(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/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/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/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

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

(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

Novak Djokovic couldn't hold back the tears in an emotional moment in Athens. (ATP) It was more than an ordinary victory for Novak Djokovic in Athens, as the 24-time major winner paid tribute to his former coach Nikola Pilic, who passed away earlier this year. Djokovic, 38, eventually ran away with a straight sets win in his first round encounter at the Athens 250 event, downing Alejandro Tabilo 7-6(3), 6-1. Shop with a 15% storewide discount code: SERVE15 - excludes clearanc

(Getty/Julian Finney) Jannik Sinner has capitalised on Carlos Alcaraz's slip-up by winning the Paris Masters to reclaim the world No.1 ranking. It was another comfortable win for the 24-year-old Italian, who prevailed 6-4, 7-6(4) against a resurgent Felix Auger-Aliassime. Sinner didn't drop a set all tournament in the French capital, and was broken only three times throughout the week, with his most convincing victory coming against Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals (6-0, 6

Alexander Bublik completely ignores Alexei Popyrin after winning his match at the Paris Masters (ATP). Alexei Popyrin suffered his fourth consecutive defeat overnight, as he bowed out in the first round of the Paris Masters to Alexander Bublik. Popyrin, who hasn't registered a win since the opening round of the US Open at the end of August, was outclassed 4-6, 3-6 in the French capital. By entering the code TFS2025, you will receive 15% off the RRP on all non-sale items when

(Getty/Koji Watanabe) At the start of 2025, Belinda Bencic had a mountain to climb with a ranking of No.421 following her stint on the sidelines due to maternity leave. Fast forward to October, the 28-year-old has captured her 10th WTA title after defeating Czechia's Linda Nosková 6-2, 6-3 at the Japan Open. Shop with a 15% storewide discount code: SERVE15 - excludes clearance items, machines, court equipment and gift cards at  www.tennisdirect.com.au It was a contest filled

Jannik Sinner celebrates Italy's 2024 Davis Cup victory. (Clive Brunskill/Getty) Italy's chances of achieving a Davis Cup three-peat have taken a massive hit following Jannik Sinner's decision to skip the event, as one former Italian player labelled the decision a "slap in the face". Sinner, who guided Italy to back-to-back Davis Cup titles in 2023 and 2024, was not included in captain Filippo Volandri's squad list for November's tournament. The 24-year-old's last event for t

Holger Rune requires assistance as he limps off court. (Getty/Linnea Rheborg) World No.11 Holger Rune has had his 2025 season cut short in the cruellest way possible after an Achilles injury forced him into retirement mid-match. Rune, who has been ranked as high as No.4, clawed back from 2-4 down to win four straight games in the first set against Frenchman Ugo Humbert in the Stockholm Open semi-finals. By entering the code TFS2025, you will receive 15% off the RRP on all non