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Articles by Shahida Jacobs
Amanda Anisimova opens up about relationship with ‘nice girl’ Emma Raducanu
"She's always bringing a good energy into the room. Also an amazing competitor."
Emma Raducanu identifies next opponent Amanda Anisimova’s big weapon
"I'm looking forward to going out there and testing my game."
Emma Raducanu +4 in rankings after scoring big win over 26th seed, good friend Amanda Anisimova up next
Solid start to the 2025 Australian Open by Emma Raducanu.
Emma Raducanu’s next opponent at Australian Open: Who is Amanda Anisimova
Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu will put friendship to one side when face each other at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic reveals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retirement invitation wish
"I will definitely extend my invitation to both of these guys."
John McEnroe makes rankings prediction for rising American star after youngster’s upset win
"He's playing with a lot of confidence."
WTA Rankings: Aryna Sabalenka draws level with Maria Sharapova; McCartney Kessler +20, Emerson Jones hits milestone
A look at the WTA Rankings after week two of WTA Tour action.
The 4 men to win three hard-court majors in a row as Jannik Sinner looks to emulate Roger Federer and co
Will the four-man club become a five-man club?
John McEnroe has a ‘theory’ about Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray’s ‘crazy’ partnership
"There’s a one-week age gap between Novak and Andy and he just stopped playing."
Aryna Sabalenka v Iga Swiatek v Coco Gauff for world No 1 ranking at Australian Open
A look at the battle for the No 1 spot between Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff.
Stefanos Tsitsipas makes ‘karma’ confession after Australian Open shock
"I had more mental freshness back then; it seemed like I had more hunger than now."
ATP Rankings: Jannik Sinner maintains stranglehold; Felix Auger-Aliassime +6, Gael Monfils +11
A look at your latest ATP Rankings as Jannik Sinner continues to dominate.
Carlos Alcaraz’s opponents will face ‘heavier shots’ as he makes technical tweak after racket change
First he added a new coach, then he changed his racket and now Carlos Alcaraz has made a technical tweak to his game.
Coco Gauff ‘maybe the best tennis player in the world at the moment’, but former world No 1 has a warning
Coco Gauff rated as 'one of the best athletes in the world', but her Australian Open hopes "depend on her opponents and the conditions".
Kei Nishikori makes retirement confession as he reveals what kept him going
"That was the toughest time I think, end of 2023 maybe."
The 6 teenagers in 2025 Australian Open men’s draw: Joao Fonseca and a Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy graduate feature
One 18-year-old and five 19-year-olds will take part in the 2025 Australian Open men's singles tournament.
Elena Rybakina hits back at ‘unfair’ comments from former world No 1 in Stefano Vukov controversy
"Since she doesn't know me I don't think it's fair to make any comments like that.
‘Elegance, tenacity, charisma, skiing’ – Novak Djokovic’s unique words to describe his big rivals
"If you don’t have a clear game plan on what you want to do from the beginning, he’s going to eat you alive."
The 12 youngest women in 2025 Australian Open main draw: Featuring Coco Gauff and a 16-year-old
There are five teenagers in the women's draw for the 2025 Australian Open.
Iga Swiatek ‘not one of the favourites’ to win Australian Open despite ‘revenge’ mission, says former world No 1
"I think Iga is probably full of revenge for many reasons."
The 5 oldest ATP Tour title winners: Roger Federer now No 2, Novak Djokovic No 5
Gael Monfils has set a new ATP Tour record!
Gael Monfils’ cute message for his daughter Skai after beating Roger Federer’s record
"Some moments are harder because it is never easy to leave your daughter in Europe."
Jannik Sinner’s ‘huge asset’ against Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic highlighted
Jannik Sinner's "brutal" game will be too much for the rest of the competitors in the heat in Australia.
Danielle Collins’ beef with Iga Swiatek: From ‘moving past fakeness’ to ‘new year, same me’
There appears to be no "moving on from it" from Danielle Collins.
The 8 women with the most Grand Slam final losses in Open Era: Steffi Graf’s career Silver Slam, Venus Williams denied by Serena
Did you know seven of Venus Williams' nine Grand Slam finals defeats were against sister Serena?
