Alcaraz Advances as Shapovalov is Forced to Retire with Injury in Tokyo
Carlos Alcaraz continued his quest for a title defense at the Japan Open in Tokyo, advancing when Denis Shapovalov was forced to retire with an injury while trailing by a …
Bartunkova Upsets Sabalenka in China for Biggest Career Win
Nikola Bartunkova is in line to be the next game-changing Czech woman. The 20-year-old moved closer to the front of that line on Sunday in Beijing as she recorded the …
Get to Know Sun Xinran, the 16-Year-Old Making A Splash in Beijing
The future may be arriving ahead of schedule for Chinese women’s tennis. Sixteen-year-old Sun Xinran continued a remarkable WTA Tour debut on Saturday at the China Open, defeating 27th-seeded Cristina …
Armenia’s Charaeva, Ranked 118, Stuns No.` Rybakina in Beijing
Alina Charaeva made Elina Rybakina’s first match as World No. 1 one to forget, rallying from a set down to score a stunning 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory at the China …
Alcaraz Will Play Shapovalov in Tokyo Quarterfinals
By Richard Pagliaro | Saturday, October 3, 2026Photo credit: Simon Bruty/USTA/US Open Facing a first-set tie break test, Carlos Alcaraz answered with backhand brilliance. Trailing 2-6 in the tie break, …
Zverev Silences Shang, Sets Up Beijing QF Showdown vs. Djokovic
By Richard Pagliaro | Saturday, October 3, 2026Photo credit: Davis Cup/World Tennis There is a time and place for everything. Facing top-seeded Alexander Zverev today at the Beijing National Tennis …
Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Shanghai
By Richard Pagliaro | Saturday, October 3, 2026Photo credit: Jed Jacobsohn/ROLEX Jannik Sinner has ended his Asian swing without striking a shot. World No. 1 Sinner officially withdrew from the …
Comment on Alcaraz: Best of 3 Would “Kill the Legacy” of Grand Slams by Nancy
So and one who wins Grand Slam with best of 3 out of 5 would have to put an asterisk after their name!
Comment on Alcaraz: Best of 3 Would “Kill the Legacy” of Grand Slams by Maurice (Mo)
Women have never had to play the best three out of five during the grand slams. I think for parody, the men, too should only have to play the best …
Comment on Venus Williams Takes Wild Card into Guangzhou by Philip
Enough of her is enough. They think she is a draw for the tour promoters but are degrding the sport of tennis. Retire and go shopping and travel with your …