Danielle Collins will face Ons Jabeur in Adelaide on Tuesday. Photo credit: San Diego Open Facebook Adelaide International The Drive, War Memorial DriveAdelaide, AustraliaJanuary 6-11, 2025 Surface: Hard Court Adelaide, A Final Tune-Up for Melbourne Tennis returned to Adelaide in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year. Jiri Lehecka triumphed in the final at the ATP…

The data you don’t expect: Novak Djokovic’s elimination at the Brisbane International was quite surprising, but what has puzzled Nole’s fans is a particular negative record that has characterized the start of the season of the Serbian champion. Nole was defeated in the quarterfinals of the Australian tournament by Reilly Opelka, former number 17 ATP…

Aryna Sabalenka started 2025 in the best possible way, conquering the Brisbane International and sending a clear message of defiance to all her rivals, especially her new friend Iga Swiatek. The Belarusian dominated in Brisbane, struggling only in the final against the 21-year-old Russian Polina Kudermetova, who had surprisingly snatched the first set from her.…

Grigor Dimitrov got injured during the semifinal of the Brisbane International, having to abandon early the rather balanced challenge with Jiri Lehecka. Looking down, greeting the crowd with his left hand and great disappointment expressed on his face: the Bulgarian was playing an excellent tournament in Australia, with the intent of reconfirming himself as champion…

Carlos Alcaraz is preparing in Melbourne for the highly anticipated Australian Open 2025, a Slam in which all the greatest tennis players on the planet will participate. The Spanish champion has landed in Melbourne and will hold his first training session today – in a few hours. His exceptional sparring partner will be Giovanni Mpetshi…

Nick Kyrgios has attacked Jannik Sinner again. After coming back to the court – for the Brisbane International – 18 months after his last participation in an official tournament, the Australian has talked once again about his Italian rival. The former Wimbledon Championships finalist has launched a dig at the ATP No.1, which has immediately…

Iga Swiatek confirmed that is healthy going into the Australian Open and that only tiredness was to blame for the leg discomfort that forced her to take a medical timeout against Coco Gauff.  After the American served out the ninth game of the second set to open a 6-4 5-4 lead in the United Cup…

At the end of the winter preparation in Dubai, Jannik Sinner reached Melbourne for the Australian Open 2025 and has already trained on the Rod Laver Arena first with Cruz Hewitt, son of former number one Lleyton and then with Stan Wawrinka. The Italian will play two exhibition matches during the Opening Week of the…

Emma Raducanu is set to appear in two tournaments this month despite her unfortunate Auckland withdrawal as the British tennis star has signed up for the WTA 250 event in Singapore.  This past week, the former world No. 10 was unable to start her season in New Zealand after a back injury sustained in training…

Registrations are officially open for the new season of the World Corporate Golf Challenge Italy, the most prestigious amateur tournament for teams/companies in the world. A few weeks after the return of the Italian team from the World Championship in Haikou, China, we are preparing for the new and explosive 2025 edition! As always, there…

Jannik Sinner is spending his 31st week as world no. 1. The Italian dethroned Novak Djokovic after Roland Garros in June last year. He produced a stellar season, leaving everyone behind and building a massive advantage over his closest rivals.  While Sinner’s streak of 31 no. 1 weeks is still not that impressive, it becomes if…

Clara Tauson may have won the Auckland title but the 22-year-old wasn’t really in celebratory mode after Naomi Osaka was forced to retire in an absolutely heartbreaking way.  With a chance to serve out for the first set, the Japanese tennis star closed out the set in the 10th game to win it with a…

Francesca Fiorellini and Carolina Melgrati will be part of the Team Europe that will face the Asia Pacific selection in the fourth edition of the Patsy Hankins Trophy that will be played from 8 to 10 January on the Al Hamra Golf Club course in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, in the United Arab…

Carlos Alcaraz will seek his first Australian Open title in the upcoming weeks. The young Spaniard will train at Rod Laver Arena on Monday afternoon. Carlos will hit the court alongside his coeval, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.  The four-time Major winner will seek a Career Grand Slam in Melbourne, trying to become the youngest player with…

The Australian Open is just a week away, but there are two more ATP tournaments on the schedule before we can turn our full attention to Melbourne. Hard-court 250 events are taking place in Adelaide and Auckland, where Tommy Paul, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Ben Shelton, Gael Monfils. and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard are among those in action.…

American Christopher Eubanks faces Frenchman Hugo Grenier in Australian Open qualifying on Monday. Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Australian Open Melbourne ParkMelbourne, AustraliaJanuary 6-26, 2025A$86.5 million ($58.91 million U.S. dollars)Hard Court History At Stake at 2025 Australian Open Ten-time AO champion Novak Djokovic returns playing for a record-extending 11th AO championship and record 25th Grand…

Stan Wawrinka and Jannik Sinner claimed the Australian Open titles ten years apart. The Swiss conquered Melbourne in 2014, ousting Novak Djokovic, Tomas Berdych and Rafael Nadal en route to his first Major title.  A decade later, Jannik Sinner lifted his first Major crown at the Australian Open, toppling Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev en route…

The United States claimed a thrilling victory in the United Cup final on Sunday night in Sydney, capturing their second title in three years with standout performances from Coco Gauff, the 2025 United Cup MVP, and Taylor Fritz. Battling against Poland, who endured their second consecutive runner-up finish, the American duo delivered stellar wins to…

World number one Aryna Sabalenka began her 2025 season on a high note, claiming the Brisbane International title with a gritty 4-6 6-3 6-2 victory over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova. The 26-year-old from Belarus, returning to Brisbane after last year’s runner-up finish, showcased her readiness for the season’s first Grand Slam, where she aims to…

Leylah Fernandez faces Ekaterina Alexandrova in an Adelaide opener on Monday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Adelaide International The Drive, War Memorial DriveAdelaide, AustraliaJanuary 6-11, 2025 Surface: Hard Court Adelaide, A Final Tune-Up for Melbourne Tennis returned to Adelaide in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year. Jiri Lehecka triumphed in the final at the ATP 250…