-time Major champion looks at her compatriot, Carlos Alcaraz, she sees something that goes beyond statistics or trophies.The former winner at Roland Garros and Wimbledon believes tennis is witnessing a rare phenomenon, one that continues to redefine what is possible at such a young age. She also brought Rafael Nadal into the story.Carlos enjoyed a brilliant run in 2025 and strengthened Garbine's feeling. The 22-
  
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• Taylor Townsend makes (surprise) change after winning Slam, reaching No. 1 in doubles

  14-12-2025 06:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  Taylor Townsend enjoyed an outstanding 2025 season, but still decided to call time on her partnership with coach John Williams. Townsend, who started working with Williams in 2021, won four doubles with Katerina Siniakova this year, with their biggest triumph coming at the Australian Open. The American/Czech were also very close to collecting the US Open crown, but fell just short in a three-set final.This year, Townsend also reached the doubles world No. 1 ranking for the first time in her
  
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• McCarthy shares techniques learned from Korda’s short game

  14-12-2025 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  The Grant Thornton Invitational is a tournament that attracts huge public attention, and it is an opportunity for some of the best men's and women's players in the world to come together and show their qualities and togetherness. Many expect that McCarthy and Korda will be successful in this competition and could lift the trophy, but it is difficult to really make predictions with certainty.Denny McCarthy had the chance to play with Nelly Korda three years ago, and that was the moment he realize
  
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• Italian DC team captain reflects on Jannik Sinner's withdrawal and his big statement

  14-12-2025 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Italian Davis Cup team captain Filippo Volandri says Jannik Sinner was 100 percent right when he made the statement about the strength of the Italian team. While competing in Vienna in late October, Sinner announced his withdrawal from the Davis Cup Final 8. In the next couple of days, the four-time Grand Slam champion was receiving heavy criticism and scrutiny from the Italian media and public. When the world No. 2 was asked about it, he suggested that there was no need for the media to ma
  
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• Justin Rose among most searched on Google

  14-12-2025 03:24 via tennisworldusa.org
  Defeated in a playoff at the 2025 Masters by Rory McIlroy, Englishman Justin Rose has apparently seen a resurgence in popularity among American internet users. He is among the top 10 most searched athletes on Google, according to a ranking revealed by the weekly magazine Golf Digest.A key and indispensable player on the European Ryder Cup team since its debut in 2008 (7 appearances and 17.5 points), Justin Rose has apparently experienced a surge in popularity in the United States. Google search
  
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• Novak Djokovic set to level a Roger Federer Grand Slam record at Australian Open

  14-12-2025 02:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic is set to tie Roger Federer and Feliciano Lopez for the most Grand Slam singles appearances at the Open Era when he kicks off his Australian Open campaign in January.In January 2005, an 18-year-old Djokovic made his Grand Slam main-draw debut after winning three Australian Open qualifying matches before losing to former world No. 1 Marat Safin. Since then, the Serbian tennis star has made 79 more Major appearances and won a record 24 titles.When it specifically comes to the Austra
  
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• Golf analyst Ryan Lavner suggests popular tournament to start season

  14-12-2025 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  The new CEO of the PGA Tour, Brian Rolapp, is aware that a difficult period awaits him and that he must do everything to revive the PGA Tour. He has a serious task ahead of him, and experts and analysts are already predicting which direction the tournament could go.Golf expert Ryan Lavner made some interesting suggestions for PGA leaders, stressing that Rolapp and the tour's major figures should pick a popular tournament to kick off the season. He pointed out that such a tournament would bring a
  
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• Picture: Novak Djokovic returns to practice court in Athens

  14-12-2025 01:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic is back on the court! After enjoying throughout the world for a couple of weeks, the 24-time Major winner has started his off-season preparation at the luxurious Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel at home in Athens. Novak entered the iconic 5-star resort on the Athenian Riviera in Vouliagmeni, shaping up his strokes ahead of more serious action in the upcoming weeks. At the moment, Djokovic does not plan to compete ahead of the Australian Open. The legend has not entered Br
  
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• Si Woo Kim denies joining LIV Golf, confirms staying on PGA Tour

  14-12-2025 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rumors have been circulating for several days that South Korean golfer Si Woo Kim could join LIV Golf. Such rumors immediately caused fear among PGA Tour leaders and fans who well remember the past departures of some big stars to the other side.However, after a few days, the Korean golfer decided to deny such rumors and make all PGA Tour fans happy. Namely, he can be seen in one photo where he lifts the trophy from the Sony Open with the caption: "OK, team, see you at the Sony Open Hawaii." 
  
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