Australian Open news: Men’s Grand Slam final preview - Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic
All eyes will be on Melbourne Park, as the Rod Laver Arena hosts an infamous rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta previews the men’s final in the first Grand Slam of the year.
Australian Open news: Grand Slam finals preview - Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina go head-to-head
The spotlight will be on Rod Laver Arena, as the top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina battle it out in the final of the Australian Open, to see who will come out as victor in Melbourne.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta previews the women’s final in the first Grand Slam of the year.
Australian Open news: Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and the key talking points of the tournament so far
With the quarter-finals of the Australian Open just around the corner, there have already been plenty of surprises and upsets in the main draw at Melbourne Park.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta takes a closer look at the tournament’s biggest talking points so far and what to expect from the closing stages of the year’s first major.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner take over tennis in 2025
If 2025 has shown us anything, it’s that the men’s game is firmly in the hands of the new generation. With Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner splitting the four Grand Slam titles between them, fans are witnessing a rivalry that feels destined to define the next decade.
For those looking to ride the excitement, the season has been the perfect backdrop for a little extra thrill, whether that’s following the matches live or exploring sites like LiveScore Bet to add even more stakes to each showdown.
2026 Australian Open: When is it, what to expect, talking points and players to watch
With the tennis season fully underway and players already competing in their respective ATP and WTA tournaments, Melbourne Park looms around the corner as the 114th edition of the Australian Open awaits.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta dives into what to expect at the first Grand Slam event of the new season.
Australian Open news: Five memorable matches that lit up Melbourne Park
The hard courts of Melbourne Park have witnessed some memorable matches over the years, from the mastery of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal to Madison Keys’ finest hour.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta takes a trip down memory lane to explore five of the best showdowns in recent Australian Open history.
Tennis news: Turin takes centre stage as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner chase year-end supremacy at 2025 ATP Finals
The ATP Finals in Turin have once again brought together the eight best players in men’s tennis for one last battle of the season - a week that could define not only a champion but the year’s ultimate number one.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s tennis writer Ben Phillips reports on the current standings in the ATP finals and looks into the sub-plot that is the year-end world number one.
“Visibility and recognition” – the growing investment in women’s padel
The WTA Finals are underway, marking the end of the 2024/25 tennis season.
This year’s circuit has produced plenty of thrilling matches and stories, from young prodigy Victoria Mboko’s meteoric rise, to Coco Gauff’s domination on hard courts, and Aryna Sabalenka’s consistent, impressive form - writes Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire.
The Riyadh Open also marks the second year of a three-year deal with the Saudi Tennis Federation to host the WTA Finals in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in tennis: Is Saudi investment helping the sport or just sports washing?
For decades, tennis has been defined by its tradition. From the white-clad purity of Wimbledon’s Centre Court to the red clay battles of Roland Garros, the sport has long projected an image of elegance and integrity.
Yet in recent years, that image has collided with a wave of change. Saudi Arabia, already a major player in football, golf and boxing, is now making a serious move into tennis.
The question dividing fans and players alike is whether this influx of investment is a lifeline for the sport or another example of sports-washing designed to polish the image of a controversial regime.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips explores how Saudi Arabia’s arrival in the world of tennis could shake the sport in years to come.
Tennis analysis: Five contenders who could challenge dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz
Men’s tennis is entering a new era, and its two defining figures are already clear.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have surged ahead of their contemporaries, winning majors, trading the number one ranking, and producing a rivalry that evokes memories of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal in the mid-2000s.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips assesses five names who could reshape the landscape of men’s tennis in the years to come.
Women's US Open quarter-finals: Key Matchups Bettors Will Watch
The US Open is where legends are created and underdogs are born. The spotlight traditionally hits championship Sunday, but the quarter-finals are where storylines are scripted, and where bettors start sharpening their pencils.
These matches don't just advance; they set momentum, affect confidence, and, in fact, swing lines.
Three 2025 matches are of the highest interest and wagering value: Sabalenka vs. Vondroušová, Pegula vs. Krejčíková, and the marquee Round of 16 match between Osaka and Gauff, whose winner can remake the quarter-final landscape.
Rallies, risks, rewards: The heart of tennis explained, from 12th-century origin to modern Grand Slams
The graceful leaps across the court, the soft deception of a drop shot, the sudden burst of power in a forehand – tennis is beautiful to watch, but the scoring system is likely to leave one baffled.
If you’ve found yourself puzzled by the game, don’t worry – you’re not alone, and Sports News Blitz writer Ishita Trivedi is here to explain.
Padel news: Padel vs tennis - similarities and differences
Padel is constantly compared to tennis, considering both sports use a racket and have similar-looking courts.
The comparison is understandable, but that is where the similarities end.
How the sports are played and tournaments are organised creates a clear distinction between the two.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire discusses how two of the most popular racket sports differ from one another.
Cincinnati Masters betting tips: Get on 9/4 Carlos Alcaraz to be the last man standing in Cincinnati
The expanded 12-day ATP Cincinnati Masters 1000 series tournament kicks off on Thursday, and it’s easy to see why the bookies want to keep Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz onside.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher pays homage to the Sincaraz era and delivers his outright picks for the Cincinnati Masters.
Tennis betting tips: Can 12/1 Daniil Medvedev atone for Washington woes by lighting up Toronto?
Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is hoping for a profitable return to form in Toronto.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the National Bank Open from SNB’s inimitable punting maverick.
Tennis betting tips: Get with 7/1 Daniil Medvedev to get back to winning ways in Washington
Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is not happy with Andrey Rublev.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from Washington, Kitzbuhel & Umag from SNB’s inimitable punting maverick.
ATP betting tips: Get with reborn Andrey Rublev to keep his cool and conquer Los Cabos
Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is still running hot after napping Jannik Sinner at 2/1 to win Wimbledon.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the ATP action this week from SNB’s punting maverick.
Tennis news: A look back at Bulgarian star Grigor Dimitrov’s five consecutive Grand Slam retirements
Bulgarian tennis star Grigor Dimitrov has always been one of the most talented and stylish players on the circuit, but the story of his career has taken a difficult turn lately as he has been forced to retire due to injury in each of his last five Grand Slam tournaments.
Here, Sports News Blitz tennis writer Abhiram Varanasi takes a closer look at how this painful streak has unfolded.
Wimbledon news: A closer look at quarter-finalist Cameron Norrie’s tennis journey
Cameron Norrie’s run to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon 2025 is the latest high point in a career that has always been about steady progress, discipline, and belief in his own path.
While other players may have grabbed headlines due to their big personalities or flashy games — Norrie has quietly built a strong and lasting presence in the world of professional tennis.
His journey to the top of the sport is anything but typical—writes Sports News Blitz’s Abhiram Varanasi.
Wimbledon betting tips: Cameron Norrie good enough to claim a set against Alcaraz at SW19
We’ve had the weather and the drama at this year’s Wimbledon, with tennis’ biggest names dropping at an unprecedented rate during a manic first week.
The event started like it does every year at SW19. Full house on Centre and idyllic conditions, with 64 seeds across the men’s and women’s singles draw.
However, by the time the third round began, just 14 women and 13 men remained (the fewest at a Slam since the 32-seed format was first used in 2001).