# the tennis site.com ## Posts - [USA Advance to United Cup Semi-Final After a Hard-Fought Win Over Greece](https://thetennissite.com/usa-advance-to-united-cup-semi-final-after-a-hard-fought-win-over-greece/): Team USA overcame a stubborn Team Greece, to advance to the semi-finals of the United Cup, where they will take on the winner of the Australia v Poland tie in Sydney. Coco Gauff opened the tie with an impressive win over Maria Sakkari. Gauff hadn’t been at her best so far this week, while Sakkari appeared to be getting back to some of her old form. However, normal service resumed, with Gauff far too strong, winning 6-3 6-2. An upset in the men’s singles though, with Stefanos Tsitsipas turning back the clock to put in a very impressive performance, defeating […] - [Poland sets up a Quarter-final clash with Australia at the United Cup](https://thetennissite.com/poland-sets-up-a-quarter-final-clash-with-australia-at-the-united-cup/): Poland have cruised through their final group match of the United Cup, as a tantalising match-up with home country, Australia awaits. Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek are in tremendous form, but with Australia having Alex de Minaur at its disposal, the mixed doubles could be pivotal. Today, it was Hurkacz that got the party started for the Polish team, defeating Tallon Griekspoor 6-3 7-6, continuing his red hot form, after spending the second half of last year on the sidelines. Understandably, he was very satisfied with his game. “Quite happy with my performance. Tallon is a very difficult player to […] - [ITF Tour Results Week of Dec 29 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-tour-results-week-of-dec-29-2025/): The first few ITF Tour events for 2026 have been run and won. Just 5 in the opening week. Amongst the results is Kenyan, Angella Okutoyi, who takes home her third ITF title. She is the only Kenyan to have ever won an ITF event. Here are the results for both women and men. Women: Nairobi 35, Clay: Angella Okutoyi (KEN) def. Martina Colmegna (ITA), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 Monastir 15, Hard: Lan Mi (CHN) def. Johanna Silva (SWE), 6-3, 6-0 Ahmedabad 15, Hard: Maria Golovina (RUS) def. Vaidehee Chaudhari (IND), 6-2, 6-2 Men: Marrakech 25, Clay: Sean Cuenin (FRA) def. […] - [Australia Welcomes Daria Kasatkina in her First Match on Home Soil](https://thetennissite.com/australia-welcomes-daria-kasatkina-in-her-first-match-on-home-soil/): Daria Kasatkina set foot on Australian soil for her first ever match representing her new home country. Unfortunately it didn’t quite go to plan, with a 5-7 6-4 4-6 loss to Anastasia Potapova.  While disappointed not to be able to get her first win in Australia, Kasatkina was grateful for the support out on court.  “Honestly I felt great. The court was full, and the atmosphere was great. I couldn’t deliver the result I wanted, but overall I think the match was pretty good and entertaining. Of course it’s obviously not the way I wanted to start the season, but […] - [Madison Keys hoping for more success in Australia in 2026](https://thetennissite.com/madison-keys-hoping-for-more-success-in-australia-in-2026/): Madison Keys has arrived in Brisbane, ready to defend a whole lot of points, courtesy of her success in Australia this time last year. Keys of course, famously won her first Major, taking home the Australian Open title. But she also won the title in Adelaide prior to her run in Melbourne. This year, she starts her campaign in Brisbane, along with 7 top ten players. Keys doesn’t seem overly concerned about the quality of the field though. ”I feel like this week has always beenone of those weeks where the field is pretty difficult and tough. There is not […] - [ATP top 15 predictions for 2026:](https://thetennissite.com/atp-top-15-predictions-for-2026/): It’s always hard to predict how the tennis rankings will look at the end of the season, but we’re going to list our top 15 ATP predictions for the end of the 2026 season. If you want to know our WTA predictions, take a look here. Let us know what you think. 1. Sinner 🇮🇹 : It’s hard to see any dip in his form for 2026, so I’d expect him to keep his nose ahead of Alcaraz.  2. Alcaraz 🇪🇸 : Has the potential to perhaps lose a few more matches than Sinner, so might struggle to catch him. […] - [WTA Top 15 prediction for 2026](https://thetennissite.com/wta-top-15-prediction-for-2026/): Forecasting the year ahead on the tennis tour is fraught with danger, but we’re going to have a crack at listing our top 15 WTA players at the end of season 2026. If you want to know what our ATP predictions were, check them out here. Let us know what you think. 1. 🇧🇾 Sabalenka : Been a level above everyone else for a while now. Her best is the best, so I’m happy to leave her at number 1.  2. 🇵🇱 Swiatek : Too consistent and too good to have her dropping far. Wouldn’t surprise if she found herself […] - [Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero Split](https://thetennissite.com/carlos-alcaraz-and-juan-carlos-ferrero-split/): In a surprising postscript to the 2025 tennis season, Carlos Alcaraz and long-time coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero have announced they will no longer be working together. The pair have been together for over seven years, and in that time, have created history on many levels. Yet they will now part ways just days before the 2026 season begins. Embed from Getty Images Together, they have accomplished more than most in tennis ever have: 6 Grand Slam titles 8 Masters 1000 titles 10 other ATP titles Reached World No.1 There is speculation coming out of the Spanish media, that both Alcaraz […] - [Roger Federer to Headline Historic Australian Open Opening Ceremony](https://thetennissite.com/roger-federer-to-headline-historic-australian-open-opening-ceremony/): The Australian Open will launch an exciting new tradition in 2026 with its inaugural Opening Ceremony on Saturday 17 January, and Roger Federer, the man who once called it the “Happy Slam” is coming home one more time. The six-time champion will walk onto Rod Laver Arena again – this time not to compete for a seventh title, but to finally say a proper goodbye to the Australian fans who adored him for two decades. In a dream exhibition dubbed the “Battle of the World No.1s”, Federer will team up with four-time AO champion Andre Agassi, two-time finalist Patrick Rafter […] - [Australian Open 2026 Entry Lists](https://thetennissite.com/australian-open-2026-entry-lists/): The official entry lists for the 2026 Australian Open are out, and there are very few surprises, with the world’s elite descending on Melbourne in a few weeks time. On the men’s side, World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz leads the charge as he chases the missing piece of his career Grand Slam. Standing in his way is two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner (No.2), who can become just the second man in the Open Era – after Novak Djokovic – to win three-peat in Melbourne. Remarkably, Alcaraz and Sinner have contested the last three major finals, yet have never met at the […] - [Should the ATP Tour NextGen Finals Have a Different Place in the Calendar?](https://thetennissite.com/should-the-atp-tour-nextgen-finals-have-a-different-place-in-the-calendar/): Amongst the professional tennis landscape, the ATP Tour NextGen Finals should be an absolute showcase event for emerging talent, featuring seven of the best under-21 players, alongside a wildcard entrant. However, despite the unique premise, the event finds itself somewhat lost in its current place on the calendar, serving as the last hurrah in a final month of tennis, that includes the prestigious ATP Finals, and the long running Davis Cup. The tournament’s format is commendable, pitting the brightest young stars against each other in a bid for glory. Past champions such as Hyeon Chung, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jannik Sinner, Carlos […] - [United Cup 2026: Hewitt, Wawrinka, Henman Lead Star-Studded Captain Lineup](https://thetennissite.com/united-cup-2026-hewitt-wawrinka-henman-lead-star-studded-captain-lineup/): The 2026 United Cup will kick off the new tennis season in spectacular fashion, with some of the sport’s most iconic names returning to the sidelines as captains. From 2–7 January, 18 nations will battle across Perth and Sydney in the innovative mixed-team event, and the captaincy list reads like a roll call of tennis royalty. Lleyton Hewitt, Stan Wawrinka, and Tim Henman, will guide their respective countries through the event, while reigning champions USA, will again have Michael Russell at the helm. Embed from Getty Images Captains: Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland – Perth)The three-time Grand Slam champion steps up as […] - [Nick Kyrgios Returns to Rod Laver Arena for Australian Open](https://thetennissite.com/nick-kyrgios-returns-to-rod-laver-arena-for-australian-open/): Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to Rod Laver Arena this summer, headlining a star-studded Australian Open Opening Week that also features World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz, World No.2 Jannik Sinner and a host of other top-10 stars. The centrepiece of the expanded Opening Week, is the second edition of the 1 Point Slam on Wednesday 14 January. Forty-eight players – including 24 professionals, state and territory champions, qualifiers and celebrity wildcards – will compete in a high-stakes, single-point knockout format for a $1 million winner-takes-all prize. Kia will also award a brand-new EV3 to the last amateur standing. Kyrgios […] - [2025 ATP Top 50 Review in a Single Sentence](https://thetennissite.com/2025-atp-top-50-review-in-a-single-sentence/): If you’re trying to review the whole 2025 tennis season, it’s a long process to go through all the players, and all the tournaments. We’ve made it easy for you, by summing up the top 50 ATP players’ season, in a single sentence. Embed from Getty Images 1.  Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) – 12050: One of the greatest seasons of all time.  2.  Jannik Sinner (Italy) – 11500: Any other player might’ve collapsed under the pressure this year. Stunning season.  3.  Alexander Zverev (Germany) – 5160: Not his best year, but didn’t have to be to lock down 3rd.  4.  Novak […] - [ATP Breakthrough of the Year Award- Where is Learner Tien?](https://thetennissite.com/atp-breakthrough-of-the-year-award-where-is-learner-tien/): The ATP’s new Breakthrough of the Year award was supposed to be straightforward: recognize the players who made the single biggest leap onto the main tour in 2025. When the shortlist landed last week– Jack Draper, João Fonseca, Jakub Mensik, Valentin Vacherot – one name was conspicuously absent. Learner Tien, the 19-year-old left-hander from the United States, who began the season ranked No. 122 and ends it at a career-high No. 28 with his maiden ATP title, was nowhere to be seen. The omission has provoked a fairly predictable sharp reaction from tennis fans, and media alike, and it is […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Results - Week of 13th October 2025](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-results-week-of-13th-october-2025/): Luca Van Assche wins his first Challenger title in more than 2 years, defeating Spanish veteran Pablo Carrena Busta in the biggest event last week on the Challenger Tour. Here are all the other winners across the tour. Olbia 125, Hard: Luca Van Assche (FRA) def. Pablo Carreño Busta (ESP), 7–6(7–5), 6–7(1–7), 6–2 Curitiba 75, Clay: Daniel Vallejo (PAR) def. Pedro Boscardin Dias (BRA), 6–3, 7–5 Lincoln 75, Hard: Rafael Jódar (ESP) def. Martin Damm (USA), 6–7(3–7), 6–3, 6–3 Shenzhen 75, Hard: Kyrian Jacquet (FRA) def. Zhou Yi (CHN), 6–3, 6–3 Hersonissos 50, Hard: Harry Wendelken (GBR) def. Maxim Mrva […] - [ITF Tour Results - Week of 13th October 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-tour-results-week-of-13th-october-2025/): Plenty of ITF events still going on around the world, as we look towards the end of the season. Maria Timofeeva continues her solid form, defeating Alexis Blokhina, who moves to a career high ranking this week. Here are all the ITF Tour winners for both the women and the men. Women’s ITF Tour: Macon 100, GA, Hard: Renata Zarazua (MEX) def. Anna Rogers (USA), 6-2, 6-1 Les Franqueses del Vallès 100, Hard: Darja Semenistaja (LAT) def. Linda Klimovicova (CZE), 7-5, 7-6(4) Quinta do Lago 75, Hard: Maria Timofeeva (RUS) def. Alexis Blokhina (USA), 7-6(7), 7-6(3) Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 50, Hard: Manon […] - [Vacherot's Shanghai Miracle: A Family Final for the Ages](https://thetennissite.com/vacherots-shanghai-miracle-a-family-final-for-the-ages/): In a scene that probably wouldn’t have been believed in Hollywood, Valentin Vacherot, a 26-year-old qualifier ranked No. 204, turned the Rolex Shanghai Masters into his own personal stage on October 12, 2025, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to claim his first ATP Tour title. The victory marked Vacherot as the lowest-ranked champion in ATP Masters 1000 history since records began in 1990, and the first Monegasque to win a tour-level singles title in the Open Era. Played before an excited crowd at Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena – who it’s fair to say, wouldn’t have bought […] - [Australian Open 2026 Launch](https://thetennissite.com/australian-open-2026-launch/): The Australian Open is gearing up for its most ambitious edition yet in 2026, transforming Melbourne Park into a three-week extravaganza of elite tennis, live music, gourmet experiences, and family-friendly fun. Running from January 12 to February 1, AO 2026 plans to build on the record-breaking attendance of 1.2 million fans in 2025 by expanding its offerings, introducing groundbreaking initiatives, and emphasizing accessibility. Tournament Director Craig Tiley has described it as a “global force in sport and entertainment,” promising unforgettable moments for players, fans, and brands alike. Embed from Getty Images The Tennis Will Be Hot At the heart of […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Results - Week of 29th September 2025](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-results-week-of-29th-september-2025/): Veteran Spaniard, Pablo Carreno Busta won his 14th Challenger title of his career, and is pushing to return to the top 100 at age 34 years old. He’s currently at 123. Only two places below him, is Chilean, Cristian Garin, who is also fighting hard to get back inside 100. Garin took out the Antofagasta 75 Challenger in a hard-fought 3 setter. Villena 100, Hard: Pablo Carreño Busta (ESP) def. Hugo Grenier (FRA), 4–6, 6–1, 6–4 Antofagasta 75, Clay: Cristian Garín (CHI) def. Facundo Díaz Acosta (ARG), 2–6, 6–3, 6–3 Braga 75, Clay: Luka Mikrut (CRO) def. Vilius Gaubas (LTU), […] - [ITF Tour Winners - Week of 29th September 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-tour-winners-week-of-29th-september-2025/): ITF Women’s Tour: Alina Korneeva continues to perform well on the ITF Women’s Tour, as her push towards the top 100 continues. Camilla Rosatello is on the verge of breaking into the top 200 for the first time after her Bucharest win. It was also great to see two Australians perform well, with Olivia Gadecki and Taylah Preston taking out titles. Bucharest 75, Clay: Camilla Rosatello (ITA) def. Elena Ruxandra Bertea (ROU), 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 Bratislava 75, Hard: Alina Korneeva (RUS) def. Lucie Havlickova (CZE), 7-6(7), 7-5 Rancho Santa Fe 50, CA, Hard: Olivia Gadecki (AUS) def. Emerson Jones (AUS), […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Results - Week of 22nd September](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-results-week-of-22nd-september/): The ATP Challenger Tour was yet again played all over the world. Europe, Asia, North America, and South America all held events. Young Spanish teenager Martin Landaluce landed the biggest title of his career with a 125 title in Orleans. Here are all the other results across the Challenger Tour. Orléans 125, Hard: Martín Landaluce (ESP) def. Raphaël Collignon (BEL), 6–7(6–8), 6–2, 6–3 Jingshan 100, Hard: Eliot Spizzirri (USA) def. Alex Bolt (AUS), 6–4, 6–4 Lisbon 100, Clay: Vilius Gaubas (LTU) def. Henrique Rocha (POR), 6–7(3–7), 6–3, 6–4 Buenos Aires 75, Clay: Román Andrés Burruchaga (ARG) def. Alex Barrena (ARG), […] - [ITF Tour Winners - Week of 22nd September 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-tour-winners-week-of-22nd-september-2025/): We’ve got all the ITF Tour winners from the Women’s and the Men’s Tour here. Nao Hibino and Simona Waltert took out the biggest events on the Women’s side. Two British players won on the Men’s Tour, with Liam Broady and George Loffhagen lifting a trophy last week. Women’s ITF Results: Incheon 100, Hard: Nao Hibino (JPN) def. Eunhye Lee (KOR), 7-5, 7-6(2) Lisboa 100, Clay: Simona Waltert (SUI) def. Darja Semenistaja (LAT), 6-2, 6-1 Templeton 75, CA, Hard: Kayla Day (USA) def. Kayla Cross (CAN), 6-2, 3-0 Retired Pazardzhik 50, Clay: Laura Samson (CZE) def. Andrea Lazaro Garcia (ESP), […] - [Tabilo’s Stunning Chengdu Comeback Denies Musetti in Epic Final](https://thetennissite.com/tabilos-stunning-chengdu-comeback-denies-musetti-in-epic-final/): Alejandro Tabilo, a qualifier who’s been through a tough season so far, pulled off a career-defining upset at the Chengdu Open, outlasting top seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(5) in a thrilling final. Saving two match points and storming back from a tiebreak deficit, the Chilean claimed his third ATP Tour title in a 2-hour, 37-minute thriller that left Musetti crushed yet again. Tabilo, ranked No. 112, faced a do-or-die moment serving at 5-6 in the third set. Down two match points, he ripped a forehand winner to fend off the first, then watched Musetti’s rally shot sail long on […] - [Lilli Tagger: 'Single-Handedly' Moving Up the Rankings](https://thetennissite.com/lilli-tagger-single-handedly-moving-up-the-rankings/): If Lilli Tagger wasn’t already on your radar this year, you might want to switch radars. Born on February 17, 2008, in Lienz, Austria, Tagger is yet another teenager, in a growing list, making her move on the WTA Tour, barely before she’s wiped the slate on her own junior career. Since October 2023, Tagger has been training at the academy of Francesca Schiavone, the 2010 French Open champion, in Varese, Italy. Schiavone’s guidance has clearly been instrumental, helping Tagger refine her game and navigate the transition from junior to professional tennis. The Italian’s influence was evident during