# New Tennis Year, New Tennis News

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Podcast: [No Challenges Remaining](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-challenges-remaining-783260)
Published: 2026-01-06T03:34:55+00:00
Episode link: https://nochallengesremaining.podbean.com/e/new-tennis-year-new-tennis-news/
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## Resource

In an episode that was already released as a video yesterday for our Patreon backers, Ben and Tumaini kick off Season 15(!) of No Challenges Remaining from opposite sides of the globe. Tumaini talks about the start to the season so far in far-flung Perth, which includes injury issues plaguing Brits at the United Cup. We then discuss some of the biggest headlines from recent weeks: the Battle of the Sexes debacle, the Alcaraz-Ferrero split, and the news that Serena Williams has reentered the tennis testing pool. Thank you for listening! Our Patreon is back up and running to ensure NCR keeps going and stays ad-free, and we hope you can join in supporting NCR! And we especially thank our GOAT backers: Pam Shriver and J. O'D. And please check out Ben's new writing home, Bounces! And Tumaini's work at The Guardian!

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