REPORT: Kudermetova hires Safina as new coach

Coach's Corner

REPORT: Kudermetova hires Safina as new coach

The former world No. 1 previously worked with Diana Shnaider in 2025.

25 December 2025
Who can challenge Sincaraz next season?

Burning Questions: 2026

Who can challenge Sincaraz next season?

A talented field appears poised to make a big move in 2026.

16 December 2025

✍️ Latest Headlines

Can anyone consistently challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner next season?

Can anyone consistently challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner next season?

Sincaraz dominated 2025, but a talented field trails not far behind.

Polina Kudermetova reportedly hires former world No. 1 Dinara Safina as a coach

Polina Kudermetova reportedly hires former world No. 1 Dinara Safina as a coach

Safina worked for one month with Diana Shnaider in 2025, but is getting back in the saddle with the newly-minted Uzbek.

“Right now, I’m hurting”: Juan Carlos Ferrero opens up on Alcaraz breakup

“Right now, I’m hurting”: Juan Carlos Ferrero opens up on Alcaraz breakup

The former world No. 1 cites contract disagreements, dismisses money and academy rivalry rumors in a new interview.

Jack Draper to miss Australian Open as he continues rehab from "most challenging" injury yet

Jack Draper to miss Australian Open as he continues rehab from "most challenging" injury yet

Draper played just one match after Wimbledon due to bone bruising in his playing arm.

Which player will win their first Grand Slam title in 2026?

Which player will win their first Grand Slam title in 2026?

Plenty of big names broke through in 2025; who can go one step further next season?

Ekaterina Alexandrova is proving that it's never too late to learn something new

Ekaterina Alexandrova is proving that it's never too late to learn something new

This talented shot-maker finally came into her own over the last year.

Will Novak Djokovic win a record 25th major title next season?

Will Novak Djokovic win a record 25th major title next season?

The 24-time Grand Slam champ is still in the hunt for an all-time record; might 2026 prove his last chance to clinch it?

Francisco Cerundolo is no longer just South America’s supporting act

Francisco Cerundolo is no longer just South America’s supporting act

After years hovering around the Top 30, the Argentine is poised for the next step.

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Looking Back: Alexandrova reaches four finals in 2025

🎥 Highlights & Interviews

Jeddah champion Learner Tien: "I've been waiting to hold this trophy for the past year"

Jeddah champion Learner Tien: "I've been waiting to hold this trophy for the past year"

HIGHLIGHTS: Learner Tien finishes the job in Jeddah | 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals

HIGHLIGHTS: Learner Tien finishes the job in Jeddah | 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals

Alexander Blockx tops Nicolai Budkov Kjær in Next Gen ATP Finals semis

Alexander Blockx tops Nicolai Budkov Kjær in Next Gen ATP Finals semis

HIGHLIGHTS: Learner Tien sets up all-American semifinal at Next Gen ATP Finals

HIGHLIGHTS: Learner Tien sets up all-American semifinal at Next Gen ATP Finals

HIGHLIGHTS: Alexander Blockx wins Red Group undefeated | 2025 Next Gen Finals

HIGHLIGHTS: Alexander Blockx wins Red Group undefeated | 2025 Next Gen Finals

HIGHLIGHTS: Nishesh Basavareddy seals semifinal berth | 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals

HIGHLIGHTS: Nishesh Basavareddy seals semifinal berth | 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals

HIGHLIGHTS: Budkov Kjaer tops Blue Group with Landaluce victory | 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals

HIGHLIGHTS: Budkov Kjaer tops Blue Group with Landaluce victory | 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals

HIGHLIGHTS: Rafael Jodar saves 4 match points to stun Tien | 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals

HIGHLIGHTS: Rafael Jodar saves 4 match points to stun Tien | 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals

🎾 The Year in Review

WTA Player of the Year, No. 1: Aryna Sabalenka
WTA Player of the Year, No. 2: Amanda Anisimova
WTA Player of the Year, No. 3: Coco Gauff
WTA Match of the Year, No. 1: Amanda Anisimova comes of age in Aryna Sabalenka Wimbledon stunner

WTA Match of the Year, No. 1: Amanda Anisimova comes of age in Aryna Sabalenka Wimbledon stunner

The American roared into her first Grand Slam final with a thrilling victory over the world No. 1.

