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NEW STANDARD: GREG RUSEDSKI SAYS CARLOS ALCARAZ, JANNIK SINNER ARE NEXT-LEVEL GREATS
Novak Djokovic questions claims that Alcaraz and Sinner have reached a "higher plane." But expert Greg Rusedski argues that each generation improves the standard.
Novak Djokovic questioned claims that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have moved tennis to a higher plane. He thinks such statements disrespect the achievements of the Big 3. But former British No. 1 Greg Rusedski told Tennis365 that the new Big 2 are special.
Djokovic pushed back on reports that Alcaraz and Sinner are playing at a level beyond what he, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer produced.
That trio won 66 Grand Slam titles. Some say the new dominant duo hit the ball harder and more consistently than the Big 3.
Rusedski chimed in, saying each generation ups the standard. That's why Alcaraz and Sinner are already considered among the sport's greats.
"Each generation gets better, and that's what we see with Alcaraz and Sinner," Rusedski said to Tennis365 before the release of his new podcast, Off Court with Greg.
Sports science is better. Methods are better. Racket tech is better. We say Alcaraz and Sinner are playing tennis we've never seen, but the greats of the past would rise to this level now if they had the same conditions.
My generation had Pete Sampras. He reached 14 Grand Slam titles to break the record, and everyone said it would never be broken.
Then came Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, who each won 20 or more Grand Slam titles. Include Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka, too.
That time had three all-time greats, and everyone wondered what would happen when Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic were gone.
Then Alcaraz and Sinner show up. Sometimes there's a gap before new players dominate, but it happened fast with these two.
Rusedski thinks Alcaraz and Sinner have a grip on the sport because they bring distinct qualities.
Alcaraz burst onto the scene and won fast, like Rafael Nadal, he said. He's been great for the sport, and six Grand Slam titles are incredible.
Sinner uses his skiing skills to move so well on the court. I've never seen a player move like that.
Other players say they hit the ball so hard on both sides. Alex de Minaur said they hit it harder than Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.
Their Roland Garros final this year was among the best matches ever, including the Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic match-ups.
That says we're seeing two players at another level. But whether they win as much as the 'Big 3' is a different question.
You have to respect Roger, Rafa, and Novak's longevity and achievements. Their records will be hard to break.
ARYNA SABALENKA VS KYRGIOS: WTA NO. 1 DEFENDS "BATTLE OF THE SEXES" EXHIBITION MATCH
Aryna Sabalenka hit back at critics, defending her upcoming exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios, stating the unique "Battle of the Sexes" event will grow women's tennis.
Aryna Sabalenka isn't buying the idea that her upcoming exhibition match with Nick Kyrgios will hurt women’s tennis.
The two are set to play on December 28th in Dubai, a match that's stirred up plenty of talk online.
This match is meant to recall the famous 1973 King-Riggs face-off, which drew a huge TV audience and was later called the Battle of the Sexes.
King's win over Riggs was a big step forward for women's tennis.
Since the match was announced, some have said it could take attention away from women's tennis. Sabalenka disagrees.
“I don’t think so,” the WTA world No. 1 told BBC Sport. I'm not risking anything. We're there to have a good time and play some great tennis. Whoever wins, wins.
“It's obvious men are generally stronger, but that's not the point. This event will only help raise the profile of women’s tennis.”
Sabalenka wrapped up 2025 with a US Open title and finished as runner-up at the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
She ended the year as No. 1, way ahead of Iga Swiatek.
Kyrgios is currently ranked No. 672, having played only five matches this year because of a wrist injury.
To level the playing field a bit, Sabalenka's side of the court will be smaller.
Also, both players only get one serve per point in the best-of-three match, with a tiebreak deciding the final set if needed.
“It won’t be easy for Nick,” Sabalenka added. “I’ll be competing hard and showing that women are strong, powerful, and entertaining. He’s in a tough spot. I'm in a good one.”
Kyrgios hasn’t played a pro singles match since Miami and is still dealing with a wrist issue.
He had wrist surgery in September 2023.
He recently played in the Garden Cup exhibition against Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul, losing both matches.
“Tennis doesn’t have this kind of buzz often, so when it does, it’s special,” said Kyrgios.
“We are helping tennis grow,” Sabalenka said, responding to critics. It’s fun, it’s a challenge, and I think that’s what people want to see.”
MYSTERIOUS ABSENCE: WHY IS NO. 64 DANIELLE COLLINS SKIPPING THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN
American star Danielle Collins, ranked No. 64, is surprisingly absent from the 2026 Australian Open entry list after last year's fan clashes and infamous prize money comments.
Danielle Collins is expected to skip the 2026 Australian Open.
The outspoken American player, nicknamed ‘Danimal,’ had a run-in with Aussie fans at Melbourne Park last January. During her second-round win against local player Destanee Aiava, she told hecklers to shut up.
The 31-year-old also appeared to slap her backside and later joked that she'd spend her $290,000 prize money on a girls' trip to the Bahamas after reaching the third round.
During the match [against Aiava], I thought I might as well take that big fat paycheck, Collins said while being booed in her on-court interview. We love a five-star vacation, so a big part of that will go towards that. So thank you guys; thanks for coming out here and supporting us tonight. Thank you guys, love you.”
Collins seemed to embrace being the villain in her next match against Maddison Keys, but lost in straight sets to the player who eventually won the 2025 Australian Open women’s singles title. She was booed during that game and said fans were taking things too seriously.
The Australian Open entry list came out on Tuesday, and Collins wasn’t on it. The top 104-ranked WTA players automatically qualify for the main draw, and Collins is currently ranked No. 64.
Nine’s Wide World of Sport reports it’s not clear why Collins is skipping the event, and Tennis Australia is also unsure of the reason.
This announcement comes after Collins was eliminated in the first round of the US Open by world No. 39, Jaqueline Cristian. She also didn’t go far in the events leading up to the Grand Slam in Washington, Montreal, and Cincinnati.
However, Collins reached the third round at Wimbledon this year before losing to Iga Swiatek.
Her best result was at the Strasbourg International, where she beat Sofia Kenin, Emma Raducanu, and Anna Kalinskaya to reach the semi-finals before losing to Liudmila Samsonova.
Five Australians are on the entry list for the women’s singles: Maya Joint, Daria Kasatkina, Kimberley Birrell, Emerson Jones, and Ajla Tomljanovic.
Nick Kyrgios, who suggested he was planning an Australian Open comeback, apparently hasn’t been given a wildcard for the men’s singles. James Duckworth, Patrick Kypson (USA), and Yunchaokete Bu (China) all received wildcards. Kyrgios, who will be in the Australian Open's new One Point Slam, might still play in the doubles events.
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