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Aryna Sabalenka saddened by criticism of Battle of Sexes clash: 'People got it wrong'
Sabalenka began her 2026 on a high at the Brisbane International by beating Cristina Bucsa 6-0, 6-1 in 47 minutes to reach the third round. Meanwhile, her opponent at the Battle of Sexes encounter, Kyrgios, was handed a defeat.
Australian Open organisers announce record prize money for upcoming edition: 'Sustainable for all competitors'
Tennis Australia hiked the total prize fund for the upcoming Australian Open to A$111.5 million ($74.88 million), a 16 per cent hike from last year that is the highest in the tournament's history with with the winner of men's and women's singles pocketing A$4.15 million each.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Adelaide International, to return to action directly at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Adelaide International and will begin his 2026 season directly at the Australian Open, where he is a 10-time champion. The Adelaide event was supposed to be a warm-up for Djokovic, but he has pulled out in the last minute.
Why is Novak Djokovic leaving the Professional Tennis Players Association, the advocacy group he co-founded?
The Professional Tennis Players Association was co-founded by Novak Djokovic but he is now leaving it. We explain why Djokovic has decided to part ways with PTPA.
Swiatek slams Sabalenka's 'Battle of the Sexes' match: 'Women's tennis stands on its own right now'
Iga Swiatek rejected the idea of gender-based singles matches like the 'Battle of the Sexes' between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka as she said that women's tennis was strong enough to grow on its own.
'All the girls are after him, there’s fame...': Former World No.1 explains the real reasons behind Alcaraz–Ferrero split
Former World No.1 and Olympic champion has explained why Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero may have split. He cited fame, girls, and external distractions a reasons behind the breakup.
Why fans in UK were warned of $1350 fine for watching 'Battle of Sexes' clash between Kyrgios and Sabalenka
Kyrgios was tested hard but still won the latest version of the “Battle of the Sexes” in tennis, beating top-ranked women’s player Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3.
Kyrgios showers praise on Sabalenka after winning controversial 'Battle of Sexes': 'She's a hell of a competitor'
Nick Kyrgios beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in the clash that was dubbed as a modern iteration of Billie Jean King's famous win over Bobby Riggs in 1973.
Roger Federer's ad for Switzerland Tourism attracts criticism: 'Is it really worthwhile to...'
Roger Federer was seen along with Hollywood actress Halle Berry in an ad video for Switzerland Tourism aimed to further boost the flux of visitors into the country with the autumn season getting highlighted.
'I don’t identify with either': Rafael Nadal's honest take on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
Rafael Nadal has explained why he does not see himself in Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner, comparing their playing styles and how they are different. He also praised Alcaraz’s consistency despite his unpredictable game.
Danielle Collins reveals skipping Aus Open due to egg-freezing procedure: 'One more procedure to go'
Danielle Collins did not feature in the 2026 Australian Open player list. She was last in action in 2025 US Open where she lost in the first round and now her fans will have to wait for some more time to see her back in court.
2025 Review: From Diogo Jota to Hulk Hogan to Daniel Naroditsky, remembering the sports stars we lost
From the tragic car crash that claimed Liverpool's dynamic forward Diogo Jota at just 28, to the sudden losses of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan and chess prodigy Daniel Naroditsky, 2025 left us without some of our most beloved superstars.
Novak Djokovic in 2026: When does Serbian superstar begin new season? And what's his likely schedule next year?
After failing to win a single Grand Slam for the second year in a row and ending the year at the No 4 spot on the ATP rankings, Novak Djokovic will be aiming to fulfill his dream of a 25th Major in 2026. Here's what's in store for the 38-year-old next season.
2025 review: From Smriti Mandhana to Lamine Yamal, toxic fan culture continues to haunt top stars
2025 was filled with incidents of top stars from the sports world being targetted not just online but in the real world as well. Here we take a look at some of the major such incidents from the year.
Novak Djokovic’s chances of winning 25th Grand Slam ‘reducing with age’ but still in the race
Former Australian Open finalist has said that Novak Djokovic’s chances of winning another Grand Slam are reducing with age but believes the Serbian star is still in the race.