Tagger’s standout […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners - Week of 15th September 2025](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-week-of-15th-september-2025/): Wit the Laver Cup sucking most of the media attention away from the rest of the tour, the ATP Challenger winners might’ve gone under the radar. Here are all the results from last week. Bad Waltersdorf 125, Clay: Jan Choinski (GBR) def. Vít Kopřiva (CZE), 7–5, 6–4 Saint-Tropez 125, Hard: Moez Echargui (TUN) def. Dan Added (FRA), 6–3, 6–4 Columbus 75, Hard: Michael Zheng (USA) def. Martin Damm (USA), 3–6, 6–3, 7–5 Villa María 75, Clay: Emilio Nava (USA) def. Alex Barrena (ARG), 6–3, 6–3 Târgu Mureș 50, Clay: Franco Agamenone (ITA) def. Jay Clarke (GBR), 6–3, 6–4 For ATP […] - [ITF Men's Tour Winners - Week of 15th September 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-mens-tour-winners-week-of-15th-september-2025/): Swiss 27-year-old, Remy Bertola goes back-to-back on the ITF Men’s Tour, as Dane Sweeny continues his surge up the rankings with his 6th title of the year. Here are all the winners from the ITF Men’s Tour from last week. Pozzuoli 25, Hard: Remy Bertola (SUI) def. Ryan Peniston (GBR), 7-6(5), 7-5 Bali 25, Hard: Max Basing (GBR) def. Arthur Weber (AUS), 6-0, 6-2 Plaisir 25, Hard: Mats Rosenkranz (GER) def. Hamish Stewart (GBR), 6-3, 6-3 Sapporo 25, Hard: Renta Tokuda (JPN) def. Kaichi Uchida (JPN), 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 Tamworth 25, Hard: Dane Sweeny (AUS) def. Marc Polmans (AUS), 2-6, […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners - Week of September 15th 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-week-of-september-15th-2025/): The big news this week on the ITF Women’s Tour, is that Junior Roland Garros champion, Lilli Tagger, has gone back-to-back, winning 2 W75 events in successive weeks. At age 17, the future looks extremely bright for the girl with the single-handed backhand. Here are all the other winners on the ITF Women’s Tour. Kursumlijska Banja 75, Clay: Lilli Tagger (AUT) def. Rada Zolotareva (RUS), 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 Pazardzhik 50, Clay: Elizara Yaneva (BUL) def. Selena Janicijevic (MON), 7-5, 6-3 Shenyang 35, Hard: Aliona Falei (BLR) def. Fangzhou Liu (CHN), 7-6(6), 7-5 Wagga Wagga 35, Hard: Taylah Preston (AUS) def. […] - [Alina Korneeva - Back on the Rise](https://thetennissite.com/alina-korneeva-back-on-the-rise/): Alina Korneeva is on her way back. The 18-year-old Russian prodigy has had her fair share of setbacks in the last couple of years, but recent results suggest she’s getting back to where she should be – in the top echelon of the sport. Junior Success Korneeva’s ascent began early and impressively. In May 2023, still shy of her 16th birthday, she reached No. 1 in the ITF Junior world rankings. That same year, she added major accolades to her resume, winning the girls singles titles at the Australian Open and French Open. Her move to the professional level has […] - [ITF Men's Tour Winners - Week of 8th September 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-mens-tour-winners-week-of-8th-september-2025/): Here are all the ITF Men’s results from last week. Dane Sweeny continues his great form, taking the win over compatriot Marc Polmans, while Britain’s Ryan Peniston goes under to Remy Bertola. Pozzuoli 25, Hard: Remy Bertola (SUI) def. Ryan Peniston (GBR), 7-6(5), 7-5 Bali 25, Hard: Max Basing (GBR) def. Arthur Weber (AUS), 6-0, 6-2 Plaisir 25, Hard: Mats Rosenkranz (GER) def. Hamish Stewart (GBR), 6-3, 6-3 Sapporo 25, Hard: Renta Tokuda (JPN) def. Kaichi Uchida (JPN), 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 Tamworth 25, Hard: Dane Sweeny (AUS) def. Marc Polmans (AUS), 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 Cuiaba 25, Clay: Mateus Alves (BRA) […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners - Week of 8th September 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-week-of-8th-september-2025/): Plenty of winners on the ITF Women’s Tour last week, including Greet Minnen, and Alina Korneeva, who has now won back-to-back titles, moving up to 163 in the WTA rankings. Here are all the other results from the Women’s Tour. Le Neubourg 75, Hard: Greet Minnen (BEL) def. Petra Marcinko (CRO), 6-2, 6-1 Bucharest 75, Clay: Lilli Tagger (AUT) def. Lina Gjorcheska (MKD), 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 Guiyang 50, Hard: Hanyu Guo (CHN) def. Lin Zhu (CHN), 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 Evora 50, Hard: Alina Korneeva (RUS) def. Kaitlin Quevedo (ESP), 6-3, 6-1 Punta Cana 35, Clay: Katarina Jokic (SRB) def. Katharina […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners - Week of 8th September 2025](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-week-of-8th-september-2025/): Some big names reaching the finals of ATP Challenger events last week. None bigger than Stan Wawrinka, who, unfortunately for him, went down to Hugo Gaston. Here are all the other winners from the Challenger Tour. Szczecin 125, Clay: Thiago Agustín Tirante (ARG) def. Pablo Llamas Ruiz (ESP), 6–3, 6–2 Guangzhou 100, Hard: Juan Manuel Cerúndolo (ARG) def. Alejandro Tabilo (CHI), 6–2, 6–3 Rennes 100, Hard: Hugo Gaston (FRA) def. Stan Wawrinka (SUI), 6–4, 6–4 Winston-Salem 75, Hard: Jack Pinnington Jones (GBR) def. Trevor Svajda (USA), 6–2, 6–2 Biella 50, Clay: Stefano Napolitano (ITA) def. Kilian Feldbausch (SUI), 7–5, 6–3 […] - [Davis Cup Becomes the Latest Victim of Anti-Israel Activists](https://thetennissite.com/davis-cup-becomes-the-latest-victim-of-anti-israel-activists/): As the Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel prepares to get underway in Halifax this weekend, the spotlight sadly, isn’t just on the court. It’s on the controversies – and if we’re honest, the characteristic ‘Anti-Israel’ idiots – that have forced the matches behind closed doors. What should be a celebration of international tennis at the Scotiabank Centre, has turned into a complete mess, with no fans or media allowed inside due to mounting security worries. Tennis Canada made the call earlier this week, pointing to intelligence from local and national agencies about possible disruptions, amid […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners - Week of 1st September](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-week-of-1st-september/): A week of big events on the ATP Challenger Tour last week. Here are the winners from all 6 tournaments across the globe. Seville 125, Clay: Ignacio Buse (PER) def. Genaro Alberto Olivieri (ARG), 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 Genoa 125, Clay: Luciano Darderi (ITA) def. Andrea Pellegrino (ITA), 6–1, 6–3 Tulln 100, Clay: Marco Trungelliti (ARG) def. Andrew Paulson (CZE), 7–5, 6–1 Shanghai 100, Hard: Giulio Zeppieri (ITA) def. Yasutaka Uchiyama (JPN), 7–6(7–2), 7–5 Cassis 75, Hard: Billy Harris (GBR) def. Daniil Glinka (EST), 3–6, 7–5, 6–3 Istanbul 75, Hard: Alex Molčan (SVK) def. Nicolás Mejía (COL), 7–6(11–9), 6–2 For ATP […] - [ITF Men's Tour Winners - Week of 1st September 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-mens-tour-winners-week-of-1st-september-2025/): The ITF Men’s Tour rolls on, with events covering the world. Here are the winners from last week: Nakhon Pathom 25, Hard: Dominik Palan (CZE) def. Sasikumar Mukund (IND), 6-4, 6-2 Meerbusch 25, Clay: Gilles Arnaud Bailly (BEL) def. Max Houkes (NED), 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(5) Bagnères-de-Bigorre 25, Hard: Alexis Gautier (FRA) def. Maxence Beauge (FRA), 6-4, 6-4 Sapporo 25, Hard: Charles Broom (GBR) def. Kaichi Uchida (JPN), 7-6(4), 7-5 Lausanne 25, Clay: Henry Bernet (SUI) def. Lucas Gerch (GER), 6-4, 6-4 Mar del Plata 25, Clay: Daniel Vallejo (PAR) def. Lautaro Midon (ARG), 7-6(4), 6-3 Bali 25, Hard: Max Basing […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners - Week of 1st September 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-week-of-1st-september-2025/): Some interesting names in the ITF Women’s Tour finals last week, with Alina Korneeva and Linda Fruhvirtova facing off in Leiria. Alice Tubello continues her successful comeback from injury with a 50K win. Here are all the winners: Vienna 75, Clay: Sinja Kraus (AUT) def. Miriam Bianca Bulgaru (ROU), 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 Saint-Palais-sur-Mer 50, Clay: Alice Tubello (FRA) def. Julia Avdeeva (RUS), 7-6(5), 6-2 Leiria 50, Hard: Alina Korneeva (RUS) def. Linda Fruhvirtova (CZE), 6-1, 7-5 Slobozia 50, Clay: Lina Gjorcheska (MKD) def. Elena Ruxandra Bertea (ROU), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 Cuiaba 35, Clay: Hibah Shaikh (USA) def. Jazmin Ortenzi (ARG), […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners - Week of 25th August 2025](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-week-of-25th-august-2025/): Four big 75 level events on the ATP Challenger Tour last week. While the US Open took centre stage, there were some great matches at the Challenger level. Here are the winners from last week. Como 75, Clay: Luka Mikrut (CRO) def. Duje Ajduković (CRO), 6–3, 7–5 Manacor 75, Hard: Daniel Rincón (ESP) def. Jurij Rodionov (AUT), 7–6(7–3), 6–2 Porto 75, Clay: Guy den Ouden (NED) def. Gilles-Arnaud Bailly (BEL), 6–4, 6–2 Zhangjiagang 75, Hard: Sho Shimabukuro (JPN) def. Oliver Crawford (GBR), 6–3, 3–6, 7–5 For ATP Challenger results, click here. For more ITF Tour Results, click here. Follow The […] - [ITF Men's Tour Winners - Week of 25th August 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-mens-tour-winners-week-of-25th-august-2025/): A lot of events on the ITF Men’s Tour last week from all around the world. Good to see Liam Broady picking up a title in Budapest. Here are all the ITF results from the Men’s tour last week. Maribor 25, Clay: Mate Valkusz (HUN) def. Mirza Basic (BIH), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 Sion 25, Clay: Remy Bertola (SUI) def. Patrick Zahraj (GER), 7-6(3), 6-2 Taipei 25, Hard: Yanki Erel (TUR) def. Yuki Mochizuki (JPN), 6-2, 6-4 Oldenzaal 25, Clay: Florian Broska (GER) def. Lilian Marmousez (FRA), 6-4, 7-5 Oviedo 25, Clay: Miguel Damas (ESP) def. Pedro Vives Marcos (ESP), 6-3, […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners - Week of 25th August 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-week-of-25th-august-2025/): Plenty of players still grinding it out on the ITF Tour while the US Open is going on. Here’s an easy to read list of the ITF Women’s Tour winners for last week. Oldenzaal 50, Clay: Noma Noha Akugue (GER) def. Silvia Ambrosio (ITA), 7-6(7), 7-6(5) Bytom 50, Clay: Kajsa Rinaldo Persson (SWE) def. Tyra Caterina Grant (USA), 6-3, 6-3 Nakhon Pathom 35, Hard: Patcharin Cheapchandej (THA) def. Gaeul Jang (KOR), 6-1, 6-2 Trieste 35, Clay: Jennifer Ruggeri (ITA) def. Samira De Stefano (ITA), 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 Brasov 35, Clay: Angela Fita Boluda (ESP) def. Julie Struplova (CZE), 7-5, 6-4 […] - [Alexis Blokhina: From Stanford to ITF Success](https://thetennissite.com/alexis-blokhina-from-stanford-to-itf-success/): Alexis Blokhina is a name to watch out for on the WTA Tour in the coming years. Taking a sabbatical from College, the 21-year-old American is now 8 months into her first full season on the ITF Tour. Blokhina has already won her first professional trophy – a W50 title – and has sliced her ranking in half. As with all tennis players though, nothing happens overnight, and nothing happens by chance. A lot of work goes into just making it to the ITF Tour. The Beginnings of a Tennis Career Blokhina’s introduction to tennis came around the age of […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners - Week of 18th August 2025](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-week-of-18th-august-2025/): Not a lot of action on the ATP Challenger Tour last week, with US Open qualifying taking centre stage. However, there were still 3 opportunities to take a title, and the following players took advantage of that. Here are all the results. Sofia 75, Clay: Alex Molčan (SVK) def. Joel Schwärzler (AUT), 7–5, 6–4 Augsburg 50, Clay: Cedrik-Marcel Stebe (GER) def. Alexander Ritschard (SUI), 6–3, 6–3 Hersonissos 50, Hard: Moez Echargui (TUN) def. Dan Added (FRA), 5–7, 6–4, 3–0 ret. For ATP Challenger results, click here. For more ITF Tour Results, click here. Follow The Tennis Site on Facebook and […] - [ITF Men's Tour Results - Week of August 18th 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-mens-tour-results-week-of-august-18th-2025/): All eyes on the US Open, but the ITF Men’s Tour rolls on. Here are all the results from last week. Great to see Dane Sweeney back on the winners list. Santander 25, Clay: Javier Barranco Cosano (ESP) def. Lorenzo Giustino (ITA), 6-3, 4-0 Retired Lesa 25, Clay: Lorenzo Carboni (ITA) def. Remy Bertola (SUI), 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-2 Muttenz 25, Clay: Henry Bernet (SUI) def. Jeffrey Von Der Schulenburg (SUI), 7-5, 6-4 Ueberlingen 25, Clay: Tom Gentzsch (GER) def. Max Houkes (NED), 7-5, 6-4 Maribor 25, Clay: Sean Cuenin (FRA) def. Viacheslav Bielinskyi (UKR), 1-6, 6-2, 6-0 Idanha-a-Nova 25, Hard: […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners - Week of 17th August 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-week-of-17th-august-2025/): With US Open qualifying taking place, there were few big events on the ITF Women’s Tour last week. But still plenty of results, including Alice Tubello taking another title on her way back from injury. Bistrita 50, Clay: Miriam Bianca Bulgaru (ROU) def. Matilde Jorge (POR), 6-0, 6-3 Verbier 35, Clay: Tina Nadine Smith (AUS) def. Alina Granwehr (SUI), 6-3, 6-4 Luan 15, Hard: Kristiana Sidorova (RUS) def. Kayo Nishimura (JPN), 3-6, 7-6(8), 6-1 Monastir 15, Hard: Jana Kovackova (CZE) def. Carolyn Ansari (USA), 7-6(5), 6-3 Santiago 15, Clay: Antonia Vergara Rivera (CHI) def. Mell Elizabeth Reasco Gonzalez (ECU), 6-3, […] - [No Wildcards in Grand Slam Tennis](https://thetennissite.com/no-wildcards-in-grand-slam-tennis/): With the final Grand Slam upon us, the US open Wildcards have been announced. The whole wildcard system in tennis has long been a topic of debate, and probably no more than in recent weeks. We’ve had Venus Williams receive a Wildcard at the DC Open, despite not having played a match for roughly 18 months. Just a few weeks earlier, 59 year-old, Bill Ackman, received a doubles Wildcard in Newport, partnering with Jack Sock. Embed from Getty Images Across every single tournament throughout the year, Wildcards are handed out. For the major events – the Australian Open, French Open, […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners - Week of 10th August 2025](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-week-of-10th-august-2025/): Here are the ATP Challenger Tour results for the week of 10th August to the 17th August. Bernard Tomic decided to forfeit his final, after it was postponed due to rain. With US Open qualifiers this week, he obviously felt it was more important to prepare for them. Cancún 125, Hard: Dalibor Svrčina def. Thiago Agustín Tirante, 6–4, 5–7, 6–4 Sumter 125, Hard: Mattia Bellucci def. Alexander Shevchenko, 7–6(7–5), 3–1 ret. Barranquilla 75, Hard: Arthur Fery def. Bernard Tomic, Walkover Todi 75, Clay: Timofey Skatov def. Stefano Travaglia, 7–6(7–4), 0–6, 6–2 Hersonissos 50, Hard: Rafael Jódar def. Dan Added, 6–4, […] - [ITF Men's Tour Winners - Week of 10th August 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-mens-tour-winners-week-of-10th-august-2025/): Here are all the results from the ITF Men’s Tour, for the week of August 10th to August 17th 2025. Bali 25, Hard: Arthur Gea def. Philip Sekulic, 6-1, 6-2 Koksijde 25, Clay: Lilian Marmousez def. Gilles Arnaud Bailly, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 Aldershot 25, Hard: Paul Jubb def. Toby Samuel, 7-6(4), 7-5 Idanha-a-Nova 25, Hard: Daniel Milavsky def. Tristan McCormick, 7-6(4), 6-4 Yinchuan 25, Hard: Akira Santillan def. Tianhui Zhang, 7-5, 6-3 Monastir 25, Hard: Etienne Donnet def. Fares Zakaria, 6-3, 6-1 Gijón 25, Clay: Lorenzo Giustino def. Pedro Vives Marcos, 6-1, 7-5 Brisbane 15, Hard: Dane Sweeny def. Jesse […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners - Week of 10th August 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-week-of-10th-august-2025/): Here are all the results from the Women’s ITF Tour for the week commencing 10th August. Great to see Alice Tubello reaching a final, after coming back from hip surgery earlier this year. Kursumlijska Banja 75, Clay: Teodora Kostovic def. Lina Gjorcheska, 7-5, 6-3 Saskatoon 50, Hard: Himeno Sakatsume def. Anca Todoni, 7-6(1), 6-3 Bydgoszcz 35, Clay: Tatiana Pieri def. Kajsa Rinaldo Persson, 6-2, 6-3 Erwitte 35, Clay: Tessa Johanna Brockmann def. Alice Tubello, 6-3, 6-3 Aldershot 35, Hard: Hiromi Abe def. Harmony Tan, 7-6(4), 6-2 Vigo 35, Hard: Carol Young Suh Lee def. Vendula Valdmannova, 6-3, 6-4 Astana 15, […] - [Ivan Ivanov: Bulgaria's Next Tennis Falls Short at the Sofia Challenger](https://thetennissite.com/ivan-ivanov-bulgarias-next-tennis-falls-short-at-the-sofia-challenger/): At 16, Ivan Ivanov is already a name to watch in tennis. Born on October 30, 2008, the Bulgarian teenager is currently going through the transition between dominating the junior courts, and trying to match it with the pros. His latest match at the ATP Challenger in Sofia may have ended in a 1st Rd. loss, but it can only be a positive stepping stone as he hunts for his first Challenger win of his fledgling career. A Bright Junior Career Ivanov’s rise has been impressive. In July this year, he won the boys’ singles title at Wimbledon, becoming only […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners - Week of 4th August 2025](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-week-of-4th-august-2025/): The Canadian Masters grabbed the headlines, but the ATP Challenger Tour rolls on. Here are the results from the Challenger Tour for the week of 4th August to the 10th August 2025: Grodzisk Mazowiecki 75, Poland, Hard: Kamil Majchrzak (POL) def. Dino Prižmić (CRO), 6–4, 6–3 Bonn 75, Germany, Clay: Jurij Rodionov (AUT) def. Timofey Skatov (KAZ), 3–6, 6–2, 6–4 Chicago 75, United States, Hard: Michael Zheng (USA) def. Hsu Yu-hsiou (TPE), 6–4, 6–2 Cordenons 75, Italy, Clay: Dušan Lajović (SRB) def. Lukas Neumayer (AUT), 6–2, 7–6(7–3) For more ITF Tour Results, click here. For ATP Challenger results, click here. […] - [ITF Men's Tour Results - Week of 4th August 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-mens-tour-results-week-of-4th-august-2025/): Here are all the results from the ITF Men’s Tour during the week of 4th August 2025. M25+H Tauste, Hard: Sergio Callejon Hernando (ESP) def. Pavel Lagutin (RUS), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 M25 Montesilvano, Clay: Andrea Picchione (ITA) def. Ergi Kirkin (TUR), 6-0, 7-5 M25 Bali, Hard: Arthur Gea (FRA) def. Yanki Erel (TUR), 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 M25 Roehampton, Hard: Oliver Tarvet (GBR) def. Paul Jubb (GBR), 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 M25 Monastir, Hard: Moez Echargui (TUN) def. Dan Added (FRA), 6-3, 6-4 M25 Southaven, MS, Hard: Emon van Loben Sels (USA) def. Ryan Fishback (USA), 6-4, 6-3 M25 Brazzaville, Clay: Florent […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners - Week of 4th August 2025](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-week-of-4th-august-2025/): Here are all the results from the ITF Women’s Tour for the first week of August 2025. 