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With the exception of ATP World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ‘s win, it was a wild day of unexpected happenings at the 2026 Italian Open , and part of the unpredictability centered around Arthur Fils . Fils played just 22 minutes, losing four games of his match before retiring. Fans were confused and concerned. After the match, Fils explained what was going on. MORE: Sorana Cirstea stuns Aryna Sabalenka at Italian Open Fils experienced hip pain He is understandably being cautious and conservative as we get closer to his home slam, Roland Garros. Fils had to retire from the French Open last year. That’s when his back problem began to manifest. It cost him the rest of the season. Mar 25, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Arthur Fils of France reacts against Tommy Paul of the United States after beating him in the quarter finals of the men’s singles at the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images Fils has been tremendous in his 2026 return and has been considered a Fre...

The internet was running at full speed with a rumor that Taylor Fritz was dating Olivia Jade, but TMZ is shooting down the rumors . Fritz and Jade were both at The Bird Streets Club in Los Angeles recently, but TMZ’s sources say there is nothing beyond friendship between the two. Jade, the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin, is a social media influencer similar to Fritz’s ex-girlfriend Morgan Riddle. MORE: Tennis Channel admirably embraces Sam Querrey on-air gaffe What Fritz is focusing on Fritz is reportedly not seeking a relationship at the moment as he just recently broke up with Riddle who he dated for six years. He is also focusing on getting healthy so he can return to competitive tennis . Fritz was recently photographed by Paul Annacone practicing on a clay court. His knee, which has caused him issues the entire season and has kept him off the ATP Tour since the Miami Open, was not bandaged or wrapped. Taylor Fritz reacts during his BNP Paribas Open third-round loss to Alex Mic...

The injury bug is prevalent throughout professional tennis , but it has hit the British team particularly hard at this year’s Mutua Madrid Open . The Brits only have two players, one woman and one man, in the 128-person singles draws. Thankfully, Katie Boulter and Cam Norrie are healthy because no one else is. MORE: 8 Americans with best chance to win the Mutua Madrid Open 4 players out including Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper The two top ranked Brits out of the tournament are WTA World No. 27 and 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu and ATP World No. 28 and 2025 Indian Wells champion Jack Draper. Raducanu has not played since Indian Wells. She contracted a viral illness in March and is believed to still be dealing with the aftereffects of it. Draper’s news is heartbreaking. After withdrawing from last year’s US Open with an arm injury, Draper was making his return this year. He beat Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells and was apparently gaining his form when a knee injury occurred. Draper...

38-year-old Novak Djokovic, the undisputed greatest men’s singles tennis player of all time, shared his retirement plans. Djokovic dodged the question in recent years. His physical health and genuine uncertainty could be the reasons why. However, Djokovic decided when he wants to walk away from the sport, and spoiler alert, it is not in 2026. MORE: Anastasia Potapova’s skimpy Wilson kit attracts attention at Linz What Novak Djokovic said Djokovic said that he wishes “to retire at the 2028 Olympic games with the Serbian flag in my hands.” The 2024 Olympic gold medalist admitted that Paris win was one of the most significant in his storied career. He will be 41 years old when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics get underway on July 14, 2028. Will he be able to defend his singles title? Could Djokovic play doubles and mixed doubles at his last competitive event? These are questions that only time will answer. The biggest factor will be Djokovic’s physical health. Aug 4, 2024; Paris, France; ...

Taylor Fritz and longtime girlfriend Morgan Riddle have reportedly broken up after nearly six years of dating. Tennis internet sleuths are trying to figure out if the rumors are true. They did not originate from anyone close to Fritz or Riddle. The saga began with an April 4 post on social media by The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast , which has 565 followers. The post indicated unnamed “reliable sources” told him that the couple broke up. MORE: Coco Gauff makes truthful admission upon return to social media * This article was originally published here

ATP World No. 1 tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is having a great year. Despite an earlier than expected exit at the Miami Open, Alcaraz is the reigning Australian Open champion and with that win, completed the Career Grand Slam. At 22, he was the youngest to win each of the Grand Slams: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, at least once. Between his tournament earnings and endorsements, Alcaraz has plenty of money in his bank account. He doesn’t have a lot of time to spend the money as he is on the ATP Tour for nearly 11 months each year. Alcaraz has planned his first big purchase. For those who thought it would be a home so that he can move out of his parents’ house, that is not the case. MORE: Can Indian Wells champion Jannik Sinner reclaim ATP World No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz What did Alcaraz buy Alcaraz ordered a custom yacht from Sunreef Yachts for a new 26.8 metre catamaran from the Polish company’s Ultima 88 yacht series. He intends to use it to “unwind an...

British tennis player and 2025 Indian Wells champion Jack Draper recorded his first match victory in over six months. An elbow injury forced Draper to retire from last year’s US Open, and it has been a long road to recovery. Draper is back, and fans had many reactions to what they saw. MORE: Roger Federer watches Stan Wawrinka break his Dubai record What fans said about Jack Draper Jack Draper is a fan favorite so he was met with applause and encouragement. Jack Draper steps on court in Dubai. This will be his first ATP match since the U.S. Open last year. Making his comeback from an arm injury. Great to see him back. pic.twitter.com/B7H1CaQzY9 — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 23, 2026 However, his Vuori kit got mixed reviews for what was believed to be an awkward color combination. What the hell is Jack Draper wearing pic.twitter.com/ApLg6bGndt — Sam (@LoverLondonGirl) February 23, 2026 However, those comments were fewer and farther than between than the comments about ...

American tennis legend Andre Agassi was at the Rio Open this weekend to present the championship trophy. While there, he reconnected with Brazilian teenage tennis star Joao Fonseca. The 19-year-old was on a rapid rise when he suffered a back injury late last year that has limited his time on court. MORE: Could US tennis players skip the WTA Merida Open or ATP Acapulco Open because of Mexican unrest Fonseca and Agassi worked together at last fall’s Laver Cup. Fonseca was a member of Team World which captured the 2025 Laver Cup in Agassi’s first year as team captain. Agassi and Team World co-captain Pat Rafter were seen spending a lot of time on court coaching Fonseca. A certain Andre Agassi was reunited with Fonseca & Melo as he arrived in Rio #RioOpen pic.twitter.com/EYrfwHbgUD — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 20, 2026 What Andre Agassi said about Joao Fonseca Agassi talked about how much he enjoyed working with Fonseca. He admired his tennis talent, but he gushed more about his ch...