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Not many surprises as the Australian Open singles entry lists were released Tuesday.
But the 2026 edition could feature the return of ... Karolina Pliskova!
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But the 2026 edition could feature the return of ... Karolina Pliskova!
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December 9, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Not many surprises as the Australian Open singles entry lists were released Tuesday.
But the 2026 edition could feature the return of ... Karolina Pliskova!
opencourt.ca/2025/12/09/2...
But the 2026 edition could feature the return of ... Karolina Pliskova!
opencourt.ca/2025/12/09/2...
Monastir, Tunisia was "Little Canada" last week as Canadians took both the singles and doubles titles at the ITF event there, to end the season on a high.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Monastir, Tunisia was "Little Canada" last week as Canadians took both the singles and doubles titles at the ITF event there, to end the season on a high.
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If you're jonesing for a little tennis - the only Canadian girl in the main draw at the Orange Bowl is in action.
Stream below - and for those of us freezing, it looks LOVELY!
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Stream below - and for those of us freezing, it looks LOVELY!
ioncourt.com/live-scoring...
December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you're jonesing for a little tennis - the only Canadian girl in the main draw at the Orange Bowl is in action.
Stream below - and for those of us freezing, it looks LOVELY!
ioncourt.com/live-scoring...
Stream below - and for those of us freezing, it looks LOVELY!
ioncourt.com/live-scoring...
It's December, but still plenty of action on the #CanucksThisWeek beat, from the Orange Bowl all the way to ITFs.
Here's this week's roster, with up-to-date results.
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Here's this week's roster, with up-to-date results.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It's December, but still plenty of action on the #CanucksThisWeek beat, from the Orange Bowl all the way to ITFs.
Here's this week's roster, with up-to-date results.
opencourt.ca/2025/12/06/c...
Here's this week's roster, with up-to-date results.
opencourt.ca/2025/12/06/c...
With the Orange Bowl getting under way in Florida, we dove in to see if success at that prestigious junior event is an arbiter of pro success.
We looked back 5 years, 10 and ... 15 years to see how they turned out.
Many vintage pics of the stars as youngsters.
opencourt.ca/2025/12/07/o...
We looked back 5 years, 10 and ... 15 years to see how they turned out.
Many vintage pics of the stars as youngsters.
opencourt.ca/2025/12/07/o...
December 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
With the Orange Bowl getting under way in Florida, we dove in to see if success at that prestigious junior event is an arbiter of pro success.
We looked back 5 years, 10 and ... 15 years to see how they turned out.
Many vintage pics of the stars as youngsters.
opencourt.ca/2025/12/07/o...
We looked back 5 years, 10 and ... 15 years to see how they turned out.
Many vintage pics of the stars as youngsters.
opencourt.ca/2025/12/07/o...
A brief thread of classic Vera Zvonareva moments.
This is the first pic I have of her in my archives, going all the way back to the 2007 US Open.
This is the first pic I have of her in my archives, going all the way back to the 2007 US Open.
December 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
A brief thread of classic Vera Zvonareva moments.
This is the first pic I have of her in my archives, going all the way back to the 2007 US Open.
This is the first pic I have of her in my archives, going all the way back to the 2007 US Open.
Former world No. 2 Vera Zvonareva disappeared 18 months ago, after making the Roland Garros doubles quarterfinals.
She's back this week in Dubai. And she's KILLING it. At age 41.
opencourt.ca/2025/12/06/a...
She's back this week in Dubai. And she's KILLING it. At age 41.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Former world No. 2 Vera Zvonareva disappeared 18 months ago, after making the Roland Garros doubles quarterfinals.
She's back this week in Dubai. And she's KILLING it. At age 41.
opencourt.ca/2025/12/06/a...
She's back this week in Dubai. And she's KILLING it. At age 41.
opencourt.ca/2025/12/06/a...
When Brazil's Joao Lucas Reis da Silva came out in Dec. 2024, it made news but didn't exactly open the door wide.
Nearly a year later, Mika Brunold has joined him.
It shouldn't be a big deal. But it still is.
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Nearly a year later, Mika Brunold has joined him.
It shouldn't be a big deal. But it still is.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
When Brazil's Joao Lucas Reis da Silva came out in Dec. 2024, it made news but didn't exactly open the door wide.
Nearly a year later, Mika Brunold has joined him.
It shouldn't be a big deal. But it still is.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/30/m...
Nearly a year later, Mika Brunold has joined him.
It shouldn't be a big deal. But it still is.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/30/m...
Final results on the #CanucksThisWeek beat - with Kayla Cross the big winner w/a doubles title and singles final in Ortisei.
Looks like top 200 (exactly) for the 1st time in her singles career.
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Looks like top 200 (exactly) for the 1st time in her singles career.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Final results on the #CanucksThisWeek beat - with Kayla Cross the big winner w/a doubles title and singles final in Ortisei.
Looks like top 200 (exactly) for the 1st time in her singles career.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/22/c...
Looks like top 200 (exactly) for the 1st time in her singles career.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/22/c...
