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World no 1 tennis ace Aryna Sabalenka expected to skip events in an ‘insane’ season to prioritise health
January 8, 2026 18:16 IST
Despite getting sanctions from WTA last season, Sabalenka prioritised her health over the packed season with too many tournaments.
‘My values and approach are no longer aligned’: Novak Djokovic quits PTPA union he co-founded ahead of 2026 season
January 5, 2026 09:27 IST
Tennis: 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic on Monday announced his decision to quit the Professional Tennis Players Association that he co-founded earlier this decade along with Vasek Pospisil.
Iga Swiatek on ‘Battle of the Sexes’ clash between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka: ‘Don’t watch stuff like that’
January 3, 2026 16:28 IST
Iga Swiatek said that the women’s game had several great athletes and there was no need to compare it with men’s tennis.
Venus Williams set to become the oldest female player to play at Australian Open
January 2, 2026 17:19 IST
Venus Williams will compete at the first slam of the year at the age of 45, beating Japan’s Kimiko Date’s record, who was 44 years old when she played in 2015.
Sabalenka wants rematch of “Battle of Sexes” showdown vs Kyrgios: ‘I love revenge’
January 1, 2026 16:42 IST
Sabalenka said she would like to get revenge on Kyrgios after losing 6-3, 6-3 in the "Battle of Sexes" event in Dubai.
‘Could not walk for two days’: Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals why he considered retiring from tennis in 2025
January 1, 2026 16:33 IST
Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was left petrified about his future after he could not walk for two days, following his loss at the 2025 US Open.
‘There was a big fight between Ferrero and Alcaraz’s father’: Former World No.1 Kafelnikov offers advice to Carlos Alcaraz about choosing his next coach
January 1, 2026 15:46 IST
Yevgeny Kafelnikov said that Carlos Alcaraz’s parents could travel with him, but should stay away from the coaching process.
‘He has been difficult to work with lately’: Former World No.1 reveals reason behind Carlos Alcaraz-Juan Carlos Ferrero split
January 1, 2026 15:30 IST
Yevgeny Kafelnikov felt that it was ‘understandable’ to see Carlos Alcaraz get a lot of fame and recognition at his age, adding that one could not resist the urge at 22.
Swiss star Stan Wawrinka “at peace” with retirement call, but still passionate about tennis
December 29, 2025 23:11 IST
Wawrinka won the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in the following year in 2015 and the US Open in 2016.
‘Don’t understand how people find negative in this event’: Sabalenka after ‘Battle of Sexes’
December 29, 2025 12:42 IST
The duo said they failed to understand why an exhibition aimed at showcasing tennis drew so much negativity from the tennis community
Battle of the Sexes: Nick Kyrgios beats Aryna Sabalenka, but tennis lost in cold, cynical spectacle
December 29, 2025 09:05 IST
Other than the fact that, for all concerned, including the showrunners, some easy money was made, what was really achieved from this cynical spectacle?
Alex de Minaur’s packs muscles, more risks on court to attempt taking down Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
December 28, 2025 20:29 IST
De Minaur will start his season in Sydney at the United Cup, after taking a short break for the first time in seven years.
Aryna Sabalenka on playing Nick Kyrgios in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match: ‘Don’t know what to expect’
December 28, 2025 16:30 IST
The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match at Dubai’s Coca-Cola arena will take place in modified rules in which both Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka will be permitted only one serve per point, instead of two.
‘I don’t live thinking I am or was a tennis player’: Rafael Nadal rules out any possibility of comeback, ‘That chapter is closed’
December 26, 2025 16:36 IST
Rafael Nadal said that he is at peace with the fact that his body couldn't take the rigours of being a professional on the tour any more.
Juan Carlos Ferrero opens up about his player-coach split with Carlos Alcaraz: ‘Everything seemed to be going well’
December 26, 2025 16:30 IST
Carlos Alcaraz had announced the decision to split with Juan Carlos Ferrero on social media last week, a few weeks before the start of the new season. Express News Service
Rafael Nadal on the possibility of becoming Spain’s Davis Cup captain in future: ‘Why not?’
December 26, 2025 16:14 IST
Rafael Nadal retired from tennis after representing Spain in the Davis Cup finals against the Netherlands in Malaga last year, a tie which the hosts lost 1-2 to bow out in the quarter-final stage
Rafael Nadal explains the difference between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz: ‘They’re different players from what I was’
December 26, 2025 15:34 IST
Rafael Nadal admitted that he did not identify himself with either Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz, adding that both Sinner and Alcaraz were a lot different from him.
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz team up for USA’s title defence of United Cup
December 25, 2025 18:51 IST
United Cup is the only combined ATP and WTA team and it will kick off the 2026 tennis season on the 2nd January.
‘Not a tennis decision’: Speculation simmers over Carlos Alcaraz’s curious split with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
December 19, 2025 22:31 IST
The relationship between the two was not merely transactional, and it remains to be seen whether the World No.1 benefits from this surprising move.
Toni Nadal says he was surprised by Carlos Alcaraz’s decision of parting ways with childhood coach Juan Carlos Ferrero: ‘I think the reason is not about tennis…’
December 19, 2025 10:41 IST
With Ferrero as the coach, Alcaraz has won two French Open Titles, two Wimbledon Crowns and two US Opens.
Carlos Alcaraz announces surprise split with longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
December 17, 2025 20:55 IST
One line of Juan Carlos Ferrero's statement stood out. The Spaniard alluded to a partnership cut too soon when he said he ‘wished they could have continued working’.
Sabalenka on transgender athletes: It’s “not fair” for Women to face “biological men” in sport
December 10, 2025 19:02 IST
As per the WTA's Tour Gender Participation Policy, it permits "transgender women" to participate only if they have declared their gender as female for a minimum of four years.
Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis
December 3, 2025 08:29 IST
The 44-year-old Williams, one of the greats of the game, has not competed since bidding farewell at the 2022 U.S. Open
‘I wanted it really bad’: Iga Swiatek reacts to 6-0, 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova in Wimbledon 2025 final
November 29, 2025 22:58 IST
Iga Swiatek said that she was desperate to win the prestigious tournament, admitting she felt “different” when the press asked her about not letting Anisimova win atleast a solitary game in the final.
Italy’s Flavio Cobolli wins marathon tie-break to take his side into final
November 22, 2025 13:01 IST
Cobolli gave Italy an unassailable 2-0 lead without needing the doubles contest
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