Australian OpenDoping clouds tennis talk at the Australian Open with Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek facing scrutinyDoping is a topic that shadowed tennis in 2024 and is sure to be a talking point as the 2025 Grand Slam season gets going at the Australian Open.Read More
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Australian OpenHady Habib is first Lebanese player in Open Era to play in major men's singles drawHabib won his final round of qualifying in a third-set tiebreaker against Clément Chidekh to make history for Lebanon at the Australian Open.By Associated Press Jan 09, 2025
Australian Open2025 Australian Open men’s draw projects Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic quarterfinal; Jannik Sinner looms in finalThe four-time major champion will play his first match against Alexander Shevchenko while Djokovic will kick off his quest for an 11th title against Nishesh Basavareddy.By David Kane Jan 09, 2025
Australian Open2025 Australian Open women’s draw sets Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka on semifinal collision courseThe 2023 US Open champion will play her first match against Sofia Kenin, while Sabalenka faces Sloane Stephens. Where did the other favorites land?By David Kane Jan 09, 2025
Social'My dream is to inspire people,' says Aryna Sabalenka on January cover of Harper’s Bazaar AustraliaThe two-time Australian Open champion ‘is on top of the world’ in this exclusive of how she went from notorious double-faulter to world No. 1.By Liya Davidov Jan 08, 2025
The Business of TennisBillie Jean King: Tennis stars need to learn the business—not just playEncouraging women—and also men—into other areas of tennis is vital to the growth of the sport, believes the trailblazer.By Emma Storey Jan 08, 2025
Australian OpenJoao Fonseca, Brenda Fruhvirtova, Chris Eubanks: AO qualifying final round storylinesRising talents Kudermetova and Tien, along with Aussie Birrell and veterans Martic and Garin, also seek main-draw tickets.By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 08, 2025
pickleballJack Sock goes three for three on opening day of PPA Tour The Masters in Palm SpringsCompeting in all eligible draws, the former tennis player kicked off the 2025 pickleball season with a bang.By Liya Davidov Jan 08, 2025
Style PointsAdidas drops 2025 Melbourne collection ahead of Australian OpenJessica Pegula, Alexander Zverev and company will begin the year in Semi Lucid Red.By Baseline Staff Jan 08, 2025
Australian OpenAustralian Open 2025: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis playersIf it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does not leave players much time to be “off.”By Associated Press Jan 08, 2025
Adelaide, AustraliaThanasi Kokkinakis to unwind with WWE on Playstation after three-hour thriller in AdelaideThe Aussie, who received a custom belt from WWE after winning the 2022 Australian Open in men’s doubles, is prioritizing self-care after winning a third-set tiebreaker over Tomás Martín Etcheverry.By David Kane Jan 08, 2025
Style PointsOutfit(s) of the Day: Destanee Aiava goes vintage with classic kits in Australian Open qualiesThe Australian hopeful has been turning heads in Melbourne, paying tribute to some iconic looks made famous by Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova.By David Kane Jan 08, 2025
Australian OpenGrade 1 abdominal strain casts doubt on Nick Kyrgios making Australian Open return"Will be resting and doing everything I can to be ready," he wrote after withdrawing from Thursday's planned exhibition with Novak Djokovic.By Associated Press Jan 08, 2025
SocialWhy did Danielle Collins change her Instagram profile picture to an Iga Swiatek handshake photo?“New year, same me,” wrote the American, as she seemed to reignite the pair’s bitter rivalry after the US’s victory over Poland at the United Cup.By Baseline Staff Jan 07, 2025
The Business of TennisCoco Gauff invests in Unrivaled women’s basketball leagueThe world No. 3 joins athletes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Michael Phelps and celebrities Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis as backers of a new league set to debut January 17.By Liya Davidov Jan 07, 2025
