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From the Hopman Cup to the United Cup: how team competitions reinvent the magic of the start of the season

03/01/2026 17:03 - Jules Hypolite

Mythical duos, bold formats, shared emotions: the Hopman Cup paved the way, the ATP Cup tried to establish itself, and the United Cup reinvented everything. A story where tennis is experienced as a te...

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From the Hopman Cup to the United Cup: how team competitions reinvent the magic of the start of the season

Elena Rybakina before Brisbane: "More motivated than ever", despite persistent foot pain

03/01/2026 16:43 - Jules Hypolite

After a brilliant end to the 2025 year, Elena Rybakina approaches Brisbane with renewed confidence. But behind her smile and ambitions, persistent foot discomfort could well disrupt her season.

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"A fairly serious tendinitis": Fritz's warning before the Australian Open

03/01/2026 16:38 - Arthur Millot

At the United Cup, Taylor Fritz confirmed he is battling a serious knee problem.

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United Cup: Gauff and Team USA Snatch Victory in the Decisive Doubles Against Argentina

03/01/2026 16:18 - Arthur Millot

The United States Team Had to Wait for the Decisive Doubles to Break Argentina in the United Cup.

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United Cup: Gauff and Team USA Snatch Victory in the Decisive Doubles Against Argentina

"She's a fighter": Sabalenka moved by Badosa's suffering before Australia

03/01/2026 16:02 - Arthur Millot

On the eve of the WTA 500 in Brisbane, Aryna Sabalenka gave a poignant testimony about Paula Badosa, her friend affected by injuries.

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Keys before the Australian Open: "Expectations around me are high"

03/01/2026 15:38 - Jules Hypolite

Between defending her titles and the pressure of a new status, the American reveals her emotions and hopes before a hot January.

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Beyond the Scores: Social Media, the New Arbiter of Major Tournaments

03/01/2026 15:18 - Arthur Millot

In a world where every exchange unfolds online and to the rhythm of stories and threads, the major tennis tournaments are no longer judged solely by their results.

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Beyond the Scores: Social Media, the New Arbiter of Major Tournaments

Zverev takes stock: "A too negative view was given of my 2025 season"

03/01/2026 15:05 - Jules Hypolite

Smiling and serene, Alexander Zverev delivered a lucid assessment of his 2025 season: a year of challenges, doubts, but also pride. The German approaches 2026 with renewed energy and intact ambitions.

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Medvedev warns: "If Alcaraz and Sinner are as consistent, no one will be able to compete"

03/01/2026 14:40 - Jules Hypolite

Daniil Medvedev acknowledges the superiority of the Alcaraz-Sinner duo while showing his determination to face them again and again to reverse the trend.

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United Cup: Coco Gauff Crushes Solana Sierra and Revives the United States with Impressive Confidence

03/01/2026 14:29 - Arthur Millot

Dominant, Coco Gauff Crushed Solana Sierra at the United Cup (6-1, 6-1) to Tie Against Argentina.

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United Cup: Coco Gauff Crushes Solana Sierra and Revives the United States with Impressive Confidence

Kasatkina on Saudi Arabia: 'Our role is to go play, it's our job'

03/01/2026 14:13 - Jules Hypolite

In a press conference in Brisbane, the Australian delivered a sincere and nuanced speech on Saudi Arabia's rise in world tennis.

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Kasatkina on Saudi Arabia: 'Our role is to go play, it's our job'

Tsonga: "It seems like Djokovic has already given up, but I think that..."

03/01/2026 14:05 - Arthur Millot

Despite being dominated by Sinner and Alcaraz in 2025, Djokovic is still aiming for a historic goal. And Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, now retired, analyzes this situation.

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Surprise in United Cup: Sebastian Baez takes down world No. 6 Taylor Fritz

03/01/2026 13:11 - Arthur Millot

World No. 45, Sebastian Baez dominated world No. 6 Taylor Fritz in match 1 of the United States vs. Argentina clash at the 2026 United Cup.

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Surprise in United Cup: Sebastian Baez takes down world No. 6 Taylor Fritz

Draw for the WTA 500 Brisbane: the XXL tournament draw revealed, Sabalenka and Anisimova as headliners

03/01/2026 12:42 - Adrien Guyot

Brisbane kicks off the WTA season with a dream cast: Sabalenka, Rybakina, Keys, Anisimova… and one Frenchwoman, Elsa Jacquemot.

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Draw for the WTA 500 Brisbane: the XXL tournament draw revealed, Sabalenka and Anisimova as headliners

Brady ultimately withdraws from Australian Open: former Melbourne finalist forfeits qualifying

03/01/2026 12:15 - Adrien Guyot

Announced for a highly anticipated return to Melbourne thanks to her protected ranking, Jennifer Brady has ultimately decided not to compete in the Australian Open qualifying.

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Brady ultimately withdraws from Australian Open: former Melbourne finalist forfeits qualifying

United Cup: China stages a comeback to defeat Belgium in a match full of twists in Sydney

03/01/2026 11:43 - Adrien Guyot

Led, comeback, then victorious: China pulls off an incredible turnaround against Belgium in Sydney as part of the United Cup 2026.

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United Cup: China stages a comeback to defeat Belgium in a match full of twists in Sydney

Venus Williams to play doubles with Svitolina in Auckland

03/01/2026 11:18 - Adrien Guyot

She never stops. Venus Williams, 45, returns to the circuit with a wild card and a top-choice partner for doubles in Auckland, in the person of Elina Svitolina.

