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

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