Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka headline the women's competition, while World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Americans Taylor Fritz

After it was announced that some high-ranking ATP stars will be participating in an upcoming exhibition tournament that overlaps with the ATP calendar, tennis insider Jose Morgado spoke out against the decision.

Tennis insider Jose Morgado shared his thoughts on Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Tommy Paul participating in exhibition tournaments that overlap with the official ATP calendar.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner, No. 2 Alexander Zverev, women’s No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and former No. 1 Naomi Osaka will play exhibition matches March 1-2 in Las Vegas.

Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff roll to Australian Open's 4th round. Naomi Osaka retires due to injury and Jessica Pegula was upset in the third round.

MGM Resorts International is set to host "The MGM Rewards Slam," featuring the world's top tennis players, on March 1-2 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Mandalay

The tournament is scheduled to be televised at 9 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch can do so through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.

Later Friday, an apparent abdominal injury that forced Naomi Osaka to retire with a one ... Earlier American Tommy Paul beat Roberto Carballes Baena 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-0 to also advance to the ...

Aryna Sabalenka progressed in the Australian Open despite tough conditions, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz dazzled during their matches. Coco Gauff advanced, but Naomi Osaka had to withdraw due to injury.

Coco Gauff swept Jodie Burrage, while Naomi Osaka upset Karolina Muchova to advance to the third round Wednesday at the 2025 Australian Open. Both players need just one more win to set up a fourth-round meeting.

The MGM Rewards Slam, an exhibition tennis event, is scheduled for March 1 and 2 at Michelob Ultra Arena. Four men and two women are expected to compete.

Over on the ATP rankings, another American—Tommy Paul—makes his Top 10 debut, rising from No. 11 to No. 9 following his run to the quarterfinals in Melbourne. He’s now reached the quarterfinals or better at a major three years in a row, having made the semis of the Australian Open in 2023 and the quarters of Wimbledon in 2024.