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TENNIS HEADLINES

Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open in 2026.

Venus Williams to Make First Australian Open Appearance Since 2021

Madison Williams

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Jan 1, 2026

Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open in 2026.

Venus Williams to Make First Australian Open Appearance Since 2021

She will also make Australian Open history with her wild-card bid.

Madison Williams

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13 Hours Ago

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The best sports moments of 2025.

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Dec 31, 2025

Can anyone disrupt the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in 2026?

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Dec 31, 2025

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka shared a message to critics of her 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios.

Aryna Sabalenka Sent Blunt Message to Critics Amid ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Controversy

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Dec 29, 2025

Holger Rune injured his Achilles tendon during the Stockholm Open in October.

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Dec 17, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz parted ways with his longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Carlos Alcaraz Parts Ways With Coach After Winning Six Major Titles Together

Madison Williams

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Dec 17, 2025

Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete for the third year in a row.

Coco Gauff Named World's Highest Paid Female Athlete for Third Straight Year

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Dec 16, 2025

Amanda Anisimova had a breakout year, advancing to the finals at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.

Amanda Anisimova on Breakout Year: ‘I Achieved Things That I’ve Always Dreamt About’

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Dec 10, 2025

Serena Williams shot down rumors she was returning to tennis in a post to social media.

Tennis Mailbag: Making Sense of the Serena Williams Comeback Rumors

Jon Wertheim

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Dec 3, 2025

Serena Williams shut down the rumors that she’s returning to tennis.

Serena Williams Makes Definitive Statement On Unretirement Rumors With Simple Tweet

Madison Williams

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Dec 2, 2025

Serena Williams applied to be reinstated years after retiring from the sport.

Serena Williams Takes a Big Step Towards Possible Tennis Return

Madison Williams

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Dec 2, 2025

Matteo Berrettini helped lift Italy to the Davis Cup title.

Tennis Mailbag: Is the Davis Cup Still Relevant?

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Nov 26, 2025

Roger Federer was voted into the 2026 Tennis Hall of Fame.

Roger Federer Selected As Only Tennis Player to Enter Hall of Fame in 2026

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Nov 19, 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz to claim the ATP Finals title.

Tennis Mailbag: Who Can Contend With Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz?

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Nov 19, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz had an incredible 2025 season, winning eight titles and two major tournaments.

Reflecting on Carlos Alcaraz’s Impressive 2025 After Injury Ends His Season

Madison Williams

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Nov 18, 2025

Novak Djokovic won his 101st title at the Hellenic Championship in Athens.

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

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Nov 12, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are dominating the ATP Tour, with their rivalry reshaping tennis.

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

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Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Kyrgios in the “Battle of the Sexes” this year.

Aryna Sabalenka, Nick Kyrgios Set for a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Match

Madison Williams

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Nov 4, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is set to host a new ATP Masters 1000 event.

Tennis Mailbag: How New Saudi Arabia Masters 1000 Event Could Shake Up the Sport

Jon Wertheim

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Oct 29, 2025

Cameron Norrie, seen here at the US Open, scored a massive upset Tuesday in Paris.

Cameron Norrie, No. 35 Player in World, Stuns Carlos Alcaraz in Paris Masters

Patrick Andres

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Oct 28, 2025

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Oct 23, 2025

Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz to win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

How Shohei Ohtani Stacks Up to Tennis Greats Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic

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Oct 23, 2025

Holger Rune injured his Achilles during the semifinals of the Nordic Open.

Tennis Mailbag: Why Holger Rune’s Injury Sparked a Schedule Debate

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Oct 22, 2025

Novak Djokovic lost to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals of the Six Kings Slam.

Novak Djokovic Cracks Joke After Loss Sets Up Another Jannik Sinner–Carlos Alcaraz Final

Madison Williams

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Oct 16, 2025

Peng Shuai largely disappeared from public view after accusing a senior Communist Party official of sexual assault in a 2021 post to Weibo.

Tennis Mailbag: Four Years Later, ‘Where Is Peng Shuai?’ Still Unanswered

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