(Getty/Koji Watanabe) Former Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová has hit out at anti-doping officials following a "serious intrusion" into her privacy. Vondroušová, who won her maiden Grand Slam at the All England Club in 2023, has not played since retiring injured at the Japan Open in late October. By entering the code TFS2025, you will receive 15% off the RRP on all non-sale items when you shop online at  www.racquetworld.com.au But despite ending her season after that m

(Getty/Elsa) Serena Williams has brushed off speculation that she is planning a return to tennis in 2026, despite a clear sign that suggests otherwise. The 44-year-old, who bid farewell to professional tennis at the 2022 US Open, is regarded by many as the greatest female player of all time with 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Shop with a 15% storewide discount code: SERVE15 - excludes clearance items, machines, court equipment and gift cards at  www.tennisdirect.com.au On Wedn

Switzerland player Mika Brunold has become the second professional male tennis player to come out as gay, despite "pressure to stay quiet". The 21-year-old mirrored 25-year-old Brazilian João Lucas Reis de Silva, who openly shared his sexuality with the public in December 2024. "As a professional tennis player, I've spent countless hours working on my game, my body, and my mindset," Brunold wrote on Instagram. "Through all of this, one of the most important things I've learne

There were plenty of empty seats during Spain's quarter-final tie against Czechia in Bologna. (Photo: The First Serve) As the Italians conquered Austria, Belgium and Spain without dropping a match en route to their third successive Davis Cup title, the BolognaFiere stadium was rocking thanks to a football-like atmosphere that can only be replicated by a select handful of nations. But what did we actually expect? The Finals were held in Bologna at a 10,000-seat arena. Fans of

(Getty) Grace loves tennis. She loves to practice, compete and socialise with her friends. The only thing she loved more than tennis was her mum, and when she passed away suddenly, all of the love she had for tennis disappeared.  Grace and her two sisters grew up in Sri Lanka — a loving household that shared a love of family and tennis. The girls would have lessons and play with their friends during the week, and then the whole family would play together on the weekends. The

(Tennis Victoria) For all of the endless hours, early mornings, and persistent hard work, there will come a time when a young athlete questions whether they can make it to the big time. It is a daunting question because there is pressure from parents who invest in their child's sporting future, whether financially or in time. Aussie 19-year-old Jarrod Joyce found himself in that exact predicament. Shop with a 15% storewide discount code: SERVE15 - excludes clearance items, m

Team Australia celebrate after defeating Brazil and Portugal in the BJK Cup qualifiers. (Getty/William West) On a rainy Sunday morning, a spattering of fans made the steep journey up the hill from Hobart's CBD to the Domain Tennis Centre. The road up to the grounds may not look like much, but once fans arrive in the stadium, they are greeted by what is undoubtedly the most picturesque tennis arena in Australia. Framed by Mount Wellington and the ever-present cruise ships, the

(Photo by Frey/TPN/Getty Images) The 2026 Kooyong Classic has confirmed Nick Kyrgios (AUS)  will return to the historic Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club this January. A two-time competitor at the event, Kyrgios’ return brings significant profile and on-court intrigue as he prepares for a major summer of tennis. “It’s great to see Nick back playing singles. He brings a level of shot-making genius and showmanship you simply don’t see every day. When he walks on court, you know somethin

(Getty/Clive Brunskill) Love it or hate it, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have become the present and future of men's tennis, as between them, they have won nine of the last 10 majors, including the last eight. The last three majors of 2025, being the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open, saw the pair face off in the finals, and now we're at the stage where, barring injury, it feels as if these two will be in every final for the next decade. Some may find it boring, but

(Getty/Angel Martinez) In what would be a shock to the Australian Davis Cup team, Alex de Minaur could be considering taking a break from the event in 2026, along with Alexei Popyrin. A close source has told The First Serve that the Aussie pair are second-guessing whether to commit to Australia's Davis campaign, whether that be for the first two rounds or the full season. Shop with a 15% storewide discount code: SERVE15 - excludes clearance items, machines, court equipment an

