Latest story published: 2026-04-16 14:28 UTC
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French Open prize money will rise by 9.5% this year. The biggest increases are set for the qualifying competition and the early rounds, which helps players who usually earn the least at the tournament. This change affects both the ATP and WTA events at Roland-Garros.
A Davis Cup tie between the United States and South Africa was interrupted by anti-apartheid protestors on April 16, 1977. The match became a moment where tennis and politics collided. The event is remembered as one of the sport's major historical flashpoints.
Iga Swiatek has spoken candidly about what Rafael Nadal is like in a coaching role. The discussion follows her training time with Nadal. It adds to the picture of their recent work together off court. The comments are centered on her experience of training with him.
Jamie Murray has announced his retirement from tennis. The former world No. 1 in doubles and seven-time Grand Slam champion said his tennis journey was ending after 36 years. His exit closes the career of one of Britain’s most successful doubles players. Andy Murray’s brother also said he had no regrets about stepping away.
Telefónica is extending its anti-piracy stream blocks in Spain to cover tennis during live broadcast times, alongside the Champions League and golf. The move builds on disruptions already seen around major LaLiga matches since February 2025. It means unauthorized streaming access can be affected when those events are on air. The policy is being rolled out through broadcast windows rather than tied to a single tournament.
Iga Swiatek has come under criticism after Poland's Billie Jean King Cup exit. The reaction centers on Poland's reliance on their biggest star and the claim that the team cannot cope without her. The fallout puts Swiatek's role for Poland under scrutiny. The comments came after the country's BJK Cup disappointment.
Jannik Sinner will retake World No. 1 from Carlos Alcaraz in the PIF ATP Rankings on Monday after beating him in the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters final. The victory came in a winner-takes-all final and keeps the No. 1 race alive. The battle between the two remains open despite the ranking change. The piece also references Mirra Andreeva and Iga Swiatek in a Tennis365 roundup.
Denise Carter Triolo, known as a rebel tennis star, has died at 75. The WTA-era figure is being remembered for her place in tennis history. Her death marks the end of a notable off-court story in the sport.
Zarina Diyas has announced her retirement from professional tennis. The former world No. 31 is being recognized as Kazakhstan's first homegrown WTA star. Her career is highlighted as one that left a lasting mark on Kazakh tennis. The announcement was accompanied by photos tracing her path from childhood training to notable WTA moments.
Zarina Diyas has announced her retirement from tennis. The former world No. 31 won one main tour title during her career. Her retirement closes the book on a career that reached the top 40 level.
Kim Clijsters called Francisco Roig's behaviour disappointing in connection with the Swiatek-Perricard move. Her comment centered on the lack of a conversation. The issue adds scrutiny around the coaching change involving Iga Swiatek.
Jessica Pegula has criticized Rafael Nadal for coaching Iga Swiatek. The reaction is tied to Swiatek's coaching setup on the WTA tour and Pegula clearly dislikes the arrangement. The comment adds another off-court storyline around one of the game's biggest names.
Alex Eala has been working with Toni Nadal in her coaching team. The WTA rising star’s comments focus on the effect Nadal has had on her. It centers on an off-court role change for the young player.
Rafael Nadal has been seen showing Iga Swiatek a secret behind his trademark whipped forehand. The moment links one of the sport’s signature Nadal shots with Swiatek’s own game. It is an off-court interaction involving two of tennis’s biggest names.
Iga Swiatek received a positive verdict on her decision to hire Rafael Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig. Former world No. 4 Greg Rusedski said Roig fits the role because he worked with Nadal when he won major titles. The comment supports Swiatek’s coaching move with Nadal pedigree as the main point of reference. The headline focuses on Roig’s experience rather than a tournament result.
Patrick McEnroe is making a playful claim about being able to beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The story centers on the former tennis figure and the top-ranked WTA player. No match or event is attached to the claim.
Patrick McEnroe made a striking claim about Aryna Sabalenka and a top junior. The comment was framed as a contentious one about women's tennis rather than a match result or tournament update. It centers on an off-court debate involving Sabalenka. No event result is attached to the remark.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard criticized Rafael Nadal’s former coach for joining Iga Swiatek’s team. He called the move surprising and disappointing. He also said it would help him develop himself. The comments add an off-court layer to the Swiatek coaching change.
Wim Fissette spoke about his split with Iga Świątek and described the decision in respectful terms. He said it is hard to coach a player who is already at the top, and the split appears tied to his push for changes that were not producing results. The comments point to a coaching disagreement over how much Świątek should alter her game.
Aryna Sabalenka’s fiancé Georgios Frangulis spoke about their relationship in a podcast interview. He said he felt accomplished and grateful after proposing to Sabalenka ahead of the Mutua Madrid Open. The comments focused on the couple’s engagement rather than tennis results. Sabalenka is one of the top names on the WTA Tour.
Iga Swiatek has appointed Francisco Roig, Rafael Nadal’s former coach, as she looks to improve her form. The move links the Wimbledon champion with a coach who also worked with Emma Raducanu. Swiatek has also been training with Roig and Nadal, suggesting a new support setup around her game. Videos of those sessions have emerged alongside her thank-you message to Nadal.
Tara Moore has married her partner Khloe Cortrecht. The news comes after a difficult career period for Moore connected to a doping suspension. The couple had previously announced their engagement on Instagram in 2025.
Francisco Roig has been hired by Iga Swiatek only two months after he split from Emma Raducanu. Swiatek is the reigning Wimbledon champion and is looking to improve her form. The coaching change gives her an experienced former Nadal team member on her side. Roig’s move follows his short spell working with Raducanu.
Aryna Sabalenka has added Stella Artois as a new sponsor and brand ambassador. The deal comes after her Sunshine Double achievement in the same year. Sabalenka is currently the world No. 1, so the partnership adds another major name to her off-court profile.
Marion Bartoli has urged Emma Raducanu to follow Aryna Sabalenka's example and stay with one coach for a long period. The advice came from the former Wimbledon champion and Sky Sports analyst in a discussion about Raducanu's coaching approach. It points to coaching stability as the key lesson Bartoli wants Raducanu to take from Sabalenka. The focus was tied to Wimbledon.
Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter took part in a playful race at Miami’s F1 track. The engaged tennis couple made a friendly wager that the loser would do laundry for a week. It was a light off-court moment during the Miami event.
ATP and WTA players took part in a light off-court quiz about English football clubs. They were asked to guess whether the teams were real or fake. The segment is a crossover challenge rather than a tennis result.
Iga Swiatek has split with coach Wim Fissette after her early exit from the Miami Open. The change follows Swiatek’s first-round elimination in Miami, where the Wimbledon champion suffered a surprise loss. The coaching breakup marks an immediate off-court change for one of the WTA’s biggest names. Swiatek is a six-time major winner.
Serena Williams joined a viral 1990s throwback trend alongside other athletes such as Shaq and Tony Hawk. The post used the Goo Goo Dolls song "Iris" as part of the meme. It highlighted athletes whose careers began or peaked in the 1990s.
Wimbledon's planned expansion has received a boost after a High Court ruling. The dispute centered on whether a statutory trust could block the development. The decision moves the long-running off-court project forward.