Venus Williams, 45, put up a superb show in her first singles match of 2026 before losing 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette at the WTA Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand.
Category: Tennis
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Djokovic withdraws from Australian Open tuneup
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn’t prepared to return to competition.
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Aus Open announces record prize money for 2026
A record A$111.5 million (US$74.9 million) in prize money will be on offer at the 2026 Australian Open, marking a 16% increase on the 2025 pool.
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Raducanu loses in season debut at United Cup
Emma Raducanu was able to make a belated season debut for Great Britain at the United Cup but suffered a first ever loss to Maria Sakkari.
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The best players and biggest moments of 2025
As the 2025 tennis season comes to a close, we name the top players and moments of the year.
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Djokovic withdraws from Australia Open tuneup
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn’t prepared to return to competition.
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Gauff clarifies comments on American tennis fans
Coco Gauff posted to social media just before she started her United Cup singles match Monday, hoping to add context to her recent comments about American tennis fans.
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Djokovic cuts ties with union that he cofounded
Novak Djokovic has cut ties with the players’ union he co-founded, saying his values “are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization.”
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Raducanu absent from GB at United Cup
Emma Raducanu’s absence did not trouble Great Britain too much as they started their United Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Japan in Perth.
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Raducanu exits United Cup clash against Osaka
British No. 1 Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from her opening clash with Naomi Osaka at the United Cup in Perth.