(Getty/David Gray) For the second straight year, Australia will have to contest its first round of Davis Cup qualifying away from home, but this time in South America. The Aussies have been drawn against Ecuador for the 2026 qualifying edition, with the winner to face either Great Britain or Norway in the second round. On paper, Ecuador has struggled to produce top-ranked players, with their best current male players consisting of Alvaro Guillen Meza (No.197) and Andres Andra

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley has been in the role since 2013. (Getty/Daniel Pockett) The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) are in the final stages of agreeing a deal with Tennis Australia after a lawsuit was filed against multiple governing bodies. It comes after the PTPA, a player-led council co-founded by Novak Djokovic, filed a class-action lawsuit targeting the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the International Tennis Integrity Agency (

Flavio Cobolli rips off his shirt in celebration following a remarkable victory. (Getty/Photo Agency) In one of the best Davis Cup matches in history, Flavio Cobolli saved seven match points while converting his seventh in front of a raucous home crowd to send Italy through to Sunday's decider. The 23-year-old was up against Belgium's Zizou Bergs, after Matteo Berrettini put the Azzurri 1-0 up earlier in the day, thanks to a straight sets win over Raphael Collignon. It looked

(Getty/Zhizhao Wu) Bernard Tomic is one of the most polarising players in Australian tennis history, but for some reason, I can't help rooting for him. Yes, he has endured his fair share of controversy over the years, whether it be his counting millions quotes or barbs at the hierarchy of the sport to bring the focus away from on-court results, but let's be honest, they have been nonexistent for a while now. It is hard to believe that 14 years have passed since his incredible

(Getty/Clive Brunskill) Season 2025 has come to an end for Alex de Minaur, and it comes with a taste of both familiarity and the new. A bold run to the semi-finals of the Nitto ATP Finals ended with a 13 th consecutive defeat to eventual champion Jannik Sinner. In a match that had its moments for the Australian, break points early and strong serving, with an eye perhaps to what it might take to break through against what has been the great stumbling block for the nation's hi

(Getty/Kelly Defina) Two-time Grand Slam champion and former world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt is set to reappear on the Tour, but this time alongside his son, Cruz. According to the official ATP website, the father-son duo have entered the doubles draw at this week's Sydney Challenger event. They will face all-Aussie pairing Hayden Jones and Pavle Marinkov in the first round of the 75-tier tournament. Shop with a 15% storewide discount code: SERVE15 - excludes clearance items, mach

(Getty/Clive Brunskill) In a final that came down to the smallest of margins, Italian star Jannik Sinner stood tallest to successfully defend his Nitto ATP Finals trophy in Torino without dropping a set. Having shared the calendar Grand Slams and being head and shoulders above the rest of the chasing pack, it was only fitting that Sinner and world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz fought for the final ATP event of the season. Before the match against his 'kryptonite' Alcaraz, world No.2 Si

Team Australia celebrate in Hobart. (Getty/William West) A stunning comeback from Maya Joint was the highlight of Team Australia's second consecutive clean sweep in Hobart to book their place in the 2026 BJK Cup qualifiers. Two days earlier, the Aussies defeated Portugal 3-0, requiring a victory against a Brazil side without former world No.10 Beatriz Haddad Maia to secure progression. By entering the code TFS2025, you will receive 15% off the RRP on all non-sale items when y

(Getty/Clive Brunskill) When you're up against a four-time major champion and one of the best players in the world, letting "genuine chances" slip by just isn't going to cut it. After saving two break points at 15-40 in the opening game, Alex de Minaur was dealt one of those "genuine chances" as he described in his press conference to pull away early with a 0-40 advantage for a 2-0 lead. Instead, world No.2 Jannik Sinner came up clutch as per usual. As the first semi of the A

(Getty/Clive Brunskill) What a difference 36 hours can make in the tennis world. A shattered Alex de Minaur strolled into the press conference room after failing to serve out his match against Lorenzo Musetti at Torino's ATP Finals on Wednesday morning AEDT. He was almost speechless. It was a player who was evidently tired of falling short when it mattered most. "I think it's probably a good thing I don't express my feelings right now because they're quite dark," he told repo