World News - Tennis

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios admits glory days behind him after losing on comeback

Straits Times | 2026-01-06, 15:28

The 2022 Wimbledon finalist has tumbled to 670 in the rankings after an injury-ravaged three years. ...

De Minaur dazzles as Australia reach Cup quarter-finals

Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 2026-01-06, 15:28

Twin wins from world No.6 Alex de Minaur have dragged Australia off the canvas and into the United Cup quarter-finals with a do-or-die victory over Czechia . ...

Venus Williams loses in Auckland but shows she’s still competitive at 45

The Associated Press | 2026-01-06, 15:26

Venus Williams has lost her first singles match of 2026 to fifth-seeded Magda

Sabalenka dominates Bucsa at Brisbane International and says Battle of the Sexes helped

TSN Canada | 2026-01-06, 14:32

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Battle of the Sexes exhibition was a bit of fun for Aryna Sabalenka and a showdown she regarded as good preparation for the Australian Open. In her first match since playing Nick Kyrgios in Dubai last month, No. 1-ranked

Britain’s fragile frontrunners Draper and Raducanu try again to break injury cycles | Tumaini Carayol

The Guardian | 2026-01-06, 14:25

Duo begin 2026 again troubled by physical problems and hoping this will finally be the year things change

‘Sad’ Aryna Sabalenka says Battle of the Sexes ‘brought eyes on tennis’

Straits Times | 2026-01-06, 14:00

Critics questioned

How to watch ASB Classic 2026 in Auckland: live stream WTA tennis online, start time, ...

TechRadar | 2026-01-06, 13:37

Watch free trial tennis streams today in the season's first WTA event from Auckland, New Zeland – 2026 ASB Classic TV channels, broadcasters and streams. ...

Coco Gauff Falls, Taylor Fritz Fights Back: United Cup Delivers Opening-Week Chaos

News18 | 2026-01-06, 13:31

Meanwhile Hubert Hurkacz upset Alexander Zverev in Sydney. Poland advanced with Iga Swiatek's win; Czech Republic swept Norway . ...

Australian Open Prize Pool Hits $75M, New Record For Grand Slams

News18 | 2026-01-06, 13:30

Tennis Australia raises Australian Open prize pool to $75 million, boosting singles champion earnings and supporting players at all tournament levels. ...

Nick Kyrgios Sends Message To Novak Djokovic After Adelaide Withdrawal: 'We Should '

News18 | 2026-01-06, 13:30

Nick Kyrgios requests tennis fans to cherish Novak Djokovic as he continues his career, aiming for new achievements despite recent schedule changes. ...

Britain’s fragile frontrunners Draper and Raducanu try again to break injury cycles

Yahoo Daily News | 2026-01-06, 13:26

Tumaini Carayol Tue, 6 January 2026 at 1:03 pm UTC·5 min read From the moment news of Great Britain’s planned team for the United Cup was announced in October, jokes began to fly. On paper, it was a dream. Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu, the top tennis players

Australian Open offers record prize money - but stars still 'disappointed'

BBC News | 2026-01-06, 13:07

The Australian Open will offer a record prize pot of £55m at this year's tournament - but players are still likely to be unhappy a source says. ...

'Demon' drags hosts Australia into United Cup quarters

Yahoo Daily News | 2026-01-06, 13:07

AFP Tue, 6 January 2026 at 12:42 pm UTC·2 min read World number six Alex de Minaur beat up-and-coming Jakub Mensik and then won in doubles to drag hosts Australia into the quarter-finals of the United Cup on Tuesday and thrill an energised Sydney crowd. Also

Australian Open 2026: Increased prize money but some players still hold concerns

BBC News | 2026-01-06, 13:02

The Australian Open will offer a record prize pot of £55m at this year

Novak Djokovic's split with the PTPA marks his next chapter of tennis disruption

The Athletic | 2026-01-06, 12:48

Djokovic's leaving the PTPA may mean little for its aim to reform tennis, but it signals another shift in his status within the sport. ...