Coco Gauff rates her level ahead of the Australian Open
"Before every Grand Slam, I have the belief that I can win."
The 10 men with the most Grand Slam final defeats in Open Era: Novak Djokovic at No 1
The Big Three of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have 19 Grand Slam finals defeats between them.
Boris Becker gives timeframe for Alexander Zverev to win elusive Grand Slam
"They did everything 99 per cent right. But that one per cent is missing."
Emma Raducanu set for ‘big year’ in 2025, but one ‘big question’ remains
"She has that ability on her day to beat the very best."
Iga Swiatek’s candid comments about being ‘treated like a liar’ after positive drugs test
"It was really tough... I don't want to go through this again."
ATP Rankings: Jannik Sinner edges closer to Carlos Alcaraz as Kei Nishikori returns to top 100, Reilly Opelka +122
A look at the ATP Rankings after the first week of action in 2025.
WTA Rankings: Aryna Sabalenka builds healthy lead over Iga Swiatek; Naomi Osaka +7, Emma Raducanu -4
A look at the first WTA Rankings update in 2025.
Coco Gauff sends ‘best player in the world’ statement with second consecutive win over Iga Swiatek
Coco Gauff has now won three matches in a row against the top two of Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek.
2025 Australian Open: When is the draw, who are the top seeds? Will Novak Djokovic, Emma Raducanu play?
Everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 Australian Open.
Aryna Sabalenka widens gap in rankings over Iga Swiatek with Brisbane title as Polina Kudermetova overtakes sister
Aryna Sabalenka is now 27-1 in her last 28 matches on Australian soil, having won four titles.
Australian Open prize money and points: How much will Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka earn if they defend their titles?
A breakdown of the prize money and points on offer at the 2025 Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka in tears as she suffers injury scare ahead of Australian Open after ‘worst final’
There are now major doubts over Naomi Osaka's fitness for the Australian Open.
Nick Kyrgios ‘lives and breathes nothing but provocative statements’, says former Wimbledon champion
"I would remind you that this is a player who was capable of saying absolute horrors to Stan Wawrinka."
‘Coco Gauff will become world No 1 and I think she can do it next year’
"It’s trending towards progress each and every year."
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic’s longest win streaks on clay, grass and hard courts
Rafael Nadal's astonishing streak on clay will be hard to break.
Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca has already doubled career prize money by reaching Next Gen final
Joao Fonseca just one victory away from winning the Next Gen ATP Finals undefeated.
Wimbledon champion questions voting process after being snubbed for top award
"What exactly should an athlete win to deserve this award in the eyes of journalists?"
Jannik Sinner warned he is ‘at risk’ of losing endorsement deals if doping case verdict is overturned
Jannik Sinner could lose out financially if CAS overturns the ITIA's ruling.
Carlos Alcaraz’s coaching team set for shake-up in 2025 as ‘mapped out’ plan is revealed
Juan Carlos Ferrero remains "the head coach, the boss" but there will be changes to Carlos Alcaraz's coaching set-up.
Coco Gauff ‘has absolutely put her hands up to be one of the favourites for the Australian Open’
Coco Gauff is "putting in the work" in training and could reap the rewards at the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal’s ‘absolutely ridiculous’ record amazes rising stars as retired great meets youngsters
"Eleven titles in a season is just insane. I will try to do the same."
Nick Kyrgios has chance to become first player ‘to do it all’, says tennis great in huge claim about Aussie
Nick Kyrgios has a chance to become the first player to "tick every single box that you can tick".
The 9 nations with the most WTA titles in 2024: United States at No 1, Iga Swiatek leads way for Poland
The United States had eight different WTA Tour singles title winners in 2024.
French youngster is ‘going to be nightmare for many players in years to come’, predicts former world No 8
John Isner expecting big things from Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
Nick Kyrgios criticised for ‘poisoning’ Jannik Sinner doping saga by Grand Slam winner
"Sinner has never disrespected anyone, he is the No 1 in the world. So it's not necessary."