4th August – 10th August 2025 W100 Landisville, PA, Hard: Petra Marcinko (CRO) def. Janice Tjen (INA), 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-4 W75 Amstetten, Clay: Sinja Kraus (AUT) def. Lilli Tagger (AUT), 6-2, 6-4 W50+H Koksijde, Clay: Ikumi Yamazaki (JPN) def. Anouk Koevermans (NED), 6-1, 6-4 W50+H Leipzig, Clay: Alisa Oktiabreva (RUS) def. Tessa Johanna Brockmann (GER), 6-4, 6-2 W50 Ourense, Hard: Polina Iatcenko (RUS) def. Carol Young Suh Lee (KOR), 6-2, 6-2 W35 Southaven, MS, Hard: Kayla Day (USA) def. Ana Sofia Sanchez (MEX), […] - [Victoria Mboko Stuns Naomi Osaka to Claim Historic Canadian Open Title](https://thetennissite.com/victoria-mboko-stuns-naomi-osaka-to-claim-historic-canadian-open-title/): After the Venus Williams wildcard controversy last week, there’s no such discussion in Montreal! On a raucous Thursday night at IGA Stadium, 18-year-old Canadian wildcard Victoria Mboko etched her name into tennis history, defeating 4-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win her 1st WTA title at the 2025 National Bank Open. Embed from Getty Images The victory marked Mboko as the 1st player to claim a maiden tour-level title at a WTA 1000 event since the format’s inception in 2009 and the 2nd-youngest ever to defeat 4 Grand Slam champions in a single tournament, behind only […] - [ATP Challenger Results - July](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-results-july/): The ATP Challenger Tour always throws up plenty of interesting results. Here are all the winners across the tour from the month of August. 7 Jul to 13 Jul 2025 Braunschweig 125, Clay, Mariano Navone (ARG) def. Juan Manuel Cerúndolo (ARG), 6–3, 7–5 Newport 125, Grass, Zachary Svajda (USA) def. Adrian Mannarino (FRA), 7–5, 6–3 Iași 100, Clay, Elmer Møller (DEN) def. Titouan Droguet (FRA), 3–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–2) Trieste 100, Clay, Matej Dodig (CRO) def. Thiago Agustín Tirante (ARG), 6–3, 6–4 Winnipeg 75, Hard, Liam Draxl (CAN) def. Alexander Blockx (BEL), 1–6, 6–3, 6–4 Nottingham 50, Grass, Jack Pinnington Jones […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners: July](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-july/): The ITF Tour is the basis for all up and coming tennis players. We’ve now got all the results for the ITF Women’s Tour, from 15K up to 100K events. Here are the results and winners from July. 30 Jun to 6 Jul 2025 W100 CARY, NC, Hard, Darja Vidmanova (CZE) def. Monika Ekstrand (SWE), 6-3 6-1 W75 BUCHAREST, Clay, Tamara Zidansek (SLO) def. Nuria Brancaccio (ITA), 6-1 7-5 W35 AMSTELVEEN, Clay, Katharina Hobgarski (GER) def. Louisa Chirico (USA), 0-1 Retired W35 ROME, Clay, Dalila Spiteri (ITA) def. Giorgia Pedone (ITA), 6-3 7-5 W35 STUTTGART-VAIHINGEN, Clay, Nikola Bartunkova (CZE) def. […] - [De Minaur Edges Davidovich Fokina in Washington Open Thriller](https://thetennissite.com/de-minaur-edges-davidovich-fokina-in-washington-open-thriller/): Washington, D.C. – Alex de Minaur claimed his 10th ATP Tour title on Sunday, outlasting Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a thrilling 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(3) final at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. The Australian, seeded 7th in the tournament, battled for 3 hours and 3 minutes to secure the ATP 500 title, moving up to 8th in the world rankings with the victory. Embed from Getty Images The match began with both players trading breaks in the opening set. Davidovich Fokina, the 12th seed from Spain, gained the upper hand with a 2nd break, firing crisp forehand winners to take the […] - [Raducanu Shines in Straight-Sets Victory Over Osaka at Citi Open](https://thetennissite.com/raducanu-shines-in-straight-sets-victory-over-osaka-at-citi-open/): In a highly anticipated clash at the Citi Open in Washington, Emma Raducanu delivered a commanding performance to defeat 4-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2, securing her spot in the quarter-finals. Embed from Getty Images The matchup, pitting 2 former US Open winners against each other for the 1st time, demonstrated Raducanu’s sharp form and growing confidence on hard courts. Raducanu, ranked No. 46, controlled the match from the outset, dealing with Osaka’s powerful game with precision. She saved both break points she faced and capitalized on 3 of 4 break opportunities against Osaka’s serve. “I’m serving better, […] - [Tsitsipas and Ivanisevic Part Ways Amid Struggles and Philosophical Differences](https://thetennissite.com/tsitsipas-and-ivanisevic-part-ways-amid-struggles-and-philosophical-differences/): In a move that has surprised many in the tennis world, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Goran Ivanisevic have abruptly ended their coaching partnership after just 2 tournaments, continuing the Greek star’s challenging 2025 season. The announcement, made via Tsitsipas’ Instagram story on Wednesday, comes on the heels of a disappointing Wimbledon campaign and suggests deeper tensions, as both parties have aired contrasting perspectives on their brief collaboration. Tsitsipas, 26, expressed gratitude for Ivanisevic’s contributions, describing their time together as a “brief but intense experience and a truly valuable chapter in my journey.” He praised the 2001 Wimbledon champion, noting, “I have […] - [Venus Williams Defies Time with Stunning Comeback Win at DC Open](https://thetennissite.com/venus-williams-defies-time-with-stunning-comeback-win-at-dc-open/): In a sport where youth has dominated, Venus Williams turned back the clock with a display of vintage power and poise, defeating Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open on a beautiful Tuesday night. At 45, Williams became the 2nd-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis, a feat only surpassed by Martina Navratilova’s victory at 47 in 2004. The win, her 1st in singles since August 2023 in Cincinnati, was a slap in the face for all who thought the Wildcard recipient was purely there for an exhibition match. Embed from Getty Images The hard […] - [The Mental Toll of Tennis: Players Speak Out](https://thetennissite.com/the-mental-toll-of-tennis-players-speak-out/): Over the last couple of years, tennis players are speaking out more and more around their mental health. It seems like every week, a top player is opening up about their life, or taking some time away from the sport. Below is just a sample of what players have been saying in recent years. Keep in mind, these are the players who are high-profile. If we interviewed players from the Challenger Tour and the ITF Tour, where things like finances are so critical, we would probably find a lot more cases. This is sadly, far from a definitive list. Goran […] - [Venus Williams’ Wildcard: Good or Bad for Tennis?](https://thetennissite.com/venus-williams-wildcard-good-or-bad-for-tennis/): On July 11, the tennis world received big news: Venus Williams, the 45-year-old 7-time Grand Slam singles champion, accepted a main-draw wildcard into the WTA 500 Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C., marking her return to competitive tennis after a 16-month hiatus. This decision has generated heated discussion among fans, analysts, and players, with opinions split on whether granting Williams a wildcard is a positive or a negative for the tournament, and the sport in general. For what it’s worth, I’m not a believer in Wildcards for main draws above 250 events. I believe you need to earn your […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners: June](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-june/): June saw Wimbledon take centre stage, but there was still plenty of action on the ATP Challenger Tour. Here we have all the winners for you: June 2  Birmingham 125 Otto Virtanen (FIN) def Colton Smith (USA) 6–4, 6–4 Heilbronn 100 Ignacio Buse (Per) def Guy den Ouden (NED) 7–5, 7–5 Prostějov 100 Hugo Dellien (BOL) def Tseng Chun-hsin (TEI) 6–3, 6–4 Tyler 75 Wu Yibing (CHN) def Zhou Yi (CHN) 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 June 9 Ilkley 125 Tristan Schoolkate (AUS) def Jack Pinnington Jones (GBR) 6–7(8–10), 6–4, 6–3 Perugia 125 Andrea Pellegrino (ITA) def Nerman Fatić (BIH) def Luca […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners - June](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-june/): With Roland Garros, and now Wimbledon, it’s easy to lose track of who’s winning titles on the ITF Tour. We’ve got all the winners from