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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!
ioncourt.com/live-scoring...
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...
And in 2023, she was thrilled when she Q'd at the US Open.
Until her 2018 and 2023 comebacks, she had only played qualifying in a major ONCE – in her first one, all the way back in 2002 at Roland Garros, where she qualified, beat Schiavone in the 3R and lost to Serena in the R16.
Until her 2018 and 2023 comebacks, she had only played qualifying in a major ONCE – in her first one, all the way back in 2002 at Roland Garros, where she qualified, beat Schiavone in the 3R and lost to Serena in the R16.
December 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
And in 2023, she was thrilled when she Q'd at the US Open.
Until her 2018 and 2023 comebacks, she had only played qualifying in a major ONCE – in her first one, all the way back in 2002 at Roland Garros, where she qualified, beat Schiavone in the 3R and lost to Serena in the R16.
Until her 2018 and 2023 comebacks, she had only played qualifying in a major ONCE – in her first one, all the way back in 2002 at Roland Garros, where she qualified, beat Schiavone in the 3R and lost to Serena in the R16.
In 2014, we spotted Zvonareva picking up swag like some random tennis-goer at Wimbledon.
December 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
In 2014, we spotted Zvonareva picking up swag like some random tennis-goer at Wimbledon.
In her earlier days, Zvonareva added a super-hottie coach / part-time Abercrombie & Fitch model – a guy she'd played mixed with as a teen – to her team.
She never seemed too thrilled that he got more attention than she did.😝
She never seemed too thrilled that he got more attention than she did.😝
December 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
In her earlier days, Zvonareva added a super-hottie coach / part-time Abercrombie & Fitch model – a guy she'd played mixed with as a teen – to her team.
She never seemed too thrilled that he got more attention than she did.😝
She never seemed too thrilled that he got more attention than she did.😝
Zvonareva is probably best known for the full towel cover on changeovers.
She got so skilled at it she could pretty. much do anything she needed to do, even without being able to see much.
She got so skilled at it she could pretty. much do anything she needed to do, even without being able to see much.
December 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Zvonareva is probably best known for the full towel cover on changeovers.
She got so skilled at it she could pretty. much do anything she needed to do, even without being able to see much.
She got so skilled at it she could pretty. much do anything she needed to do, even without being able to see much.
In 2009, Zvonareva left a dead soldier on the practice court in Montreal.
Shahar Pe'er and coach Craig Kardon picked it up, examining it rather ... quizzically. 🤣
Shahar Pe'er and coach Craig Kardon picked it up, examining it rather ... quizzically. 🤣
December 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
In 2009, Zvonareva left a dead soldier on the practice court in Montreal.
Shahar Pe'er and coach Craig Kardon picked it up, examining it rather ... quizzically. 🤣
Shahar Pe'er and coach Craig Kardon picked it up, examining it rather ... quizzically. 🤣
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.
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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...
And here is this week's lineup - still plenty of action, and of course the big junior event formerly known as the Eddie Herr taking place in Bradenton, Fla, and well-attended by the Canucks.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
And here is this week's lineup - still plenty of action, and of course the big junior event formerly known as the Eddie Herr taking place in Bradenton, Fla, and well-attended by the Canucks.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/30/c...
opencourt.ca/2025/11/30/c...
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...
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.
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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!)
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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/...