WTA Match of the Year, No. 2: Victoria Mboko escaped Elena Rybakina, and drove her home fans berserk, in Montreal Cinderella run

WTA Match of the Year, No. 2: Victoria Mboko escaped Elena Rybakina, and drove her home fans berserk, in Montreal Cinderella run

The Canadian teenager's crowning moment almost didn't happen, as she was forced to save match point in the semifinals.

WTA Match of the Year, No. 3: Barbora Krejcikova, Taylor Townsend produce 2025's most heart-stopping contest

WTA Match of the Year, No. 3: Barbora Krejcikova, Taylor Townsend produce 2025's most heart-stopping contest

Two doubles masters with full shot repertoires left it all on the court in a US Open battle that saw the Czech save eight match points.

WTA Match of the Year, No. 4: Jessica Pegula ends Aryna Sabalenka's 20-0 Wuhan reign

WTA Match of the Year, No. 4: Jessica Pegula ends Aryna Sabalenka's 20-0 Wuhan reign

The world No. 1's punch, and the American's counter-punch, made for a great rivalry in 2025

WTA Match of the Year, No. 5: Madison Keys topples Iga Swiatek in dramatic Australian Open semifinal

WTA Match of the Year, No. 5: Madison Keys topples Iga Swiatek in dramatic Australian Open semifinal

“I kind of kept telling myself, ‘Just try to get the next point,’” Keys said, after clinching a 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (8) victory.

ATP Match of the Year, No. 1: Carlos Alcaraz reaches God mode to win Roland Garros, but it took Jannik Sinner to push him there

ATP Match of the Year, No. 1: Carlos Alcaraz reaches God mode to win Roland Garros, but it took Jannik Sinner to push him there

If this early epic is any indication, they’ll be taking tennis fans to places we’ve never been before.

ATP Match of the Year, No. 2: Arthur Fils sets a new bar for himself in delirious win over Jaume Munar

ATP Match of the Year, No. 2: Arthur Fils sets a new bar for himself in delirious win over Jaume Munar

“This is my best match of all time,” he said of his 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4 effort.

ATP Match of the Year, No. 3: Flavio Cobolli, Zizou Bergs give everything in a 32-point Davis Cup tiebreaker

ATP Match of the Year, No. 3: Flavio Cobolli, Zizou Bergs give everything in a 32-point Davis Cup tiebreaker

“You can never lose if you give it all, what you have in your heart.”

ATP Match of the Year, No. 4: Carlos Alcaraz, Arthur Fils trade heavy haymakers and sliding gets in Monte Carlo

ATP Match of the Year, No. 4: Carlos Alcaraz, Arthur Fils trade heavy haymakers and sliding gets in Monte Carlo

The Spaniard's three-set win in the pair's first meeting sparked the surge that ultimately took him back to No. 1.

ATP Match of the Year, No. 5: Tommy Paul and Nuno Borges go deep into the night at the US Open

ATP Match of the Year, No. 5: Tommy Paul and Nuno Borges go deep into the night at the US Open

The American survived a sublimely brutal test of wills, and a late-night house of horrors in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

ATP Player of the Year, No. 1: Carlos Alcaraz
ATP Player of the Year, No. 2: Jannik Sinner
ATP Player of the Year, No. 3: Novak Djokovic

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Which Indian Wells champ will have the better year: Jack Draper or Mirra Andreeva?

Burning Questions: 2026

Which Indian Wells champ will have the better year: Jack Draper or Mirra Andreeva?

Both youngsters claimed a major 1000 title in 2025, but Draper and Andreeva still have something to prove next season.

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Anna Kournikova welcomes fourth child with Enrique Iglesias

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Anna Kournikova welcomes fourth child with Enrique Iglesias

The couple shared the happy news in a sweet Instagram announcement.

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🗣️ What they said (and got us talking) in 2025

Frances Tiafoe had his best Roland Garros—until this "comical" controversy

Frances Tiafoe had his best Roland Garros—until this "comical" controversy

The American reached his first quarterfinal in Paris in 2025, but one moment against Lorenzo Musetti left a sour taste.

