(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

(Getty) The packed schedule of professional tennis has been a hot topic among players, fans, and the media. Those finishing after the ATP Finals this week have around six weeks until the Australian summer, while those playing Davis Cup have just over a month. But there's one city in the world that has no concerns about a crowded calendar.  Since January 6, this location has had a men's professional tennis tournament every single week of 2025. Shop with a 15% storewide discoun

(Getty/Nicolò Campo) In what will surely go down as one of his most crushing defeats to date, Alex de Minaur has succumbed to a thriller against Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals, despite serving for the match. Both players held serve relatively comfortably in the first set, until the 11th game when the Italian home crowd spurred on their countryman to grab the break and soon after a one-set advantage. As Musetti painted the lines on multiple occasions in the first set, it wa

Holger Rune limps off court with an Achilles injury at the Stockholm Open. (Getty/Linnea Rheborg) A young aspiring tennis player starts making waves in the tennis world, only to get hit with a serious injury that brings them to a screeching halt. It's a tale as old as time, yet it seems to be happening more frequently. Why is this so?  Most recently, 22-year-old Holger Rune, who sits at No.15 in the ATP rankings, suffered a terrible Achilles injury during his semi-final at th

Ons Jabeur pictured between Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals. (Getty/Matthew Stockman) Former world No.2 Ons Jabeur has announced the expected arrival of her first child. The three-time Grand Slam finalist hasn't featured competitively since retiring ill in the opening round of the All England Club earlier this year. 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 She shared

(Getty/Daniel Kopatsch) Alex de Minaur has once again been left wondering what could've been after suffering another defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at the Nitto ATP Finals. The Aussie star took to Torino's Inalpi Arena for the second consecutive year following his debut in 2024, where he was in search of his maiden victory at the tournament. Shop with a 15% storewide discount code: SERVE15 - excludes clearance items, machines, court equipment and gift cards at  www.tennisdirect.com

Cousins Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rindekrnech produced one of tennis' greatest stories in Shanghai. (Getty/Lintao Zhang) Coming into the final tournaments on the tennis calendar, 2025 has been another memorable year on the ATP and WTA tours.  From one of the greatest Grand Slam finals of all time to the lowest-ranked player ever to win a Masters 1000 title, let's roll back the year as we revisit the best stories of the 2025 tennis season. Maddie's fairytale run The last ti

(Getty/Franco Arland) The 2025 Nitto ATP Finals draw has paired Australia's Alex de Minaur with a group featuring 30 combined Grand Slam titles. 'Demon' became the first Australian since Lleyton Hewitt to qualify for back-to-back singles editions of the ATP Finals, as he currently sits 7th in the rankings. The 26-year-old Sydneysider officially secured his place in the 1500-tier event when he defeated Karen Khachanov in the Paris Masters round of 16. By entering the code TFS2