United CupMATCH POINT: Taylor Fritz wins 2025 United Cup for Team USATaylor Fritz defeats Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Sydney to give Americans second title in three years
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
Brisbane, AustraliaReilly Opelka stuns “hero” Novak Djokovic at 2025 Brisbane InternationalThe 6’11” American spent most of the last two seasons off court due to a nagging wrist injury, but kicked off the new year with one of the biggest wins of his career to reach the semifinals.By David Kane Jan 03, 2025
United CupWATCH: Karolina Muchova turns on style during win United Cup win over Jasmine PaoliniMuchova showed off an array of trick shots against Paolini to help the Czech Republic secure a win over Italy and a semifinal spot against the United States.By Associated Press Jan 03, 2025
WTA Auckland, New ZealandNaomi Osaka completes Hailey Baptiste comeback in Auckland to reach semifinalsThe former world No. 1 rallied from a set down at the ASB Classic and put herself two wins away from her first title since the 2021 Australian Open.By David Kane Jan 03, 2025
Australian OpenWTA tour confirms provisional suspension of Stefano Vukov, Elena Rybakina's former coachAccording to a report from The Athletic, Vukov is still under investigation for a potential breach of the tour's code of conduct, precluding him from acting as an official coach to Rybakina in Australian Open.By David Kane Jan 03, 2025
Pop CultureBillie Jean King thrilled by 'honor' of serving as grand marshal for 136th annual Rose ParadeAhead of the Rose Bowl, King and her wife, Ilana Kloss, cruised down the parade route in a dusty blue, 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III adorned with dozens of colored flowers.By Baseline Staff Jan 02, 2025
Style Points"New year, new look": Lorenzo Musetti shows off mega haircut and Asics collab in 2025 debut"I’m happy to cut it," the Italian said after advancing in Hong Kong.By Baseline Staff Jan 02, 2025
Pop CultureNovak Djokovic, now 20-0 against Gael Monfils, has seen your Pikachu theories"It makes me laugh. I love it," the Serb said Thursday about the connection with hunting major No. 25.By Baseline Staff Jan 02, 2025
WTA Brisbane, AustraliaWith F1 star Jack Doohan looking on, Aryna Sabalenka showed drive to survive in BrisbaneThe world No. 1 edged past good friend Yulia Putintseva, booking herself in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International on Thursday.By David Kane Jan 02, 2025
United CupIga Swiatek survives United Cup tussle with Katie Boulter, clinches semifinal spot for PolandThe former world No. 1 rallied from a set down to put Poland ahead 2-0 over Great Britain and book a place in the final four where Kazakhstan and rival Elena Rybakina awaits.By David Kane Jan 02, 2025
Coach's CornerElena Rybakina announces that ex-coach Stefano Vukov will re-join her team for 2025 seasonThe 2022 Wimbledon champion made the announcement in a post to her Instagram story, saying that she was "excited" for the polarizing coach to re-join her team.By TENNIS.com Jan 02, 2025
United CupCoco Gauff and Taylor Fritz lead U.S. into United Cup semifinals againThe Americans, the 2023 tournament champions, swept China 3-0 on the strength of two straight-sets wins by the Top 5-ranked duo.By TENNIS.com Jan 01, 2025