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It’s been a rollercoaster week in tennis, with big names like Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic capturing the headlines for different reasons. Djokovic's unexpected relocation to Greece and Sabalenka's exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios have fans talking about them. Meanwhile, there are some updates from the WTA Finals and ATP Finals as well.Here’s everything you need to know in this week’s global tennis roundup.1) Novak Djokovic reveals reason for relocation to GreeceFollowing the US Open semifinal loss, Novak Djokovic, his wife Jelena Djokovic and their two children, Tara and Stefan, shifted to Greece. The 24-time Grand Slam champion said the move was considered to keep the best interests of his family in mind."We have two young children, and we’re trying to adapt and find the best environment for them," Djokovic said in his interview with SDNA. "That’s our priority: for them to grow up in an environment that’s as favorable as possible for their psychological, physical, and emotional health. Ultimately, we want to have more time for ourselves as a family."Djokovic also pointed out the cultural and historical ties between Greece and Serbia, while appreciating the Greek lifestyle.2) Aryna Sabalenka faces criticism ahead of "Battle of the Sexes" match with Nick KyrgiosAryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios are scheduled to face each other on court in a modern "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match, which will take place in Dubai on Dec. 28.Given the controversies surrounding Kyrgios, fans criticized Sabalenka for participating in such an event."Very disappointing from Aryna... making this abuser relevant again," one fan wrote."An abuser vs dumba*s aryna in a country that has modern slavery and thousands of other problems…… get the f**k out of my face," one fan commented."Not only giving platform to someone like Nick K is a case of poor taste of Aryna, it is also a huge setback to women's sport as no matter who wins people will only criticise HER. She should've known better as the current world no.1," another fan added.The match takes inspiration from the iconic 1973 match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Sabalenka is using this opportunity to represent women's sports in the best possible way.3) Coco Gauff comes to Jessica Pegula's aid as wardrobe malfunc-tion hits during the WTA FinalsCoco Gauff and Jessica Pegula might be rivals on the court, but off the court, they are friends. During the WTA Finals photoshoot, Gauff saved Pegula from a potential malfunction by commenting on her outfit, which seemed unfitting and uncomfortable."Wait, let me see. No, the dress doesn't fit her, and then the ruffles. But Jess knows me, it's fine, I wouldn't do this with another girl," Gauff said.4) Iga Świątek’s interaction with coach during loss to Elena Rybakina draws criticismIga Swiatek was dominated in the final two sets of her 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 loss against Elena Rybakina in the WTA Finals group stage match. More than just the result, it was the Polish star's controversial reaction with coach Wim Fissett during the match that drew a lot of attention.Former WTA pro Laura Robson said the interaction didn't reflect well on Swiatek.“She did not anticipate the changes Rybakina made after the first set," Robson said. "From there, that’s where the panic mode was hit by Swiatek. She just felt like she couldn’t do anything out there… You could see she was talking to Wim Fissett and lots of hand signals. That was not a good sign.”Robson also noted that Swiatek was out of plans after the first set against Rybakina.5) Carlos Alcaraz’s Paris Masters failure sparks bold ATP Finals prediction amid Jannik Sinner threatCarlos Alcaraz lost his first match in the 2025 Paris Masters against Great Britain's Cameron Norrie. The loss comes right ahead of the upcoming ATP Finals held in Turin.In the wake of this loss, former American pro Sam Querrey made a bold prediction about Alcaraz's future in the 2025 ATP Finals."Let me ask you guys this. Are you guys confident right now that Alcaraz just cruises out of group stage based on last week?" Querrey asked, before adding, "I'm not either, and I don't want to be that guy that says, 'Oh, Alcaraz is not going to finish top five' like I did last year. I'm not sold that it's a guarantee that he gets out of group stage. The groups aren't out yet, so that matters."With Jannik Sinner winning the Paris Masters, he has dethroned the Spaniard from the World No. 1 ranking. It remains to be seen if Alcaraz returns to his dominant self in Turin.
