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BeIN SPORTS Apologizes After Commentator Calls Sabalenka 'Horrible' on Air at the WTA Finals
A beIN SPORTS France commentator was heard calling Aryna Sabalenka 'horrible' during her player introduction at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, and the broadcaster's programming director has publicly condemned the remark.
WTA Apologises After Hot Mic Catches Pegula Calling Andreeva a 'Diva'
The WTA has apologised for the hot-mic failure that broadcast Jessica Pegula's private criticism of Mirra Andreeva, and a second incident caught Elena Rybakina with her coach.
Sabalenka Addresses Reports She Has Split With Coach Mirnyi at the WTA Finals
Aryna Sabalenka confirmed Max Mirnyi is not with her at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells after reports that the pair have split, calling the former doubles No. 1 'a great supporter'.
Rybakina Pulls Out of WTA Finals as Gauff Beats Pegula in Opener
World No. 1 Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals on the eve of the event, and Coco Gauff opened with a three-set win over Jessica Pegula in Indian Wells.
China Open Loses Its Top Two Seeds as Rybakina and Sabalenka Fall on Consecutive Days
World No. 1 Elena Rybakina lost to the world No. 118 in her first match at No. 1, then Aryna Sabalenka fell to Nikola Bartunkova, emptying the China Open draw of its top seeds.
Rafael Jodar Qualifies for the ATP Finals in His Debut Season, a First in Tour History
Rafael Jodar is the first player ever to qualify for the ATP Finals in his debut tour season, sealing the Turin field without playing a point in Paris.
Alcaraz Beats Shelton to Win First Paris Masters Title
Carlos Alcaraz beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the Paris Masters final on Sunday, winning his first title at the event and his ninth Masters 1000 crown.
Shelton Rallies Past Van Assche to Reach Paris Masters Final
Ben Shelton came from a set and a break down to beat Luca Van Assche 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the Paris Masters final, his third at Masters 1000 level.
Jodar Is Warned for Swearing at a Ball Kid, Then Completes His Third Shanghai Comeback
Rafael Jodar was warned for unsportsmanlike conduct after swearing at a ball kid over a towel in Shanghai, calmed down, and beat van de Zandschulp from a set down again.
Fritz Squanders Two Match Points as Alcaraz Win Ends His Turin Hopes
Taylor Fritz twice stood a point from beating Carlos Alcaraz in Paris, but the Spaniard saved both match points to win 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 and hand Rafael Jodar the last ATP Finals place.
Gea's Shanghai Run Ends After 22 Minutes as a Psoas Injury Stops His Quarter-Final
Arthur Gea's breakout Shanghai run ended in his first Masters 1000 quarter-final, retiring at 4-1 down against Davidovich Fokina with a psoas injury felt in the warm-up.
Arthur Fils Escorts Ball Girl Off Court After Fritz Serve Strikes Her in Paris
Arthur Fils crossed the court to comfort a ball girl and escort her off after Taylor Fritz's serve struck her in the face during their Paris Masters match.
Van Assche Ends Hijikata's Dream Paris Run in the Quarter-Finals
Qualifier Rinky Hijikata followed his upset of Novak Djokovic by beating Tomas Martin Etcheverry 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in Paris to reach his first Masters 1000 quarter-final.
Zverev Loses His First Match as World No. 1, Then Hits Back at Becker and the Doubters
Alexander Zverev lost 7-6 (5), 6-2 to Lorenzo Musetti in his first match as world No. 1 at the Paris Masters, then said he was fed up with having to justify a ranking he believes he deserves.
Sinner Confirms Magnus Norman as His Next Coach as Cahill Steps Down After Five Years
Jannik Sinner has confirmed Magnus Norman will replace Darren Cahill as his coach in 2027, ending a five-year partnership that delivered five Grand Slam titles.
Struff Stuns Top Seed Fils Twice From Behind to Reach Brussels Final
Jan-Lennard Struff, 36, twice fought back from a break down in the decider to beat top seed Arthur Fils and reach his first hard-court final in Brussels.
Bergs Beats Alcaraz in Shanghai and Hands Zverev the Year-End No. 1
Zizou Bergs beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-5 7-6(4) in Shanghai on Monday, a result that confirmed Alexander Zverev as the ATP's year-end world No. 1.
