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• Goran Ivanisevic hints he'll split with Elena Rybakina if WTA clears Stefano Vukov

  07-01-2025 12:33 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Goran Ivanisevic didn't really deny rumors that appeared after Elena Rybakina's latest move as the Croatian hinted that he may stop working with the world No. 6 if her old coach indeed returns to the team. After the Kazakh announced that Stefano Vukov was rejoining her team just four months after their split, The Athletic reported that the Croatian coach was left "blindsided" by the decision.Also, the report revealed that it was not possible for the 37-year-old to still officially coach on
  
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• Rennae Stubbs hits Elena Rybakina with reality check amid Stefano Vukov investigation

  09-01-2025 01:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Grand Slam doubles legend Rennae Stubbs thinks Stefano Vukov's return to Elena Rybakina's team would also mean the end of the Kazakh's partnership with Goran Ivanisevic because the latter would "not stand being a part of a dysfunctional relationship."Last week, the 2022 Wimbledon winner announced through Instagram that she was bringing back her former coach to her team for the 2025 season.But there is a catch - the WTA is currently conducting an investigation into Vukov over the possibility of h
  
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• Super League, McKibbin's signing imminent

  09-01-2025 00:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tom McKibbin could be the first purchase of Liv Golf 2025. The Northern Irishman, who grew up at the Holywood Golf Club, the same as Rory McIlroy, is ready to join the Legion XIII team of Spaniard Jon Rahm, former number 1 in the world and among the highest paid athletes.Super League, resultsAfter having earned the 'card' to also play on the PGA Tour, the 22-year-old McKibbin is preparing to choose the Arab Super League. The rumors regarding his transfer to the separatist green league, financed
  
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• Tennis scores: Final Australian Open qualifying - will Brits make cut?

  09-01-2025 00:45 via skysports.com
  
  Keep up with the latest tennis scores and results, including Australian Open qualifying and the ASB Classic.
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz falls to Alex de Minaur in pre-Australian Open test

  09-01-2025 00:01 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Two top-10 stars embraced a thrilling clash at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday. The home favorite Alex de Minaur prevailed over world no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 4-6, 10-5 after two hours and four minutes. Alex came to Melbourne after competing at the United Cup in his hometown of Sydney. Carlos opted to stay at home until the last moment, arriving Down Under a couple of days ago and hitting the practice session with Novak Djokovic. De Minaur and Alcaraz gave the crowd something to cheer ab
  
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• Andy Roddick blasts 'influencer' Nick Kyrgios over 'ridiculous' Cruz Hewitt comments

  08-01-2025 23:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Andy Roddick went off on Nick Kyrgios on the latest episode of his podcast, saying that the Australian "lives for likes" and ripping his comments about Cruz Hewitt as "ridiculous."Over the weekend, the 16-year-old - who is the son of one of Australia's best tennis players ever - got a chance to hit with Jannik Sinner at Melbourne Park and he later posted a post-practice selfie on Instagram. Kyrgios, who has been pretty much criticizing the ATP world No. 1 daily since August for his failed d
  
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• WATCH: Djokovic met Sinner in the locker room of the Rod Laver Arena

  08-01-2025 23:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The meeting between the two took place in the depths of the Rod Laver Arena: Novak Djokovic had just finished training with Carlos Alcaraz while Jannik Sinner was getting ready to reach the court for his exhibition match against Alexei Popyrin.The Serbian champion and the Italian crossed paths exchanging a quick high five before immediately running into their respective personal commitments.During the Opening Week of the Australian Open, between exhibition matches, training and the qualifying to
  
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• John Millman tells how Jannik Sinner made his US Open take look 'silly'

  08-01-2025 23:13 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  John Millman is applauding Jannik Sinner for how he has been able to block out the chatter surrounding his doping case as the former Australian tennis star admits he didn't think the Italian would be able to win the US Open. Just a week before the start of the final Grand Slam of the season, the ITIA announced that the world No. 1 failed two doping tests in March but avoided suspension after the investigation determined that he was at no fault for the contamination that led to a banned subs
  
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• Kokkinakis shares the fanny moments lived with Kyrgios in doubles

  08-01-2025 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Thanasi Kokkinakis is one of Nick Kyrgios' best friends on the ATP Tour. The former Wimbledon Championships finalist has drawn both criticism and support in recent months for his continued attacks on Jannik Sinner over the Italian's double positive test for the banned substance Clostebol at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.Thanasi and Nick, who won the 2022 Australian Open doubles together, have vowed to play together again. Kokkinakis explained why they are so popular with the crowd and fan
  
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• Is Emma Raducanu arrogant? Former coach tries to answer

  08-01-2025 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu's 2025 was supposed to start in Auckland, but the British tennis player was forced to withdraw from this tournament due to a minor injury. The new season will begin for her directly at the Australian Open, which will take place at Melbourne Park from January 12-26.Emma Raducanu© ASB Classic/Instagram - Fair Use The 2021 US Open champion wants to achieve big results this season and has worked hard during the pre-season to be in top shape. Emma showed signs of growth i
  
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• Will Nick Kyrgios miss the 2025 Australian Open?