"Good luck" and goodbye? Iga Swiatek turns the tables on reporter after US Open exit

"Good luck" and goodbye? Iga Swiatek turns the tables on reporter after US Open exit

After a listless quarterfinal performance, Swiatek found her target in her press room for one of the Best Quotes of 2025.

Most chaotic tournament of the year? US Open serves up viral moments

Most chaotic tournament of the year? US Open serves up viral moments

From Medvedev’s match point meltdown to Fritz’s “SSOB” headband, the final Grand Slam of the year did not disappoint.

The Internet couldn’t stop talking about Serena Williams in 2025

The Internet couldn’t stop talking about Serena Williams in 2025

From crip-walking at the Super Bowl to crashing the Hall of Fame stage, the 23-time Grand Slam winner delivered again.

ATP Finals in Review

Sinner wins back-to-back ATP Finals without dropping a set

Stat of the Day

Sinner wins back-to-back ATP Finals without dropping a set

He's the first this century to achieve the feat, and the second ever.

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The final rankings

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Carlos Alcaraz
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Carlos Alcaraz
ESP
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Jannik Sinner
2
Jannik Sinner
ITA
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Alexander Zverev
3
Alexander Zverev
GER
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Novak Djokovic
4
Novak Djokovic
SRB
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Felix Auger-Aliassime
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Felix Auger-Aliassime
CAN
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Taylor Fritz
6
Taylor Fritz
USA
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Alex de Minaur
7
Alex de Minaur
AUS
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Lorenzo Musetti
8
Lorenzo Musetti
ITA
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Ben Shelton
9
Ben Shelton
USA
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Jack Draper
10
Jack Draper
GBR
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Birth of a Rivalry: Alcaraz & Sinner’s first match

Birth of a Rivalry: Alcaraz & Sinner’s first match

The seeds of today’s top rivalry were sown at an unlikely venue.

WTA Finals in Review

Rybakina rose to a "challenging" 2025 with a year-end title

WTA Finals

Rybakina rose to a "challenging" 2025 with a year-end title

On her up-and-down season, coaching turmoil—and her satisfying conclusion.

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The final rankings

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Aryna Sabalenka
1
Aryna Sabalenka
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Iga Swiatek
2
Iga Swiatek
POL
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Cori Gauff
3
Coco Gauff
USA
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Amanda Anisimova
4
Amanda Anisimova
USA
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Elena Rybakina
5
Elena Rybakina
KAZ
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Jessica Pegula
6
Jessica Pegula
USA
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Madison Keys
7
Madison Keys
USA
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Jasmine Paolini
8
Jasmine Paolini
ITA
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Mirra Andreeva
9
Mirra Andreeva
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Ekaterina Alexandrova
10
Ekaterina Alexandrova
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📈 Ranking Reflections

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner achieved rare levels of ranking dominance in 2025

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner achieved rare levels of ranking dominance in 2025

One example: with 12,050, the Spaniard finished with the most ranking points in a single season in nine years.

Coco Gauff becomes youngest woman to finish in the Top 3 for three straight years this century

Coco Gauff becomes youngest woman to finish in the Top 3 for three straight years this century

At 21 she's already a two-time Grand Slam champion, winning the US Open in 2023 and Roland Garros this year.

Lorenzo Musetti single-handedly keeps one-handed backhand year-end Top 10 streak alive

Lorenzo Musetti single-handedly keeps one-handed backhand year-end Top 10 streak alive

With the Italian finishing 2025 at No. 8, there's still been at least one one-handed backhand in every year-end Top 10 in ATP rankings history, which dates back to 1973.

Novak Djokovic becomes oldest player to finish a year in the Top 4 in ATP rankings history

Novak Djokovic becomes oldest player to finish a year in the Top 4 in ATP rankings history

The 24-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 finished 2025 at No. 4, his record 16th career Top 4 finish.

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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's season was one to remember, even if he may opt to forget

Unsung Heroes

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's season was one to remember, even if he may opt to forget

There are signs, however, that one of the sport's unsung heroes can turn it around in 2026.

