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United Cup: Italy seal quarter finals berth in Sydney
  • December 31, 2024
  • 2 min read

United Cup: Italy seal quarter finals berth in Sydney

Flavio Cobolli was on the verge of defeat Tuesday in Sydney. But the Italian saved a match point and produced a memorable comeback to book his country’s place in the quarterfinals of the United Cup. His opponent, Ugo Humbert, won his first 17 service points in the second set and served for the match at

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Raducanu, Mertens withdraw from Auckland
  • December 31, 2024
  • 2 min read

Raducanu, Mertens withdraw from Auckland

Elise Mertens and 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu will have to delay the start of their 2025 seasons on the Hologic WTA Tour after withdrawing from the ASB Classic on Tuesday. Both players withdrew ahead of their season debuts. Mertens withdrew citing a right ankle injury. Raducanu withdrew due to a low back injury.

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Djokovic, Kyrgios partner to progress in Brisbane’s doubles
  • December 30, 2024
  • 3 min read

Djokovic, Kyrgios partner to progress in Brisbane’s doubles

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios launched their respective 2025 seasons in style on Monday at the Brisbane International presented by Evie, where the pair teamed for an entertaining opening doubles triumph at the ATP 250. The wild card duo produced several moments of spectacular shotmaking en route to a 6-4, 6-7(4), 10-8 win against Alexander

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Dimitrov begins title defence with win over Hanfmann in Brisbane
  • December 30, 2024
  • 2 min read

Dimitrov begins title defence with win over Hanfmann in Brisbane

Grigor Dimitro began his 2025 campaign after passing a tough first round test defeating Yannick Hanfmann to advance into round two in Brisbane on Monday. The 33-year-old Bulgarian who won his first title in seven years when he lifted the trophy last season defeated the German 7-6, 6-3 after an hour and 49 minutes to

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United Cup: Swiatek kickstarts her season in flying fashion, gives Poland a 1-0 lead
  • December 30, 2024
  • 1 min read

United Cup: Swiatek kickstarts her season in flying fashion, gives Poland a 1-0 lead

Iga Swiatek laid down a marker in her season opener at the United Cup in Sydney, defeating No.404 Malene Helgø 6-1, 6-0 to give Poland an early 1-0 lead over Norway in Group B. Norway’s hopes now rest with No.6 Casper Ruud, who will face No.16 Hubert Hurkacz in the second singles rubber. After losing

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