Gaël Monfils retires from tennis: French legend quietly appears on list of inactive players
Monfils’ last professional match came at the 2026 U.S. Open, though he may yet be honored in Paris.
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Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys react as Jannik Sinner ends 2026 season early because of injury
After withdrawing from the Shanghai Masters, Sinner ended his season early due to injury. The world number one hasn’t played a match since winning the Wimbledon final in July.
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Carlos Alcaraz told what he needs to work on in the off-season after suffering shock defeat to Zizou Bergs
Carlos Alcaraz lost to Zizou Bergs, 5-7, 6-7, in the third round of the Shanghai Masters.
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Tennis star’s sudden retirement weeks before planned farewell addressed by ITIA
Gael Monfils has entered retirement just weeks before he was expected to play his final match at the Paris Masters.
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Qinwen Zheng suggests how she wants to copy Serena Williams after winning the China Open
Qinwen Zheng will still be celebrating making history at the China Open, having become the first home champion in Beijing. Zheng defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the final of the WTA 1000 tournament, which she had entered as a wildcard.
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Novak Djokovic’s Road to ATP Finals Takes a Risky Turn as New Hurdle Emerges
Novak Djokovic’s Shanghai campaign ended with a mere 10 Race to Turin points to show for it, as Hubert Hurkacz sent him packing with a 6-4, 6-3 defeat in just 87 minutes.
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College tennis scandal erupts as University of Maryland club suspended for sending racist imagery to rival teams
The University of Maryland tennis club has been suspended by the school after sending racist imagery to rival teams before they hosted a fall tournament.
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Finding Renée Richards: the complicated past and present of a trans sports pioneer
In 1977, Richards sued to play in the US Open after transitioning. Now she supports bans on trans athletes in women’s sports.
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Zverev beats Bublik to reach Shanghai Masters quarters
Alexander Zverev beat Alexander Bublik 7-6 (6), 4-6, 7-6 (1) to reach the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on Tuesday in his first match since securing the year-end No. 1 ranking.
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Felix Auger-Aliassime says ‘it hurts too much’ as he retires suddenly at Shanghai Masters
Felix Auger-Aliassime has been forced to retire 35 minutes into his Shanghai Masters match.
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Rafael Jodar’s Latest Aggressive Encounter With Ball Kid Lands Him in Trouble With Umpire in Shanghai
When the ATP Rankings were published in the first week of 2026, Rafael Jodar was ranked 165th. Fast forward to October of the same year, and the Spaniard is ranked 13th in the world.
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Six Kings Slam: A Star-Driven Spectacle Facing Uncharted Territory of Geopolitical Tensions
The Six Kings Slam has built its reputation on enormous prize money and a star-studded lineup. Now, with the tournament scheduled to begin on October 21 in Riyadh, concerns over regional security and travel arrangements have raised questions about whether everything can go ahead as planned.
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Late-Season Injury Issue Forces Linda Noskova Out of Wuhan as WTA Finals Hopes Hang in Balance
Linda Noskova has had a season to remember, but a calf problem has interrupted her run at a crucial point. The Czech star has already won Wimbledon and qualified for her first WTA Finals.
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Briton Kartal upsets Bencic at Wuhan Open
Sonay Kartal upsets Swiss ninth seed Belinda Bencic to reach the Wuhan Open third round as she continues to build momentum.
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“Time to Close”- Paula Badosa Faces Fresh Uncertainty as Coach Confirms Split After 4 Years
Paula Badosa and Pol Toledo have shared plenty of highs and lows over the past four years, but their partnership has now come to an end.
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