Casey Dellacqua pulls out of the Australian Open: The Aussie is still dealing with the ongoing effects of a concussion she sustained at the China Open and has been forced to withdraw from the entire Australian summer.

Thanks for everyone's kind messages ❤ pic.twitter.com/oezWkvJhGq

— caseydellacqua(@caseydellacqua) December 4, 2015

Andrea Petkovic on Helmut Schmidt: Petkovic considers the German politician a hero for marching to the beat of his own drum.

Mary Carillo on the SI Tennis podcast: A must-listen.

Relive some of the best matches of the season: WTA Backspin has their picks here.

“I guess I’ll see you next lifetime”: Want to see more of Maria Sharapova in mixed doubles? Based on this quick answer during her IPTL duties, don’t hold your breath:

Maria Sharapova. pic.twitter.com/BRX7hxqYu4

— Aliny Calejon (@alcalejon) December 2, 2015