Jannik Sinner to miss Shanghai Masters with ongoing right knee injury
The world No. 1 has not played since he won the Wimbledon title in July.
The Athletic
Billie Jean King sends message to Kei Nishikori as he confirms his retirement with Japan Open loss
Kei Nishikori has enjoyed a long and hugely successful career, which has sadly been brought to an end this week. The Japanese trailblazer, who is widely seen as the greatest Asian male tennis player of all time, lost to Frances Tiafoe earlier this week in the first round of the Japan Open.
Yardbarker
“It’s not stamina, it’s something else, related to health”: Djokovic on the enigma behind his 2026 form
After a second medical timeout in two matches in Beijing, Novak Djokovic ruled out the explanation everyone has been using for his season: "It’s not stamina. It’s something else. More related to health." He won’t say what it is, and still plans to play Paris and, if he qualifies, Turin.
Tennis Majors
How to watch Andy Murray vs Rafael Nadal – live stream details and start time
Andy Murray is leading a team against a Rafael Nadal quartet.
Daily Express
Novak Djokovic and the meaning of life undefeated at the China Open
The 39-year-old’s absurd 31-0 record at the China Open could become 32-0, or 31-1. The numbers don’t keep the score for him.
The Athletic
Alex Eala takes Asian Games bronze and looks ahead: ‘I gave my all throughout this whole week’
Alex Eala ended her Asian Games campaign with a bronze medal, but the 21-year-old leaves Nagoya with a clear sense of pride after choosing to represent the Philippines at the event.
Yardbarker
22-Year-Old Argentine Pro Throws Racket Into Fountain Amid Mid-Match Frustration
Whenever it is Brazil vs Argentina, there are bound to be some strong emotions in the air, even at a lower-tier Challenger event. That was the case when top-seeded home favorite Gustavo Heide took on Argentina’s Lautaro Midon at the Copa Internacional de Tennis in Curitiba.
Essentially Sports
The 50 best tennis players of all time as Novak Djokovic toe-to-toe with Serena Williams
We have ranked the top 50 men’s and women’s tennis players of all time to see how the biggest stars compare to each other
Daily Express
‘Takes Away From History’: Daniil Medvedev Makes Feelings Clear on Ongoing Grand Slam Controversy
The debate over whether tennis should shrink best-of-five sets down to best-of-three at the majors traces back to recent comments from new Tennis Australia chief executive Andrew Abdo.
Yardbarker
‘We all deserve to be paid equally’: Aryna Sabalenka gives her verdict on major WTA change
Aryna Sabalenka has welcomed the WTA’s decision to introduce equal prize money across all combined WTA 1000 events from 2027, describing the long-awaited change as something players have been pushing for.
Yardbarker
Jakub Mensik hilariously recalls what changed when he faced Novak Djokovic again:
Jakub Mensik was so nervous the first time he faced Novak Djokovic that winning the opening set was followed by a trip to the bathroom.
Yardbarker
Jimmy Connors reveals what he really doesn’t want Leylah Fernandez to do after her title win in Singapore
Leylah Fernandez achieved the best result of her 2026 season so far last week at the Singapore Open. Fernandez won the WTA 500 title in Singapore after beating the likes of Mirra Andreeva, Maja Chwalinska and Talia Gibson.
Yardbarker
John McEnroe’s Rule Change Proposal Called an ‘Actual Joke’ by Former Top 20 Star
Legacy vs Modernization: That has been the undertone of the debate that has been surrounding best-of-five set tennis. With the debate raging on both sides of the argument, former World No.
Yardbarker
“Fans Accuse Me”: Alexander Bublik Backtracks on Rivalry With Federer’s Competition
Alexander Bublik wasn’t a fan of the Laver Cup until last year. Describing the tournament as an exhibition event, he claimed that team captains prefer choosing players who can converse well in English.
Essentially Sports
Andy Murray’s body transformation after retiring from tennis leaves former rival shocked
Two years have passed since Andy Murray played his final match as a professional tennis player but he remains in great shape
Daily Express