Canada will host Brazil (and Joao Fonseca?) in February, as the new Davis Cup season gets. under way right after the Australian Open.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Canada will host Brazil (and Joao Fonseca?) in February, as the new Davis Cup season gets. under way right after the Australian Open.
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Here's this week's #CanucksThisWeek roster, already under way with updated results.
Still a fair few competing.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/c...
Still a fair few competing.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/c...
November 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Here's this week's #CanucksThisWeek roster, already under way with updated results.
Still a fair few competing.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/c...
Still a fair few competing.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/c...
On the WTA Tour side, a lot quieter, but a lot of players still grinding it out to reach personal goals and make a little money.
Here's a brief rankings update for Monday (on Sunday!)
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/w...
Here's a brief rankings update for Monday (on Sunday!)
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/w...
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 AM
On the WTA Tour side, a lot quieter, but a lot of players still grinding it out to reach personal goals and make a little money.
Here's a brief rankings update for Monday (on Sunday!)
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/w...
Here's a brief rankings update for Monday (on Sunday!)
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/w...
Monday's ATP Tour rankings – on Sunday! – are the official year-end numbers for 2025.
And Félix Auger-Aliassime finishes in the top five, with plenty of moves lower down the list.
It's all here. ⬇️:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/a...
And Félix Auger-Aliassime finishes in the top five, with plenty of moves lower down the list.
It's all here. ⬇️:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/a...
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Monday's ATP Tour rankings – on Sunday! – are the official year-end numbers for 2025.
And Félix Auger-Aliassime finishes in the top five, with plenty of moves lower down the list.
It's all here. ⬇️:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/a...
And Félix Auger-Aliassime finishes in the top five, with plenty of moves lower down the list.
It's all here. ⬇️:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/a...
It's a close call, and it depends who you're backing. But it looks like Perth will be the place to be for the United Cup in January.
Of course, the Canucks are in Sydney with a good draw. So there's that.
All the info here:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/b...
Of course, the Canucks are in Sydney with a good draw. So there's that.
All the info here:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/b...
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It's a close call, and it depends who you're backing. But it looks like Perth will be the place to be for the United Cup in January.
Of course, the Canucks are in Sydney with a good draw. So there's that.
All the info here:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/b...
Of course, the Canucks are in Sydney with a good draw. So there's that.
All the info here:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/16/b...
Less than a week ago, Félix Auger-Aliassime didn't even know if he'd qualify in Turin.
Four days ago, he looked down for the count.
Friday night, he qualified for the semis.
It's all here (with some excellent FAA quotes; ⬇️
opencourt.ca/2025/11/14/a...
Four days ago, he looked down for the count.
Friday night, he qualified for the semis.
It's all here (with some excellent FAA quotes; ⬇️
opencourt.ca/2025/11/14/a...
November 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Less than a week ago, Félix Auger-Aliassime didn't even know if he'd qualify in Turin.
Four days ago, he looked down for the count.
Friday night, he qualified for the semis.
It's all here (with some excellent FAA quotes; ⬇️
opencourt.ca/2025/11/14/a...
Four days ago, he looked down for the count.
Friday night, he qualified for the semis.
It's all here (with some excellent FAA quotes; ⬇️
opencourt.ca/2025/11/14/a...
Canada will be the No. 2 seed at the United Cup, to take place Jan. 2 - 11, 2026.
Félix Auger-Aliassime will be joined by Victoria Mboko, with just five top-10 men and four top-10 women signed up.
Details here:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/12/c...
Félix Auger-Aliassime will be joined by Victoria Mboko, with just five top-10 men and four top-10 women signed up.
Details here:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/12/c...
November 13, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Canada will be the No. 2 seed at the United Cup, to take place Jan. 2 - 11, 2026.
Félix Auger-Aliassime will be joined by Victoria Mboko, with just five top-10 men and four top-10 women signed up.
Details here:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/12/c...
Félix Auger-Aliassime will be joined by Victoria Mboko, with just five top-10 men and four top-10 women signed up.
Details here:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/12/c...
On the WTA side, not many changes (hardly any) in the top 60, but plenty below.
And the official "year-end" rankings, officlal Monday.
On Sunday!
opencourt.ca/2025/11/10/w...
And the official "year-end" rankings, officlal Monday.
On Sunday!
opencourt.ca/2025/11/10/w...
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
On the WTA side, not many changes (hardly any) in the top 60, but plenty below.
And the official "year-end" rankings, officlal Monday.
On Sunday!
opencourt.ca/2025/11/10/w...
And the official "year-end" rankings, officlal Monday.
On Sunday!
opencourt.ca/2025/11/10/w...
The updated ATP Tour rankings, effective Monday, reflect the dropping of last year's ATP Finals points.
And so, some changes that might not last.
Also - a ton of new career highs.
It's all here - on Sunday!
opencourt.ca/2025/11/09/a...
And so, some changes that might not last.
Also - a ton of new career highs.
It's all here - on Sunday!
opencourt.ca/2025/11/09/a...
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The updated ATP Tour rankings, effective Monday, reflect the dropping of last year's ATP Finals points.
