Itajaí Open Launches Brazil’s 2026 Challenger Season

STARNBERG/ITAJAÍ, January 7, 2026 The Itajaí Open will officially open the 2026 Challenger season in Brazil and will also be the first ATP Challenger 75 event held on the continent that year. The tournament is scheduled to take place from January […]

At United Cup, Team Switzerland Is All Heart All The Time

PERTH/WASHINGTON, January 7, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) One of the most surprising teams to emerge from the United Cup group stage in Perth has been Team Switzerland.  World No. 11 Belinda Bencic has delivered an outstanding all-around performance in both […]

Belgium Sweeps Its Way Into United Cup Quarterfinals

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 6, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Canada arrived for its second United Cup tie in Sydney Tuesday afternoon needing to win just one rubber out of three in order to win its group and advance to the quarterfinal stage. […]

Australian Open Announces Record $111.5 Million Prize Pool

AO Media Release, January 6, 2026 The Australian Open will set a new benchmark in 2026 with a record-breaking $111.5 million prize pool, representing a 16 per cent increase on last year and the largest in the tournament’s history. This […]

Once Again, Poland Places United Cup Hopes On Hurkacz And Swiatek

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 5, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) The last time that Poland faced Germany in the United Cup two years ago, the Germans pulled out a dramatic 2-1 victory in the finals at Sydney, with Alexander Zverev saving two championship […]