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…
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…
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the betting favorite as the 2025 Miami Open explodes onto Hard Rock Stadium’s courts this Tuesday, March 18. But hold up—six trips, zero quarterfinal breakthroughs. The Belarusian’s about to face a firing squad of heavy hitters: World No. 2 Iga Swiatek, Indian Wells champ Mirra Andreeva, and reigning queen…
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…
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…
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…
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…
World No. 2 Alexander Zverev is the top seed at the 2025 Miami Open ATP Masters 1000 Men’s Singles tournament, which kicks off on Wednesday, March 19. This second part of the Sunshine Double is bringing some serious heat with four former champs in the mix. Honestly, there are a bunch of players who could…
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…
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek is set to defend her BNP Paribas Open 2024 title as the WTA heads to Indian Wells, California, for the first leg of the “Sunshine Double.” Join me as I take a closer look at the main draw for the second WTA 1000 of the year, beginning Wednesday, March 5….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
British No. 2 Emma Raducanu, the teenage tennis darling who stole hearts and made millions at the 2021 US Open, is back at it again—ditching her latest coach, Vladimir Platenik, after a whopping 14 days. Yep, you read that right. The split went down on March 19, 2025, right after she smoked Japan’s Sayaka Ishii…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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 women’s odds are loaded with power hitters, rising stars, and former champions.
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…
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…
On Sunday, Mirra Andreeva hoisted her second-consecutive WTA 1000 title, defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka (2-6, 6-4, 6-3) to win her first BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Andreeva joins (Steffi Graf, 1987 Miami) and (Serena Williams, 1999 US Open ) as the only women under 18 to defeat World No. 1…
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…
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz seeks a third straight BNP Paribas Open title as the ATP visits Indian Wells, California, and the first ATP Masters 1000 of the 2025 season. Join me as I preview the field and share some sleepers and more for the first ATP 1000 of the year, which begins on Wednesday,…
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…
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…