Australian Open — Novak Djokovic to warm up for AO 2026 through Adelaide International
Novak Djokovic, currently World No. 4, won his last major in 2023 and has cut down on tour appearances since, but still lifted titles this year in Geneva and Athens.
ATP to introduce new heat policy from 2026 season
The new rule aligns the ATP with the WTA. The four Grand Slams have also formally implemented the rules that allow for extended breaks and match suspensions.
Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year for second straight season
As she retained the year-end number one ranking for a second straight year, Sabalenka also set a single-season prize money record of USD 15,008,519.
Tennis Premier League: GS Delhi Aces ousts Yash Mumbai Eagles to lift maiden title
In its debut campaign, the GS Delhi Aces pair delivered a composed and controlled performance to seal a dominant 51–36 overall victory and clinch the title .
Rafael Nadal undergoes right-hand surgery to relieve pain
The surgery was “aimed at relieving pain and restoring mobility” of the joint at the base of his right thumb, according to a statement from Nadal’s representative.
Federer to return to ‘Happy Slam’ for launch of Australian Open 2026
Roger Federer will join four-time Australian Open winner Andre Agassi, and Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt for a star-studded match after the opening ceremony of AO 2026.
French tennis player Quentin Folliot suspended for 20 years, fined $70,000 for match-fixing
The ITIA said Folliot has also been ordered to repay “corrupt payments” totaling more than $44,000 for “committing 27 breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP).”
Why partnership between WTA Tour and Mercedes-Benz could be huge for women’s tennis?
The long-term partnership between WTA Tour and the German automaker was announced at a press conference at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart and will begin on January 1, 2026.
Indian sports wrap, December 10: Manush-Diya pair loses group-stage opener at WTT Finals
Here are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports on Wednesday, December 10.
World No. 1 Sabalenka says women facing transgender athletes is ‘not fair’
Sabalenka felt that transgender athletes still have a huge advantage over women (in tennis), and it was not fair for women to face ‘biological men.’