SocialDaniil Medvedev surprises tennis world with second child with wife Daria ahead of Australian OpenThe former world No. 1 shared a heartwarming New Year’s message, along with a picture of his growing family ahead of the first major tournament of 2025.By David Kane Jan 07, 2025
Australian OpenGoran Ivanisevic to continue coaching Elena Rybakina “for the moment” amid Stefano Vukov controversyThe 2001 Wimbledon champion was reportedly blindsided by the news that Rybakina planned to restore Vukov, who is serving a provisional suspension, to her coaching team.By David Kane Jan 07, 2025
Australian OpenFor Carlos Alcaraz and other top seeds, the Australian Open is the Happy and Scary SlamTennis’ great annual reset takes place in Melbourne, and in one way the game’s haves should be thankful that the sport’s much-debated off-season is so fleeting.By Peter Bodo Jan 07, 2025
Australian OpenFIRST LOOK: Novak Djokovic practices with new coach Andy Murray ahead of 2025 Australian OpenThe longtime rivals partnered up at the end of last year, and will collaborate as Djokovic mounts his campaign for an 11th title in Melbourne.By David Kane Jan 07, 2025
Your GameRacquet Preview: Tecnifibre T-FightThe brand’s flagship franchise gets updated to be more maneuverable without losing the frame’s trademark balance of power and control.By Jon Levey Jan 07, 2025
Roland GarrosFrench Open organizers introduce draw to access ticket salesOrganizers are introducing a draw system to access ticket sales for the clay-court Grand Slam tournament.By Associated Press Jan 07, 2025
ATP Auckland, New ZealandCameron Norrie not defaulted after tossed racquet strikes Auckland spectator, loses minutes laterThe New Zealand-born lefty, who fell to Facundo Diaz Acosta Tuesday, later said, "I'm not happy with how I behaved."By Associated Press Jan 07, 2025
Style PointsFirst Look: New Balance unveils colorful 2025 Australian Open collectionIn its second year as the tournament’s official performance apparel and footwear partner, New Balance is channeling the great Aussie outdoors on and off the court.By Baseline Staff Jan 06, 2025
Australian OpenNovak Djokovic still feels trauma when he travels to Australia because of his deportation in 2022“The person checking my passport—are they going to take me, detain me again or let me go? I must admit I have that feeling,” said the 10-time Australian Open winner.By Associated Press Jan 06, 2025
SocialNaomi Osaka confirms split from longtime partner Cordae, will co-parent daughter ShaiThe former world No. 1, who first began dating Cordae in 2019, called the rapper “an awesome dad” and their time together “my biggest blessing.”By David Kane Jan 06, 2025
Pop Culture'Challengers' wins Best Original Score at 2025 Golden Globe Awards"The music never felt like a safe choice, but it always felt like the right one," said co-composer Atticus Ross.By Baseline Staff Jan 06, 2025
Coach's CornerElena Rybakina and other players have high hopes for the new season, but makeovers don’t come easily in tennisMaybe the trick is to take it one swing—of the calendar—at a time.By Steve Tignor Jan 06, 2025
Australian OpenGasquet, Evans fall in Australian Open qualifying; Fonseca, Parks, Kudermetova to launch bidsChris Eubanks and Brandon Holt were among Monday's winners after waiting out a wet start to the event.By TENNIS.com Jan 06, 2025
Ranking ReactionMirra Andreeva breaks into Top 15 for first time, Naomi Osaka returns to Top 50Meanwhile, former No. 4 Kei Nishikori soars back into the Top 100 after reaching his first ATP final since 2019.By John Berkok Jan 06, 2025
Week In PreviewPegula, Paul, Shelton, Korda: the American invasion continues Down Under in week two of the 2025 tennis seasonThree storylines to follow at the Australian Open tune-ups in Adelaide, Auckland and Hobart.By Steve Tignor Jan 06, 2025
Weekend WinnersThe Top 5 most important developments of a manic first week of the 2025 tennis seasonInjury tripped up Opelka and Osaka at the finish line; Rybakina moved forward ... then back; Sabalenka survived a new Kudermetova; the U.S. won United Cup; and Gauff vs. Swiatek turned spicy, then icy.By Steve Tignor Jan 05, 2025
Your GameRacquet Preview: Solinco Whiteout V2The sequel to one of the brand’s first big splashes in the racquet space adds more power and stability to its formula, along with a bold camouflage design.By Jon Levey Jan 05, 2025
