Tennis

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ITALY are Davis Cup champions again - back to back to back.
(Italy is now the reigning champion, claiming the Davis Cup in 2025. It is a four-time champion overall, also winning in 1976, 2023, and 2024.)

Flavio Cobolli comeback secures Italy Davis Cup hat-trick - Davis Cup - The World Cup of Tennis

Flavio Cobolli came from a set down to beat Jaume Munar and win Italy its third consecutive Davis Cup

www.daviscup.com

 

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AO wildcard in sight

With just one event left in the #AustralianProTour Wildcard Points Race, James Duckworth and Alex Bolt are tied at the top of the leaderboard, while Talia Gibson holds a narrow lead over Emerson Jones.

 

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Here's how the #AustralianProTour Wildcard Points Race sits as we head into Day 5 of the third and final event, the City of Playford Tennis International.

 

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Here's how the #AustralianProTour Wildcard Points Race sits as we head into Day 5 of the third and final event, the City of Playford Tennis International.


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Gibson and Jones playing each other winner takes the spot - Jones should get a wildcard regardless of result.

Bolty and Duckworth semis today could come down to the final. Hope Bolty gets up.

 

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The Australian Pro Tour comes to a close in Playford, SA.

Rinky Hijikata (2) def

Dane Sweeny (7) 6-0, 6-7(

, 6-4 - ATP Challenger Final

5th CH title (3rd in Playford)

Finishes the year 34-33. Ranking at 119 live.

17 year old

Emerson Jones 6-4, 6-4 def

Maddison Inglis - ITF W75 Final

3rd ITF singles title.

Finishes the year 40-15. Ranking at 151

 

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Wildcards secured

Emerson Jones and James Duckworth have earned coveted main draw wildcards into the Australian Open following standout performances across the inaugural #AustralianProTour Wildcard Points Race.

 

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Crowded House will headline the Australian Open’s first-ever opening ceremony next month with a greatest hits set at Rod Laver Arena.

The band will perform on January 17 ahead of a showcase doubles match featuring Roger Federer, Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt.

Frontman Neil Finn said the group was “delighted” to help mark the opening of the tournament alongside legends of the game.

The performance forms part of a broader Australian Open summer music program featuring The Kid Laroi, Hot Chip and Peggy Gou.

 

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Kubler and Joint have had a massive last 18-24mths rising 1000+ rankings each.

Shame Jones wasn’t playing but get she will play the wta circuit for some early points & matches.

If injury free Joint could have a very big year in 26.

 

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Alex de Minaur will not be sponsored by ASICS in 2026, as an 11-year collaboration comes to an end:
ASICS on social media:
“11 years by your side, Grateful for every step, every memory.
“Proud to have supported you in your journey to the top.”
The world No.7 will wear full Wilson for the new season.

 

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Maya Joint was not present for Team Australia’s media commitments today on the eve of their United Cup opener due to illness.

Team captain Lleyton Hewitt:
"I haven't spoken to her because she's resting, so (she's) just trying to get as much sleep and rest as possible today.
"Hopefully, she can bounce back tomorrow. She hit well yesterday.
"Confidence-wise, I don't think myself or her team are too worried about how she's hitting the ball and moving and playing at the moment.
"We're just trying to give her the best chance of having 100 per cent energy when she goes out there to play. Fingers crossed she gets the chance."

Australia face Norway on Saturday night.

 

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Alex de Minaur will not be sponsored by ASICS in 2026, as an 11-year collaboration comes to an end:
ASICS on social media:
“11 years by your side, Grateful for every step, every memory.
“Proud to have supported you in your journey to the top.”
The world No.7 will wear full Wilson for the new season.


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Strange decision he is a top 10 player

 

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Rising Australian tennis star Emerson Jones has claimed an upset win over a top-50 opponent at the Brisbane International.

 

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Rising Australian tennis star Emerson Jones has claimed an upset win over a top-50 opponent at the Brisbane International.

Expecting big things from Jones and Joint over the next 5-10yrs, loads of talent these 2.