Coco Gauff and legendary veteran Venus Williams headline a volatile women’s draw at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open.

Jack Draper faces a grueling path toward a projected fourth-round blockbuster with Novak Djokovic, while a geopolitical travel crisis in Dubai leaves the participation of stars like Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev hanging by a thread.

Gael Monfils’ farewell tour and the return of icons Venus Williams and Bianca Andreescu headline the 2026 BNP Paribas Open wild cards. With Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner already on-site and Izyan “Zizou” Ahmad set for a viral qualifying debut, “Tennis Paradise” officially begins today amidst a reshuffled entry list.

Flavio Cobolli defeated Frances Tiafoe 7-6(4), 6-4 to capture the Abierto Mexicano Telcel trophy.

A significant hamstring injury forced Tallon Griekspoor to withdraw hours before the Dubai final, handing Daniil Medvedev a technical victory that breaks his career-long “no repeat city” curse.

Tallon Griekspoor converted 100% of his break point opportunities to stun sixth seed Jakub Mensik (6-3, 3-6, 6-2) and secure a surprise semifinal spot at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

Arthur Rinderknech edged out Jack Draper 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-4 on Wednesday evening and will play Russian Andrey Rublev, the No 5 seed, in the next round

Daniil Medvedev defeated Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday and will face American Jenson Brooksby next.

Ugo Humbert defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-5 on Tuesday evening and will play the winner of the match between Russian Andrey Rublev, the No 5 seed, and Frenchman Valentin Royer in the next round

Patrick Kypson delivered the ultimate “shocker” at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, ousting two-time defending champion and world No. 6 Alex de Minaur (6-1, 6-7, 7-6).

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to a historic moment in tennis. On this day in 2005, 33-year-old Wayne Arthurs won his first ATP singles title and created history in the process

Tennis Australia and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) have confirmed that Craig Tiley will be the USTA’s next CEO.

Rafael Nadal dismissed the “prospect” label for world number one Carlos Alcaraz and questioned how many major opportunities remain for Novak Djokovic.

In December, the tennis world received the blockbuster news that Australian Open Winner Carlos Alcaraz decided to part ways with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero. The successful duo had been together for seven years before the bombshell breakup. Ferrero discovered the young tennis phenom and worked with him since he was 15 years old. Together, … Continued

By completing his Career Grand Slam at just 22, Carlos Alcaraz has moved from a generational talent to a historic anomaly, establishing a benchmark of early dominance that forces the tennis world to redefine the limits of his potential.

After a flawless start, Novak Djokovic’s level plummeted from “north to south” in the 2026 Australian Open final. Despite a visible physical decline, the 38-year-old Serb refuses to share any health details to ensure the credit remains solely with Carlos Alcaraz.

Following a grueling Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, the 10-time champion showed immense grace in defeat, reflecting on his two-decade journey in Melbourne and a surprising run to the championship match.

Carlos Alcaraz made history on Sunday night, becoming the youngest man to achieve the Career Grand Slam by handing Novak Djokovic his first-ever defeat in an Australian Open final, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.

French 16-year-old Ksenia Efremova secured her first Junior Grand Slam title by defeating Ekaterina Tupitsyna 6-3, 7-5, proving that the immense expectations surrounding her transition to the professional circuit are well-founded.

The 2026 Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz—their third meeting in a major final and their first outside of Wimbledon – carries monumental historical weight. Regardless of the winner, legendary records are guaranteed to be broken.

Ten years on from her breakthrough in Doha, Jelena Ostapenko remains one of the most popular players on the tour. While the strengths of her game remain the same, the Latvian talks about why she is different from the teenager who won the French Open in 2017

The former world No 1 is through to the third round of the WTA Qatar Open after two wins in the main draw

After a grueling nearly five-month drought that saw him tumble down the rankings, 37-year-old Adrian Mannarino has rediscovered his “velvet touch” in Montpellier, anchored by a uniquely detached and resilient mindset.

The world No. 85 is through to the main draw of the WTA Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026 after two wins in qualifying

We talked to Arthur Fils after his loss against Felix Auger-Aliassime in Montpelier. The French rising star reflected on the physical sacrifices and the steep learning curve required to rejoin the world’s elite.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga claims it is easier to win a Slam now than when he was playing in the era of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. This statement needs to be challenged by facts and current players’ viewpoints.

Whether it’s facing legends or battling amateurs for AUD $1 million, the 2026 Australian Open reveals an industry transformed, where even the fiercest athletes are trading the tension of the locker room for the shared joy of the stadium.

