Aryna Sabalenka sends clear message after winning her first match since the US Open
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Renata Zarazua, 6-1, 6-3, in the second round of the 2026 China Open.
Tennishead
ATP & WTA Suffer Major Blow As Their Appeal To Dismiss PTPA Lawsuit Gets Rejected
The case, which began in March 2025 when the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) sued ATP, WTA, and all four Grand Slams along with a group of 15 current and former players including Nick Kyrgios, Riley Opelka, Sorana Cirstea, has finally progressed.
Yardbarker
“It Frustrated Me”: Carlos Alcaraz Reveals Japan Open Struggles After Narrow Opening-Round Win
Carlos Alcaraz Tokyo opener win was unlike him. As the defending champion, things were supposed to be smooth sailing for the world No. 3, but he needed all three sets to overcome US Open quarterfinalist Alex Michelsen, 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-1.
Essentially Sports
What Roger Federer thinks about Ivan Ljubicic as a coach as Felix Auger-Aliassime hires him
Felix Auger-Aliassime has hired Ivan Ljubicic as his new coach. “Excited to start a new chapter with Ivan [Ljubicic]. Let’s get to work,” said Auger-Aliassime on Instagram, announcing his new coaching hire.
Yardbarker
Tennis antitrust lawsuit explained: Why ATP, WTA and Grand Slam dismissal attempts failed
Why the lawsuit exists, what it accuses tennis’ governing bodies of doing and what the next steps are.
The Athletic
Wang defeats Zhang for tennis gold at Asian Games
Wang Xiyu defeated Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-1 to win women’s singles tennis gold on Friday at the Asian Games. The victory also gave her an automatic berth at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
ESPN
Rafael Nadal teases ‘new chapter’ when asked if he will ever become a tennis coach
Fans have been longing for Nadal to become a coach.
Tennis365
Alexander Bublik Clashes With Umpire Mid-Match at China Open: ‘First Time I Hear This’
Alexander Bublik is the type of player who doesn’t mince his words about things he disagrees with. He isn’t afraid to express his frustration on the court and doesn’t think twice before clashing with players or chair umpires.
Yardbarker
Tennis star reveals awful health problems and admits ‘I couldn’t move or see’
Emma Navarro has offered fans an unfiltered look into her personal health battles.
Daily Express
10 Tennis stars whose careers changed after one unexpected tournament run
Every sport adores a good underdog story, and over the years, tennis has accumulated quite a few of those.
Sportskeeda
“Isn’t Enough”: John McEnroe Makes Painful Career Admission and Reveals His Biggest Regret
In his eventful career, John McEnroe has arguably achieved way more than he once imagined. Apart from being a 7-time Grand Slam singles champion and an 11-time doubles champion, he is one of the most recognizable voices in the sport.
Essentially Sports
“Feel Here and There” — Elena Rybakina Opens Up on Injury Ahead of China Open
After missing Kazakhstan’s Billie Jean King Cup clash against Spain, Elena Rybakina is now ready to return to action. She has arrived in Beijing and will be in action at the China Open. But the concerns around her physical condition still loom large.
Essentially Sports
Shanghai Masters Entry List, Draw Date, Prize Money: Sinner, Zverev, Alcaraz, Djokovic finally feature at same event
Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are set line-up at Shanghai Masters.
Tennis365
Martina Navratilova issues stern 4-word response to Cornell University sexual assault case
Martina Navratilova recently reacted to the Cornell University sexual assault case.
Sportskeeda
"I always cry" – Naomi Osaka gets emotional about fans in Asia welcoming her with open arms
Ahead of her China Open appearance, Naomi Osaka opened up about the support she receives from fans in Asia, stating that it always makes her emotional. Osaka was born in Japan and moved to New York after she turned three. She became the first Asian player to reach the World No.
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