Medvedev in great touch, starts 2026 with win at Brisbane International

Medvedev looked in ominous form as he demolished Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics 6-2, 6-3 in just 69 minutes in the warm-up tournament for the Australian Open which begins on January 18.
Gauff clarifies comments on American tennis fans, loses to Bouzas Maneiro

The issue was clearly a distraction and the match didn’t go well for the No. 4-ranked Guaff, who struggled in a 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-0 loss to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in Perth.
Djokovic cuts ties with players’ group he co-founded due to concerns over transparency, governance

Novak Djokovic launched the Professional Tennis Players Association alongside Canadian player Vasek Pospisil in 2021.
Wawrinka uncertain about Australian Open wildcard in final year

Wawrinka, who lifted the Australian Open trophy in 2014, announced last month that he would hang up his racket at the end of 2026, bringing a 24-year professional career to a close.
United Cup: Osaka wins after Raducanu pullout, Switzerland reaches quarterfinals

Switzerland came through the deciding mixed doubles against Italy, with a 7-5, 4-6, 10-7 win by Belinda Bencic and Jakub Paul over Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, enough to see the team through to the quarterfinals with a 2-1 scoreline.
Bengaluru Open Preview: Nagal in focus as Indians eye elusive success in ATP Challenger events

Before the Indians try to reach for the title, there is a dismal number from the previous season that requires rewriting—they finished with a 1-13 win-loss record across the four Challengers.
Kyrgios and Kokkinakis victorious in emotional ‘Special Ks’ comeback in Brisbane

It was the first match on the ATP tour in 167 days for Kyrgios, while Kokkinakis played for the first time since suffering a pectoral injury in January 2025,
Venus Williams still ‘feeling the fire’ ahead of Australian Open record

Williams will become the oldest woman to play in the main draw at the season-opening Grand Slam after accepting a wildcard, five years after she last competed in Melbourne.
Emma Raducanu pulls out of Naomi Osaka tie at United Cup as fitness concerns resurface

Emma Raducanu was set to play her first match since October as she builds up her preparations for the Australian Open, but Britain team captain Tim Henman said the tie had come too early.
United Cup 2026: Gauff saves USA against Argentina; Wawrinka starts farewell season with win

Gauff thrashed Argentina’s Solana Sierra in straight sets after Sebastian Baez had surprised Taylor Fritz, while Wawrinka won a marathon tie against France’s Arthur Rinderknech