Jannik Sinner Pulls Out of Shanghai Masters as Knee Absence Hits Three Months and No. 1 Race Turns
Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters with his knee still not ready. He has not played since July, and Alexander Zverev now leads the Race to Turin by 800 points.
Medvedev Threatens to Stop Playing in Paris After Warning for Scraping Court With Racket
Daniil Medvedev threatened to stop playing after a code violation for scraping his racket on the Paris court, then lost 6-4, 6-4 to Ignacio Buse.
Coco Gauff Calls Out 'Insane' Racist Abuse After Replayed Point at the China Open
Coco Gauff said she received an 'insane' amount of racist abuse online after a flickering LED board got a point replayed in her China Open win over Sun Xinran.
Medvedev Disqualified From China Open Semi-Final After Ball Hits Spectator in the Eye
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after a rebounding ball he hit struck a front-row spectator in the eye.
Pioline Questions Djokovic's Logic as Paris Return Sparks Fan Backlash
Paris Masters director Cedric Pioline said he could not follow Novak Djokovic's late-season logic, then asked whether this might be the Serb's last Paris appearance. Djokovic's fans called the remarks disrespectful.
Zverev's Ball Complaint Follows Him to Paris as Masters Confirms Dunlop
Alexander Zverev arrives at the Paris Masters as the new world No. 1 with the same complaint he carried out of Vienna: the Dunlop balls are too slow, and Paris will use them too.
Jodie Burrage Gets Death Threats on Her WTA Return After 16 Months Away
Jodie Burrage received death threats and abuse on social media after losing her first WTA main-draw singles match in 16 months at the Chennai Open, and fellow player Eva Lys asked the WTA when action would be taken.
Djokovic: 'I Have Always Represented My People, Not the Government'
Novak Djokovic drew a sharp line between his people and Serbia's government at his Paris Masters press conference, welcoming the student movement's election win as a fresh start.
Alcaraz Beats De Minaur 6-1, 6-4 to Win Vienna Title After Semi-Final Stunner
Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 in the Vienna final on Sunday to win his first title at the event, after de Minaur had stunned incoming world No. 1 Alexander Zverev 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(4) in the semi-finals.
Zverev Seals World No. 1 in Vienna as a Broken LED Board Delays the Moment
Alexander Zverev beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 in Vienna to clinch the world No. 1 ranking for the first time, becoming the first German man to top the rankings since Boris Becker in 1991.
De Minaur Stuns Zverev in Vienna to Reach First Final and Take Last Turin Spot
Alex de Minaur beat Alexander Zverev 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(4) in the Vienna semi-finals, his first individual win over the world No. 1-elect, to reach his first Vienna final and take the last ATP Finals qualifying place.
Vienna Play Stops as Ball Kid Collapses, Then Medvedev Clinches an ATP Finals Spot
A ball kid collapsed and was stretchered off during Daniil Medvedev's Vienna quarter-final against Adrian Mannarino, and Medvedev went on to win 6-2 6-3 and seal an ATP Finals place.
Cobolli Retires in Tears in Vienna as Berrettini Advances and Turin Hopes Hang
Flavio Cobolli retired in tears trailing Matteo Berrettini 5-2 in Vienna, with his ATP Finals hopes now resting on medical tests and a planned return in Paris.
Medvedev Punches the Vienna Court, Then Saves Match Point to Reach His 100th Quarter-Final
Daniil Medvedev punched and slapped the Vienna court in frustration, then saved a match point to beat Cameron Norrie 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(1) and reach his 100th tour-level quarter-final.
Gauff Blames Alcaraz for Her New Training Drill: 'Look What You Have Done'
Coco Gauff posted Instagram Stories of herself grinding through unconventional training drills and tagged Carlos Alcaraz, joking that his methods were behind her coaches' latest ideas.
Djokovic Calls Rule 'Stupid' After Zverev's Video Review Replays a Point at the China Open
Novak Djokovic called a video-review rule 'stupid' after Alexander Zverev won a replayed point over an LED board change at the China Open in Beijing.
Monfils Says Separation Ended His Career as Paris Tribute Set for November 3
Gael Monfils says his separation from Elina Svitolina left him unable to train, ending his career early, and he will say goodbye in person at the Paris Masters on November 3.
Monfils Defends Svitolina Against 'Venomous' Backlash After Separation
Gael Monfils broke his silence Friday on the split from Elina Svitolina, slamming the 'venomous' criticism of his estranged wife and insisting: 'We are still a family.'
