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Yonex “Stan The Man” Collection: A Look at the Wawrinka Farewell Range
As Stan Wawrinka enters the final chapter of his career, Yonex is marking the occasion with a collection of apparel built around one of the most popular players of the past two decades. The “Stan The Man” collection combines performance tennis clothing with more casual pieces, with several designs drawing on Wawrinka’s career and his […]
Felix Auger-Aliassime appoints former World No. 3 and Federer coach Ivan Ljubicic
Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime has officially added former world No. 3 Ivan Ljubicic to his coaching team. Auger-Aliassime confirmed the partnership on social media, sharing his enthusiasm for the new chapter with Ljubicic. “Excited to start a new chapter with Ivan. Let’s get to work,” the Canadian wrote. The appointment brings plenty of high-level […]
China Open Previews and Predictions: Griekspoor vs. Rublev and Tien vs. Hurkacz
As the 2026 China Open in Beijing gets underway, we can see several good matchups alread in the first round. Below we’re covering Tallon Griekspoor vs. Andrey Rublev and Learner Tien vs. Hubert Hurkacz with some betting predictions as well. Tallon Griekspoor vs Andrey Rublev Rublev arrives in Beijing without a seed for the first […]
China Open Beijing 2026 Preview – ATP and WTA Players, Prize Money, Schedule
Djokovic Returns as Rybakina, Sabalenka and Gauff Headline WTA Field The China Open in Beijing gets underway on September 30, bringing together the ATP and WTA Tours for one of the biggest combined events of the Asian swing. The men’s tournament is an ATP 500, while the women’s event is a WTA 1000, with both […]
Pongbot is now the Official Ball Machine of the Australian Open
The Australian Open is adding another piece of technology to its growing tennis ecosystem. Shanghai-based sports technology company Pongbot has been named the Official Ball Machine of the Australian Open, while also becoming the Official Ball Machine Supplier of the National Tennis Academy. The multi-year partnership will begin with the Australian Open 2027. According to […]
ATP Tokyo 2026 Preview – Players, Prize Money, Schedule for Japan Open
The ATP 500 Tokyo, officially the Japan Open Tennis Championships, returns to the Ariake Coliseum from September 30 to October 6, 2026, with a really good field headlined by defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The Tokyo tournament is one of the major stops of the autumn Asian swing, bringing together established stars, rising contenders and some […]
Is lululemon Becoming a Tennis Brand? New 2026 Tennis Collections
When lululemon first entered tennis, it was still primarily associated with other areas such as yoga or training. That began to change in 2022, when the company launched its first-ever dedicated tennis collection and signed Canadian star Leylah Fernandez as an ambassador, but also to test products and provide feedback that could influence future designs. […]
Playing Tennis in Tokyo: Courts, Clubs and Hidden Gems
Tokyo is one of those cities where tennis is everywhere, but not always easy to find if you don’t know where to look. There are public courts tucked into parks, traditional private clubs, large tennis centres and, of course, Ariake – home of the Japan Open and one of the most important tennis complexes in […]
Team Europe Dominates Team World to Reclaim Laver Cup Title in London
Under the captaincy of Yannick Noah, Team Europe put together a commanding performance at The O2 Arena, defeating Team World 13-5 to capture its sixth Laver Cup title. The crowning moment of the weekend came on Sunday afternoon when world No. 2 and newly crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev delivered the decisive victory. In […]
Kimberly Birrell’s Racquet – Player Profile
Kimberly Birrell is an Australian baseliner who claimed her first WTA Tour-level singles title at the Korea Open in September of 2026. We’ll look closer at her career and current racquet specs. Kimberly Birrell’s tennis racquet Kimberly Birrell’s racquet is a Babolat Pure Drive 100. The main question is which generation of Pure Drive it […]