Only introduced 54 years ago Did you know? That’s why tennis balls are yellow Updated 02/20/2026 – 07:00 amReading time: 2 min. Always yellow: Six tennis balls circulate on a court during matches – be it during rallies, in the players’ pockets or in the hands of the ball children. (Source: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP/dpa/dpa-bilder) Yellow balls … Read more
The first round of Davis Cup qualifying for men’s tennis, “Great Britain vs. Norway” (Norway/Oslo, Hard), was held on the 5th and 6th, with Great Britain winning 4 wins and 0 losses, advancing to the second qualifying round. J. Draper (Great Britain), ranked 13th in the world, returned to the tournament for the first time … Read more
The men’s singles semi-finals of the Australian Open (Australia/Melbourne, Hard, Grand Slam) tennis tournament was held on the 30th, and first seed Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) defeated third seed Alan Zverev (Germany) in a full set, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 (4-7), 7-5, in a match lasting over five hours, advancing to the tournament’s first … Read more
Lubakina Image courtesy of Getty Images The women’s singles semi-final of the Australian Open (Australia/Melbourne, Hard, Grand Slam) tennis tournament was held on the 29th, and fifth seed E. Rubakina (Kazakhstan) defeated sixth seed J. Pegula (USA) in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6 (9-7), advancing to the final for the second time in three years. >>[Video]Return … Read more
This success is not only sporting: it symbolizes a unique trajectory, shaped by the war in Ukraine and the birth of his daughter. Since Russia’s invasion of her country in February 2022, Gäël Monfils’ wife has often spoken about the profound impact of this conflict on her life and her tennis: “The war made me … Read more
Sinner advances to the third round Image courtesy: Getty Images The men’s singles second round of the Australian Open (Australia/Melbourne, Hard, Grand Slam) tennis tournament was held on the 22nd, where second seed J. Sinner (Italy) defeated world No. 88 J. Duckworth (Australia), who was playing as a wild card (recommended by the organizer), in … Read more
Djokovic advances to the third round Image courtesy: Getty Images The men’s singles second round of the Australian Open (Australia/Melbourne, Hard, Grand Slam) tennis tournament was held on the 22nd, and No. 4 seed N. Djokovic (Serbia) defeated qualifier F. Maestri (Italy), ranked 141st in the world, in straight sets 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, advancing to … Read more
The British woman’s response, lucid, demonstrates a form of acceptance. “Yes, I think if someone had said that to me at 18, no one would have expected it. After such an accomplishment, there are bound to be lows. It was too high to continue like that at such a young age. I accepted that and … Read more
On the 17th, Djokovic (Serbia), who is ranked 4th in the world in men’s tennis, appeared at a press conference before the Australian Open (Australia/Melbourne, Hard, Grand Slam) and talked about his enthusiasm for the tournament. Regarding retirement, he said, “I don’t want to talk about it or think about it right now.” “Right now, … Read more
Aussie Open Qualifying Heats Up: Rising Stars Eye Main Draw Berth Melbourne, Australia – January 8, 2026 – The australian open qualifying tournament is already delivering the kind of drama that sets the stage for Grand Slam glory. As the opening round of the 2026 season unfolds,a clutch of emerging talents are battling tooth and … Read more