What surprises are in store at Aussie?
Breakthroughs for Milos Raonic and Madison Keys? A stumble by Andy Murray? Here are some bold predictions about the 2017 Australian Open, which will be here before you know it.
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Watch out, Big Four; here comes Delpo
After years of struggling with injuries, Juan Martin del Potro has become a real threat to break into the stratosphere occupied by Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
Becker uncertain on Djokovic coaching role
Boris Becker has said he doesn't know whether he will be Novak Djokovic's coach next year, but he warned that Andy Murray will have a tough time staying No. 1.
Noah to remain France's Davis Cup captain
The French tennis federation says that Yannick Noah will remain Davis Cup captain for next season.
34 Spaniards detained in match-fixing inquiry
Spanish authorities say they have detained 34 people, including six tennis players, involved in a tennis match-fixing network that made more than $500,000 in lower-tier tournaments.
Top-15 players Kvitova, Pliskova swap coaches
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has hired Karolina Pliskova's former coach, and Pliskova has hired Kvitova's former coach.
Raonic ends partnership with assistant coach
Milos Raonic has parted ways with coach Carlos Moya after the Spaniard helped guide the Canadian player through his most successful year on the tour.
Konta splits from coach after career-best year
Johanna Konta has split from Spanish coach Esteban Carril despite a career-best year in 2016 that saw her reach the Australian Open semifinals.
Delpo, Argentina rally to win first Davis Cup title
Sparked by Juan Martin del Potro's epic five-set comeback win against Marin Cilic on Sunday, Argentina rallied to beat Croatia 3-2 and clinch its first Davis Cup crown.
The feel-good sports story that is Juan Martin del Potro
Comeback stories in sports are nothing new. But the one we're seeing from the Argentine tennis star is one to notice and appreciate.
How Argentina finally broke its Davis Cup drought
From playing each of its five series on the road to Juan Martin del Potro's heroics, Argentina's team mind-set and strategy were deciding factors in its first Davis Cup victory.
Del Potro wins Davis Cup epic (1:29)
Becker: Djokovic not the same without Fed, Nadal
Boris Becker believes Roger Federer's and Rafael Nadal's injury absences contributed to Novak Djokovic's slump in form over the past six months.
Murray must improve again to stay No. 1 - Smith
Andy Murray must keep improving next season if he wants to stay at No. 1, according to Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith.
Kyrgios can win over Aussie public - Hewitt
Lleyton Hewitt is tipping Nick Kyrgios to win back Aussie fans after seeing a vastly different side to Australian sport's most polarising personality.
Top players set for Sydney International
The Sydney International will boast the strongest women's draw for a 32-player field in a WTA tournament in the past 12 months.
Murray crushes Djokovic to win first Tour title
Andy Murray stormed to a straight-sets win against Novak Djokovic to claim his first Tour Finals title and the year-end No. 1 ranking.
Nishikori aiming for big wins after stand-out year
Kei Nishikori is targeting a grand slam breakthrough next season after enjoying the "best year" of his career so far.
Djokovic: Use round-robin for Olympics, Cup
Novak Djokovic wants to see a round-robin format utilized at the Olympics and in Davis Cup play.
WATCH: Argentina clinch first Davis Cup title (0:46)
Cilic: I was unlucky to lose (1:20)
Delbonis: Del Potro inspired me (1:01)
World Tour winners and losers: Nishikori fails to deliver
By now, we know Andy Murray was the star of stars at the World Tour Finals. But not everyone left London feeling good about their game.
What the long road to reach No. 1 taught Andy Murray
It's now Andy Murray's world, and considering everything he has done to reach the tennis summit, don't expect him to concede the top spot anytime soon.
Return of Fed, Rafa will help keep Murray motivated
The impending return of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the two most prolific players in today's game, will only help keep Andy Murray focused in 2017.
Composure, mental toughness key in Andy Murray's Tour title
Forehands and backhands aside, it was Andy Murray's mental strength that led him to the World Tour Finals championship.
The great unraveling of Novak Djokovic
It's hard to imagine Novak Djokovic would have been in danger of losing his preeminent place atop tennis. But he lost it -- and then some.
Murray comes up big again when it matters most
Andy Murray, with bloodied knuckles and sore muscles, refused to go away at the Tour Finals in a season where he has fought harder than ever to be the best.
World Tour winners and losers: Nishikori fails to deliver
By now, we know Andy Murray was the star of stars at the World Tour Finals. But not everyone left London feeling good about their game.
Q&A with Eugenie Bouchard
We caught up with Eugenie Bouchard to talk tennis, find out her offseason plans and to get her advice for Americans looking to move to Canada. (Buy a down jacket!)
WATCH: Andy Murray prevails (0:54)
Milos Raonic putting his booming serve to good use
At the end of the day, it was pretty straightforward: Milos Raonic needed only his unstoppable serve to propel him into the final four of the ATP World Tour Finals.
Taylor Fritz: A big game with a quiet approach
Win, lose or draw, Taylor Fritz has one goal: to not disappoint himself. So far, the American teenager is more than happy with the progress he has made on tour.
Fatigue, injury and the late-season travails of Dominic Thiem
When is too much, too much? More than anyone on the ATP, first-time World Tour Finals participant Dominic Thiem knows the answer.
Tennis pros get in on the mannequin challenge (0:48)
Federer and Nadal: Two aging lions hoping to stay in the hunt
Their absence from the ATP World Tour Finals is another sign that the tour-dominating days of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are gone.
How Murray has benefited from Lendl's absence
Most tennis coaches feel the need to constantly be out there on the road, but not, it seems, Ivan Lendl, the man guiding world No.1 Andy Murray.
Age and era make Murray's ascent to No. 1 truly remarkable
Propelling himself to the top in the same age as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal makes Andy Murray's latest achievement all the greater.
Serena Williams' hilarious Bon Jovi impersonation
Serena Williams has shown off her singing prowess before, but this performance to Bon Jovi's "Always" might be even more impressive.
Andy Murray's Paris title closure on an unforgettable week
Andy Murray's rise to the No. 1 ranking was a long time coming, and his win at the Paris Masters showed the tennis world, he's not going to give it up anytime soon.
Ernesto Escobedo living out his -- and his father's -- dream
Ernesto Escobedo's father desperately wanted to become a successful pro tennis player, but he got something better instead: a son who has all the talent in the world to succeed on tour.
Brotherly love: How the Murrays can outdo the McEnroes
If Andy Murray can displace Novak Djokovic as world No. 1 in the coming weeks, he and brother Jamie will achieve something even John and Patrick McEnroe couldn't, writes Mark Hodgkinson.
WTA Finals (1:03)
Murray: Wimbledon tears showed public real me
Andy Murray believes the tears he cried after losing in the 2011 Wimbledon final helped earn him the respect of the British public.
Sock finally stepping into big shoes left by Roddick
It has taken time, but Jack Sock is finally starting to make a habit of winning matches and living up to all those comparisons to fellow American Andy Roddick.
Cibulkova's win underscores competitive nature of WTA
Of all the players in this year's WTA Finals field, who would have thought Dominika Cibulkova would have won the title? Her run in Singapore was a fitting end to a thrilling season.
The great irony in Dominika Cibulkova's WTA Finals title
Consistency and loss of nerve have always been Dominika Cibulkova's bugaboos, but Sunday in Singapore, she proved she can beat any player in the world when focused.
High-stress situations still a problem for Madison Keys
Madison Keys is the first person to tell you she still succumbs to the pressure of big moments. That was evident Thursday at the WTA Finals.
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