WTA Brisbane, AustraliaAryna Sabalenka turns up the heat to beat Polina Kudermetova and claim Brisbane International titleDown a set and nearly a break against the younger Kudermetova sister, Sabalenka "showed the level" to walk away with another trophy Down Under.By TENNIS.com Jan 05, 2025
Your GameGeared Up: Reilly Opelka makes a triumphant return to the tour with Tecnifibre and FilaA closer look at the new racquet and other equipment of the big-serving American, who kicked off 2025 with a bang by upsetting Novak Djokovic in Brisbane.By Baseline Staff Jan 05, 2025
SocialWimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova withdraws from 2025 Australian Open due to back injuryKarolina Pliskova and Caroline Wozniacki are also out of the year's first Grand Slam event.By Baseline Staff Jan 05, 2025
SocialAs Denis Kudla ends career at United Cup, Frances Tiafoe thanks him for 'giving me game and support'Wrote the former world No. 53, "I am forever grateful to this sport I love."By Baseline Staff Jan 05, 2025
United CupTaylor Fritz out-serves Hubert Hurkacz to clinch Team USA's second United Cup title in three yearsBefore Fritz sealed the victory, Coco Gauff beat Iga Swiatek for the second straight time.By TENNIS.com Jan 05, 2025
United CupCoco Gauff beats Iga Swiatek to put Team USA ahead 1-0 in United Cup finalThe world No. 3 has now won her last three matches in a row against Top 2 players—and all in straight sets, too.By John Berkok Jan 05, 2025
WTA Auckland, New ZealandUp a set, Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final against Clara Tauson due to abdominal injuryPlaying her first final since 2022, Osaka was forced to call it quits after sealing the first set by a 6-4 scoreline.By TENNIS.com Jan 05, 2025
The Business of TennisAryna Sabalenka departs IMG for Naomi Osaka's EVOLVE agency: "A multi-faceted icon with limitless potential"Believes co-founder Stuart Diguid, “With a largely untapped commercial portfolio, the possibilities for Aryna’s career are endless.”By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 04, 2025
Stat of the DayAryna Sabalenka is now 26-1 in Australia since the start of 2023 after semifinal win in BrisbaneThe world No. 1 stormed past Mirra Andreeva in straight sets in the semifinals of the WTA 500 event on Saturday.By John Berkok Jan 04, 2025
United CupCoco Gauff, Taylor Fritz lead Team USA into United Cup final, Team Poland awaitsThe WTA No. 3 and ATP No. 4 both won their singles matches to send the Americans into their second United Cup final.By John Berkok Jan 04, 2025
WTA Auckland, New ZealandNaomi Osaka reaches first final since 2022 in Auckland, will face Clara Tauson for titleIt’s the four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1’s first final since becoming a mom, too.By John Berkok Jan 04, 2025
United CupIga Swiatek leads Poland into United Cup finals with win over Elena RybakinaSwiatek clinched a 2-0 lead over Kazakhstan following Hubert Hurkacz’s win in men’s singles, knocking out the 2022 Wimbledon champion in straight sets.By David Kane Jan 04, 2025
United Cup"Where there's smoke, there's fire": CoCo Vandeweghe backs WTA investigation of Elena Rybakina ex-coach Stefano VukovVandeweghe also predicted Rybakina's current coach Goran Ivanisevic will soon exit amid reports he was blindsided by Rybakina's hope to restore Vukov to her team.By David Kane Jan 04, 2025
WTA Brisbane, AustraliaMirra Andreeva hails impact of Conchita Martinez ahead of Brisbane rematch with Aryna SabalenkaThrough to the semifinals of the WTA 500 event, the 17-year-old says that the Hall of Famer's "positivity" is already reaping rewards.By TENNIS.com Jan 03, 2025
SocialAustralia’s Destanee Aiava slams “weird and hostile” United Cup team experience: a “2 out of 10”“I would say everything else was good, besides the actual team camaraderie,” said the 24-year-old in a YouTube vlog.By Ed McGrogan Jan 03, 2025
SocialLongform Love: Stefanos Tsitsipas, Paula Badosa release Iceland vacation vlog on Tennis ChannelMost interesting off-season content ever?By Ed McGrogan Jan 03, 2025
HONG KONG TENNIS OPENFour unseeded semifinalists! Kei Nishikori sets Shang Juncheng clash in Hong KongThe Japanese star is bidding to lift his first ATP trophy in six years.By TENNIS.com Jan 03, 2025