Far from 2025 Murray vibes, the 10-time champion has returned to Melbourne with a streamlined team and a clinical focus on the “kinetic chain”.

Now that the intensity and need is no longer there, it seems the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are letting go much of their past.

Tomas Machac arrived in Melbourne to face a daunting Australian Open draw and called back Tennis Majors to share his state of mind after a resilient start to 2026.

The world No. 1 secured his first Qatar ExxonMobil Open title in just 50 minutes, extending his perfect start to the 2026 season to 12-0.

After a surprising three-set exit in Doha, the World No. 2 remains unphased by a temporary dip in form.

By completing his Career Grand Slam at just 22, Carlos Alcaraz has moved from a generational talent to a historic anomaly, establishing a benchmark of early dominance that forces the tennis world to redefine the limits of his potential.

Carlos Alcaraz stated that he never thought for a single second about giving up in his grueling semifinal against Zverev, literally or figuratively. Even the challenge of rebuilding his body before the final is one he has fully accepted.

While the world No. 1’s groundstrokes remain the most destructive in the game, it is the evolution of his serve into a “sleeper” weapon, modeled on the precision of Novak Djokovic, that highlights his relentless drive for improvement.

The World described the split with Juan Carlos Ferrero as a natural conclusion to the foundational period of his career, at his arrival in Melbourne

During their 2026 season opener in South Korea, world leaders Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner discussed the tantalizing possibility of a doubles pairing

Juan Carlos Ferrero breaks his silence to Marca. The 45-year-old coach details a breakdown in negotiations that shifted from the court to the boardroom, involving “non-sporting clauses” and a cold finality.

Jannik Sinner finally responded to the assumption that if he had not been suspended three months for his positive test, he could have been World No.1

Jannik Sinner expresses genuine respect and positivity towards Carlos Alcaraz after losing the year-end world No. 1 ranking, praising his rival’s remarkable 2025 season and reaffirming his own determination to return to the top in 2026.

Rafael Nadal dismissed the “prospect” label for world number one Carlos Alcaraz and questioned how many major opportunities remain for Novak Djokovic.

Following a grueling Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, the 10-time champion showed immense grace in defeat, reflecting on his two-decade journey in Melbourne and a surprising run to the championship match.

Following a historic five-set victory over Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic reflects on defying the “experts” who tried to retire him, his strategic recovery for the final, and why this semifinal stands as his finest performance in years. This is most of the quotes Novak delivered at the flash quotes spot in Melbourne after 2:00 am.

Now that the intensity and need is no longer there, it seems the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are letting go much of their past.

Roger Federer spoke at the Australian Open on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s Opening Ceremony and exhibition match. Here are the 9 key takeaways from his press conference.

Novak Djokovic has severed ties with the PTPA, the breakaway union he co-founded in 2020, citing deep-seated concerns over transparency and governance.

Roger Federer returns to Melbourne for AO opening night exhibition alongside Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt. He hasn’t played in Melbourne since 2020.

Rafael Nadal reflected in an interview on his competitive yet respectful rivalry with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, stating that he has grown to appreciate his rivals and is proud of the shared history.

Swiss legend Roger Federer will join tennis immortals at August ceremony.

Novak Djokovic secured his 101st career title on Saturday, defeating Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a physically demanding 2-hour, 58-minute final at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship in Athens.

“Longevity is one of my biggest motivations,” Djokovic said in Riyadh, downplaying any impression that he might retire soon.

Roger Federer is set to make his long-awaited return to the court in front of a crows this autumn, in a special exhibition doubles event at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. The Swiss legend, who retired from professional tennis in September 2022 at the age of 41, will take part in a “Roger & Friends” event on October … Continued

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment in tennis history. On this day, March 5, 2006, James Blake beat Lleyton Hewitt for the first time in seven meetings to win Las Vegas

On this day in tennis history, Rafael Nadal showed he was fully recovered from injury to snap Roger Federer’s win streak on hard courts. Find out how he did it

On this day in tennis history, John McEnroe won his final ATP title – by defeating his younger brother Patrick, of all people. Find out how it happened

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On this day in tennis history, Sergiy Stakhovsky was crowned the champion in Zagreb – having gained a place in the main draw as a lucky loser. Find out how.

On 28 February 1983, Ivan Lendl became world No 1 for the first time in his career

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to a historic moment in tennis. On this day in 2005, 33-year-old Wayne Arthurs won his first ATP singles title and created history in the process

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