(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

João Fonseca soaks in his maiden Basel 500 title. (Getty/Fabrice Coffrini) Brazilian teenager João Fonseca has concluded his first season on the ATP Tour. A season that was one of the most hyped in recent memory – thanks mainly to the way he finished off last season, and blasted out of the 2025 gates. He recently announced via social media: "Wrapping up the season incredibly proud of the work accomplished. So grateful for everything that happened this year, full of experience

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

Italy celebrate back-to-back Davis Cup titles (Getty/Clive Brunskill) The Davis Cup has long been a vexed topic amongst tennis fans. After Switzerland's 2014 triumph in the competition, the 'Big Three' were rarely seen, leading to a push for change to make the event more manageable for players amidst an increasingly demanding tennis season.   This led to a format change, removing home and away ties in the World Group and adopting a neutral round-robin format, much to the cons

Rafael Nadal was celebrated on Court Philippe-Chatrier with a permanent plaque. (Getty/Clive Brunskill) When sports teams lift the championship trophy, immediately, even before the last piece of confetti can hit the ground, we start talking about the D word. No, not that D word, I'm talking about 'Dynasty'. It's as if we can't allow the team to enjoy the moment before we start discussing the future. We essentially dismiss the notion that winning one title is an accomplishment

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

(Getty Images - Max Slovencik) Despite remaining winless in 12 attempts against Jannik Sinner after his latest defeat in Vienna, how fortunate is Australian tennis to have Alex de Minaur. My year travelling the globe from Melbourne following the tour for The First Serve has coincided with the 26-year-old Aussie having the most match wins (54) in all formats combined since he turned pro back in 2015. I have been up close and personal with the Demon more than any other year, be