The 2021 US Open champion has started the season in sub-optimal condition after the injury limited her off-season training.

Sabalenka has started her title defense at the Brisbane International with a dominant win over Cristina Bucsa.

Elsewhere, seeds Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Tommy Paul and Denis Shapovalov all suffered opening 2026 defeats.

Australian Open prize money has increased 16% on last year to a record total for the tournament starting January 18.

The Pole saved two break points, before reeling off the final five games of their ASB Classic encounter Tuesday.

The opening week of 2026 ATP Challenger Tour action also features the 10th edition of the Bengaluru Open.

Hurkacz fired 21 aces in his return from injury as Poland swept Germany 3–0 in Sydney.

On a relatively quiet day, Italy and France also try to get on the board against each other.

Ten-time Australian Open champion will skip the tune-up event as he prepares for Melbourne.

Gauff has tried to clarify her comments about American tennis fans on social media just before her United Cup singles match against Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

The former world No. 6 served up a return to remember with a straight-set victory over the current No. 3.

Not only is it the 24-year-old’s career Top 3 debut, she’s also the new American No. 1 now.

The Serbian shared "ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented" were behind the decision.

Plus: Big men's matches include Ruud vs. Mensik, Zverev vs. Hurkacz, and Fritz vs. Munar.

From two mixed doubles titles to five Wimbledon titles to winning streaks, weeks at No. 1 and much more, she's already achieved a lot—and she's still going strong.

The Brazilian still has time to prepare for the Australian Open, having entering Adelaide leading into the season's first major.

"I'd prefer to come back at 100% rather than returning too early," the Frenchman said, explaining his decision to skip the Australian swing.

The 2021 US Open champion is dealing with a foot injury according to Great Britain team captain Tim Henman.

The Norwegian has now won seven of his eight singles contests in the mixed-gender team competition.

The Argentine rallied from a set and a break down Saturday to put the defending champions on notice in Group E.

The Swiss battled to a three-hour-plus victory at United Cup in Perth to kick off his final year on the tour.

The fan-favorite partnership is set to reunite for the first time since 2022, as both stars tune up for the Australian Open.

Plus: Alex de Minaur and Casper Ruud begin their seasons with a rare clash, while Belinda Bencic starts building on her 2025 comeback season.

The former No. 1 was seen coughing during her straight-sets defeat to Maria Sakkari on Friday.

The two battled to victory as Argentina won their tie against Spain at the international team event.

The seven-time major singles winner, 45, made a debut run to the quarterfinals 28 years ago in Melbourne.

Reveals the Greek at the United Cup, "I got really scared after my US Open loss with my back, because I just couldn't walk for two days."

The new season's launch sees Munar and Bouzas-Maneiro look to build on strong campaigns for Spain.

With both chasing a Career Grand Slam, it once again remains to be seen whether anyone is ready to challenge their rule.

Payers on the ATP and WTA tours are arriving Down Under for a crammed two-week schedule of tournaments ahead of the first Grand Slam of the season.

The world No. 1 is redefining her image—and her earning power—beyond the baseline.

Expect even more drama, national pride, and season-defining performances as the latest edition kicks off Down Under.

Several stars made sure to end their 2025 on a fun note ahead of the new season launching Down Under.

Will we see new major champions, or even a merger between the two tours?

Iga Swiatek readies for her first shot at the career Slam in Australia, as Coco Gauff brings a retooled serve to a U.S. title defense.

From meeting for the US Open junior title nine years ago to the WTA's Top 10, the future they once promised has arrived.

With an opening in the Carlos Alcaraz coaching box, could we see a collab with the likes of Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal?