Tennis News Today: Emma Raducanu, Paula Badosa, and others react to "secret" engagement; player makes surprising observation about Novak Djokovic-Andy Murray partnership, and more

Emma Raducanu and Paula Badosa were among the tennis stars who reacted to Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur's engagement. Meanwhile, Max Purcell broke his silence after being suspended for doping ahead of the Australian Open 2025.

In other news, Jack Draper gave his thoughts on Andy Murray's decision to team up with Novak Djokovic ahead of the new season. Also, Alexis Ohanian spoke about the favorite aspect of being a father of two daughters.

On that note, here is today's top tennis news:

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Emma Raducanu and Paula Badosa among many tennis stars to react to Katie Boulter's engagement post

Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur announced their engagement on Instagram. The couple posted a picture together with Boulter showing off her engagement ring in the picture.

Many people from the tennis world congratulated the couple on the big news, including WTA stars like Emma Raducanu and Paula Badosa. Katie Boulter captioned the post:

"We’ve been keeping a small secret… 🤭"

Comment section on Katie Boulter's picture

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Max Purcell breaks silence on his doping ban

US Open doubles winner Max Purcell has been provisionally suspended for doping by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The Australian star wrote a big letter about the whole situation.

Purcell revealed that he tested positive for doping due to an error in the medical clinic. The Australian came forward and admitted to violating the anti-doping program and is now provisionally suspended ahead of the new season. Purcell wrote a lengthy letter on social media clarifying his situation.

“As announced by the ITIA today, I have voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension since I unknowingly received an IV infusion of vitamins above the allowable limit of 100 ml. Until last week when I received medical records from a clinic showing that the amount of an IV I had received was above 100 ml, I was fully convinced that I had done everything to ensure that I had followed the WADA regulations and methods."

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Jack Draper opens up on the Andy Murray-Novak Djokovic partnership

Jack Draper has claimed that Andy Murray has missed the buzz of tennis since his retirement. The Brit further added that he believes Murray has joined Novak Djokovic's team to feel involved in tennis again.

In an interview with The Telegraph, Draper claimed that Murray struggled to leave the sport before eventually retiring mid-season in 2024. However, the Brit No. 1 admitted that he is surprised by Murray's decision to join hands with Novak Djokovic ahead of the new season.

"It’s obviously a shock that he [Murray] is going to be with Djokovic [as a coach for at least the start of the new season]," he added. "But I can understand that he probably wants that buzz again. I’m definitely wired a little bit that way, as well. I suppose the sport wires you to be that way."

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Alexis Ohanian opens up about his favorite aspect of being a girl-dad

Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, recently opened up about his favorite aspect of being a father. The American businessman claimed that discovering his daughter's unique qualities is the best part of being a father.

Alexis Ohanian has two daughters, Adira and Olympia, and often posts about them on his social media account. In a recent Q&A section on Instagram, Ohanian opened up about his favorite thing about being a girl dad.

"Great question! My favourite part of being a girl dad is that I get to learn all these wonderful, unique, different things that make my little girls, little girls. And I grew up with sisters, I am obviously a dude, and I am a very proud girl dad because they are just, they are different and its awesome. I feel like I am always learning something new," Ohanian said.