Every tennis player dreads their ultimate bogey opponent—from Monfils' endless losses to Djokovic, Sinner's Medvedev turnaround, and Roddick's Federer trauma.
Tennis Never Stops… Or Almost. Behind the Chain of Tournaments, Champions Must Learn to Stop to Last. From Federer to Alcaraz, Investigation into These Decisive Few Weeks Where Everything is at Stake: Rest, Relaxation, Rebirth.
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 outside the United States.
The WTA 250 Auckland 2026 promises an explosive start to the season: between the return of Venus Williams, the presence of Elina Svitolina and Emma Navarro, and a lineup blending youth and experience, the New Zealand tournament looks set to be captivating.