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• Hawaii, record Victory for Hideki Matsuyama

  08-01-2025 00:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The first tournament of 2025 goes to Hideki Matsuyama. The Japanese, bronze medalist at the Paris Games, won The Sentry in Hawaii with a total of 257 (65 65 62 65, -35) shots. In the PGA Tour event, reserved for the 2024 winners and the top 50 of the FedEx Cup, he overcame the American Collin Morikawa, 2nd with 260 (-32) ahead of the South Korean Sungjae Im, 3rd with 263 (-29). In Kapalua, in the county of Maui, the Japanese celebrated his eleventh feat (a figure including a Major, The Masters 2
  
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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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• Insider shares how players described Stefano Vukov to him prior to WTA investigation

  08-01-2025 14:31 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tennis insider Jon Wertheim claims Stefano Vukov has been described as "an aggressive coach" by some players and the WTA even started placing employees in the stands undercover so they could monitor and see if there was any truth in the allegations made about the coach's behavior toward Elena Rybakina. Last week, the Croatian coach told Russian tennis insider Sofya Tartakova that he wasn't banned by the WTA and that he would return to the Kazakh's team for the Australian Open.That's when th
  
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• Adelaide: Ons Jabeur suffers easy two-set R16 loss after poor serving display

  08-01-2025 13:11 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Ons Jabeur failed to back up her strong win over Danielle Collins after the former world No. 2 lost to Yulia Putintseva in the Adelaide International round-of-16. On Tuesday, the Tunisian tennis star - who concluded her 2024 season after the US Open due to a shoulder injury - made a strong to the Australian WTA 500 tournament after beating the world No. 11 in two sets. But on Wednesday, Jabeur didn't play anywhere near that level as she served poorly throughout the match and the Kazakh
  
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• Norrie accidentally hits fan with thrown racket

  08-01-2025 12:50 via espn.com
  
  British star Cameron Norrie, who was facing match point against Facundo Diaz Acosta, apologized and avoided disqualification after a racket he tossed in the air struck a spectator at the ATP Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand.
  
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• Sharpening Carlos Alcaraz: Ferrero details plan to minimize ups and downs

  08-01-2025 12:43 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  For the first time in three years, Carlos Alcaraz did not finish the season in the top-2. The Spaniard wrapped up the 2024 season behind Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev despite conquering two Major crowns!Carlos is the four-time Major winner at 21, but he wants more! Juan Carlos Ferrero, Alcaraz's coach, revealed the things they worked on during the off-season, preparing the Spaniard for another strong run in 2025. Ferrero admitted there's plenty of room for improvements in the young gun
  
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• Nick Kyrgios on Jannik Sinner dating Anna Kalinskaya: Don't care where he lays wood

  08-01-2025 12:32 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios has strongly disagreed with the notion that his animosity towards Jannik Sinner stems from the fact that the Italian is dating his ex-girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya. Five years ago, the Australian and the Russian WTA star dated for a couple of months. Since late 2021, Kyrgios has been dating social media influencer Costeen Hatzi. Meanwhile, Kalinskaya and Sinner went public with their relationship in May. Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya© YouTube screenshot&nbs
  
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• Pegula storms past Sakkari on injury return in Adelaide

  08-01-2025 11:06 via bbc.com
  
  US Open finalist Jessica Pegula marks her return from injury with a season-opening win over Maria Sakkari at the Adelaide International.
  
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• Sebastian Korda wins his first post-surgery match in Adelaide

  08-01-2025 11:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Three months after undergoing right elbow surgery, world no. 22 Sebastian Korda is back in action! The young American entered the ATP 250 Adelaide event as the 2nd seed and kicked off the campaign in the second round. Sebastian faced Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and scored a 6-3, 6-3 victory in an hour and 31 minutes. Thus, Korda delivered his first ATP win since last year's US Open, overcoming a challenging period and hoping for a strong run in 2025.The 2nd seed made the difference wit
  
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