about 11 hours ago

Thanasi Kokkinakis Reveals Risky Pectoral Surgery Ahead Of Australian Open Return

Kokkinakis spent four to five years playing with a pectoral injury before undergoing a first-of-its-kind surgery using an Achilles tendon graft from a deceased donor to reattach the muscle. “The surgery I did, it’s risky… a few surgeons didn’t want to do it,” he said. Ranked around 450, he targets Brisbane and Adelaide ahead of the Australian Open.

By Nischay Rathore

about 12 hours ago

Venus Williams Says She ‘Can’t Get’ Serena Back On Court Amid Comeback Rumors

Serena sparked comeback talk when her name appeared in the drug-testing pool before denying it on X: “Oh my god, y’all I’m NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy.” Now Venus weighed in, saying about a 2026 reunion, “All I know is that I can’t get her on the court. She doesn’t practice.” Serena retired at the 2022 US Open.

By Nischay Rathore

about 12 hours ago

Daniil Medvedev Says Same 2026 Ranking Would Mean Time To Retire

After a mixed season, Medvedev sees his Almaty Open title and coaching change as signs he can rebound. Asked about finishing 2026 with the same ranking (currently world no. 13), he said, “That wouldn't satisfy me… If I were satisfied with my ranking, I think it would be time to retire.” He targets greater consistency, citing his Shanghai win over De Minaur.

By Nischay Rathore

about 13 hours ago

Emma Raducanu Enjoying ‘Normal Life’ In Bromley Before 2026 Return

Raducanu ended her 2025 season early after an October 14 loss in Ningbo and is using time in Bromley to reset. “I’ve loved just being in Bromley… spending really good quality time with my parents,” she told reporters. She’s been riding rush-hour trains, exploring coffee shops, and says her 2026 campaign will start at the United Cup in January.

By Nischay Rathore

about 13 hours ago

Gael Monfils Reaches ‘1,000 Weeks’ Inside ATP Top 100 With Federer, Nadal, Djokovic

Monfils has joined Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Agassi in an exclusive longevity club after nearly two decades in the ATP top 100. The 37-year-old first cracked the group in May 2005 and has posted 21 straight year-end top-100 finishes despite injuries and brief absences, and will keep competing through a planned 2026 retirement, still delighting crowds worldwide.

By Nischay Rathore

about 22 hours ago

Carlos Alcaraz Tops All of Tennis in Wins, Joins Elite 70-Win Club

Alcaraz finished 2025 with a tour-leading 71-9 record, the most wins by any man or woman and one of six ATP seasons this century with 70+ wins and fewer than 10 losses. Only Jannik Sinner has matched that since 2017. On the WTA side, Iga Swiatek led with 64 wins, topping the tour for a fourth straight year.

By Tanish Chachra

1 day ago

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Mother Reveals Structural Cause Behind His Back Agony

Yulia Salnikova confirmed her son’s 2025 back issue is the same injury he carried through the 2023 finals. She denied a misdiagnosis but said he needed a specialist from Munich, Müller-Wohlfahrt, recommended by Novak Djokovic. She believes congenital structural peculiarities and a flawed serve motion further inflamed cartilage around a nerve, which doctors worked to dry out.

By Tanish Chachra

1 day ago

Joao Fonseca Ready for ‘Day Full of Learning’ Against Carlos Alcaraz in Miami

Fonseca will finally measure himself against Alcaraz at the Miami Invitational on December 8 at LoanDepot Park. The 18-year-old Brazilian, who cracked the Top 25 with titles in Buenos Aires and Basel, called it “a day full of learning… super cool.” Alcaraz, a six-time major champion, praised Fonseca’s rise and backed him for “important and beautiful things ahead.”

By Tanish Chachra

1 day ago

Emma Raducanu Dismisses ‘New Boyfriend’ Talk After Paparazzi Photo

Raducanu has rubbished tabloid claims she has a new boyfriend after a London paparazzi shot showed her walking with a man. She said the picture was taken while she was with “two best friends” on the way to rugby, adding the man was “literally my best friend’s brother” and blasting outlets to “be better” with their speculation.

By Nischay Rathore

1 day ago

Marketa Vondrousova Blasts Late-Night Doping Visit as Invasion of Privacy

Olympic champion Marketa Vondrousova used Instagram to criticize anti-doping procedures after a tester arrived at 8:15 p.m., outside her declared one-hour slot. Told “this is the life of a professional athlete,” she called the visit “an intrusion into my privacy” and asked if it’s normal for officers “to sit in our living rooms at night waiting for us to pee.”

By Nischay Rathore

1 day ago

Tennis Stars Dominate 2025 Highest-Paid Women’s Athlete List

Sportico’s 2025 earnings list confirms tennis as the powerhouse of women’s sport, with 10 of the top 15 highest-paid female athletes coming from the WTA. Coco Gauff leads at $31 million, followed by Aryna Sabalenka on $30 million and Iga Swiatek on $23.1 million, with Zheng Qinwen, Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula also featuring among the star-studded top 15.

By Nischay Rathore

2 days ago

Patrick Mouratoglou Reveals Novak Djokovic’s ‘Least Fake’ Side

Mouratoglou says fans misread Djokovic, calling him “probably the least fake person” in tennis. On LinkedIn he revealed Djokovic has rejected sponsorships when “the values of those companies did not conform to his principles.” He says most people don’t really see that side. For Mouratoglou, whether people like Nole or not, that integrity “deserves respect.”

