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'Once that deadline passes, you're locked in': Why the ATP scheduling system is broken
Washington Open. (Getty/Scott Taetsch) From player burnout to doping controversies, the ATP and WTA have had their leadership tested...

Christian Montegan
Jul 25


Demon advances to 51st tour level quarter final
Alex de Minaur eyeing a title in Washington this week (The First Serve) Alex de Minaur lives on here in Washington, courtesy of a tough...

Brett Phillips
Jul 25


D Day looming for new look US Open mixed doubles field. Who will make the cut?
Entries will officially close on Monday for the reimagined and in a lot of peoples eyes controversial new mixed doubles format to come...

Brett Phillips
Jul 25


Sinner slammed for 'astonishing PR move' amid rehiring of fitness trainer linked to positive tests
(Getty/Franco Arland) Jannik Sinner's shock decision to reappoint fitness trainer Umberto Ferrara has caused widespread uproar just 11...

Christian Montegan
Jul 24


Tsitsipas confirms split with coach Ivanišević after 'intense experience'
(Getty/Tim Clayton) The enigmatic player-coach relationship between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Goran Ivanišević has come to an end after a...

Christian Montegan
Jul 24


Listen: Alex de Minaur soars into Round 2 in Washington
Alex de Minaur opens his Washington campaign with a win (The First Serve) On a warm steamy day in Washington at the only combined mens...

Brett Phillips
Jul 24


Breaking: Sinner welcomes back fitness trainer, 11 months after split following clostebol case
Umberto Ferrara and Jannik Sinner pictured together after winning the 2024 Australian Open. (Getty/Andy Cheung) In what has been a...

Christian Montegan
Jul 23


Doubles No.1 speaks on controversial US Open entry: 'Nothing more to say'
Sem Verbeek (left) and Kateřina Siniaková (right) after winning the 2025 Wimbledon mixed doubles title. (Getty/Clive Brunskill) A world...

Christian Montegan
Jul 23


'Cannot believe what I just witnessed': Venus Williams shuts down critics to earn first singles win since 2023
Venus Williams was all smiles after recording her first singles win since 2023. (Getty/Scott Taetsch) Seven-time major singles champion...

Christian Montegan
Jul 23


De Minaur, Popyrin dealt favourable boost as four top-10 players withdraw from Toronto Masters
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set to skip the Toronto Masters. (Getty/Julian Finney) Although still one week out from the first...

Christian Montegan
Jul 22


'I have been the underdog': Victim Tara Moore says the 'system is broken' amid four-year doping ban
Tara Moore. (Getty/Jordan Mansfield) British tennis player Tara Moore has broken her silence after receiving a shock four-year doping...

Christian Montegan
Jul 21


'Please just retire': All-time great cops 'disrespectful' backlash over WTA return
Venus Williams at Indian Wells. (Getty/Michael Owens) Former world No.1 Venus Williams has discovered her first-round opponent at the...

Christian Montegan
Jul 20


Olympic gold medalist doubtful for US Open, shares surgery update
(Zheng Qinwen/Instagram) World No.6 Zheng Qinwen is taking a "short break" from tennis after sharing a surgery update from the hospital....

Christian Montegan
Jul 20


Confusion as American flag displayed next to Maya Joint's name in Washington draw
Maya Joint takes a selfie with the Eastbourne trophy. (Getty/Charlie Crowhurst) The draw has been released for the ATP and WTA 500 events...

Christian Montegan
Jul 20


2026 premier tier: A game changer for Wheelchair tennis and inclusion
Japan's Tokito Oda becomes a two time Wimbledon singles champion (Getty/Rob Newell) Professional wheelchair tennis stands on the edge of...

The First Serve
Jul 19


'I haven't felt truly happy on court': Ons Jabeur temporarily steps away from tennis
Ons Jabeur was reduced to tears following her 2023 Wimbledon final defeat. (Getty/Clive Brunskill) Dual Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur is...

Christian Montegan
Jul 18


2014 Wimbledon finalist confirms Montreal will be her last-ever tournament
Eugenie Bouchard receives her Wimbledon runner-up plate. (Getty/Carl Court) Former Wimbledon runner-up Eugenie Bouchard will call it...

Christian Montegan
Jul 17


A dozen Aussies included in US Open main draw; Kyrgios activates protected ranking
Alex de Minaur will enter the US Open as Australia's top-ranked singles player. (Getty/Mike Hewitt) A total of 12 Australians have...

Christian Montegan
Jul 17


'Everyone knows Sinner is totally innocent': Radio host quashes doubts after world No.1's triumph
Jannik Sinner and Nick Kyrgios together at arm's length well before the Italian world No.1's suspension. (Getty/Ryan Pierse) The First...

Christian Montegan
Jul 16


Introducing the new ENDURE series, including ENDURE PRO BOA, the brand's first tennis shoe with BOA Fit System
HEAD's innovative spirit continues to give players an edge and change tennis. As HEAD's first tennis shoe engineered with BOA®, the new...

The First Serve
Jul 16
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