Tennis

“Insane” Schedule Threatens Players – Tennis Now

By Richard Pagliaro | Thursday, January 8, 2026Photo credit: Matthew Chamlin World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka wears a bulls-eye on her back as opponents aim to topple her. But the reigning US Open champion...

Mertens and Bergs Propel Belgium into United Cup Semifinals – Tennis Now

By Richard Pagliaro | Thursday, January 8, 2026Photo credit: United Cup Facebook One of the smallest nations in this United Cup field continues to come up with big-time wins. Elise Mertens and Zizou...

Bengaluru Open: Indian challenge ends in singles as Dhamne, Dhakshineswar lose

Dhamne gave a good account of himself in the quarterfinal tie against Martineau. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR India’s singles hopes at the Dafa News Bengaluru Open ATP Challenger 125 were...

Sabalenka Sails Past Cirstea in Brisbane, Sets Rematch of AO Final with Keys in Quarters – Tennis Now

When it comes to Brisbane these days, it is Aryna Sabalenka’s world and the rest of the WTA are just living in it. The defending champ fired 31 winners to just 10 for Sorana Cirstea and emerged with a...

Sabalenka to skip events in 2026 to prioritise her health

Belarus‘ Aryna Sabalenka signs autographs for fans at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on December 28, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Aryna Sabalenka expects to skip events again this...

Eubanks Joins ESPN’s AO Commentary Team – Tennis Now

By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, January 6, 2026Photo credit: ESPN Two months after closing the curtain on his playing career, Christopher Eubanks will make an Australian Open TV debut. Eubanks has...

Eubanks Joins ESPN’s AO Commentary Team – Tennis Now

By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, January 6, 2026Photo credit: ESPN Two months after closing the curtain on his playing career, Christopher Eubanks will make an Australian Open TV debut. Eubanks has...

Wawrinka Still Hoping – and Waiting – for Australian Open Wild Card – Tennis Now

Belinda Bencic summed it up best at United Cup, when she was asked if former champion Stan Wawrinka deserved an Australian Open wild card. “It’s not even a question,” she said. “I don’t know what...

Andreeva Learning to Deal with Prodigy Pressure – Tennis Now

When Mirra Andreeva raked in Dubai and Indian Wells titles in the span of the month, at the age of 18, expectations and hype soared around the rising Russian. To be fair, it had been growing for a...

I Thought I Was Unbeatable…Don’t Have That Belief Anymore – Tennis Now

By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, January 7, 2026Photo credit: Brisbane International Facebook Top-level tennis can require an internal mind game. Three years ago, Nick Kyrgios recalls being propelled...

Bengaluru Open | Wasteful Nagal falls to Mayot; Dhamne downs Zhukayev

Holding his nerve: Mayot capitalised on Nagal’s errors to win. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K In a contest of missed opportunities, India No. 1 Sumit Nagal blew seven match-points to go down 6-7(2)...

Bencic, Paul Clinch Swiss Semifinal Spot in United Cup – Tennis Now

By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, January 7, 2026Photo credit: United Cup Facebook United Cup’s top secret led Switzerland into the semifinals. Belinda Bencic partnered Jakub Paul to power Switzerland...

TENNIS | Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry right up there with Federer-Rafa, says Woodbridge

Todd Woodbridge. | Photo Credit: File photo For the second straight year, a coaching change will grab all the limelight ahead of the Australian Open, the season’s first tennis Major. If it was Novak...

Gauff’s Comments About U.S. Tennis Fans Create Controversy, and Cause for Clarification – Tennis Now

Coco Gauff’s pre-tournament comments comparing American fans to fans from other countries have created some controversy on social media. It got so heated that the two-time major champion felt she had...

Medvedev Cruises Past Tiafoe in Brisbane – Tennis Now

Daniil Medvedev is off to a proper fast start in 2026. The former world No.1 skated past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals. He didn’t face a break point and converted three breaks to...