Naomi Osaka could possibly start her Auckland campaign by meeting two qualifiers but then it could also get significantly tougher for the four-time Grand Slam champion.  After the ASB Classic released its tournament draw on Saturday, the seventh-seeded learned that she would meet a qualifier in her opening match and then potentially another qualifier if…

Nick Kyrgios is set for a challenging matchup right of the gate at the Brisbane International as he is set to clash against rising French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.  After not playing any ATP tournaments since 2023 June, the Australian tennis star is set to return from knee and wrist surgeries in front of his…

Aryna Sabalenka has learned her projected path to winning the WTA 500 tournament in Brisbane as the Belarusian enters as the top favorite for the title but she could meet some tricky opponents and get tested.  As the No. 1 seed, the Belarusian has a first-round bye before facing either Viktoriya Tomova or Renata Zarazua…

Novak Djokovic is almost ready to start the new season, in which he is very determined to win at least one more Grand Slam title. The former world number 1 has practiced mainly in Qatar and Thailand in the last week and will fly to Australia very soon, having to play the Brisbane International at…

David Goffin of Belgium takes the court in Brisbane on Sunday. EPA-EFE/SEBASTIEN NOGIER Brisbane International Queensland Tennis CentreBrisbane, AustraliaDecember 28, 2024-January 5, 2025 Surface: Hard Court Novak Djokovic Returns, Stars Align in Brisbane Grand Slam king Novak Djokovic makes his long-awaited singles return at the Brisbane International. The 37-year-old Serbian superstar will face Aussie Rinky…

Novak Djokovic is ready to chase more big titles in 2025! The Serb will start the season in Brisbane next week, facing Rinky Hijikata in the first round. It will be Djokovic’s first official match since October, closing the 2024 season earlier and recharging batteries.  The Serb claimed an elusive Olympic Games gold medal in Paris…

Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas came back from a set down to avoid a shock mixed doubles and Greece managed to complete their comeback win over Spain.  On Saturday, the top-ranked Greek female tennis star suffered a shock defeat to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2 6-1 in the opening match of the tie. Fortunately for Greece,…

Novak Djokovic will compete in Brisbane for the first time since 2009. The 24-time Major will kick off the new season at the ATP 250 event, shaping up his game ahead of the Australian Open title chase. Djokovic arrived in Brisbane from Thailand. The legend trained with one of his favorite youngsters, Jakub Mensik. Novak…

Maria Sakkari got crushed in her opening match of the season after world No. 54 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro handed her a 6-2 6-1 defeat at the United Cup.  In the opening match of the Greece and Spain tie, the former world No. 3 entered as the favorite to win.  But the Greek tennis star never…

Emma Raducanu received a pretty solid draw in Auckland and this could absolutely be the year when the Briton makes her breakthrough at the ASB Classic.  In her opening two matches at the tournament, the No. 6 seed will take on 117th-ranked Robin Montgomery before likely meeting world No. 89 Jule Niemeier.  In the Auckland…