Tennis Today: US Open Fields Set, French Open Revenue Share, and Tour-Wide Testing Changes
Grand Slam News and Player Updates
Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner will headline the 2026 US Open fields, setting up compelling matchups at Flushing Meadows. In other significant developments, the French Open has become the first grand slam tournament to offer players a share of tournament revenue, marking a notable shift in how majors distribute financial gains. Meanwhile, Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed his first ATP title in 16 months, signalling a return to form for the Greek star.
Governance and Welfare Issues
The WTA has announced it will implement gene testing for all players on tour, a move that has sparked discussion about player welfare and testing protocols. In match-fixing news, player Bensoussan's ban has been increased to five years following the disciplinary investigation. Additionally, a report revealed that female tennis players faced approximately 12,000 abusive posts across social media in 2025, highlighting ongoing concerns about player safety and online harassment within the sport.
Injury Updates and Personal News
Karolína Muchová will miss the Canadian Open after undergoing minor surgery. On a lighter note, American player Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze have announced their marriage, adding to the personal milestones in the tennis world.
Today's tennis headlines
- Sabalenka, Sinner headline 2026 US Open fields — espn.com
- The Dink review – Jake Johnson’s pickleball comedy serves up engagingly silly laughs — theguardian.com
- French Open becomes first grand slam to offer players share of tournament revenue — theguardian.com
- WTA starting gene testing for all players on tour — espn.com
- Players will need sex test to play on WTA Tour — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Tsitsipas claims first ATP title in 16 months — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Bensoussan's match-fixing ban upped to 5 years — espn.com
- Muchova to miss Canadian Open after 'small surgery' — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Eye masks, cherry gel and an afternoon kiwi: Ezri Konsa, Katarina Johnson-Thompson and other top sports stars on how to get a good night’s sleep — theguardian.com
- American tennis player Tommy Paul, Paige Lorenze announce their marriage — espn.com
- The summer of the underdog: why outsiders are the most compelling sights in sport | Natalie Tan — theguardian.com
- Female tennis players faced 12,000 abusive posts in 2025 — feeds.bbci.co.uk