W50 events and above, right here. 26 May to 1 Jun 2025 W75 BRESCIA Kaja Juvan (SLO) def Julia Grabher (AUT) 7-6(1) 7-5 W50 OTOCEC Amarissa Kiara Toth (HUN) def Sofia Costoulas (BEL) 6-3 6-3 2 Jun to 8 Jun 2025 W75 SUMTER, SC Darja Vidmanova (CZE) def Cadence Brace (CAN) 7-5 6-1 W75 CASERTA Andrea Lazaro Garcia (ESP) def Alice Rame (FRA) 4-6 6-3 6-0 W50 TROISDORF Alexis Blokhina (USA) def Anna-Lena Friedsam (GER) […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners: May](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-may/): In the lead up to Roland Garros, there were plenty of big ITF events. Lois Boisson, the French Wildcard who has made a stunning debut at Grand Slam level, was a winner of a W75, displaying the depth that is on the ITF Tour. 28 Apr to 4 May 2025 W100 BONITA SPRINGS Astra Sharma (AUS) def Whitney Osuigwe (USA) 6-2 6-2 W100 WIESBADEN Anna Bondar (HUN) def Julia Grabher (AUT) 6-2 6-4 W100 GIFU Shuai Zhang (CHN) Mananchaya Sawangkaew (THA) 6-3 6-4 W50 LOPOTA Ekaterine Gorgodze (GEO) def Linda Klimovicova (POL) 6-4 7-5 W50 YECLA Harmony Tan (FRA) def […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners: May](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-may/): All eyes towards Roland Garros at the end of May, but in the lead up to that, we had some big events on the ATP Challenger Tour. That meant some established players on the ATP Tour took out some trophies during May, including Borna Coric, and Alexander Bublik. Here are all the winners on the Challenger Tour last month. April 28 Aix-en-Provence 175 Borna Ćorić (CRO) def Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 7–6(7–4) Estoril 175 Alex Michelsen (USA) def Andrea Pellegrino (ITA) 6–4, 6–4 Mauthausen 100 Cristian Garín (CHI) def Tomás Barrios Vera (CHI) 3–6, 6–1, 6–4 Nansha 75 Térence […] - [French Open Round 1 Takeaways](https://thetennissite.com/french-open-round-1-takeaways/): 1. Top Seeds Shine, But Not Without Challenges The tournament’s top seeds largely lived up to expectations, with commanding performances, hopefully for them, setting the tone for their fortnight. World No.1 Jannik Sinner navigated a tricky 1st Round match against Arthur Rinderknech, securing a 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 victory despite a 3rd set fightback from the Frenchman. Sinner, fresh off a 3 month doping ban, wasn’t at his best, but did enough, particularly in clawing back from a double break down in the 3rd set. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed, began his title defense with a 6-3, 6-4, […] - [French Open 2025 Women’s Draw Preview](https://thetennissite.com/french-open-2025-womens-draw-preview/): The 2025 French Open women’s draw is now set. With Roland Garros’ red clay always throwing up surprises, let’s break down each quarter, spotlight the key players, and predict who might emerge to reach the semi-finals. Quarter 1: Sabalenka’s Domain, But Threats Lurk Top seed Aryna Sabalenka is the woman to beat in this section. She’s been a force in 2025, racking up three titles and sitting comfortably atop the rankings. Her powerful game hasn’t always translated to clay, with just one semifinal appearance here in 2023, but her form suggests she’s ready to go deeper. Sabalenka should cruise through […] - [Carlos Alcaraz: My Way – A Review](https://thetennissite.com/carlos-alcaraz-my-way-a-review/): Netflix’s Carlos Alcaraz: My Way, a 3-episode docuseries released last month, dives into the 2024 season of Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish star, who’s already claimed 4 Grand Slams, and the title of youngest ATP No. 1. Directed by Jorge Laplace and produced by Morena Films, the series follows Alcaraz’s desire to balance his (or perhaps his team’s) ambition to be the greatest tennis player ever, with his need to live as authentically as he can while still a young man. While it offers honest moments and rare access to Alcaraz’s world, its polished narrative and promotional undertones keep it […] - [Madrid Open 2025 Final Preview: Jack Draper vs. Casper Ruud](https://thetennissite.com/madrid-open-2025-final-preview-jack-draper-vs-casper-ruud/): The 2025 Mutua Madrid Open men’s singles final is set to deliver a thrilling clash on Sunday, May 4, as Great Britain’s Jack Draper takes on Norway’s Casper Ruud at La Caja Mágica. This marks the first-ever ATP Tour meeting between the 5th seeded Draper and the 14th-seeded Ruud, promising a fresh battle for one of the most prestigious clay-court titles outside the Grand Slams. With both players yet to drop a set in Madrid, something must give in this blockbuster showdown. Here’s a deep dive into their paths to the final, recent form, playing styles, and what to expect. […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners: April](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-april/): As always, April didn’t disappoint on the ATP Tour, with winners across all continents, including the special victory in the Ivory Coast, from local, Eliakim Coulibaly. We’ve got every winner for you right here. March 31 Menorca 100 Vilius Gaubas (LTH) def Pol Martín Tiffon (ESP) 6–0, 6–4 Barletta 75 Dalibor Svrčina (CZE) def Vitaliy Sachko (UKR) 7–5, 6–3    Campinas 75 Tomás Barrios Vera (CHI) def Álvaro Guillén Meza (ECU) 6–4, 6–3 Cuernavaca 75 Marc-Andrea Hüsler (SUI) def Dmitry Popko (KAZ) 6–4, 3–6, 6–4 April 7 Mexico City 125 Felipe Meligeni Alves (BRA) def Luka Pavlovic (FRA) 6–3, 6–3 Madrid […] - [ITF Women’s Tour Winners: April](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-april/): Lots of ITF Tour events throughout April, with winners from every continent, which speaks to the international aspect of tennis. Here are all the winners on the Women’s tour from W50 and above. W50 NANTES: 31 Mar to 6 Apr 2025 Talia Gibson (AUS) def Francesca Curmi (MAL) 3-6 7-5 6-1 W50 BUJUMBURA: 31 Mar to 6 Apr 2025 Sada Nahimana (BDI) def Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah (FRA) 6-3 6-2 W100 ZARAGOZA: 7 Apr to 13 Apr 2025 Anastasia Zakharova (RUS) def Kaitlin Quevedo (ESP) 6-3 6-1 W75 BELLINZONA: 7 Apr to 13 Apr 2025 Solana Sierra (ARG) def Silvia […] - [Can Novak Djokovic Reclaim His Hunger For 1 More Slam?](https://thetennissite.com/can-novak-djokovic-reclaim-his-hunger-for-1-more-slam/): At 37, Novak Djokovic is no longer the seemingly immovable force who defied the limits of tennis for so many years. With 24 Grand Slam titles, 40 Masters trophies, and a résumé that stands atop the sport, the Serbian great is showing signs in 2025 that the relentless hunger that once drove him, may finally be softening. After his early exit at the Madrid Open, Djokovic made some telling remarks: “I didn’t have high expectations here,” he admitted in his post-match press conference. “I just hoped to play one more match than in Monte Carlo. It’s weird, I wasn’t used […] - [Eliakim Coulibaly: A Star Rises in Abidjan](https://thetennissite.com/eliakim-coulibaly-a-star-rises-in-abidjan/): In a country where tennis dreams are just beginning to take root, Eliakim Coulibaly delivered a storybook ending. On a buzzing Sunday afternoon in Abidjan, the 22-year-old Ivorian claimed his first ATP Challenger title, giving hope for a new and exciting chapter in African tennis. Embed from Getty Images This was no ordinary final. With the inaugural Abidjan Challenger marking a historic moment for Ivory Coast, it seemed fitting that the homegrown talent would take centre stage. Trained at the famed Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, Coulibaly faced another African player, top seed Aziz Dougaz of Tunisia. Dougaz had lived up to […] - [Maya Joint: Australia’s Teenage Star Sets Record at Madrid Open](https://thetennissite.com/maya-joint-australias-teenage-star-sets-record-at-madrid-open/): At 19 years and 5 days old, Maya Joint became the youngest Australian woman to win a WTA 1000 match, surpassing Ashleigh Barty’s record set in 2017. Joint triumphed at the Madrid Open, defeating Spanish wildcard Carlota Martinez Cirez 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 in her tour-level clay-court main draw debut. A Global Talent with Australian Roots Born on April 16, 2006, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to an Australian father, professional squash player Michael Joint, and a German mother, Maya chose to represent Australia in 2023. Relocating to Brisbane, she trained at Tennis Australia’s National Tennis Academy alongside top juniors like Emerson […] - [Lesia Tsurenko Speaks Out: “It’s Time to Tell the Truth”](https://thetennissite.com/lesia-tsurenko-speaks-out-its-time-to-tell-the-truth/): For Ukrainian tennis veteran Lesia Tsurenko, the past few years have been marked by far more than just on-court battles. Amid the ongoing war in her homeland following Russia’s invasion, Tsurenko has also found herself at odds with the sport’s governing body — the WTA. In a powerful letter shared via social media, Tsurenko announced that she has initiated legal proceedings against the WTA. At the center of the lawsuit is an accusation of “moral abuse” against an unnamed CEO. While the letter stops short of identifying the individual, many online have speculated that it refers to former WTA chief […] - [Life Outside the Limelight: Jessica Failla’s Journey on the ITF Tour](https://thetennissite.com/life-outside-the-limelight-jessica-faillas-journey-on-the-itf-tour/): If