Tennis News
Keeping up with Fran Jones: the tennis star refusing to let rare condition define her
After a breakout week in Auckland that saw her defeat world No 15 Emma Navarro, injury that has dogged the 25-year-olds career has bitten againDuring the first weeks of last years clay-court…
Source: The Guardian
Tennis Kenya admits to wildcard error after players heavy defeat goes viral video
Tennis Kenya said a controversial wildcard granted to Hajar Abdelkader should not have happened after the young Egyptians performance at a professional tournament in Nairobi went viral. The…
Source: The Guardian
Sabalenka flips script, ousts Keys in straight sets
Aryna Sabalenka flipped the outcome with a straight-sets win over Madison Keys at the Brisbane International in a rematch of 2025 Australian Open finalists.
Source: ESPN
Gritty Svitolina faces U.S. teen in Auckland semis
Top-seeded Elina Svitolina produced another gritty performance to beat Sonay Kartal in three sets and reach the semifinals of the WTA Tour stop in Auckland, where she will face American Iva Jovic.
Source: ESPN
Alex de Minaurs win over Hubert Hurkacz sends United Cup quarter-final against Poland to decider
Sydneysider wows home crowd wins in three tough sets Maya Joint crushed by Iga Swiatek in opening rubberNever-say-die Alex de Minaur lit up Ken Rosewall Arena to send Australias United Cup…
Source: The Guardian
Sabalenka beats Keys to reach Brisbane semi-final
World number one Aryna Sabalenka continues her Australian Open preparations by beating Madison Keys to reach the Brisbane semi-finals.
Source: BBC Sport
Wawrinka handed Australian Open wildcard in final season
Stan Wawrinka receives an Australian Open wildcard as he begins the final season of his career, but Australian Nick Kyrgios misses out.
Source: BBC Sport
Sports quiz of the week: Ashes, Afcon, Australian Open and moving managers
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Source: The Guardian
Australian Open 2026: Dates and match schedule
The first Grand Slam of the year takes place at the Australian Open in Melbourne as Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys look to defend their titles.
Source: Sky Sports
Kartal misses huge chance to beat top seed Svitolina and reach Auckland semis
Britain's Sonay Kartal missed out on a huge chance to knock out top seed Elina Svitolina and reach the semi-finals of the ASB Classic, eventually losing 6-4 6-7 (2) 7-6 (5).
Source: Sky Sports
Alex Eala progresses to ASB Classic semifinals
Philippines tennis star Alex Eala defeated Magda Linette 6-3, 6-2 in the WTA Tour ASB Classic quarterfinals in Auckland, New Zealand on Friday.
Source: ESPN
Five sets a 'different beast': Kyrgios makes AO call
Nick Kyrgios has conceded he's not up to playing singles at the Australian Open, ruling himself out of a likely wildcard.
Source: ESPN
Nick Kyrgios rules out playing singles at Australian Open to focus on doubles
Five setters are a different beast, says 30-year-old Australian has attempted comeback from injury in recent weeksNick Kyrgioss surgically-repaired knee and wrist will not prevent him from…
Source: The Guardian
Kyrgios not ready to play singles at Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios admits he is not ready to play singles at the Australian Open and will instead focus on the doubles event alongside his partner Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Source: Sky Sports
Tennis Kenya admits wildcard given to Hajar Abdelkader should not have been granted
Egyptian player went viral after terrible performance21-year-old lost 6-0, 6-0 to world No 1,026 in NairobiTennis Kenya said a controversial wildcard granted to Hajar Abdelkader should not have…
Source: The Guardian
Tournament chiefs admit errors after wildcard's dire display goes viral
The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player's poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.
Source: BBC Sport
No. 1 Sabalenka will skip events to avoid burnout
Aryna Sabalenka said she will risk fines in order to skip tournaments to avoid injuries or burnout over a tennis schedule she described as "insane."
Source: ESPN
Players 'not protected' over 'insane' schedule - Sabalenka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka says tennis authorities "follow their interests" with regards to the tennis calendar and are not "focusing on protecting all of us".
Source: BBC Sport
Sabalenka to skip events in 'insane' 2026 despite likely WTA sanctions
Aryna Sabalenka expects to skip events again this year rather than put her health at risk over the course of an "insane" season, even though she knows she is likely to be sanctioned by the WTA…
Source: Sky Sports
How to watch 2026 Australian Open: ESPN schedule
Will Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys retain their singles titles at the 2026 Australian Open? Here's how to catch the tournament action on ESPN.
Source: ESPN
