The 5 Most Over-Hyped WTA “Stars” Heading Into 2026
The 5 Most Over-Hyped WTA “Stars” Heading Into 2026 The WTA is overflowing with talent,…
The 5 Most Over-Hyped WTA “Stars” Heading Into 2026 The WTA is overflowing with talent, personality, and marketable young players. It’s also a place where over-hyped stars reside. But in a sport where buzz often grows faster than résumés, it’s easy to get carried away by the hype-machine.
The 2026 Australian Open is shaping up to be a wild ride on the women’s side, but not everyone in the draw has a real shot at the trophy.
The 2026 Australian Open women’s odds are loaded with power hitters, rising stars, and former champions.
Roger Federer has officially been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, solidifying his place among the sport’s greatest legends. The 20‑time Grand Slam champion will be formally inducted as part of the Class of 2026 during the three-day induction celebration in Newport, Rhode Island, from August 27–29, 2026. Also elected was former French Open…
Even the best ATP Tour players have days they’d like to forget, and nothing tells that story better than joining the ATP Tour Bagel Club after a 0‑6 drubbing. In the last 52 weeks, some of the tour’s finest have found themselves on the receiving end of the dreaded bagel and breadstick. From seasoned champions…
The Australian Open is right around the corner, and if you’re diving into early futures or building your January betting portfolio, you need more than vibes and highlight-reel memories. You need numbers that matter — win rates, performance vs elite competition, and the type of consistency that translates to Melbourne’s brutal best-of-five conditions. To kick…
The 2025 Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna, Italy, is set for high-octane action on hard indoor courts, and this year’s field blends top stars with national depth. France, Germany, Spain, and Italy headline the draw, but Austria, Czechia, Belgium, and Argentina all bring dangerous singles and doubles options. With host nation Italy missing Jannik…
The start of the 2026 Grand Slam tennis season is just weeks away, and that means the lads of the ATP Tour head Down Under in the hopes of winning the 2026 US Open. The betting boards are already heating up ahead of January, with familiar names like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic…
With a wave of top-tier withdrawals shaking up the 2025 National Bank Open, the draw in Toronto feels wide open and ripe for the taking. Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and several other heavy hitters are out, leaving a field full of question marks, dark horses, and a handful of proven contenders. What was…
The 2025 National Bank Open in Toronto, a key stop on the summer hard-court swing and a vital tune-up for the US Open, has revealed its men’s seeds—and it’s a very different field than organizers originally imagined. With play set to begin August 2 at Sobeys Stadium, fans in Toronto were hoping for a loaded…
The 2025 Canada Open Masters 1000 ATP and WTA tournaments kick off in less than a week — and it’s already unraveling. Sinner, Alcaraz and Djokovic out of Canada Open Look at the carnage, and it’s only Monday. Add in Sebastian Korda (33), Jordan Thompson (36), Hubert Hurkacz (38) — and likely Grigor Dimitrov —…
As the start of the US hardcourt season cranks up in Washington, D.C., the Mubadala Citi DC Open is set to deliver on the fast courts of Rock Creek Park. With top seeds like Taylor Fritz and Daniil Medvedev facing fierce competition from big-hitting Ben Shelton and versatile Lorenzo Musetti, the field is stacked with…
In the latest Crush and Rush Tennis Podcast, hosts Craig Doyle and Phil Naessens deliver a captivating Wimbledon Ladies’ Singles betting preview. As the grass courts beckon, they dissect the favorites, uncover potential surprises, and spotlight the best betting value. From Sabalenka’s quest for glory to breakout stars poised to shine, this episode offers expert…
In the latest Crush and Rush Tennis Podcast, hosts Craig Doyle and Phil Naessens serve up a sizzling Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles betting preview. With the grass courts primed and the field stacked, they break down top contenders, dark horses, and value bets. From Alcaraz dominance to aging stars like Novak Djokovic ready to upset, this…
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the betting favorite to win her first Wimbledon title when the Championships at Wimbledon begin on Monday, June 30. French Open champion Coco Gauff and 2022 champion Elena Rybakina are also seeing plenty of betting action ahead of the world’s most prestigious grass court event. Join me as I…
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner are the betting favorites to win the Championships at Wimbledon, which begins on Monday, June 30. Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and local favorite Jack Draper have also captured the betting public’s dollars. Join me as I take a closer look at the Wimbledon odds…
Defending champion Jessica Pegula joins nine of the world’s top 10 WTA Tour players when the Berlin Tennis Open begins on Monday, June 16. Pegula will face a heavy challenge with four past champions in the main draw, and fellow Americans Coco Gauff and Madison Keys could also snatch the WTA 500 title away from…
Reigning Wimbledon and French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz headlines a packed Queen’s Club field when the HSBC Championships begin on Monday, June 16. Stuttgart champion Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Holger Rune, and local favorite Jack Draper are in London hoping to win their first major grass court titles. Join me as I break this one…
Defending champion Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming favorite to repeat when the Terra Wortmann Open begins on Monday, June 16. Former Halle Open champions Alexander Bublik, Hubert Hurkacz, and Ugo Humbert, as well as Stuttgart runner-up Alexander Zverev, all vie to end Sinner’s Halle Open run. Join me as I break it all down and…
The road to Wimbledon begins on Monday with a stop at the historic Queens Club for the HSBC Championships. Three former Wimbledon champions, and also reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, will vie for the 500 points against the likes of hometown hero Emma Raducanu when the tour returns to Queens Club after a 52-year…
Geneva, Switzerland– May 24, 2025 Novak Djokovic etched his name further into tennis history by securing his 100th career ATP title at the Gonet Geneva Open, defeating Hubert Hurkacz in a thrilling final. The 38-year-old Serbian, already a 24-time Grand Slam champion, outlasted the sixth-seeded Pole with a score of 5-7, 7-6, 7-6 to become…