Wawrinka's Lyon Run Ends Against Cobolli, and Only Basel Is Left
Stan Wawrinka, 41, lost 6-2, 6-4 to top seed Flavio Cobolli in Lyon on Thursday, a day after his first ATP win since May. His farewell ends in Basel next week.
150 Doubles Players Tell ATP to Drop Plans to Halve Draws and Cut Prize Money
More than 150 players and legends signed an open letter urging the ATP to drop plans to halve doubles draws and cut the doubles prize share from 20 percent to 10 percent from 2028.
Iva Jovic Shares 'Insane' Abuse After Ningbo Loss and Asks Fans to Be Kind
Iva Jovic posted screenshots of the abuse she received after losing to Diana Shnaider in Ningbo, calling it insane and urging fans to be kind.
Fans Accuse Zverev of Taking Shelton and Hewitt's Practice Court in Shanghai
Spectators in Shanghai say Alexander Zverev arrived late to his practice court and stayed into Ben Shelton and Cruz Hewitt's slot. Zverev has now dismissed the claims on social media.
Terence Atmane Apologizes After Racket Throw Nearly Brings a Default in Shanghai Qualifying
Terence Atmane threw his racket toward the side fence in Shanghai qualifying, retired against Bernard Tomic, then apologized and said he will step back.
Griekspoor Wins Brussels Title on the Court He Called 'Completely Different'
Tallon Griekspoor fumed at the new court dimensions in Brussels, then won three straight three-set matches on it, beating Jan-Lennard Struff in the final for his first title since 2025.
Musetti Asked for His Phone Mid-Match as His 1am Anti-Doping Alarm Went Off in Lyon
Lorenzo Musetti asked ATP supervisor Rogerio Santos to use his phone during his Lyon quarter-final after his 1am anti-doping whereabouts alarm went off while he was still on court.
European Open Fans Pay €46 for Blocked Views After Brussels Arena Switch
The European Open moved its centre court from the ING Arena to Palais 5 in Brussels on Friday, and fans complained that some €46 seats barely show the court.
Goffin's Singles Career Ends in Brussels as Nadal Leads the Tributes
David Goffin's singles career ended on Thursday in Brussels with a 6-3, 6-4 loss to Alex Michelsen, a farewell speech, and a tribute video led by Rafael Nadal. His doubles quarterfinal with Raphael Collignon was still to be played.
Khachanov Saves Five Match Points to Beat Machac and Reach Almaty Quarterfinals
Karen Khachanov saved five match points, four at 5-6 in the third and one in the tiebreak, to beat Tomas Machac 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(7) and reach the Almaty quarterfinals.
Khachanov Splits With Coach Martic After Nearly 10 Years and Turns to Chesnokov
Karen Khachanov announced on Instagram that he and Vedran Martic have ended a partnership running since he was 15, and he will trial former world No. 9 Andrei Chesnokov.
Elina Svitolina Announces Separation From Gael Monfils
Elina Svitolina announced on Instagram that her marriage to Gael Monfils is ending, citing the toll of the war in Ukraine and asking for space.
Rybakina's Ningbo Return Lasts 30 Minutes as Kudermetova Retires at 5-0
Elena Rybakina reached the Ningbo quarterfinals in 30 minutes on her return from injury after Polina Kudermetova retired at 5-0. Katarzyna Kawa is next.
Tsitsipas Says Letting His Father Be a Father Again Freed His Tennis
Stefanos Tsitsipas told the Times of India in Almaty that ending his father's coaching role improved their relationship and his game, with a 21-8 run since Wimbledon behind him.
Muchova Clinches the Last WTA Finals Spot Without Playing as Kostyuk Retires in Ningbo
Karolina Muchova secured the last WTA Finals place on Wednesday without hitting a ball, after Marta Kostyuk retired in Ningbo with a wrist problem.
Iga Swiatek Ends Her Season With a Thigh Injury and Will Miss the WTA Finals
Iga Swiatek withdrew from Ningbo with a left thigh injury and ended her season on Tuesday, giving up the WTA Finals berth she was still chasing.
Muchova Wins Her First 10 Tiebreaks of the Year, a First This Century
Karolina Muchova beat Caty McNally in two tiebreaks in Wuhan to go 10-0 in tiebreaks in 2026, passing the starts of Sanchez Vicario and Sakkari.
