Aryna Sabalenka slams racquet to the floor during shock straight-sets China Open loss
The number two ranked women’s tennis star suffered from a shock straight-sets defeat at the China Open
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Novak Djokovic has just overtaken key Rafael Nadal record at Roland Garros after beating Alexander Zverev in Beijing
Novak Djokovic produced one of his best displays of the season to knock Alexander Zverev out of the China Open. The two heavyweights met in the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing, where Zverev was the top seed.
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Five top-30 WTA stars are already done for 2026 as another major name ends her season
Anastasia Potapova has become the latest top-30 WTA player to call time on her 2026 season, taking the number of players from that group already ruled out for the rest of the year to five.
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Sloane Stephens gets honest about her personal life after separation from husband Jozy Altidore, addresses why she’s not playing in Asian swing now
Sloane Stephens has shared an insight into her personal life months after parting ways with her ex-husband, Jozy Altidore.
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Alex de Minaur gives his honest opinion on whether Grand Slams should scrap playing best of five matches
Over the past few weeks, debate over whether best-of-five-set tennis should remain has been almost relentless. Alex de Minaur, as one of the sport’s hardest workers and most athletic players, would seem like a guarantee to fall on the side of the defence.
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‘Over 300,000 views’: Jelena Ostapenko surprised by TikTok success after resisting social media push
Jelena Ostapenko is discovering an unexpected new audience away from the tennis court after initially resisting the idea of becoming more active on social media.
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Confused Carlos Alcaraz admits what he’s been struggling with all week in Tokyo despite reaching the final
Carlos Alcaraz managed to keep his Japan Open title defence alive today, as he fought from a set down to beat Jaume Munar to reach a second successive final.
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"The injury must really be serious" – Fans fear for Jannik Sinner after Italian reportedly plans to skip Six Kings Slam
Jannik Sinner hasn’t played a tour-level match since winning his fifth Grand Slam title at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships as he continues to deal with a knee injury.
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"Just really p*ssed… just angry" – Iga Swiatek makes brutally honest admission after China Open scare vs Donna Vekic
Iga Swiatek has bared her raw emotions after surviving a major scare at the 2026 China Open.
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Rafael Nadal confirms he could be back in tennis action again after latest exhibition event vs Andy Murray
Rafael Nadal’s return to the tennis court this week was well celebrated, as it was the first time we have seen him do so since his retirement in 2024.
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Sun Xinran, the 16-year-old junior U.S. Open champion, is making the most of her WTA Tour debut
The young Chinese player next faces Coco Gauff at the biggest tournament of her career to date.
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Novak Djokovic handed brutal draw in Shanghai with Carlos Alcaraz’s route to the final also confirmed
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will have little time to rest on their laurels, with the Shanghai Masters fast approaching.
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Alex de Minaur’s message for Hubert Hurkacz after he retires to send him into the China Open final
Alex de Minaur has reached the final of the China Open for the first time in his career, but perhaps not in the manner that he would have expected to. De Minaur had a disappointing US Open this year, where he lost in the second round, and was hoping to rediscover some form during the Asian swing.
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Coco Gauff will face a 16-year-old in Beijing — and has some advice after living it herself
Coco Gauff is back in Beijing with a serious tennis challenge ahead of her, but the American has also developed an unexpectedly playful side during her time in China.
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“I’ll Slap You”- Hsieh Su-wei Cheekily Warns Reporter After Cold Handshake Drama at Asian Games
The women’s doubles final at the 2026 Asian Games saw the revival of a decade-long rivalry between two compatriots. The final was played between two Taiwanese pairings as Hsieh Su-wei and Liang En-shuo clashed with Chan Hao-ching and Wu Fang-hsien.
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