Linda Large
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ONLY HERE FOR TENNIS!! TENNIS was the background music of my life, but now Andy Murray is retired, not the same. Andy & Jamie ❤️❤️
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Interesting that Wawrinka and Bencic talk to each other in English. I don't even know what Bencic's first language is, Slovak?
January 11, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Interesting that Wawrinka and Bencic talk to each other in English. I don't even know what Bencic's first language is, Slovak?
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Round of applause for Marta Kostyuk
She didn’t get the title in Brisbane, but what an incredible week it’s been
She beat 3 top 10 players in a row (Anisimova, Andreeva, Pegula) to reach her first final since 2024
She’ll also be back in the top 20 next week
Big steps 🇺🇦💙
She didn’t get the title in Brisbane, but what an incredible week it’s been
She beat 3 top 10 players in a row (Anisimova, Andreeva, Pegula) to reach her first final since 2024
She’ll also be back in the top 20 next week
Big steps 🇺🇦💙
January 11, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Round of applause for Marta Kostyuk
She didn’t get the title in Brisbane, but what an incredible week it’s been
She beat 3 top 10 players in a row (Anisimova, Andreeva, Pegula) to reach her first final since 2024
She’ll also be back in the top 20 next week
Big steps 🇺🇦💙
She didn’t get the title in Brisbane, but what an incredible week it’s been
She beat 3 top 10 players in a row (Anisimova, Andreeva, Pegula) to reach her first final since 2024
She’ll also be back in the top 20 next week
Big steps 🇺🇦💙
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Marta Kostyuk spoke about Ukraine after her loss to Sabalenka in Brisbane final
“There are thousands of people who are without light & warm water right now. It’s -20 degrees outside. My sister is sleeping under 3 blankets. I was incredibly moved & happy to see so many Ukrainian flags this week.” 🥹
“There are thousands of people who are without light & warm water right now. It’s -20 degrees outside. My sister is sleeping under 3 blankets. I was incredibly moved & happy to see so many Ukrainian flags this week.” 🥹
January 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Marta Kostyuk spoke about Ukraine after her loss to Sabalenka in Brisbane final
“There are thousands of people who are without light & warm water right now. It’s -20 degrees outside. My sister is sleeping under 3 blankets. I was incredibly moved & happy to see so many Ukrainian flags this week.” 🥹
“There are thousands of people who are without light & warm water right now. It’s -20 degrees outside. My sister is sleeping under 3 blankets. I was incredibly moved & happy to see so many Ukrainian flags this week.” 🥹
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Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 in the #UnitedCup final 🏆
Here's a breakdown of the prize money & points collected by Iga Swiatek, Belinda Bencic, Hubert Hurkacz & Stan Wawrinka ⬇️
Here's a breakdown of the prize money & points collected by Iga Swiatek, Belinda Bencic, Hubert Hurkacz & Stan Wawrinka ⬇️
Iga Swiatek & Belinda Bencic's United Cup prize money and ranking points revealed
Poland defeated Switzerland in an enthralling final to win the 2026 United Cup, but what ranking points and prize money did Iga Swiatek, Belinda Bencic and other stars collect at the team event?
