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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.

Sports Illustrated

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

The Independent UK

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.’”

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

AAP

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.

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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

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

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

Former Wimbledon champion dominated in the Middle East

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

WTA Finals prize money: How much is on the line as Sabalenka and Rybakina compete for biggest payday in women’s tennis?

World No 1 Sabalenka could earn more for winning the WTA Finals undefeated than she did for winning the US Open title

The Independent UK

WTA Finals live: Elena Rybakina overcomes Jessica Pegula in tight three-set battle to book place in final

A place in the WTA Finals showpiece is on the line as the final four compete in Riyadh today

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Jack Draper: ‘It’s been tough to watch Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The British No 1 reveals how an incorrect assessment of his arm injury gave him ‘false hope’ ahead of the US Open and tells Jamie Braidwood why he believes tennis has to change

The Independent UK

WTA Finals live: Sabalenka dumps out defending champion Gauff as Pegula also advances

Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula reached the semi-finals on the final day of the round-robin

The Guardian - US

Venus Williams, 45, to open 33rd straight professional season at Auckland Classic

Venus Williams, 45, will open her 33rd WTA season at Auckland’s ASB Classic, extending one of tennis’s most extraordinary careers

Sports Illustrated

Tennis Mailbag: Eye-Popping Figures Behind Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz’s Dominance

The duo’s rivalry is ruling the sport. Plus, the scheduling challenges the tennis calendar presents.

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The Guardian - UK

WTA Finals tennis: Anisimova sends Swiatek out; Rybakina beats Alexandrova – as it happened

Amanda Anisimova came back from a set down to advance to the semi-finals and eliminate Iga Swiatek

The Independent UK

WTA Finals live: Amanda Anisimova stuns Iga Swiatek to book semi-finals place

Amanda Anisimova joins group winner Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals after knocking Iga Swiatek out of the tournament

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka dominates Jasmine Paolini to reach career milestone at WTA Finals

Sabalenka opened her WTA Finals bid with a 6-3 6-1 victory over Paolini, while Jessica Pegula took down a struggling Coco Gauff

AAP

Aussie loses WTA final, wins hearts for sportsmanship

Australian Kim Birrell has lost in the Chennai Open final but has been honoured with a special sportsmanship award by the event organisers.

The Guardian - UK

Iga Swiatek serves warning to rivals by crushing Madison Keys at WTA Finals

Iga Swiatek got her WTA Finals campaign off to an impressive start as she brushed aside a sluggish Madison Keys 6-1, 6-2 in Saudi Arabia

AAP

Joint suffers rare blip; Birrell into Chennai final

Maya Joint has missed out on a place in the final in Hong Kong Open but Kimberly Birrell wins epic match to reach decider in Chennai.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s tennis thriving on the court as season wraps but WTA must catch up

Sabalenka and Swiatek head to Saudi finals after epic year yet organisers remain dire at marketing their product

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