A Ball Fell From Fritz's Pocket Twice, and Tsitsipas Had to Earn Match Point Again
Taylor Fritz lost a ball from his pocket on consecutive points at 2-5 in the third set in Shanghai, a match point was replayed, and Stefanos Tsitsipas still closed it out.
Marc López Replaces David Ferrer as Spain's Davis Cup Captain From 2027
The RFET has named Marc López, Nadal's Rio 2016 gold-medal partner, as Spain's Davis Cup captain from January 1, 2027. Ferrer's last event is Bologna in November.
Monfils's Paris Farewell Is Off After an Anti-Doping List Retired Him First
Gael Monfils has been on the ITIA retired list since October 5, ending his career weeks before the Paris Masters farewell he was expected to get.
Carlos Alcaraz and His Whole Team Wear Moustaches in Shanghai After a Tokyo Pact
Carlos Alcaraz opened his Shanghai Masters campaign sporting a moustache, and so did his entire team box, after a pact made celebrating his Tokyo title.
World No. 170 Sonay Kartal Becomes the Lowest-Ranked WTA 1000 Finalist in Wuhan
Sonay Kartal, ranked 170 and in her second event back from a spinal stress fracture, beat Jelena Ostapenko from 4-1 down in both sets to become the lowest-ranked WTA 1000 finalist since 2009.
Swiatek Completes the WTA 1000 Semi-Final Set in Wuhan, the Last Box She Had Left
Iga Swiatek beat Ann Li 6-4, 6-1 in Wuhan to reach the semi-finals at all 10 WTA 1000 tournaments, a set only three retired players had completed.
Eva Lys Ends Her 2026 Season Early to Focus on Her Health and Change Her Treatment
Eva Lys announced she is ending her 2026 season early to focus on her physical and mental health and change the arthritis treatment she has used for over six years.
Stefan Milicevic Banned for 24 Years After Running a Match-Fixing Network
Serbia's Stefan Milicevic, a former world No. 1,338, has been banned until 2050 and fined $70,000 after the ITIA found he fixed six matches and recruited other players.
Six Kings Slam Moved From October to December as Riyadh Attacks Close the Airport
The Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh has been moved from October 21-24 to December 27-30 after attacks closed the city's airport. The six players had not confirmed the new dates.
Zverev Says His Ball Bouncing Went to an Extreme as the Umpire Tells Him to Watch the Clock
Alexander Zverev, warned about the shot clock in Shanghai, says the ball bouncing that reportedly passed 12,000 at the US Open is a habit he is trying to cut.
Zverev Saves Four Set Points on a Troublesome Ankle to Beat Bublik in Shanghai
Alexander Zverev saved four set points and played through a recurring ankle problem to beat Alexander Bublik 7-6(6), 4-6, 7-6(1) in Shanghai.
Maryland Suspends Its Club Tennis Team Over Racist Imagery Sent to Howard and Other Teams
The University of Maryland suspended its entire club tennis team indefinitely after a tournament document emailed to visiting teams, including Howard, contained KKK imagery in an altered state flag.
Bergs Took a Nine-Minute Toilet Break Against Alcaraz, and Nobody Stopped the Clock
Zizou Bergs was gone for a reported nine and a half minutes after the first set against Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai, drew no warning, and Jamie Murray and Brad Gilbert want the rule enforced.
Bublik Smashes His Racket, Cuts His Hand on a Cooler, Then Beats Nakashima in Shanghai
Alexander Bublik blew two set points, smashed his racket, kicked his chair and cut his hand on a courtside cooler in Shanghai, then beat Brandon Nakashima.
Ben Shelton Wins on His 24th Birthday in Shanghai and Says He Hates Cake
Ben Shelton marked turning 24 by beating Daniel Altmaier in Shanghai, then said he hates cake, three years after being given two cakes at the same event.
Wu Yibing Says Zverev's Shanghai Behaviour Was Unnecessary and Broke the Rhythm
Wu Yibing criticised Alexander Zverev's falls, lighting complaints and net-tape fiddling after their Shanghai match, calling them rhythm-breaking and unnecessary.
Hurkacz Beats Djokovic for the First Time in Nine Meetings as the Beijing Toll Catches Up in Shanghai
Hubert Hurkacz beat Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 in Shanghai, his first win in nine meetings, three days after Djokovic's Beijing title ended in a retirement.