www.tennis365.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 in the #UnitedCup final 🏆
Here's a breakdown of the prize money & points collected by Iga Swiatek, Belinda Bencic, Hubert Hurkacz & Stan Wawrinka ⬇️
Here's a breakdown of the prize money & points collected by Iga Swiatek, Belinda Bencic, Hubert Hurkacz & Stan Wawrinka ⬇️
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Kawa/Zielinski closed it out 6-4, 6-3 over Bencic/Paul to win the United Cup for Poland
Team Poland was painfully close in 2024 and then lost the final again last year but they close the deal this year to win their first United Cup title
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Team Poland was painfully close in 2024 and then lost the final again last year but they close the deal this year to win their first United Cup title
📸 Jimmie48/WTA Tour
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Kawa/Zielinski closed it out 6-4, 6-3 over Bencic/Paul to win the United Cup for Poland
Team Poland was painfully close in 2024 and then lost the final again last year but they close the deal this year to win their first United Cup title
📸 Jimmie48/WTA Tour
Team Poland was painfully close in 2024 and then lost the final again last year but they close the deal this year to win their first United Cup title
📸 Jimmie48/WTA Tour
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Week 1 doubles winners of 2026:
WTA
🏆 Brisbane: Hsieh & Ostapenko
🏆 Auckland: Guo & Mladenovic
ATP
🏆 Brisbane: Cabral & Miedler
🏆 Hong Kong: Musetti & Sonego
United Cup
🏆 Kawa & Zielinski go 5-0 in mixed doubles and clinch title for Poland
WTA
🏆 Brisbane: Hsieh & Ostapenko
🏆 Auckland: Guo & Mladenovic
ATP
🏆 Brisbane: Cabral & Miedler
🏆 Hong Kong: Musetti & Sonego
United Cup
🏆 Kawa & Zielinski go 5-0 in mixed doubles and clinch title for Poland
January 11, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Week 1 doubles winners of 2026:
WTA
🏆 Brisbane: Hsieh & Ostapenko
🏆 Auckland: Guo & Mladenovic
ATP
🏆 Brisbane: Cabral & Miedler
🏆 Hong Kong: Musetti & Sonego
United Cup
🏆 Kawa & Zielinski go 5-0 in mixed doubles and clinch title for Poland
WTA
🏆 Brisbane: Hsieh & Ostapenko
🏆 Auckland: Guo & Mladenovic
ATP
🏆 Brisbane: Cabral & Miedler
🏆 Hong Kong: Musetti & Sonego
United Cup
🏆 Kawa & Zielinski go 5-0 in mixed doubles and clinch title for Poland
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Milos Raonic announced his official retirement. Incredible serve, incredible calves, incredible song.
Everybody sing along
"You made tennis more popular in Canada and you inspired many Canadians, like the Messiah" www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk9G...
"You made tennis more popular in Canada and you inspired many Canadians, like the Messiah" www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk9G...
Milos Raonic PSA Song
YouTube video by thepartymannetwork
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January 12, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Milos Raonic announced his official retirement. Incredible serve, incredible calves, incredible song.
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Milos Raonic announced his retirement this afternoon.
• 2016 Wimbledon Final
• 4 Masters 1000 Finals
• Won Biggest Career Title in Washington
• Highest Ever Ranking by Canadian (World #3)
• 383-184 Record
• 9th Most Aces All-Time (8,445)
• 11 Top 5 Wins, 31 Top 10 Wins
• 2016 Wimbledon Final
• 4 Masters 1000 Finals
• Won Biggest Career Title in Washington
• Highest Ever Ranking by Canadian (World #3)
• 383-184 Record
• 9th Most Aces All-Time (8,445)
• 11 Top 5 Wins, 31 Top 10 Wins
January 12, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Milos Raonic announced his retirement this afternoon.
• 2016 Wimbledon Final
• 4 Masters 1000 Finals
• Won Biggest Career Title in Washington
• Highest Ever Ranking by Canadian (World #3)
• 383-184 Record
• 9th Most Aces All-Time (8,445)
• 11 Top 5 Wins, 31 Top 10 Wins
• 2016 Wimbledon Final
• 4 Masters 1000 Finals
• Won Biggest Career Title in Washington
• Highest Ever Ranking by Canadian (World #3)
• 383-184 Record
• 9th Most Aces All-Time (8,445)
• 11 Top 5 Wins, 31 Top 10 Wins
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Anisimova d. Birrell 6-1 6-3 in Brisbane
Amanda gets her first win of 2026… & it was convincing
Currently sitting at world #3 & also the #1 American… and she’s truly earned it
Last year:
2 Slam finals
2 Slam SF
2 WTA 1000 titles
Still playing limitless tennis
🇺🇸❤️
Amanda gets her first win of 2026… & it was convincing
Currently sitting at world #3 & also the #1 American… and she’s truly earned it
Last year:
2 Slam finals
2 Slam SF
2 WTA 1000 titles
Still playing limitless tennis
🇺🇸❤️
January 7, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Anisimova d. Birrell 6-1 6-3 in Brisbane
Amanda gets her first win of 2026… & it was convincing
Currently sitting at world #3 & also the #1 American… and she’s truly earned it
Last year:
2 Slam finals
2 Slam SF
2 WTA 1000 titles
Still playing limitless tennis
🇺🇸❤️
Amanda gets her first win of 2026… & it was convincing
Currently sitting at world #3 & also the #1 American… and she’s truly earned it
Last year:
2 Slam finals
2 Slam SF
2 WTA 1000 titles
Still playing limitless tennis
🇺🇸❤️
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Belinda Bencic when playing for Switzerland is absolutely incredible every time. Her and Jakub Paul win 6-3, 6-3 over Andreozzi/Carle.
