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Carlos Alcaraz accepts wild-card berth in Vienna
Field Level Media | Updated Oct. 15 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
Oct 15 (Field Level Media) - Carlos Alcaraz will compete at the ATP 500 Erste Bank Open in Vienna for the first time since 2021 after accepting a wild card invitation.
ATP Tour proposes rule changes designed to reduce overplaying after injuries to Alcaraz and Sinner
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 15 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
With tennis stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner missing long stretches this year due to injury, the ATP Tour is proposing rule changes it says will "reduce the pressure to overplay and help players manage the demands of the season."
Tennis-Sabalenka's slump continues with Wuhan Open exit to Li
Reuters | Posted Oct. 14 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
Aryna Sabalenka's difficult run of form continued on Wednesday as the Belarusian top seed crashed out of the Wuhan Open, falling 3-6 6-4 7-6(5) to unseeded American Ann Li in the round of 32.
Tennis-Swiatek aiming to end year on a positive note as WTA Finals spot hangs in balance
Reuters | Updated Oct. 13 - 1:43 a.m. | Save Story
Iga Swiatek has played at every edition of the WTA Finals since 2021, but with the Pole running out of time to claim a place at this year's season-ending tournament she knows the importance of going deep at her few remaining events.
Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Zizou Bergs at the Shanghai Masters
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 12 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
Zizou Bergs stunned second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 7-6 (4) to advance to the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters on Monday.
Zverev clinches year-end No. 1 ranking after Alcaraz loss and with Sinner out injured
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 12 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
Alexander Zverev clinched the year-end No. 1 ranking on Monday to cap a breakout year in which he won his first two Grand Slam titles.
Tennis-Bergs stuns Alcaraz in Shanghai as Zverev claims year-end top ranking
Reuters | Updated Oct. 12 - 7:34 a.m. | Save Story
Seven-times Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock 7-5 7-6(4) defeat by unseeded Belgian Zizou Bergs in the Shanghai Masters round of 32 on Monday, a result that also confirmed Alexander Zverev as the ATP's year-end world number one.
Olympic champion Zheng beats Andreeva in China Open final for first title win in 2 years
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 11 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen won her first title in two years by beating French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the China Open final on Sunday.
US Open champion Zverev advances in Shanghai Masters third round. Shelton and Tiafoe beaten
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 11 - 9:53 a.m. | Save Story
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev let two match points slip in the second-set tiebreaker before winning 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-3 against Quentin Halys at the ATP 1000 Shanghai Masters on Sunday.
Tennis-Zheng overpowers Andreeva to win China Open
Reuters | Updated Oct. 11 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win the China Open, beating French Open winner Mirra Andreeva 7-5 6-4 on Sunday.
Medvedev advances at Shanghai in 1st match since disqualification. Mustached Alcaraz wins opener
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 10 - 5:19 p.m. | Save Story
Daniil Medvedev has won his first match since being disqualified at the China Open for hitting a spectator in the eye with a ball he hit into the stands.
Tennis-Home favourite Zheng sets up China Open final against Andreeva
Reuters | Updated Oct. 10 - 7:51 a.m. | Save Story
French Open winner Mirra Andreeva will face Olympic champion and home favourite Zheng Qinwen in the China Open final after the Russian fourth seed eased past Nikola Bartunkova and unseeded Zheng overpowered Elise Mertens in Saturday's semi-finals.
UN human rights office slams racist abuse of Coco Gauff and calls for solidarity to help fight it
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 10 - 5:44 a.m. | Save Story
The United Nations' human rights office has condemned the racist abuse of tennis player Coco Gauff and called for solidarity to help push back against racism and sexism.
Djokovic exits Shanghai Masters as birthday-boy Shelton and top-seeded Zverev advance
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 9 - 9:49 a.m. | Save Story
Novak Djokovic went from triumph in Beijing to a shock in Shanghai after a straight-sets loss to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday.
Tennis-Hurkacz dumps Djokovic out of Shanghai Masters to reach third round
Reuters | Updated Oct. 9 - 6:46 a.m. | Save Story
Poland's Hubert Hurkacz beat Novak Djokovic for the first time as he dumped the four-times champion out of the Shanghai Masters with a 6-4 6-3 second-round victory on Friday.
Andreeva beats Alexandrova to reach China Open semifinals and next faces Bartunkova
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 8 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
French Open champion Mirra Andreeva reached the semifinals of the China Open after battling past Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3) on Thursday.
Tennis-Djokovic backs Sinner's decision to end season early and focus on recovery
Reuters | Posted Oct. 8 - 5:14 a.m. | Save Story
Novak Djokovic has backed Jannik Sinner's decision to shut down his 2026 season as the world number one continues his recovery from a knee injury, saying the Italian was right to prioritise his long-term future over a rushed return.
Jannik Sinner to miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 6 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced he will be out for the rest of the year as he continues to deal with an injured knee.
Tennis-Djokovic wins China Open as de Minaur retires with injury
Reuters | Posted Oct. 6 - 6:55 a.m. | Save Story
Alex De Minaur retired with a groin injury during the China Open final against Novak Djokovic on Tuesday, handing the Serbian his seventh title at the tournament.