you ask Jessica Failla how she got into tennis, she’ll paint you a picture far removed from stadium lights and red carpets. “I grew up in the ball basket,” she says, laughing. Born into the game—both her parents were professional players—Failla’s path to the pro tour was less a decision and more a birthright. Her father, once ranked No. 249 in the world, and her mother, a standout in collegiate tennis, made the courts a 2nd home. “By the time I could walk is when I started playing, and since I was a young girl, I’ve wanted to play […] - [Coco Gauff Announces Her Own Management Company](https://thetennissite.com/coco-gauff-announces-her-own-management-company/): Coco Gauff is embarking on a new chapter in her career by launching her own management firm, Coco Gauff Enterprises, while stepping away from Team8, the agency co-founded by Roger Federer and his longtime agent, Tony Godsick. Embed from Getty Images Announcing the move on social media Wednesday, the 2023 US Open singles champion, and 2024 French Open doubles titleholder emphasized her desire to take greater control over her career, including business and philanthropic ventures. “This is just the beginning of an exciting new era for me, and there is much more to come, which I’ll be excited to share […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners: March](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-march/): Some big events on the Challenger Tour in March, with a couple of 175 events, won by Joao Fonseca and Aleksandar Kovacevic. Other big-name winners during the month, included Borna Coric, and Marin Cilic. There’s always plenty going on across the ATP Challenger Tour, and all the results are here. March 3 Rwanda II 100 Valentin Royer (FRA) def Guy den Ouden (NED)  6–2, 6–4 Córdoba 75 Thiago Agustín Tirante (ARG) def Juan Pablo Ficovich (ARG) 6–4, 6–0 Thionville 75 Borna Ćorić (CRO) def Arthur Bouquier (FRA) 6–4, 6–4 Crete 50 Edas Butvilas (LTH) def Stuart Parker (GBR) 6–3, 6–3 […] - [ITF Women’s Tour Winners: March](https://thetennissite.com/itf-womens-tour-winners-march/): The first quarter of the tennis season is already done and dusted. We’ve got all the results and winners from the Women’s ITF Tour (W50 and above) during March: W75 TRNAVA: 3 Mar to 9 Mar 2025 Valentina Ryser (SUI) def Tereza Valentova (CZE) 6-4 3-6 7-6(4) W75 PORTO: 3 Mar to 9 Mar 2025 Victoria Mboko (CAN) def Harriet Dart (GBR) 6-1 6-1 W50 CHIHUAHUA: 3 Mar to 9 Mar 2025 Valeriya Strakhova (UKR) def Carolina Alves (BRA) 5-7 6-2 6-4 W75 TARGU MURES: 10 Mar to 16 Mar 2025 Priscilla Hon (AUS) def Arianne Hartono (NED) 6-3 6-4 […] - [Sofia Cabezas: Carrying the Torch for Venezuelan Tennis](https://thetennissite.com/sofia-cabezas-carrying-the-torch-for-venezuelan-tennis/): For years, tennis in Venezuela has struggled to establish itself on the international stage. While the country has produced a handful of players who made brief forays into the top 100, the landscape today remains sadly barren. Currently, Venezuela has just 2 men in the ATP top 1000, and a single female player on the WTA Tour: Sofia Cabezas, currently sitting at No.784. At 23, Cabezas stands alone in the rankings, a solitary representative of a nation where tennis is far from a mainstream sport. Her journey, however, shows that determination, and a deep love for the game, can, and […] - [Joao Fonseca Downs Learner Tien in Tennis' Newest Rivalry](https://thetennissite.com/joao-fonseca-downs-learner-tien-in-tennis-newest-rivalry/): Joao Fonseca, the 18-year-old Brazilian sensation, fought back from a first-set tiebreak loss at the Miami Open to edge out 19-year-old Learner Tien, winning 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4 and booking his place in the second round. The victory marks the 3rd time Fonseca has beaten Tien, including a showdown in the 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals final. Embed from Getty Images Fonseca got off to a blistering start by breaking Tien early, racing to a 2-0 lead. However, the momentum shifted when Tien began to apply pressure, turning Fonseca’s early break chances into his own peril as the set slipped into […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners: February](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-february/): February threw up some interesting results on the ATP Challenger tour, with established players such as Pablo Carrena Busta, and Borna Coric winning titles. As always, there were events all across the globe, from Australia to the Congo, Spain to India, and plenty in between. Here are the winners from the second month of the year. February 3         Lille 125 Arthur Bouquier (FRA) def Lucas Pouille (FRA) 6–3, 3–5 ret.          Rosario 125 Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ARG) def Hugo Dellien (BOL) 3–6, 6–3, 6–2              Chennai 100 Kyrian Jacquet (FRA) def Elias Ymer (SWE) 7–6(7–1), 6–4 Brisbane 75 Adam Walton (AUS) def […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners: February](https://thetennissite.com/itf-tour-winners-february/): February is in the books, so we’re taking a look back at the ITF Women’s results. Here are all the winners from events at the W35 level and above. W75 ROME: 27 Jan to 2 Feb 2025 Victoria Mboko (CAN) def Eva Vedder (NED)7-5 6-3 W75 ANDRÉZIEUX-BOUTHÉON: 27 Jan to 2 Feb 2025 Manon Leonard (FRA) def Elsa Jacquemot (FRA) 1-6 6-3 6-4 W75 BRISBANE: 27 Jan to 2 Feb 2025 Priscilla Hon (AUS) def Leonie Kung (SUI) 6-4 4-6 6-2 W75 PUNE: 27 Jan to 2 Feb 2025 Tatiana Prozorova (RUS) def Leolia Jeanjean (FRA) 4-6 7-5 6-3 W50 […] - [Is Tennis in South America More Exciting?](https://thetennissite.com/is-tennis-in-south-america-more-exciting/): The last couple of weeks on the calendar has again highlighted a couple of things. Firstly, the atmosphere for tennis in South America gets more exciting every year. Secondly though, star power is lacking, as the big names in the sport, still prefer to travel to the middle east, in preparation for Indian Wells and Miami. However, there is a contrast in more than just the calibre of field when comparing South American events to events played out in the Middle East. In Doha, 8 of the top 15 players took part last week…but there’s a problem. The stands are […] - [US Open to 'Re-Vamp' Mixed Doubles Event](https://thetennissite.com/us-open-to-re-vamp-mixed-doubles-event/): In the last 24 hours, the US Open have revealed its plans to revamp the Mixed Doubles event at this years tournament. Taking to social media to announce the changes, the US Open account proudly stated that: ‘Mixed Doubles will take centre stage at the US Open in 2025’. So what’s proposed? Looking at most of these proposals, it’s no surprise to see that it hasn’t gone down well with fans and players alike. While it’s a great idea to play it on the big courts, and gain more TV exposure, the shortened format, and reduction of teams, certainly gives […] - [Denis Shapovalov Wins Biggest Title of His Career in Dallas](https://thetennissite.com/denis-shapovalov-wins-biggest-title-of-his-career-in-dallas/): Denis Shapovalov delivered a statement performance at the Dallas Open, capping off a stellar week by securing the biggest title of his career with a 7-6(5), 6-3 victory over Casper Ruud in Sunday’s final. The win marks the Canadian’s 3rd ATP title and his first at the 500-level. Heading into the match, Ruud had held a 2-0 advantage in their head-to-head, though the pair had never met on a hard court. Shapovalov, playing on his preferred surface, seized control with his aggressive shot-making and powerful serve to flip the script and take down the World No. 5. Embed from Getty […] - [Alcaraz Captures First Indoor Title with Rotterdam Triumph Over De Minaur](https://thetennissite.com/alcaraz-captures-first-indoor-title-with-rotterdam-triumph-over-de-minaur/): Carlos Alcaraz secured his maiden indoor title in style at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, overcoming Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in Sunday’s final. The victory not only marks his first trophy of the 2025 season but also makes him the first Spanish champion in the tournament’s 52-year history. Despite battling a cold throughout the week, Alcaraz showcased his trademark resilience and shot-making to outlast his Australian opponent in an intense one-hour, 54-minute encounter. The 21-year-old, now boasting 17 career titles, reflected on the significance of the moment. Embed from Getty Images “This week has been really special […] - [Bencic Breaks Through For the First Time Since Becoming a Mum](https://thetennissite.com/bencic-breaks-through-for-the-first-time-since-becoming-a-mum/): Belinda Bencic made an emphatic statement in her return to the WTA winner’s circle, overcoming American Ashlyn Krueger in the Abu Dhabi Open final with a determined 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory. Less than a year after giving birth to her daughter Bella, the Swiss star battled through a challenging opening set before dominating the final two, securing her ninth career title and first since April 2023. For Bencic, the victory was more than just another trophy—it was a nod to her perseverance. The former world No. 4, who stepped away from the sport for maternity leave, has been steadily working […] - [ITF Women's Tour Winners: January](https://thetennissite.com/itf-tour-winners-january/): The