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.
An intense night awaits in Brisbane! Between Karolina Pliskova's big return, Daniil Medvedev's debut, and several explosive duels, the Australian tournament promises a day rich in emotions and twists.
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.
Karolina Pliskova has come a long way. Amid persistent pains and a loss of confidence, the Czech believed her career was over. Today, she savors every moment and approaches her return to Australia without pressure, but with palpable emotion.