TOURNAMENT CONTEXT The 2026 Australian Open continued its tradition as a major hard-court championship, with the main draw running from 18 January until 1 February 2026. The total prize purse was a record AUD 111.5 million, with singles champions each earning AUD 4.15 million, reflecting an overall increase in financial rewards from the previous year. MEN’S SINGLES Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic with final score: 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to claim his first Australian Open singles title, marking a milestone in his career. …

ACCORDING TO REPORTS, SERENA WILLIAMS IS PLANNING A STUNNING RETURN TO PROFESSIONAL TENNIS! The strongest concrete step Serena has taken that fuels speculation is that she re-entered the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s (ITIA) registered anti-doping testing pool in late 2025. Being in the testing pool and subject to “whereabouts” requirements is a formal prerequisite for anyone planning to play professional tennis again (players must be in the pool for at least six months before entering events). Despite the above, Serena Williams herself …

ACTION AND EARLY HIGHLIGHTS The 2026 Australian Open, the first of the four tennis majors in the annual calendar, is under way at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. Running from 18 January to 1 February 2026, this tournament marks the 114th edition in history and the 58th in the Open Era. It features singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions for professional players, as well as junior and wheelchair events. TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE AND BACKGROUND Held annually on hard courts (GreenSet surface) at Melbourne Park, …

OVERVIEW OF THE EVENT The 2026 WTA Brisbane International, a premier WTA 500 event held at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia, delivered high-quality tennis and compelling storylines as the women’s tour kicked off the season. Taking place from January 4 to January 11, 2026, the tournament once again served as a critical warm-up for players building momentum ahead of the Australian Open. A STELLAR FIELD ON HARD COURTS The Brisbane International featured a strong 48-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles …

OVERVIEW OF THE EVENT The 2025 Battle of the Sexes tennis match was an exhibition contest held on 28 December 2025 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It revived the concept made famous by the 1973 match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, but in this modern version the focus was more on spectacle and entertainment rather than social or political messaging. THE COMPETITORS Aryna Sabalenka: World No. 1 in women’s tennis, multiple Grand Slam champion and one of …