Cirstea to retire after 2026 season

"See you one more time"

Cirstea to retire after 2026 season

The veteran's 20th season on the WTA tour will be her last, she says.

05 December 2025
Honorable mentions: Tien's AO breakout and more

ATP Matches of the Year

Honorable mentions: Tien's AO breakout and more

They didn't land in our Top 5, but these matches still thrilled.

06 December 2025

✍️ Latest Headlines

Sorana Cirstea announces she'll retire from tennis after 2026 season

Sorana Cirstea announces she'll retire from tennis after 2026 season

The 35-year-old Romanian's 20th season on the WTA tour will be her final, she said in an Instagram post.

ATP Match of the Year honorable mentions: Learner Tien denies Medvedev in Melbourne epic and more

ATP Match of the Year honorable mentions: Learner Tien denies Medvedev in Melbourne epic and more

They didn't land in our Top 5, but these matches still thrilled.

Hair, hair! Joao Fonseca delivers on Basel promise with buzz cut, Mark Lajal chops trademark dreads

Hair, hair! Joao Fonseca delivers on Basel promise with buzz cut, Mark Lajal chops trademark dreads

Is Carlos Alcaraz the ATP trendsetter of 2025?

Most prize money in 2025: Aryna Sabalenka breaks single-season WTA record

Most prize money in 2025: Aryna Sabalenka breaks single-season WTA record

With $15,008,519, she surpasses Serena Williams’ previous all-time record of $12,385,572 from 2013.

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 Player of the Year, No. 1: Carlos Alcaraz

ATP Player of the Year, No. 1: Carlos Alcaraz

The world No. 1 had another unforgettable season, topping the rankings and earning the most votes in the annual POTY poll.

Charlotte Invitational Highlights: Venus Williams brings flashy footwork, Andy Dalton schools Taylor Fritz

Charlotte Invitational Highlights: Venus Williams brings flashy footwork, Andy Dalton schools Taylor Fritz

Don't miss: Madison Keys' shot called in and out—and Frances Tiafoe's exchange with 'Young Sparky.'

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 Year in Review

ATP Player of the Year, No. 1: Carlos Alcaraz

The world No. 1 had another unforgettable season, topping the rankings and earning the most votes in the annual POTY poll.

ATP Player of the Year, No. 2: Jannik Sinner

The Italian had a near-perfect season but finished just short of the top spot; can he turn the tables on his biggest rival in 2026?

ATP Player of the Year, No. 3: Novak Djokovic

The tours have wrapped in '25. The tennis hasn't ⬇️

Alcaraz 🆚 Fonseca—for the first time

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Alcaraz 🆚 Fonseca—for the first time

The one-night event in Miami takes place December 8.

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Carlitos headlines inaugural Miami Invitational

Carlitos headlines inaugural Miami Invitational

The world No. 1 is due to face Fonseca for first time after Anisimova takes on Pegula.

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🎥 Highlights & Interviews

Charlotte Invitational: Gordon Hayward shows off forehand strokes against Frances Tiafoe

Charlotte Invitational: Gordon Hayward shows off forehand strokes against Frances Tiafoe

Don't miss the Miami Invitational coming December 8!

Don't miss the Miami Invitational coming December 8!

MATCH POINT: Marathon man Flavio Cobolli seals title for Italy | 2025 Davis Cup Finals

MATCH POINT: Marathon man Flavio Cobolli seals title for Italy | 2025 Davis Cup Finals

MATCH POINT: Marcel Granollers/Pedro Martinez seal Spain's place in Davis Cup final

MATCH POINT: Marcel Granollers/Pedro Martinez seal Spain's place in Davis Cup final

ATP FINALS PRESS CONFERENCE: Jannik Sinner ends 2025 campaign "extremely happy with the season"

ATP FINALS PRESS CONFERENCE: Jannik Sinner ends 2025 campaign "extremely happy with the season"

ATP FINALS PRESS CONFERENCE: Carlos Alcaraz believes Jannik Sinner "always comes back stronger from the losses"

ATP FINALS PRESS CONFERENCE: Carlos Alcaraz believes Jannik Sinner "always comes back stronger from the losses"

"Amazing" all around! Sinner on finishing 2025 in style with Turin title defense

"Amazing" all around! Sinner on finishing 2025 in style with Turin title defense

SPEECH: Jannik Sinner shares with Carlos Alcaraz after ATP Finals triumph that "I need" motivation from you

SPEECH: Jannik Sinner shares with Carlos Alcaraz after ATP Finals triumph that "I need" motivation from you

Most wins in 2025: Carlos Alcaraz dominates leaderboard with sparkling 71-9 record

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Most wins in 2025: Carlos Alcaraz dominates leaderboard with sparkling 71-9 record

He’s just the sixth man this century to have more than 70 wins and fewer than 10 losses in a single season.

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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
1
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
5
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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0
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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0
Jasmine Paolini
8
Jasmine Paolini
ITA
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0
Mirra Andreeva
9
Mirra Andreeva
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0
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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ATP Player of the Year, No. 2: Jannik Sinner

2025 Year In Review

ATP Player of the Year, No. 2: Jannik Sinner

The Italian had a near-perfect season but finished just short of the top spot; can he turn the tables on his biggest rival in 2026?

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Ben Johnson 101: How an Instagram auteur is defining modern tennis lifestyle

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Ben Johnson 101: How an Instagram auteur is defining modern tennis lifestyle

Odds are, you’ve watched his reels—ahem, cinematic art. Where is he taking us, and the sport, next?

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

ATP Challenger Tour

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.

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📈 On the Rise: Next Gen Stars

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.

Luis Guto Miguel: 16-year-old Brazilian to bring energy to inaugural Costa do Sauípe Open

Luis Guto Miguel: 16-year-old Brazilian to bring energy to inaugural Costa do Sauípe Open

A junior US Open semifinalist this summer, Miguel will be a starring attraction at the new ATP Challenger 125 event.

💪 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.

🧠 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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