Tennis News
ITF to review wildcard entries after viral performance
BBC - 9 Jan 2026 19:50
The International Tennis Federation says it will review its procedures for awarding wildcards after a female player's "unacceptable" performance went viral on social media.
Keeping up with Fran Jones: the tennis star refusing to let rare condition define her
The Guardian - 9 Jan 2026 14:00
After a breakout week in Auckland that saw her defeat world No 15 Emma Navarro, injury that has dogged the 25-year-olds career has bitten againDuring the first weeks of last years clay-court season, Francesca Jones found...
Tennis Kenya admits to wildcard error after players heavy defeat goes viral - video
The Guardian - 9 Jan 2026 13:49
Tennis Kenya said a controversial wildcard granted to Hajar Abdelkader should not have happened after the young Egyptians performance at a professional tournament in Nairobi went viral. The 21-year-old won three points a...
Wawrinka handed Australian Open wildcard in final season
BBC - 9 Jan 2026 08:13
Stan Wawrinka receives an Australian Open wildcard as he begins the final season of his career, but Australian Nick Kyrgios misses out.
Australian Open 2026: Dates and match schedule
Sky Sports - 9 Jan 2026 07:00
The first Grand Slam of the year takes place at the Australian Open in Melbourne as Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys look to defend their titles.
Kartal misses huge chance to beat top seed Svitolina and reach Auckland semis
Sky Sports - 9 Jan 2026 06:34
Britain's Sonay Kartal missed out on a huge chance to knock out top seed Elina Svitolina and reach the semi-finals of the ASB Classic, eventually losing 6-4 6-7 (2) 7-6 (5).