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When does the Australian Open start? Seeds, draw and how to watch

First tennis Grand Slam of the year is coming up in Melbourne

Evening Standard

The rising tension ahead of the Australian Open and how tennis found itself in a mess

IN FOCUS: An ‘insane’ schedule has led to many top players speaking out as the sport’s governing bodies face legal action from the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK

'I still feel confident': Aussie Birrell exits Adelaide

Australia's Kimberly Birrell has been hammered in straight sets by a rising Canadian in a semi-final at the Adelaide International.

AAP

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Raducanu stunned by wildcard Preston in Hobart after tough Australian Open draw

Emma Raducanu suffered a miserable 2-6, 4-6 defeat by world no 204 Tayla Preston in Hobart after the Australian Open draw threw up a potential early match-up with Aryna Sabalenka

The Guardian - UK

'Can't cramp under 30 degrees': Aussie in Adelaide semi

Australia's Kimberly Birrell has advanced to a semi-final at the Adelaide International but compatriot Maya Joint has exited the tournament.

AAP

Emma Raducanu recovers in Hobart to post first win in over three months

Emma Raducanu offered an impressive demonstration of her resilience at the Hobart International as she rallied back from an overnight second-set deficit

The Guardian - UK

Keeping up with Fran Jones: the tennis star refusing to let rare condition define her

After a breakout week in Auckland that saw her defeat world No 15 Emma Navarro, injuries that have dogged Fran Jones’s nascent career have bitten again, writes Tumaini Carayol

The Guardian - UK

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Who Is Hajar Abdelkader? Internet Reacts To How Egyptian Tennis Player Got A Wildcard, Debuts Sports Career

Unranked Egyptian tennis player Hajar Abdelkader went viral after a 6-0, 6-0 loss in her ITF W35 Nairobi debut, sparking debate over wildcard entries and tennis standards.

International Business Times UK

'It's insane': Sabalenka unloads on WTA over schedule

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the Brisbane International quarter-finals before taking aim at the WTA over the length of the season.

AAP

Tennis Mailbag: Inside Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero’s Breakup

One of tennis’s greatest partnerships has come to an end, sending shockwaves through the sport. Plus, why Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka’s exhibition fell flat.

Sports Illustrated

Novak Djokovic issues shock statement as 24-time Grand Slam champion leaves union he founded

Serb founded PTPA in 2021

Evening Standard

Novak Djokovic cuts ties with Professional Tennis Players Association he co-founded

Last March, the PTPA sued tennis’ governing bodies, including the ATP and WTA

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu finds rhythm for new season with stability and ‘stacking good days’

Emma Raducanu believes she is on the right path towards greater success in 2026 as she prepares for the new tennis season at the United Cup in Australia

The Guardian - UK

Tennis Predictions for 2026

Will Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continue to dominate next season? Who will be the top-ranked American players? Will any stars retire? This and more in our look ahead.

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The Independent UK

Battle of the Sexes is the sequel no one wanted. Why is the BBC indulging such an ugly spectacle?

Comment: This week’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ is a far cry from Billie Jean King’s trailblazing match 50 years ago – an unwanted sequel that’s a giant leap backwards for the sport

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First Tennis Star To Have Breast Enhancement Becomes Adult Content Creator, Expected To Make More In 12 Months Than Her Entire Athletic Career

“She may consider diversifying her career by joining the cast of 'Bon Blue Bali Escape.’”

Sports Illustrated

Tennis Mailbag: Making Sense of the Serena Williams Comeback Rumors

The 44-year-old shut down reports of a return, sparked by her re-entry into the anti-doping testing pool.

The Guardian - UK

Tennis burnout on the rise as grind of long season brings stars to their knees

Players are being worn down by a cluttered calendar and lack of unity over their welfare from governing bodies

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Joint's grit earns high praise after BJK Cup success

Australia have advanced to the qualifying stage of the Billie Jean King Cup after Maya Joint and Kimberly Birrell dug deep to defeat Brazil and top their group.

Sports Illustrated

Tennis Mailbag: Novak Djokovic’s Athens Title Has Added Significance

The tennis great has moved his family to Greece as he faces criticism in Serbia. Plus, Elena Rybakina’s WTA Finals win and the alleged photo op snub that followed.

The Independent UK

How the Rybakina revival proves women’s tennis is stronger than ever

A high-quality edition of the WTA Finals produced something of a surprise winner, but Elena Rybakina’s return to the top of the sport is an indication that it’s in rude health

The Independent UK

Elena Rybakina snubs photo with WTA chief after winning record $5.25m

Rybakina appeared to refuse a photo with WTA Tour CEO Portia Archer after her victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA Tour Finals

International Business Times UK

Elena Rybakina Just Won The Biggest Paycheque In Women's Sport — So Why Did She Refuse A Photo With WTA Chief?

Elena Rybakina won a record $5.2M at the WTA Finals in Riyadh but refused a photo with the WTA Chief, sparking debate over her coach's past investigation.

Evening Standard

WTA Finals: Aryna Sabalenka beaten ahead of 'Battle of the Sexes' as Elena Rybakina claims title

Former Wimbledon champion dominated in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka in tears after missing out on biggest payday in women’s tennis history

Despite her defeat to Elena Rybakina in the final, Sabalenka set a new WTA record for season earnings at just over $15m

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