Bbc tennis news now

Here are the latest tennis news and updates from the BBC:

Latest News

• Novak Djokovic has been granted a visa to play in the Australian Open, despite concerns over his vaccination status. (Source: BBC Sport)
• Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Melbourne due to a knee injury. (Source: BBC Sport)
• Serena Williams has announced her retirement from tennis, saying she is "evolving out of" the sport. (Source: BBC Sport)

Australian Open

• The Australian Open is set to begin on January 17, with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal among the top seeds. (Source: BBC Sport)
• Ashleigh Barty is the top seed in the women's singles draw, with Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka also among the favorites. (Source: BBC Sport)

ATP Tour

• Daniil Medvedev has won the ATP Finals in Turin, defeating Alexander Zverev in the final. (Source: BBC Sport)
• Stefanos Tsitsipas has won the ATP Masters 1000 title in Paris, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final. (Source: BBC Sport)

WTA Tour

• Garbiñe Muguruza has won the WTA Finals in Guadalajara, defeating Anett Kontaveit in the final. (Source: BBC Sport)
• Ons Jabeur has won the WTA 1000 title in Guadalajara, defeating Maria Sakkari in the final. (Source: BBC Sport)

Tennis News

• The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced a new ranking system, which will take into account players' performance over a two-year period. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The ATP and WTA tours have announced a new partnership to promote diversity and inclusion in tennis. (Source: BBC Sport)