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Venus Williams to play doubles with Svitolina in Auckland

Moutet withdraws from a second tournament in 2026: The Frenchman pulls out of Adelaide

03/01/2026 11:08 - Adrien Guyot

The 26-year-old Frenchman further delays his return to competition. After Brisbane, he skips Adelaide, casting doubt on his participation in the Australian Open.

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Moutet withdraws from a second tournament in 2026: The Frenchman pulls out of Adelaide

ATP 250 Brisbane: Three Frenchmen out of Five Qualify for the Second Round of Qualifiers

03/01/2026 10:54 - Adrien Guyot

In Brisbane, the French contingent experienced a mixed day: three qualifications for Atmane, Halys and Cazaux, but also two bitter defeats for Gaston and Bonzi.

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ATP 250 Brisbane: Three Frenchmen out of Five Qualify for the Second Round of Qualifiers

Mouratoglou responds to Tsonga: « I'm not sure you would have beaten Draper, Rune, De Minaur, Fritz, Shelton, and Auger-Aliassime regularly »

03/01/2026 10:14 - Adrien Guyot

After Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's comments comparing Alcaraz and Sinner to the Big 3 era, French coach Patrick Mouratoglou defended the current circuit level.

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Mouratoglou responds to Tsonga: « I'm not sure you would have beaten Draper, Rune, De Minaur, Fritz, Shelton, and Auger-Aliassime regularly »

Brisbane ATP 250 Draw: Medvedev and Kyrgios Confirmed, Early Shocks for Mpetshi Perricard and Humbert

03/01/2026 09:35 - Adrien Guyot

The ATP circuit regains its color in Australia. In Brisbane, Daniil Medvedev will lead the way, while Nick Kyrgios makes a highly anticipated return after a long absence.

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Brisbane ATP 250 Draw: Medvedev and Kyrgios Confirmed, Early Shocks for Mpetshi Perricard and Humbert

“I don’t want to be that player who prevents young people from seizing their chance,” Kyrgios says regarding a wild card for the Australian Open

03/01/2026 09:16 - Adrien Guyot

A few days before the Australian Open, Nick Kyrgios has made his choice. The Australian has announced that he does not want to take a wild card for the first Major of the year.

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“I don’t want to be that player who prevents young people from seizing their chance,” Kyrgios says regarding a wild card for the Australian Open

A New Coach to Get Back on Track: Boulter Hires Sharapova's Former Coach

03/01/2026 08:55 - Adrien Guyot

The World No. 106 No Longer Wants to Look Back. With Michael Joyce by Her Side, Katie Boulter Aims High and Owns Her Ambitions: To Become a Top 20 Player Again.

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A New Coach to Get Back on Track: Boulter Hires Sharapova's Former Coach

Hong Kong ATP 250 Draw: Musetti, Bublik and Rublev Present, Defending Champion Muller Set

03/01/2026 08:31 - Adrien Guyot

In Hong Kong, the show promises to be total. Between revenge, youth and experience, the tournament promises strong emotions from the first round.

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Hong Kong ATP 250 Draw: Musetti, Bublik and Rublev Present, Defending Champion Muller Set

WTA 250 Auckland: Mladenovic advances to second round of qualifiers, Ponchet and Monnet eliminated

03/01/2026 08:15 - Adrien Guyot

Three were dreaming of Auckland, but only one held strong. Between rebirth and disappointments, the New Zealand qualifiers delivered their share of emotions.

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WTA 250 Auckland: Mladenovic advances to second round of qualifiers, Ponchet and Monnet eliminated

United Cup: Jeanjean and Rinderknech defeated, France falls to Switzerland

03/01/2026 07:58 - Adrien Guyot

France launched its campaign at the United Cup 2026 against Switzerland, but the day turned into a nightmare.

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United Cup: Jeanjean and Rinderknech defeated, France falls to Switzerland

Swiatek Slams the Battle of the Sexes: 'We Don't Really Need to Compare Ourselves to Men's Tennis'

03/01/2026 07:38 - Adrien Guyot

With her usual calm, Iga Swiatek has dotted the i's: no need for a 'Battle of the Sexes' to prove the value of women's tennis.

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Swiatek Slams the Battle of the Sexes: 'We Don't Really Need to Compare Ourselves to Men's Tennis'

Auckland WTA 250 Draw: Gracheva Not Spared, Venus Williams to Face Linette

03/01/2026 07:19 - Adrien Guyot

The first WTA tournament of 2026 starts strong: in Auckland, Varvara Gracheva draws Elina Svitolina, the number 1 seed, right away. Meanwhile, Venus Williams, 45, is preparing for her big comeback out...

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Auckland WTA 250 Draw: Gracheva Not Spared, Venus Williams to Face Linette

Kyrgios' Fiery Retort to Rusedski: 'I Wouldn't Take Advice from Someone Who Doped'

02/01/2026 22:13 - Jules Hypolite

New Controversy from Nick Kyrgios: The Tennis Bad Boy Responded with Rare Virulence to Greg Rusedski, Accusing Him of Doping Before Mocking His Career.

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Kyrgios' Fiery Retort to Rusedski: 'I Wouldn't Take Advice from Someone Who Doped'

"A Strategic Collaboration": The United Cup, the Joint Venture of the ATP and WTA

02/01/2026 21:30 - Jules Hypolite

Born from the ashes of the ATP Cup and directly inspired by the Hopman Cup, the United Cup electrifies the tennis world at the start of each season by bringing men and women together under one flag.

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