By Nischay Rathore

2 days ago

Madison Keys Sets Unusual Games-Dropped Record With Maiden Australian Open Title

Keys made her Grand Slam breakthrough in Melbourne, winning the Australian Open while setting a quirky record for most games dropped by a Slam champion. One month shy of 30, she played five three-setters in seven matches, edging Ruse, Rybakina, Svitolina, Swiatek and Sabalenka. She still finished on top, despite dropping 87 hard-fought games across the fortnight.

By Nischay Rathore

2 days ago

Nick Kyrgios Returns To Kooyong After ‘Miraculous’ Knee Turnaround

Kyrgios will return to Kooyong for the first time since 2020, joining a January 13–15 exhibition field that includes Lorenzo Musetti and Matteo Berrettini. Sidelined since a knee injury in March, he says “something really has changed… my knee feels like it’s gotten younger by a couple of years” and plans at least one more Australian Open run.

By Nischay Rathore

3 days ago

Serena Williams Quashes Comeback Rumors After Testing-Pool Return

A report that Serena Williams had re-entered tennis’s anti-doping testing pool sparked instant comeback buzz for 2026, with fans reading it as a sure return. Hours later, Williams shut it down on X, posting, “Omg yall I’m NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy–” making clear that reinstatement doesn’t equal a planned comeback, at least for now.

By Nischay Rathore

3 days ago

Ana Ivanovic Files for Divorce from Bastian Schweinsteiger After Nine Years

Ana filed for divorce in November at a Munich court, following a July separation announced for irreconcilable differences. They married in Venice in 2016 and have three sons. Ana has reportedly sought child support in Palma de Mallorca. Bastian and Ana’s last public appearance was at the 2025 Laver Cup in Berlin. Representatives declined to comment on the proceedings.

By Tanish Chachra

3 days ago

Emma Raducanu Blasts Paparazzi Over ‘New Boyfriend’ Rumor

“What creeped me out was a photo in London, I didn’t see the paps,” Raducanu said. A tabloid claimed she has a new boyfriend. “It was my best friend’s brother… we were going to the rugby.” She added the outlet cropped her friend out: “Come on, guys. Be better.” She further called the rumor “not true” and the experience unsettling.

By Tanish Chachra

3 days ago

Venus Williams Confirms Engagement to Actor Andrea Preti

Williams announced she’s been engaged since January 31, 2025, posting photos captioned “Engaged 1/31/25.” She and Italian-Danish actor Preti were first linked in 2024 and confirmed plans to marry earlier this year. At 45, she shared the news with new portraits on Instagram. Wedding details remain private. Tennis stars Coco Gauff and Caroline Wozniacki dropped heart emojis

By Tanish Chachra

3 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz Sets Australian Open as First Goal, Keeps Slam Ambitions in View

“I think the Australian Open is going to be great… It’s my first goal,” Alcaraz said. He’s shaping pre-season around Melbourne while keeping bigger ambitions, career and calendar Grand Slams in sight. Alcaraz is willing to show patience, “I’ll try next year," but if he doesn't succeed, he hopes "it happens in two, three, or four years.”

By Tanish Chachra

3 days ago

Andy Murray on the Big Four: 'One of Us Was Winning'

“Most Slams, Masters, Olympics, Davis Cup—one of us four was winning,” Murray said. “I know where I sit; their achievements are far superior. But it wasn’t always.” On attending Nadal’s ceremony: “He asked me to go… I didn’t invite myself.” As for Djokovic’s tribute: “If he doesn’t want me there, that’s fine. It’s not me forcing my way in, unwanted.”

By Tanish Chachra

4 days ago

Andy Murray Says Coaching Novak Djokovic Exposed His Coaching Weaknesses

Murray said coaching Djokovic for six months was “an amazing experience,” highlighted by their Australian Open win over Alcaraz. He called Djokovic “demanding” but unmatched at executing game plans. Murray obsessed over video, rackets and practice details, saying the stint exposed his coaching weaknesses but taught him how vital energy, organization and belief are in a team.

By Tanish Chachra

4 days ago

Bjorn Borg Puts Novak Djokovic Alone at the Top of Tennis GOAT List

Borg called Djokovic “the greatest player ever to play the game,” placing Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal “tied for second.” He admitted it will be tough for Djokovic with Carlos Alcaraz and other young stars rising, but insisted “he can still do it” and said he hopes Djokovic plays at least one more year, for as long as he can.

By Tanish Chachra

4 days ago

Andy Murray Calls First Run With Novak Djokovic as Coach ‘Pretty Embarrassing’

Murray revealed his first day as Djokovic’s coach started painfully. Joining the Serb for a 50-minute run, he began cramping in his left calf after just five minutes but refused to stop. “I didn’t want him thinking I was struggling already,” he said. He called it a “pretty embarrassing” moment and asked Djokovic’s team for help afterward.

By Tanish Chachra

4 days ago

Margaret Court Backs Novak Djokovic To Pass 24 Slams but Defends ‘Unbeatable’ 64

Court, tied with Djokovic on 24 majors, says she would not be shocked if he passes her singles mark as young rivals rise. But she insists her 64 total Grand Slam titles across singles and doubles will stand forever: The 24, I won’t be surprised if it’s beaten, but the 64, I don’t think it ever will be.

By Nischay Rathore

4 days ago

Daniil Medvedev Says ‘Old Medvedev With New Tricks’ Needed To Beat Alcaraz, Sinner

Medvedev, who fell to No. 18 after a rough 2025 before rebounding with a title in Almaty, says solving Alcaraz and Sinner starts with himself mentally. He admitted their style “had been beating me a lot” and called Alcaraz “difficult” to face, adding they must be “outplayed by the old Medvedev, with some of his new tricks.”

By Nischay Rathore

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