And so, some changes that might not last.
Also - a ton of new career highs.
It's all here - on Sunday!
opencourt.ca/2025/11/09/a...
And so, some changes that might not last.
Also - a ton of new career highs.
It's all here - on Sunday!
opencourt.ca/2025/11/09/a...
The Austin WTA 125 final featuring Canadian Marina Stakusic vs. Renata Zarazua is starting now.
The stream is free on the WTA website.
www.wtatennis.com/tournaments/...
The stream is free on the WTA website.
www.wtatennis.com/tournaments/...
November 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Austin WTA 125 final featuring Canadian Marina Stakusic vs. Renata Zarazua is starting now.
The stream is free on the WTA website.
www.wtatennis.com/tournaments/...
The stream is free on the WTA website.
www.wtatennis.com/tournaments/...
The ATP and WTP seasons are all but done.
But there's still a ton of action on the #CanucksThisWeek beat this week with Félix Auger-Aliassime in Turin, The Canadian women at BJK Cup, and many more.
This week's results and next's week roster HERE: ⬇️
opencourt.ca/2025/11/09/c...
But there's still a ton of action on the #CanucksThisWeek beat this week with Félix Auger-Aliassime in Turin, The Canadian women at BJK Cup, and many more.
This week's results and next's week roster HERE: ⬇️
opencourt.ca/2025/11/09/c...
November 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The ATP and WTP seasons are all but done.
But there's still a ton of action on the #CanucksThisWeek beat this week with Félix Auger-Aliassime in Turin, The Canadian women at BJK Cup, and many more.
This week's results and next's week roster HERE: ⬇️
opencourt.ca/2025/11/09/c...
But there's still a ton of action on the #CanucksThisWeek beat this week with Félix Auger-Aliassime in Turin, The Canadian women at BJK Cup, and many more.
This week's results and next's week roster HERE: ⬇️
opencourt.ca/2025/11/09/c...
As the Nitto ATP Finals finals begin, Part II of the "Saturday drama", which revolves around Novak Djokovic's conundrum in Athens, the wobbly leadup to Turin, and the ethical conflicts the ATP allows – all of which came to bear on Saturday.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/09/s...
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November 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
As the Nitto ATP Finals finals begin, Part II of the "Saturday drama", which revolves around Novak Djokovic's conundrum in Athens, the wobbly leadup to Turin, and the ethical conflicts the ATP allows – all of which came to bear on Saturday.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/09/s...
opencourt.ca/2025/11/09/s...
The 2025 season should have ended on a high note, with a compelling finale at the WTA Finals.
Instead, it ended with the champion showing up the hand that feeds her.
A lot drama on this tennis Saturday.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/08/r...
Instead, it ended with the champion showing up the hand that feeds her.
A lot drama on this tennis Saturday.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/08/r...
November 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The 2025 season should have ended on a high note, with a compelling finale at the WTA Finals.
Instead, it ended with the champion showing up the hand that feeds her.
A lot drama on this tennis Saturday.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/08/r...
Instead, it ended with the champion showing up the hand that feeds her.
A lot drama on this tennis Saturday.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/08/r...
The top eight women in Riyadh stay put as they compete in the final event of the season.
But with three WTA tournaments, plus ITFs, last week there was a TON of movement in the rankings.
Here's the new list, effective today:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/03/w...
But with three WTA tournaments, plus ITFs, last week there was a TON of movement in the rankings.
Here's the new list, effective today:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/03/w...
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The top eight women in Riyadh stay put as they compete in the final event of the season.
But with three WTA tournaments, plus ITFs, last week there was a TON of movement in the rankings.
Here's the new list, effective today:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/03/w...
But with three WTA tournaments, plus ITFs, last week there was a TON of movement in the rankings.
Here's the new list, effective today:
opencourt.ca/2025/11/03/w...
Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime was one win away from qualifying for Turin in Paris. But he's skipping this week's event in Metz, and will leave his ATP Finals fate up to Lorenzo Musetti.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime was one win away from qualifying for Turin in Paris. But he's skipping this week's event in Metz, and will leave his ATP Finals fate up to Lorenzo Musetti.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/03/a...
opencourt.ca/2025/11/03/a...
It's Sunday. But we've got the updated ATP Tour rankings, official ... Monday!
There's a new No. 1 – for now.
Félix Auger-Aliassime ties his career high, and lots of other moves.
Check it out (and click on an ad!)
opencourt.ca/2025/11/02/a...
There's a new No. 1 – for now.
Félix Auger-Aliassime ties his career high, and lots of other moves.
Check it out (and click on an ad!)
opencourt.ca/2025/11/02/a...
November 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM
It's Sunday. But we've got the updated ATP Tour rankings, official ... Monday!
There's a new No. 1 – for now.
Félix Auger-Aliassime ties his career high, and lots of other moves.
Check it out (and click on an ad!)
opencourt.ca/2025/11/02/a...
There's a new No. 1 – for now.
Félix Auger-Aliassime ties his career high, and lots of other moves.
Check it out (and click on an ad!)
opencourt.ca/2025/11/02/a...