  08-01-2025 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios risks having to miss the Australian Open 2025 - which will start on Sunday 12 January - due to a new physical problem.The Australian tennis player has communicated to fans, through an Instagram story, how he is struggling with another type of injury that is quite serious and will have to be monitored in the coming days."I had an ultrasound of my abdomen and it was detected a first degree strain. I will rest and do everything possible to be ok in Melbourne," wrote the former Wim
  
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• Top analyst explains the reasons for Nick Kyrgios' behavior

  08-01-2025 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios' presence at the 2025 Australian Open is at risk, after the Australian ace revealed that he has suffered an abdominal injury. The talent from Canberra will not participate in his friend Novak Djokovic's exhibition event, but he has promised that he will do everything he can to be ready for the first Grand Slam of the season (which begins on Sunday, January 12).Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic© Nick Kyrgios/Instagram Fair Use Despite being virtually absent from the tour for
  
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• Australian Open 2025: How to watch in UK, dates, prize money, more

  08-01-2025 20:47 via espn.com
  Will British stars Jack Draper, Katie Boulter or Emma Raducanu make an impression at the Australian Open? Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Riccardo Piatti opens up about his split with Jannik Sinner

  08-01-2025 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The former coach Riccardo Piatti has not talked often about his partnership with Jannik Sinner, in recent years, but in the documentary Forza Jannik: Sinner and the Rise of Italian Tennis, produced by the official channel of the Australian Open, the historical former coach of the Italian opened up about his split from the current ATP No.1.Piatti has been a very important figure in Jannik's growth. The Italian coach was his coach from when the 2-time Slam champion was 13 until February 2022,
  
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• Barbara Schett comments on Jannik Sinner's potential suspension

  08-01-2025 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner is trying to stay focused on tennis despite his doping case, but the verdict is approaching and could deeply affect the future of the world number 1. The Italian ace - who will try to defend his title at the Australian Open starting Sunday 12 January - could suffer a disqualification from 1 to 2 years.Sinner© Instagram Jannik Sinner - Fair Us The new trial before the CAS in Lausanne should take place at the beginning of March, but there is no certain date for the mom
  
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• Stefan Edberg believes Novak Djokovic can win the Australian Open 2025

  08-01-2025 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The 6-time Slam champion Stefan Edberg was interviewed by BBC Sport on the eve of the Australian Open 2025 scheduled to start on Sunday 12 January.The Swede, former world number 1 with immense class and an extraordinary volley, was asked in particular about Novak Djokovic. And if in his opinion there are chances that the Serbian tennis player can win another Slam, the number 25 of his career, at the age of 37."You can never rule it out, if everything goes well for him. From my point of
  
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• ATP Auckland: Jakub Mensik edges Ben Shelton after a thriller

  08-01-2025 19:26 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 49 Jakub Mensik will compete in the last eight in Auckland. The 19-year-old faced Ben Shelton in the second round and prevailed 7-6, 4-6, 7-5 in two hours and 38 minutes. Thus, a teenager will compete in his seventh ATP quarter-final and the second of the season. Mensik claimed ten points more than Shelton. The Czech dominated behind the first serve but struggled on the second. The younger player played against six break points, defending five and keeping the pressure on the
  
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• 2025 Australian Open betting odds for women and men's tournaments

  08-01-2025 19:07 via espn.com
  
  Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner are the betting favorites to win the 2025 women's and men's Australian Open.
  
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• Former World No.1 reveals if he is worried about Novak Djokovic

  08-01-2025 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic's 2025 began with two good wins at the Brisbane ATP 250 (against Hijikata and Monfils), before the surprising defeat against American ace Reilly Opelka in the quarterfinals. The 24-time Grand Slam champion had to postpone the appointment with the 100th title of his legendary career and alarmed his fans ahead of the 2025 Australian Open.Novak Djokovic, Brisbane 2025© Stream screenshot The Happy Slam – which will take place at Melbourne Park from 12 to 26 January &nd
  
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• WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz loses Opening Week match against Alex de Minaur

  08-01-2025 18:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Today Carlos Alcaraz, the one who seems to be Jannik Sinner's real rival in the race for the title at the Australian Open 2025, took to the court.The Spaniard worked hard during the pre-season, focusing in particular on the ability to stay focused throughout the entire match. The first outings, however, did not go very well. Alcaraz lost the practice set played against Novak Djokovic on the Rod Laver Arena and also the exhibition match with Alex de Minaur, at the Opening Week of the Happy Slam.T
  
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• WATCH: Cameron Norrie throws racket into stands and hits woman

  08-01-2025 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  An incredible moment of frustration characterized the final hours of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. The English tennis player Cameron Norrie, in the final stages of the match then lost against Facundo Diaz Acosta, threw his racket into the stands in a moment of frustration after a return ball that did not clear the net at 6-2 5-3 30-30 on his opponent's serve.In the moment of anger, the thrown racket reached the stands. A spectator was hit but had very quick reflexes and, in fact, pus
  
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• Jannik Sinner has one huge advantage over Alcaraz and Djokovic at the AO

  08-01-2025 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The 2025 Australian Open will begin on Sunday, January 12 and promises to give fans a great show. In the men's tournament, the top favorite to lift the trophy is certainly defending champion Jannik Sinner. The world number 1 plays his best tennis on this surface and has proven to be very difficult to beat in 2024, an amazing year in which he won 73 matches and suffered only 6 defeats.His main rival at Melbourne Park should be Carlos Alcaraz, who has never gone beyond the quarter-finals in the Ha
  
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• Alexander Zverev reveals there will be a new winner at the Australian Open 2025

  08-01-2025 17:36 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev is the number 2 seed at the Australian Open 2025, the first Grand Slam tournament of the season. Ahead of him is only Jannik Sinner, the first seed of the tournament, while the German is ahead of Carlos Alcaraz.Sascha, in this 2025, will try to obtain his first success in a tournament of this level in his career after the two finals lost at the New York Major in 2020 against Dominic Thiem and last year at the Roland Garros against the Spanish tennis player.Zverev withdrew a
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic never likes it': Popyrin shares strategy behind US Open stunner

  08-01-2025 17:32 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After falling to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, Alexei Popyrin was eager to topple the legend at last year's US Open. The Aussie believed in his chances and produced a stunner, ousting the Serb 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in three hours and 19 minutes. Speaking about his career-best victory, Popyrin explained his tactic to bring the crowd to his side and take the rhythm away from the 24-time Major winner. Alexei pumped up the crowd and used those vibes against the greatest play
  
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• Goran Ivanisevic could end his partnership with Elena Rybakina

  08-01-2025 17:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Has the partnership between Elena Rybakina and Goran Ivanisevic already come to an end? Last week, surprising everyone, the Kazakh announced the return of historic coach Stefano Vukov to the team.A decision rejected directly by the WTA, which was almost forced to reveal that it had opened a procedure against the coach. The latter in fact received a suspension from the Women’s Tennis Association for a potential violation of the Code of Conduct; a violation that will obviously have to be asc
  
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• Former Top 10 reveals if Jannik Sinner can defend his AO title

  08-01-2025 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  There is no doubt that Jannik Sinner is the top favorite to win his second title in a row at the Australian Open. The world No. 1 has been very impressive in 2024 and this surface is the absolute best for his game.Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot The Italian ace is very confident in his means and will try to win the third Major title of his young career, but he will have to be careful of all opponents from the first rounds. His debut at the AO will take place on S
  
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• 2025 Australian Open: A fan's guide to the season's first Grand Slam

  08-01-2025 16:24 via espn.com
  
  Can Coco Gauff or Carlos Alcaraz win their first Australian Open title? Will Novak Djokovic extend his major record? All you need to know.
  
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• Details of Carlos Alcaraz's performance against Alex de Minaur

  08-01-2025 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz played his first match in 2025, although it was only an exhibition against Alex de Minaur at Melbourne Park. The former world No. 1 was defeated by the Australian ace in the super-tiebreak, showing some positive and negative things during the challenge.A few days before the start of the Australian Open, the young Spanish champion will still have to practice hard to be in top shape. There is no doubt that the new movement of the servant has been a benefit to this shot, making it sm
  
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• ATP Adelaide: Felix Auger-Aliassime prevails. Denis Shapovalov falls

  08-01-2025 15:49 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 29 Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the quarter-final in Adelaide. The 5th seed defeated Taylor Fritz at the United Cup and carried that boost to the first tournament of the season. Felix faced Arthur Cazaux in the second round and prevailed 1-6, 6-4, 7-5.The Canadian needed two hours and 33 minutes to emerge at the top, overcoming a slow start and prevailing in the closing stages of the duel. The Frenchman wasted a break chance in the 11th game of the decider and lost serve in the n
  
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• Former American ace reveals a clue about Novak Djokovic's future

  08-01-2025 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic is preparing for the start of the Australian Open, a tournament in which he wrote memorable pages of tennis history with his ten triumphs. The former world number 1 knows that he will not be the top favorite in this edition and that he will need to play his best tennis from the first rounds to avoid bad surprises.Novak Djokovic, Brisbane 2025© Stream screenshot After being defeated by Reilly Opelka in the quarterfinals at the Brisbane ATP 250, the Serbian champion arrive
  
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