Founder of DDSA Shane Liyanage has been one of the secrets behind Aryna Sabalenka's success. One of Australia's most remarkable high-performance success stories has reached a new milestone, with global sports-science powerhouse Orreco announcing its acquisition of Melbourne-based Data Driven Sports Analytics (DDSA) — the company quietly driving some of the biggest tennis success stories of the past five years. Founded by Melbourne performance data scientist Shane Liyanage, DD

(Getty/Sam Tabone) Long-serving Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley is in advanced talks to become the new United States Tennis Association (USTA) CEO, according to American outlet Sportico, which understands that multiple people are aware of the negotiations. Tiley, 63, joined Tennis Australia in 2005 as Director of Tennis before being appointed CEO in 2013. The report claims that Tiley's experience ticks all the boxes for USTA, as the national governing body continues to stri

Quentin Folliot (left) has had his career ended. (Photo: Instagram) French tennis player Quentin Folliot's career is over following a whopping two-decade suspension and A$105,000 for his involvement in a match-fixing syndicate. The 26-year-old was found to have committed 27 breaches of the Tennis-Anti Corruption Program, as stated by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). HEAD has partnered with the Kooyong Classic for 2026. HEAD will be onsite with all their lates

(Getty/Mark Avellino) Senior business leader Chris Harrop has been appointed as the new Tennis Australia Chair, following Jayne Hrdlicka's departure. Harrop, who joined the Tennis Australia board in December 2023, has a wealth of business experience in Australia, the US and the UK. He works as an advisory partner for the global strategy consulting firm Bain & Company - a position which he has held for over 30 years. "I am excited by the privilege of leading this incredible or

The Australian Summer of Tennis is fast approaching, with the Brisbane International fields unveiled today. The combined WTA 500 / ATP 250 will see seven of the world's top 10 women come together in the Queensland capital including world No.1 and reigning Brisbane International champion Aryna Sabalenka.   Lining up alongside Sabalenka will be some of the biggest names in women’s tennis, including two-time major finalist Amanda Anisimova, WTA Finals champion Elena Rybakina, r

(Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images for Tennis Australia) Alex de Minaur has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Newcombe Medal at the Australian Tennis Awards , in Melbourne. Australia’s top-ranked player continued his rise in 2025, qualifying for the prestigious ATP Finals for the second consecutive year, where he advanced to the semifinals for the first time. De Minaur claimed his 10th career title with a commanding run at the ATP 500 event in Washington, part of a to

(Getty/Robert Prange) Former world No.4 and recently retired player Caroline Garcia has explained why her podcast turned down a whopping $270,000 sponsorship offer to make an important statement. Garcia, a WTA Finals champion in 2022, hosts the Tennis Insider Club podcast alongside her husband, Borja Duran, where the pair have interviewed many star names, including Justine Henin, Garbiñe Muguruza, Taylor Fritz and Jessica Pegula. By entering the code TFS2025, you will receive

(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

(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

(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