https://deuceandadvantage.com/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-home.svg https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/pickleball-gains-popularity-among/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-pickleball-gains-popularity-among.svgPickleball Gains Popularity Among Tennis PlayersTennis players are turning to pickleball as a fun and accessible way to stay active and meet new people. Experts recommend investing in the right gear to improve gameplay and prevent injuries. https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/tennis-organised-around-tournament/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-tennis-organised-around-tournament.svgTennis. It is organised around the tournament draw and the ranking points riding on it. Only cover...The latest news from the world of tennis, with a focus on the upcoming tournament draw and ranking points. (Source: Sky Sports) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/jannik-sinner-withdraws-cincinnati/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-jannik-sinner-withdraws-cincinnati.svgJannik Sinner Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Due to Knee InjuryWorld No 1 Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a knee injury, citing that he is not ready to compete yet. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/teenage-tennis-star-rafael/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-teenage-tennis-star-rafael.svgTeenage Tennis Star Rafael Jódar Continues to Rise Through the RanksRafael Jódar, a 19-year-old tennis player, has made a significant impact on the ATP Tour despite his young age. He has won his first ATP title, reached a grand slam quarter-final, and risen to No 11... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/sabalenka-dominates-cincinnati-medvedev/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-sabalenka-dominates-cincinnati-medvedev.svgSabalenka Dominates in Cincinnati as Medvedev Crumbles Under PressureWorld number one Aryna Sabalenka breezes through the Cincinnati Open fourth round with a composed performance, while Daniil Medvedev's frustration boils over in a surprise defeat. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/nick-kyrgios-suspended-tennis/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-nick-kyrgios-suspended-tennis.svgNick Kyrgios Suspended from Tennis after Testing Positive for CocaineAustralian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been suspended from the sport after testing positive for cocaine, according to the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/grand-slams-establish-player/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-grand-slams-establish-player.svgGrand Slams Establish Player Council Amid Prize Money DisputeTennis's four Grand Slam tournaments have agreed to form a Player Advisory Council to address ongoing disputes over prize money and player representation. The move comes as the US Open prepares to... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/kyrgios-career-jeopardy-positive/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-kyrgios-career-jeopardy-positive.svgKyrgios' Career in Jeopardy After Positive Cocaine TestAustralian tennis player Nick Kyrgios faces a potential four-year ban after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite at the Mallorca Open. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/arthur-fery-ready-test/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-arthur-fery-ready-test.svgArthur Fery Ready to Test Himself at Masters Level After Wimbledon RunArthur Fery is set to return to competition at the Cincinnati Open, his first event since his surprise run to the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard. The Briton will compete at his career-high... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/jack-draper-emotional-journey/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-jack-draper-emotional-journey.svgJack Draper's Emotional Journey Back to TennisTennis player Jack Draper opens up about his struggles with a bone bruise injury to his left arm, which has forced him to make drastic changes to his game and led to emotional outbursts on the court. https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/tennis-jack-draper-struggles/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-tennis-jack-draper-struggles.svgTennis: Jack Draper Struggles with Injury and Mental Fatigue at Cincinnati OpenBritish tennis player Jack Draper is facing a difficult period in his career due to a long-standing injury and the mental fatigue that comes with it. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/tennis-doping-tests-spotlight/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-tennis-doping-tests-spotlight.svgTennis Doping Tests in Spotlight After Vondrousova's AnticsMarketa Vondrousova's four-year doping ban has put tennis anti-doping tests in the spotlight, highlighting the importance of understanding and complying with anti-doping rules. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/iga-swiatek-speaks-out/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-iga-swiatek-speaks-out.svgIga Swiatek Speaks Out Against Criticism After Winning Canadian Open TitleIga Swiatek has spoken out against the criticism she has faced in Poland after winning her first title in 11 months at the Canadian Open. The tennis star expressed her anger towards the doubting... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/williams-sisters-reunite-doubles/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-williams-sisters-reunite-doubles.svgWilliams sisters reunite on doubles court, but fall short in Cincinnati OpenSerena and Venus Williams made a thrilling return to doubles action at the Cincinnati Open, but ultimately lost to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/ben-shelton-defends-canadian/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-ben-shelton-defends-canadian.svgBen Shelton Defends Canadian Open Title with All-American Final VictoryBen Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title by defeating Brandon Nakashima in an all-American final, marking his second ATP Masters 1000 championship. Meanwhile, early wins at the... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/djokovic-suffers-shock-defeat/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-djokovic-suffers-shock-defeat.svgDjokovic Suffers Shock Defeat in Cincinnati HeatNovak Djokovic falls to Thiago Agustín Tirante in the opening round of the Cincinnati Open, citing health issues with humidity. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/struggling-venus-williams-suffers/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-struggling-venus-williams-suffers.svgStruggling Venus Williams suffers 14th straight defeat in Cincinnati routVenus Williams, a seven-time grand slam champion, has suffered her 14th consecutive loss after being defeated by Colombian Emilia Arango at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/arthur-fery-gives-alex/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-arthur-fery-gives-alex.svgArthur Fery gives Alex de Minaur stern test before bowing out in CincinnatiArthur Fery, the 32nd seed, put up a strong fight against the fifth-seeded Alex de Minaur in the third round of the Cincinnati Open, but ultimately fell 7-5, 7-6 (3) in a rain-swept encounter. https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/williams-sisters-reunion-falls/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-williams-sisters-reunion-falls.svgWilliams Sisters' Reunion Falls Short in Cincinnati Doubles MatchVenus and Serena Williams' highly anticipated doubles match at the Cincinnati Open ended in a 6-2, 1-6, 10-8 defeat to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. Despite the loss, the sisters expressed their... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/filipina-tennis-star-alexandra/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-filipina-tennis-star-alexandra.svgFilipina Tennis Star Alexandra Eala Makes History with WTA Title WinAlexandra Eala becomes the first Filipina to win a WTA title, defeating world number three Jessica Pegula in the Washington Open final. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/djokovic-fading-edge-exposed/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-djokovic-fading-edge-exposed.svgDjokovic's Fading Edge Exposed in Cincinnati LossNovak Djokovic's recent struggles in non-grand slam tournaments have raised questions about his future in the sport. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/top-players-call-calendar/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-top-players-call-calendar.svgTop Players Call for Calendar Reform Ahead of 2028 OlympicsLeading women’s players and several male stars have urged tennis authorities to rethink the 2028 schedule after learning the Olympic tennis event will start just three days after Wimbledon’s men’s... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/fery-named-gb-davis/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-fery-named-gb-davis.svgFery named in GB Davis Cup team to face EcuadorWimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery has been selected for Great Britain’s Davis Cup squad against Ecuador, joining Cameron Norrie, Henry Patten and Lloyd Glasspool, while Jack Draper is omitted. https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/tennis-draper-comeback-effort-2014c4/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-tennis-draper-comeback-effort-2014c4.svgTennis: Draper's Comeback Effort Cut Short by InjuryBritish tennis player Jack Draper's return to the court after a long-term injury was cut short as he suffered a first-round exit at the Canadian Open. 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