They join the US in the Semifinals and will be off to Sydney.
🇦🇷 1-2 🇨🇭
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They join the US in the Semifinals and will be off to Sydney.
🇦🇷 1-2 🇨🇭
📸 Tennis Channel App
January 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Belinda Bencic when playing for Switzerland is absolutely incredible every time. Her and Jakub Paul win 6-3, 6-3 over Andreozzi/Carle.
They join the US in the Semifinals and will be off to Sydney.
🇦🇷 1-2 🇨🇭
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They join the US in the Semifinals and will be off to Sydney.
🇦🇷 1-2 🇨🇭
📸 Tennis Channel App
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Another person crushing the United Cup is Belinda Bencic. She is 6-0 in matches; won all her singles and doubles. Carrying Switzerland to the semifinals. Look dangerous ahead of the Australian Open.
January 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Another person crushing the United Cup is Belinda Bencic. She is 6-0 in matches; won all her singles and doubles. Carrying Switzerland to the semifinals. Look dangerous ahead of the Australian Open.
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Venus Williams gets wildcard to play Australian Open aged 45
Venus Williams gets wildcard to play Australian Open aged 45
It will make the seven-time major singles champion the oldest woman ever to play at the season-opening Grand Slam and will be her first time competing in this tournament in five years.
www.lemonde.fr
January 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Venus Williams gets wildcard to play Australian Open aged 45
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Hoping all your dreams and wishes come true in 2026. Happy New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Hoping all your dreams and wishes come true in 2026. Happy New Year!
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happy new year everybody
I hope 2026 is nifty af for us all :)
I hope 2026 is nifty af for us all :)
January 1, 2026 at 5:39 AM
happy new year everybody
I hope 2026 is nifty af for us all :)
I hope 2026 is nifty af for us all :)
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Second time the charm for Tien at NextGen ATP Finals tenngrand.com/second-time-...
Second time the charm for Tien at NextGen ATP Finals
After finishing runner-up at the NextGen ATP Finals in 2024, Learner Tien went one step further in 2025. Tien won the title on Sunday.
tenngrand.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Second time the charm for Tien at NextGen ATP Finals tenngrand.com/second-time-...
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The moment Learner Tien won the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals 🏆🙌
@tennistv.com
#NextGenATPFinals #ATP #Tennis #LearnerTien
📺 go.watchtenn.is/atp?p=bs&sou...
@tennistv.com
#NextGenATPFinals #ATP #Tennis #LearnerTien
📺 go.watchtenn.is/atp?p=bs&sou...
December 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The moment Learner Tien won the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals 🏆🙌
@tennistv.com
#NextGenATPFinals #ATP #Tennis #LearnerTien
📺 go.watchtenn.is/atp?p=bs&sou...
@tennistv.com
#NextGenATPFinals #ATP #Tennis #LearnerTien
📺 go.watchtenn.is/atp?p=bs&sou...
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Learner Tien: I wasn’t used to being away from home that much. I wasn’t used to losing that much in some parts of the year. Week to week, sometimes it was tough managing everything. It felt like a lot. But looking back it really wasn’t as scary as it felt sometimes.
www.arabnews.com/node/2626520...
www.arabnews.com/node/2626520...
Interview: Next Gen Finals top seed Learner Tien reflects on a very impressive 2025 season
When Learner Tien came to Jeddah 12 months ago to compete at the Next Gen ATP Finals, it was his first time participating in a professional tennis tournament outside the US. The Californian, 19 years ...
www.arabnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Learner Tien: I wasn’t used to being away from home that much. I wasn’t used to losing that much in some parts of the year. Week to week, sometimes it was tough managing everything. It felt like a lot. But looking back it really wasn’t as scary as it felt sometimes.
www.arabnews.com/node/2626520...
www.arabnews.com/node/2626520...
