about 2 hours ago

Matteo Berrettini Comes Back to Defeat Adrian Mannarino in 3-Hour Thriller at Indian Wells

Berrettini cramped immediately after his final shot en route to a 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 win over Mannarino. The Italian fell to the ground in pain and sat there for roughly five minutes. "At the beginning of the third, I started to feel a little bit of cramping. I fought really hard, until the very last point." He will face Zverev next.

By Ankit Sharma

about 23 hours ago

Aryna Sabalenka Announces Engagement To Georgios Frangulis

Sabalenka announced she’s engaged to Georgios Frangulis, posting: “You & me, forever [infinity emote] 3.3.26 [ring emote] [white heart emote].” The update follows earlier post-match interviews where the world No. 1 repeatedly teased her boyfriend and joked she was still waiting for a proposal. Now she’s made it official, sharing the date as fans congratulate her on the next chapter.

By Nischay Rathore

about 24 hours ago

Coco Gauff Hints She May Skip A February WTA 1000 In Future

Asked if she’d consider missing one of the February WTA 1000s, Gauff said, “Something I would consider, for sure, in the future,” pointing to Dubai’s injury-heavy week as a warning sign. She called the withdrawals there “a coincidence” and “bad luck,” but added it still shows “the schedule maybe is a bit packed” in that stretch of the season.

By Nischay Rathore

3 days ago

Taylor Fritz Snaps Back After Scheduling Talk Sparks Backlash

Fritz said on stream that “priority” stars like Alcaraz, Sinner and Djokovic usually get preferred match slots. After fans accused him of complaining, he fired back: “You dumb?… I’m answering a question,” adding, top players “have earned that right.” He said twists of his comments make fan Q&As “maybe… not worth it,” as he turns focus to Indian Wells.

By Nischay Rathore

3 days ago

Jasmine Paolini Pushes Back On ‘Just Me And Jannik’ Italy Narrative

Paolini dismissed talk that Italian tennis success is only about her and Jannik Sinner. “It’s not just Sinner and me,” she told reporters in Mérida, naming Musetti, Cobolli, Cocciaretto and Berrettini. Paolini, ranked 7th, lost her Mérida semifinal to Bucsa, but said Italy’s group “support each other.” After Cobolli winning Acapulco and Cocciaretto taking Hobart, she heads to Indian Wells.

By Nischay Rathore

3 days ago

Update: Dubai Airspace Closure Keeps Tennis Group Stranded

Sports journo Reem Abulleil says Rublev, Medvedev, Griekspoor, Heliovaara, Patten, Arevalo and Pavic remain stuck in Dubai with coaches, officials and staff as airspace stays shut amid Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict. Dubai Duty Free extended hotel stays through March 4. She reports missile and drone interceptions across Dubai, but everyone is safe, awaiting reopening after delay to at least 3 p.m. tomorrow.

By Nischay Rathore

3 days ago

Daniil Medvedev Waits In Dubai As Airspace Closes Amid Conflict

“Airspace is closed… no one knows when we will be able to fly out,” Medvedev said in Dubai as Iran-Israel-U.S. tensions shut routes. He added officials keep extending the airport closure and “we are just waiting” for updates “in the next few hours.” Despite worried messages, he insisted, “everything is fine,” calling the situation “unusual” but manageable.

By Nischay Rathore

4 days ago

Daniil Medvedev Accepts Dubai Title After Tallon Griekspoor Withdrawal

Medvedev won the Dubai title after Griekspoor withdrew with a left hamstring injury. “I can’t do anything about it… I’m happy to win the tournament,” he said. He reached the final by beating Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinals. “I just hope to bring this confidence… into Indian Wells,” Medvedev added. He called the week “unreal” and now eyes more.

By Nischay Rathore

5 days ago

Taylor Fritz Reveals Reality Behind Scheduling of Matches at Majors

“Carlos, Jannik and Novak, if they are playing, they’re going to get the time slots they want,” Fritz said. The American also said that since they are separated in the draw, "one day, Carlos will get his pick; the next day, Jannik will get his pick". Only after that, "whoever the next highest seeds" are will get a say.

By Ankit Sharma

5 days ago

Jessica Pegula On Why She Still Plays: ‘It’s Been My Dream… To Win Slams’

Despite her family’s wealth, Pegula said tennis has always been personal. “It’s something I’ve loved to do since I was a kid,” she told The Second Serve. Now world No. 5 after winning Dubai, she said her goals still drive her: “It’s been my dream… to be No. 1… to win Slams.” Pegula’s best major result is the 2024 US Open final. She next targets Indian Wells.

By Nischay Rathore

5 days ago

ATX Open Adds First-Ever ‘Rage Room’ After Coco Gauff Camera Privacy Uproar

After Gauff’s off-court racket smash at AO aired on broadcast, the ATX Open unveiled a camera-free “rage room” for players. “The only private place we have is the locker room,” Gauff said after her loss to Svitolina. Djokovic called it “sad” that frustration gets filmed, while Pegula said players are “under a microscope.” The WTA 250 posted: “privately express frustration.”

By Nischay Rathore

6 days ago

'Americans Would Love to See A Male Finally Win Another Major': Patrick McEnroe

McEnroe claims that "American tennis is in good shape" with the rise of players like Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Learner Tien. "But to be in great shape, we need those players to win majors," he said. Andy Roddick remains the last American to win a Grand Slam, when he won the US Open way back in 2003.

By Ankit Sharma

7 days ago

Federer Leads 2026 Tennis Sponsorship List At $30M

New 2026 sponsorship estimates put Roger Federer on top at about $30M a year with UNIQLO through 2027. Carlos Alcaraz follows near $20M (Nike), ahead of Jannik Sinner ($15.8M) and Novak Djokovic ($12M, Lacoste). Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka sit around $10M. “All values are /year income.” Expect deals to shift with 2026 on-court results and breakout stars.