Australian Open obviously took centre stage during January in the tennis world, but there were plenty of events on the lower tiers of the sport. Here are all the winners from the ITF Women’s Tour (W50 and above) throughout January. W100 Events: W100 BENGALURU: 20 Jan to 26 Jan 2025 Tatjana Maria (GER) def Leolia Jeanjean (FRA) 6-7(0) 6-3 6-4 W75 Events: W75 NONTHABURI: 30 Dec to 5 Jan 2025 Kyoka Okamura (JPN) def Kathinka von Deichmann (LIE) 7-5 1-6 7-5 W75 NONTHABURI: 6 Jan to 12 Jan 2025 Xinxin Yao (CHN) def Wushuang Zheng (CHN) 6-4 6-0 W75 […] - [ATP Challenger Tour Winners: January 2025](https://thetennissite.com/atp-challenger-tour-winners-january-2025/): It’s easy to forget about all the other tennis events around the tours during the month of a Grand Slam, but the opening month of the 2025 season had some interesting results on the ATP Challenger Tour. Joao Fonseca began his stellar run to the 2nd round of the Australian Open, with a title in the opening week. Belgian young gun, Alexander Blockx won the first title of his career in Portugal, and Hamad Medjedovic made a good decision to skip Australian Open qualifying, as he also grabbed himself a title in Portugal. Here are all the winners throughout the […] - [Viktor Troicki Has His Say on Treatment of Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open](https://thetennissite.com/viktor-troicki-has-his-say-on-treatment-of-novak-djokovic-at-the-australian-open/): Ahead of their Davis Cup tie with Denmark, Serbia’s captain, Vickor Troicki, had his say about the treatment of Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open recently. In regards to the crowd reaction following Djokovic’s unfortunate withdrawal, due to a muscle tear, Troicki spoke with Bolavap.com, and didn’t hold back. “They were booing him after the injury, which I don’t think happens in any sport. Not even in soccer, where the crowd is normally more wild. When someone gets injured in soccer, even an opponent, they will applaud you and wish you to get better. That’s why it was surprising to […] - [Jannik Sinner Defeats Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open Final: Here's what they had to say in their press conferences](https://thetennissite.com/jannik-sinner-defeats-alexander-zverev-in-the-australian-open-final-heres-what-they-had-to-say-in-their-press-conferences/): Jannik Sinner has claimed back-to-back titles, with a dominant victory over Alexander Zverev in 3 sets. Sinner never faced a break point all match, and despite Zverev almost squeezing out the 2nd set, the result was never really in doubt, as Sinner asserted his dominance over the tour yet again. Here is what the players had to say post-match. The Runner-Up: Alexander Zverev Alexander Zverev was understandably downcast after his straight sets loss. “I’m doing everything I can. I’m working as hard as I ever did. I think I’m doing all the right things off-court. I think I’m practicing the […] - [Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka Open Up After Epic Australian Open Final](https://thetennissite.com/madison-keys-and-aryna-sabalenka-open-up-after-epic-australian-open-final/): In one of the most popular results in recent memory, American, Madison Keys has finally reached the pinnacle, winning her first Grand Slam title. The 29-year-old triumphed in a 3-set classic over 2-time champion, Aryna Sabalenka, 6-3 2-6 7-5. Both players opened up honestly in their post-match press conferences. Here’s some of what the competitors had to say. The Runner-Up: Aryna Sabalenka admitted there wasn’t much more she could do to take co trip of the match. “Well, I think she played, like, super aggressive. It seemed like everything was going her way. I was just trying to put the […] - [What Makes Aryna Sabalenka So Hard to Beat?](https://thetennissite.com/what-makes-aryna-sabalenka-so-hard-to-beat/): With Aryna Sabalenka about to play for her 3rd Australian Open title in a row, clearly, she’s the player to beat. Over the last fortnight, some of her peers have spoken about just what it is that makes her such a challenge to play against, and so hard to beat? Here’s what has been said during this year’s Australian Open. Madison Keys: “I think what’s really impressive is her mentality. I think her ability to kind of always go for it, no matter what the score is, is really impressive. I mean, she plays such fearless tennis. She has the […] - [Australian Open Day 8 Wrap](https://thetennissite.com/australian-open-day-8-wrap/): Need a 30 second wrap for Day 8 of the Australian Open? Got you covered…. The first Sunday of the Australian Open means the start of round 4, and it was a fairly underwhelming day in terms of classic matches, but certainly set up some mouth-watering quarter-finals. Embed from Getty Images On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka cruised through against teenager, Mirra Andreeva 6-1 6-2, and is looking like she’s the one to beat at this stage of the event. Coco Gauff had a hard-fought battle against recently returned mum, Belinda Bencic. After dropping the 1st set 7-5, Gauff took […] - [More Matches Needed for Emma Raducanu](https://thetennissite.com/more-matches-needed-for-emma-raducanu/): Where to now for Emma Raducanu? A promising start to her Australian Open campaign, is in danger of being washed away, after a 1-6 0-6 demolition at the hands of Iga Swiatek. Playing first up on Rod Laver Arena was perhaps a blessing, as most British and European tennis fans would’ve likely been tucked away in bed, hence, not bearing witness to the horror show unfolding on the other side of the world. Iga Swiatek, the World No.2, was in total control from the outset against Raducanu, the World No.61, and at times, it appeared the difference between them was […] - [Australian Open 2025: Round 2 Recap](https://thetennissite.com/australian-open-2025-round-2-recap/): Plenty going on at the Australian Open, which makes it hard to keep up with the action. Here’s a quick round 2 recap to get you up to speed. If you’re really behind on the event, check out our Round 1 recap here. Germany’s Laura Siegemund created a stir at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, as the second-round action in both singles draws brought plenty of drama. Embed from Getty Images At 36 years old, the world No.97 pulled off one of the tournament’s biggest upsets so far, taking down last year’s finalist and fifth seed Zheng Qinwen 7-6(3), 6-3. Known […] - [Australian Open 2025: Round 1 Recap](https://thetennissite.com/australian-open-2025-round-1-recap/): Despite rain delays disrupting the opening day’s schedule at Melbourne Park, the 2025 Australian Open wasted no time in delivering standout performances, upsets, and some young guns to get very excited about.The Sunday start featured one of the tournament’s early scares as No.6 seed Casper Ruud narrowly avoided a shocking first-round defeat. Facing Spain’s Jaume Munar, Ruud seemed in danger of an early flight back to Europe when he found himself locked at two sets apiece. However, the three-time Grand Slam finalist regrouped in style, storming through the final set 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena. “I’ve never played my opening […] - [The Biggest WTA Improvers of 2024 (Part 2)](https://thetennissite.com/the-biggest-wta-improvers-of-2024-part-2/): We had a look back at some of the biggest rankings drops on the WTA Tour, but what about the big improvers? The players who have shot up the rankings for the first time, or perhaps those who have returned from injury, or time off? There are quite a lot of WTA ‘rocketing up the charts’ in 2024. Many of these players have jumped more than 50 places in the rankings. Here is part 2 of our rankings movers (check out part 1 here). Jasmine Paolini: End of 2023 rank – 30/Current rank – 4 What a stunning year for […] - [The Biggest WTA Improvers for 2024 (Part 1)](https://thetennissite.com/the-biggest-wta-improvers-for-2024-part-1/): We had a look back at some of the biggest rankings drops on the WTA Tour, but what about the improvers? The players who have shot up the rankings for the first time, or perhaps those who have returned from injury, or time off? There are quite a lot of WTA ‘rocketing up the charts’ in 2024. Many of these players have jumped more than 50 places in the rankings. Here is part 1 of our rankings movers: Rebecca Sramkova: End of 2023 ranking – 129 – End of 2024 ranking – 43 Embed from Getty Images At age 28, […] - [Winners on the Tennis Tour - Week Ending 1/12/24](https://thetennissite.com/winners-on-the-tennis-tour-week-ending-1-12-24/): The ATP Challenger Tour has wrapped up for the year, and while there are still a few ITF events to play out, the majority of players will now be having a well-earned rest. ATP Challenger Tour: Temuco 100: Hady Habib (LBN) def Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ARG) 6-4 6-7 7-6 Maia 100: Damir Dzumhur (BIH) def Francesco Passaro (ITA) 6-3 6-4 Yokkaichi 75: Rei Sakamoto (JPN) def Christoph Negrito (GER) 1-6 6-3 6-4 Manzanillo 50: Mats Rosenkranz (GER) def Gonzalo Oliveira (VEN) 6-3 6-4 WTA Tour: Buenos Aires 125: Mayar Sherif (EGY) def Katarzyna Kawa (POL) 6-3 4-6 6-4 ITF Tour: […] ## Pages - [Write For Us](https://thetennissite.com/write-for-us/): We are building this site for you, the fans. So we want to hear from you. 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