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🧠 Matchup Mindset

How Collins, Navarro + Paul became 🇺🇸 stars

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How Collins, Navarro + Paul became 🇺🇸 stars

All former Top 10 players, they also couldn't be more different in how they've cultivated success, or tackle challenges on the court.

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Tenerife set to once again be a standout stop on the 2026 ATP Challenger Tour

ATP Challenger Tour

Tenerife set to once again be a standout stop on the 2026 ATP Challenger Tour

Two tournaments will be staged on Spain’s largest Canary Island beginning in mid-February.

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📈 On the Rise: Next Gen Stars

Sinner, Alcaraz, Fonseca all won the Next Gen ATP Finals at 18. Will Justin Engel join them?

Sinner, Alcaraz, Fonseca all won the Next Gen ATP Finals at 18. Will Justin Engel join them?

Opportunity in Jeddah came knocking for the German after Jakub Mensik pulled out.

Elmer Moller closes out 2025 with third ATP Challenger Tour title on Portuguese soil

Elmer Moller closes out 2025 with third ATP Challenger Tour title on Portuguese soil

Rinky Hijikata and Jay Clarke were also among those to stand in the winner's circle over the weekend.

Five ATP players poised to break through in 2026: Nicolai Budkov Kjaer and a new crew

Five ATP players poised to break through in 2026: Nicolai Budkov Kjaer and a new crew

With the end of the season approaching, who should we be watching heading into next year?

Michael Zheng channels Ivy League balancing act into rapidly blossoming pro tennis future

Michael Zheng channels Ivy League balancing act into rapidly blossoming pro tennis future

The first-generation American and reigning NCAA champion has won the last three ATP Challenger Tour events he's contested.

💪 Grinders of the Game

Patrick Kypson, former college teammate of Rinderknech and Vacherot, is writing his own perseverance story

Patrick Kypson, former college teammate of Rinderknech and Vacherot, is writing his own perseverance story

Out of the Top 450 in April, the one-time Texas A&M standout has bounced back from left foot surgery with a strong push on the ATP Challenger Tour.

Valentin Vacherot looks back on leap from Challenger Tour to Shanghai triumph in Paris

Valentin Vacherot looks back on leap from Challenger Tour to Shanghai triumph in Paris

The Monegasque rising star won his first match since claiming a stunning Masters 1000 title.

ATP Challenger Tour veteran Szymon Walków looks to go a step further with new perspective

ATP Challenger Tour veteran Szymon Walków looks to go a step further with new perspective

"I took three weeks off, rested, regained freshness, and that brought me the victory in Genoa," the 30-year-old doubles specialist reflects.

Who is Valentin Vacherot? Monegasque keeps rewriting tennis history with Shanghai surprise

Who is Valentin Vacherot? Monegasque keeps rewriting tennis history with Shanghai surprise

The seeds for Vacherot's history-making triumph were sown both in college and on the ATP Challenger Tour.

🗡️ Sharpening their Swords

Pablo Carreno Busta wins Challenger title where his professional journey began

Pablo Carreno Busta wins Challenger title where his professional journey began

The full-circle moment was just one of many notable happenings on the ATP Challenger Tour.

Adrian Mannarino plays Newport Challenger just four days after third-round loss at Wimbledon

Adrian Mannarino plays Newport Challenger just four days after third-round loss at Wimbledon

The chase for ranking points takes players around the world—quickly.

Marin Cilic never lost belief he could build himself back up to another major moment

Marin Cilic never lost belief he could build himself back up to another major moment

The Croatian used the ATP Challenger Tour to his advantage ahead of Thursday's Wimbledon win over world No. 4 Jack Draper.

Marco Cecchinato, former No. 16, overcome with emotion after ATP Challenger Tour victory in Milan

Marco Cecchinato, former No. 16, overcome with emotion after ATP Challenger Tour victory in Milan

It's the 32-year-old Italian's eighth career Challenger Tour title—and the first of what he calls a potential "second career."

The ATP Challenger Tour, by Sam Querrey

The ATP Challenger Tour, by Sam Querrey

Everything you need to know about this must-see circuit.