By Nischay Rathore

7 days ago

Venus Williams Cools Serena Reunion Buzz: ‘Playing For Exercise Is Nice’

Asked about a doubles reunion, Venus said she “never” sees Serena practicing. “I don’t know where she’s doing it,” she added, warning a real return needs work: “to come back you have to get out there.” Venus suggested it may be fitness only: “playing for exercise is nice… there’s a lot of hours.” Serena recently attained eligibility for a comeback.

By Nischay Rathore

7 days ago

Daniil Medvedev Wants Points Only at Slams, Masters: 'Others... Without Points'

Medvedev said Feb. 25 the 11-month grind won’t ease unless only Slams and Masters award points. “It’s business… it’s never going to change,” he added. He cited Holger Rune rupturing his Achilles at an ATP 250 and said chasing Turin forces risks. He recalled seven straight events: “100 points here, 200 here.” “No points” makes rest easier.

By Nischay Rathore

9 days ago

Brett Haber Urges ATP, WTA To “Get Everybody Out” Of Mexico Events

Tennis Channel’s Haber urged the ATP and WTA to pause Acapulco and Merida and fly players to safety after reports of nationwide violence following cartel boss El Mencho's death. “Police activity at the airport was insane,” he wrote, urging “one plane to Acapulco and one to Merida… get everybody out of there.” He warned: “This is not a drill.”

By Nischay Rathore

9 days ago

Patrick Kypson Stuns Alex de Minaur in Acapulco for First Top-10 Win

World No. 103 Patrick Kypson shocked two-time Acapulco champion Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-7(4), 7-6(4), per The Tennis Letter. Kypson flew through the first set, then survived two tiebreaks to finish the upset. It was his first tour-level win in two years and the biggest of his career — his first top-10 win — knocking out one of the tournament favorites early.

By Nischay Rathore

9 days ago

Sloane Stephens Withdraws From Merida After Split From Jozy Altidore

Stephens withdrew from this week’s Merida Open citing personal reasons after posting on Instagram Stories that she and Altidore ended their marriage “with mutual respect.” TMZ reported divorce papers filed in Florida earlier this month call it “irretrievably broken.” The 2017 US Open champion, once No. 3, is ranked 775 and reached the 2026 Australian Open in January.

By Nischay Rathore

9 days ago

Venus Williams Calls ‘Very Exciting’ 2026 Start After Australia Swing

Williams said her 2026 start in Australia and Auckland felt “very exciting.” She added, “I played well,” and “put myself in so many great positions,” using the three-tournament swing for “feedback” before returning “to work on the practice court.” The seven-time major champ called it “so much fun,” said she’s “looking forward to tomorrow (ATX Open R32 versus Ajla Tomljanović).”

By Nischay Rathore

9 days ago

UNIQLO Names Emma Raducanu Global Brand Ambassador in New Tennis Push

UNIQLO announced Raducanu as its newest Global Brand Ambassador, calling her “Britain’s top-ranked female tennis player.” The company said she’ll champion its LifeWear philosophy, focused on “pursuing excellence,” “meaningful contributions,” and “empowering the next generation.” Raducanu joins a UNIQLO athlete roster that includes Kei Nishikori, Roger Federer and golfer Adam Scott, expanding the brand’s star power across tennis and golf.

By Nischay Rathore

10 days ago

Sebastian Korda’s One Ask After Delray Title: “Good Health”

Korda beat Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3 to win the Delray Beach Open for his third career title and first since August 2024. Emotional on court, the world No. 50 said, “I’ve been through some stuff… years,” calling it “full circle” at the site of his first ATP final. Looking ahead, he added: “Just hoping for some good health.” On the wind: “This was extreme.”

By Nischay Rathore

10 days ago

Serena Williams Cleared To Return as Feb. 22 Eligibility Hits

ITIA lists Williams eligible from Feb. 22, 2026 after six months in the anti-doping pool. She posted on X in December, "Omg yall I’m NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy." In January on Today, she laughed: "If I want to put it to bed… Listen, I want to go to bed — it’s early." Indian Wells starts March 4; Miami follows. Wild cards would handle entry.

By Nischay Rathore

11 days ago

Coco Gauff Banks $197,000 in Dubai, Still Sits No. 4

Gauff’s Dubai Tennis Championships run ended in the semifinals, where Svitolina beat her for a second straight head-to-head win. The American still earned $197,000 and 390 ranking points after three wins over Kalinskaya, Mertens and Eala. Her live total rises to 6,803, keeping her world No. 4. Gauff ranks 11th all-time in WTA prize money at $30,830,836.

By Nischay Rathore

11 days ago

Jessica Pegula Calls U.S. Depth ‘Crazy’ After Ending Dubai Drought

Pegula beat Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 to win Dubai and become the first American woman to claim a 2026 WTA singles title. “Our depth in the U.S. is pretty crazy,” she said, citing Gauff and Anisimova. Pegula sits No. 5 in the live rankings, behind Gauff at No. 4. She also ended America’s Dubai drought, first since Venus Williams in 2014.

By Nischay Rathore

11 days ago

'I’m Very Sorry': Arthur Fils Apologizes After 50-Minute Doha Rout

Fils fell 6-2, 6-1 to Alcaraz in the Qatar Open final, the fastest ATP title match of 2026 at 50 minutes. In the runner-up speech, he told the crowd, “I’m very sorry… it was a bit short,” then added, “today was not my day”. He praised Alcaraz: “[You] made a hell of a job, man, it’s a joke."

By Nischay Rathore

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