Tennis

Saudi Arabia Postpones Six Kings Slam Until December

Saudi Arabia’s Six Kings Slam exhibition has been postponed from October to December 27–30 because regional conflict, attacks on Riyadh’s airport and travel disruptions raised security and logistical concerns. The event features six top players and offers a $6 million prize to the champion.

Medvedev Reaches Shanghai Quarterfinals, Boosts Turin Bid

Daniil Medvedev beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-5 without facing a break point to reach the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals, where he will play Tommy Paul. The win also strengthened Medvedev’s position in the race to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin.

Bergs Upsets Alcaraz; Zverev Secures Year-End No. 1

Unseeded Zizou Bergs beat second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 7-6(4) at the Shanghai Masters, ending a seven-match streak and securing year-end No. 1 for Alexander Zverev.

China Open Champion Zheng Withdraws From Wuhan Open

China Open champion Zheng Qinwen withdrew from the Wuhan Open on Monday citing fatigue and a right shoulder injury, a day after becoming the first Chinese winner in Beijing.

Swiatek 10th, seeks WTA Finals berth

Iga Swiatek sits 10th in the WTA Finals qualifying race and faces an uphill battle to reach the season-ending tournament after a comparatively difficult year. She says she is motivated to make a strong finish, with events in Wuhan, Ningbo and Tokyo still offering chances to qualify.

Zheng Qinwen wins historic China Open WTA 1000 title

Qinwen Zheng defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 to win the China Open, becoming the first Chinese woman to capture the WTA 1000 title. The home victory marked her first title since 2024 and a major milestone in her return from injury.

Shelton Advances, Sinner Withdraws From Shanghai Masters

Shelton won 6-3, 7-6 (6) on his 24th birthday to reach Shanghai third round; Sinner withdrew with knee injury after Djokovic claimed his 102nd title.

Stars Commit to 2027 Australian Open One-Point Slam

Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff and Osaka lock in for the 2027 Australian Open 1 Point Slam, a single-point knockout with a A$1 million prize and Jan. 13 final at Rod Laver Arena.

Tsitsipas Advances, Hurkacz Faces Djokovic Next

Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 to reach the Shanghai Masters second round, continuing his climb back up the rankings. He will face 18th seed Luciano Darderi next; Hubert Hurkacz also advanced, while Jannik Sinner withdrew with a right knee injury.

Zheng, Andreeva Reach China Open Final

Nikola Bartunkova overwhelmed fellow Czech Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 to reach her first WTA 1000 semifinal at the China Open, extending her run of major upsets and setting up a meeting with either Mirra Andreeva or Ekaterina Alexandrova. The 20-year-old’s performance also lifted her to a career-high ranking and put her on course for a Top 30 debut.

Djokovic Wins 102nd Title After De Minaur Retires

Djokovic won his 102nd title and stayed 34-0 in Beijing after de Minaur retired at 7-6(3), 0-1 in the China Open final.

Alcaraz, Lehecka Set for Japan Open Final

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 to defend the Japan Open, first man to do so since Sampras in 1994 and his first title since a wrist injury.

Sioux Falls Christian Sweeps Class A Tennis Titles

Sioux Falls Christian won its third girls Class A state tennis team title in four years, sweeping all six singles and three doubles flights without losing a match. The Chargers scored 600 points, well ahead of runner-up Rapid City Christian, while Mackenzie Boyle claimed the top singles and doubles championships.

Bartunkova Ousts Sabalenka at China Open

Bartunkova beat world No. 2 Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 at the China Open, the first time since 2015 the top two seeds missed the round of 16.

No. 118 Charaeva ousts top-ranked Rybakina

No. 118 Alina Charaeva came from a set down to beat new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the China Open, the lowest-ranked such win since 1975.

Medvedev Defaulted Against Djokovic at China Open

Daniil Medvedev reached the China Open semifinals on a seven-match winning streak, beating Francisco Cerúndolo in straight sets and becoming the ATP Tour’s leading hard-court winner this season. He faces Novak Djokovic, who advanced by defeating Alexander Zverev; Djokovic leads their career series 10-5.

Kartal Wins on WTA Return After Injury Layoff

Britain’s Sonay Kartal has made a strong return to tennis after a six-month absence with a back injury, beating Andrea Lazaro Garcia and then China’s Wang Xinyu at the China Open. The wins put her into the last 16 as she looks to rebuild her ranking after falling to No. 129.

Kei Nishikori ends career with Tiafoe loss

Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open for first title in nearly a year

Leylah Fernandez beat Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 to win the Singapore Open, her sixth WTA title and first in nearly a year.

Fleetwood Withdraws From French Open With Illness as Fitzpatrick Leads by Five

Tommy Fleetwood withdrew ill from the $3.75M Open de France at 6-under before Saturday's round; Fitzpatrick leads by five after a 65.

Prozorova Disputes Concussion Withdrawal From Singapore Semifinal

Organizers withdrew Tatiana Prozorova from the Singapore Open semifinal under concussion protocol after a doubles smash grazed her cheek; she says she felt fine and disputes the call.

Coco Gauff Named Player-Owner of Florida Flamingos in Revived League

Coco Gauff, 22, was named player-owner of the Florida Flamingos Racquet Club on Sept. 24, 2026, with home WTT matches Dec. 14-15 in Sunrise.

Alcaraz Seeks End to Late Grand Slam Matches

Alcaraz's U.S. Open quarterfinal ended at 3:33 a.m., the latest in tournament history. He called late Slam finishes "too much" and said organizers must act.

Indian Tennis Player Somani Receives Four-Year Doping Ban

Somani's tested contamination products were negative at a Salt Lake City WADA lab; the tribunal still imposed four years and called his theories unconvincing.