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Whoooa nooooo Carlos and Juanki split. :(
December 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Whoooa nooooo Carlos and Juanki split. :(
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Taro Daniel and his wife Eimi Kuroda welcomed a baby girl!
December 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Taro Daniel and his wife Eimi Kuroda welcomed a baby girl!
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On today’s big breaking news: ATP No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz ending things with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero.
On the surprise (and the clear divides between the two):
www.benrothenberg.com/p/carlos-alc...
On the surprise (and the clear divides between the two):
www.benrothenberg.com/p/carlos-alc...
Carlos Alcaraz Goes His Own Way
After a career year, ATP No. 1 Alcaraz ends his longtime partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.
www.benrothenberg.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
On today’s big breaking news: ATP No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz ending things with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero.
On the surprise (and the clear divides between the two):
www.benrothenberg.com/p/carlos-alc...
On the surprise (and the clear divides between the two):
www.benrothenberg.com/p/carlos-alc...
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Amanda Anisimova wins WTA’s Most Improved Player Award.
This year, she reached two Grand Slam Finals, won two WTA 1000 events, qualified for the WTA Finals for the first time, and made her top 10 debut.
More than deserved.
🇺🇸❤️
This year, she reached two Grand Slam Finals, won two WTA 1000 events, qualified for the WTA Finals for the first time, and made her top 10 debut.
More than deserved.
🇺🇸❤️
December 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Amanda Anisimova wins WTA’s Most Improved Player Award.
This year, she reached two Grand Slam Finals, won two WTA 1000 events, qualified for the WTA Finals for the first time, and made her top 10 debut.
More than deserved.
🇺🇸❤️
This year, she reached two Grand Slam Finals, won two WTA 1000 events, qualified for the WTA Finals for the first time, and made her top 10 debut.
More than deserved.
🇺🇸❤️
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Belinda Bencic wins WTA’s Comeback Player of the Year Award.
When she came back from having her baby in the beginning of 2025, she was ranked #421.
She won Abu Dhabi, Tokyo, reached her first Wimbledon semifinal, & finished the year as world #11.
Now that’s a comeback. 🇨🇭❤️
When she came back from having her baby in the beginning of 2025, she was ranked #421.
She won Abu Dhabi, Tokyo, reached her first Wimbledon semifinal, & finished the year as world #11.
Now that’s a comeback. 🇨🇭❤️
December 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Belinda Bencic wins WTA’s Comeback Player of the Year Award.
When she came back from having her baby in the beginning of 2025, she was ranked #421.
She won Abu Dhabi, Tokyo, reached her first Wimbledon semifinal, & finished the year as world #11.
Now that’s a comeback. 🇨🇭❤️
When she came back from having her baby in the beginning of 2025, she was ranked #421.
She won Abu Dhabi, Tokyo, reached her first Wimbledon semifinal, & finished the year as world #11.
Now that’s a comeback. 🇨🇭❤️
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Victoria Mboko wins WTA’s Newcomer of the Year Award.
She started 2025 ranked outside of the top 300 & finished the year as the world #18.
At just 18 years old, she won her first WTA 1000 title at home in Montreal.
Teen superstar.
🇨🇦❤️
She started 2025 ranked outside of the top 300 & finished the year as the world #18.
At just 18 years old, she won her first WTA 1000 title at home in Montreal.
Teen superstar.
🇨🇦❤️
December 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Victoria Mboko wins WTA’s Newcomer of the Year Award.
She started 2025 ranked outside of the top 300 & finished the year as the world #18.
At just 18 years old, she won her first WTA 1000 title at home in Montreal.
Teen superstar.
🇨🇦❤️
She started 2025 ranked outside of the top 300 & finished the year as the world #18.
At just 18 years old, she won her first WTA 1000 title at home in Montreal.
Teen superstar.
🇨🇦❤️
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They've got him locked in there for the whole month
Scottish tennis legend Andy Murray has surprised fans after being spotted in a Christmas shop window as part of a festive ad campaign
Scottish tennis legend Andy Murray spotted inside festive window display
www.thenational.scot
December 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
They've got him locked in there for the whole month