Every week, countless stories and news emerge in the tennis world that don’t always make headlines but are too intriguing to overlook. These can be on-court or off-court developments that go under the radar due to bigger storylines from the past week. This week, we had many interesting stories and news, all of which are featured in this edition.
Tennis News Weekly Roundup
Murray Reveals He Was Not Ready to Coach Djokovic
This week, Andy Murray opened up about his experience coaching Novak Djokovic, shedding light on the challenges he faced during their six-month partnership, which ended in May 2025. In a recent interview, Murray admitted to struggling with providing the technical feedback Djokovic sought, particularly on aspects of technique, as he felt unprepared for such demands given his limited coaching experience.
Murray said: “I would say that most ex-players are sort of weak at the technical side of the game. At times, Novak was looking for quite a lot of technical feedback, and it was something that I didn’t really feel comfortable with. So that was something that I definitely, if I was going to coach again in the future, I would want to work on and learn from someone who’s very good at that.”
Despite these challenges, Murray spoke positively about the experience, calling it a “unique opportunity” to learn from one of the greatest athletes in tennis.
Leylah Fernandez Looking for a Date
Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez recently made headlines by announcing on Instagram that she’s looking for a date during the upcoming National Bank Open in Montreal. In a playful video, the 22-year-old 2021 US Open finalist said she’s not a fan of dating apps and wants to meet someone in person for a one-hour date in her hometown. She humorously noted that any potential suitor might need to meet her father, who is also her coach, beforehand.
Whether this is a genuine call for a date or a promotional stunt is unknown, but it will be interesting to see who Fernandez picks.
Qinwen Zheng Underwent Arthroscopic Surgery
Olympic Champion and world No.6, Qinwen Zheng, announced via Instagram that she successfully underwent arthroscopic surgery on her right elbow to address persistent pain that had plagued her during training and matches for several months. Zheng said, “Despite trying various treatments to manage it, the discomfort never fully went away. After consulting with elbow specialists and discussing thoroughly with my team, we decided that arthroscopic surgery was the best option to fully resolve the issue.”