Dhakshineswar Suresh stuns Daniil Medvedev in thriller, propels Aussie Mavericks Kites to World Tennis League final
In its debut season in India, the World Tennis League has brought some of the game’s biggest names to Bengaluru. But it was the Indian players like Sumit Nagal, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Dhakshineswar Suresh who stole the show on the third day of competition at the SM Krishna Stadium, Bengaluru.
Why Carlos Alcaraz ended successful partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero?
Carlos Alcaraz stunning the tennis world on Wednesday when he announced his split from long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, under whose guidance he won six Grand Slams and reached the top of the ATP rankings.
World Tennis League: Sumit Nagal seals golden-point thriller as AOS Eagles down Aussie Mavericks Kites
Bengaluru was treated to another day of high-octane tennis as the World Tennis League continued its India debut at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium on Thursday.
Kyrgios defends himself ahead of 'Battle of Sexes' against Sabalenka: 'I like doing things outside the box'
Kyrgios, who has never won a Grand Slam, will clash against the four-time Major winner Sabalenka in the 'Battle of Sexes' in Dubai on December 28.
Carlos Alcaraz parts ways with longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero: 'We gave everything we had for each other'
World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz announced a split with longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, ending a highly successful seven-year partnership that delivered six Grand Slam titles. He shared an emotional message on social media.
Serena Williams drops another hint on tennis return as Billie Jean King delivers her take: 'She’s not going to be No 1'
Serena Williams's cryptic social media post has given rise to new rumours about her possible return to tennis as legendary Billie Jean King delivers her verdict.
'Novak Djokovic has better chance to win 25th Grand Slam than Alexander Zverev has for his first'
Nova Djokovic has not won a Grand Slam title since 2023 but as per Sergiy Stakhovsky, he can still win at Majors and has a better chance than Alexander Zverev who is still searching for a maiden Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic seems to have made his first major scheduling call for 2026 season
Novak Djokovic has signalled his first major calendar move of 2026 season. And it's a decision his fans would not like.
'Nick Kyrgios stands for misogyny': Australian star slammed ahead of Battle of Sexes showdown against Aryna Sabalenka
Nick Kyrgios continues to court controversy ahead of his clash against the world number one Aryna Sabalenka. The Battle of the Sexes takes place on December 28 in Dubai.
Sabalenka weighs in on trans debate, says unfair for women to face ‘biological men’: ‘They still got a huge advantage'
Aryna Sabalenka disagreed with the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's tennis during her recent appearance on 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' with fellow tennis star Nick Kyrgios.
Serena's ex-coach says 23-time Grand Slam winner will come out of retirement only on one condition: ‘She will only if…’
It's been more than three years since Serena Williams bid professional tennis goodbye, having made the final appearance of her career in the US Open that year. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, however, has been linked to a possible return to the court in the near future.
Andreeva, Shnaider accused of ‘supporting’ Russia’s war in Ukraine by WTA star: 'Received prizes from Putin'
Russian stars Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider have been accused of quietly supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. They recently received prizes from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who waged a war against Ukraine in 2022.
Serena Williams shuts down tennis comeback frenzy with 10-word post after rejoining testing pool
Serena Williams’ surprise anti-doping listing fuels hope of her return to tennis, but the legend’s blunt 10-word reply on social media crushes it.
Andy Murray shares hilarious story while coaching Novak Djokovic: 'Pretty embarrassing moment for me'
Murray who had retired after the 2024 Paris Olympics joined Djokovic as coach months later in November before the two split up in May this year. In a recent interview, Murray revealed a funny incident during his time as coach which left him embarrassed.
Carlos Alcaraz misses out on $2.4m prize money as ATP fines the world No 1 for this reason
Carlos Alcaraz topped ATP's Bonus Pool with 4,420 points for which he should have been awarded with $4.8 million in prize money. However, he will be getting only half of that amount. Here's why.