We’re just one week away from the start of the 2025 French Open, and that means it’s time for one final Crush and Rush News French Open update. Rome champion Carlos Alcaraz remains at the top of the betting favorites, but World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has seen his odds shrink after his strong run…
We’re just one week away from the start of the 2025 French Open. The major events on the WTA calendar have concluded, and the public seems to be shifting away from three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek. She’s still the French Open betting favorite, but world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Coco Gauff are closing…
The Hamburg Open, a key ATP 500 stop on the clay-court swing, kicks off this week at the Rothenbaum Tennis Center in Hamburg, Germany. Alexander Zverev leads a packed field featuring talents like Andrey Rublev, Francisco Cerundolo, and Felix Auger-Aliassime. Hamburg’s clay, known for its gritty, slower pace than faster clay courts like Geneva, will…
The 2025 Strasbourg Open, one of the final Roland Garros warm-up events, kicks off Sunday, May 18, at the Tennis Club de Strasbourg. World No. 4 Jessica Pegula leads a stacked WTA 500 field with a €925,661 prize pool, joined by stars like Elena Rybakina, Elina Svitolina, and Emma Raducanu, with young talents like Magdalena…
Get set for one of only two remaining Roland Garros warmup events when the Geneva Open kicks off Sunday, May 18. Top seed Taylor Fritz and No. 2 Novak Djokovic headline a field of battle-tested vets, with young guns like Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien ready to stir the pot on Geneva’s faster clay—sitting at…
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is still the betting favorite to win his second consecutive French Open title. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is finding favor with the betting public, as are three-time French Open champ Novak Djokovic and 2024 finalist Alexander Zverev. Read on for our full 2025 Men’s French Open betting odds breakdown. 2025…
Defending champ Alexander Zverev is set to defend his title when the Italian Open gets underway on Wednesday, May 7. Local favorite Jannik Sinner makes his return from serving a three-month suspension for a PEDS infraction, and he’ll look to continue a 20-match winning streak when he opens play on Saturday. Join me as I…
The ladies of the WTA Tour descend on the Eternal City for the start of the 2025 Italian Open WTA 1000 event. Defending champion Iga Swiatek leads a robust field filled with players looking to snatch away the title from the “Queen of Clay”. Join me as I break down the field and offer my…
Three-time defending French Open Champion Iga Swiatek is the betting favorite to capture the 2025 Women’s French Open title. While Swiatek is the slight favorite to win her fourth consecutive Roland Garros crown, Madrid Open winner Aryna Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva, and Coco Gauff are beginning to find favor with the betting public. Read on for…
The road to Roland Garros winds on with a stop in Madrid for the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open Masters 1000. Carlos Alcaraz is the betting favorite to win his third Madrid Masters crown, but Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Holger Rune, and Arthur Fils might have something to say about that. Join me as I break…
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek will look to defend her 2024 Mutua Madrid Open WTA 1000 title when the main draw begins Tuesday, April 22. Aryna Sabalenka, last year’s runner-up, and others in the field will look to dethrone the reigning champ and “Queen of Clay.” Join me as I break this down with a…
The tennis world witnessed a trio of electrifying performances from three clay court champions on Sunday. Holger Rune, Alexander Zverev, and Elina Svitolina claimed prestigious titles, capping a thrilling weekend of ATP and WTA action. Rune stunned Carlos Alcaraz to win the Barcelona Open. Zverev celebrated his birthday with a BMW Open victory in Munich,…
Jan Lennard-Struff is set to defend his 2024 BMW Open title when the tournament begins on Monday. No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev, No. 2 Ben Shelton, and No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime might have other ideas for the defending champ. Join me as I break it down with a prediction for the 2025 BMW Open, beginning…
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed when the ladies of the WTA Tour descend on Stuttgart, Germany, for the 2025 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix WTA 500. Defending champion Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the event, but several, including World No. 2 Iga Swiatek, No. 3 Coco Gauff, and No. 4 Jessica Pegula,…
Casper Ruud will defend his 2024 title when the 2025 Barcelona Open begins on Monday, April 14. Monte Carlo champion Carlos Alcaraz, 2024 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas, and others will attempt to dethrone the 2024 champ. Join me as I preview the Barcelona Open, beginning Monday, April 14. 2025 Barcelona Open Main Draw Past Barcelona Open…
The Rolex Monte Carlo Masters is here, and the 2025 edition promises clay-court drama at its finest. Nestled in the picturesque hills of Monaco, this ATP 1000 event is a proving ground for the world’s best as they gear up for Roland Garros. This year’s field is loaded with past champions, rising stars, and a…
The 2025 Rolex Monte Carlo Masters is here, and the clay courts of Monaco are about to heat up! This ATP 1000 event is a fan-favorite stop on the road to Roland Garros, and this year’s field is stacked with past champions, top contenders, and a few Americans looking to end a 69-year drought. Join…
Miami, FL: On March 30, 2025, the tennis world flipped upside down at the Miami Open, where 19-year-old Jakub Mensik shocked Novak Djokovic in a final that’ll echo through the sport’s history books. The score: 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-4). The stakes: Djokovic’s bid for a record-extending seventh Miami title and his 100th career trophy. The…
The 2025 Charleston Open 500 boasts five former champions in the field for this year’s event beginning Monday in Charleston, South Carolina. Defending champion Danielle Collins is one of those former champs in the field, and she’ll have several, including reigning Australian Open Madison Keys while fellow American and local favorite Emma Navarro seeks her…