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Iga Swiatek starts her title defence in the California desert as a firm favourite, but a tough draw ensures danger lurks at every turn

Amid questions about the fitness, form or track record of all the chief contenders, Carlos Alcaraz could be the man to beat in California

Defending champion Rafael Nadal faces a tough draw at Melbourne Park, where Novak Djokovic is the favourite to claim a 10th title

Iga Swiatek is the clear favourite at Melbourne Park, but Jessica Pegula, Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka will all harbour their own ambitions

After a brilliant and anarchic US team swept to a 4-0 win against Italy, is it too soon to declare the United Cup a success?

Iga Swiatek dominated, Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula soared, and Serena Williams bowed out. Our pick of the year’s standout moments

Rafael Nadal was resurgent, Novak Djokovic dominant and Holger Rune impossible to ignore. We pick the year’s standout players

Despite suffering four straight losses for the first time since 2009, Rafael Nadal has enjoyed a vintage year

Holger Rune’s win over Novak Djokovic in Paris-Bercy showed he has everything necessary to join a rich lineage of champions

As the elite of the women’s game convene for the season-ending showpiece, can anyone stop world No 1 Iga Swiatek?