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Jannik Sinner downs Carlos Alcaraz as Aryna Sabalenka moves closer to No 1 – our China Open predictions
Action at the China Open gets underway this week - and we make our pre-tournament predictions.
The 3 men to win multiple China Open titles: Can Jannik Sinner match Djokovic, Nadal?
Sinner is looking to become just the fourth man in history to win the China Open more than once.
Jannik Sinner admits ‘sometimes it’s not easy’ as he weighs in on scheduling debate
Sinner will be defending his China Open titles this week, in his first event since his US Open victory.
Roger Federer’s Laver Cup slammed by former ATP star in brutal verdict – ‘no sporting value’
"The players are only participating because the cheque is huge."
Aryna Sabalenka reveals China Open ‘focus’ amid world No 1 push
Sabalenka has the chance to significantly close the gap to world No 1 Iga Swiatek in Beijing.
China Open draw: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz discover paths to blockbuster final
Sinner and Alcaraz are the top two seeds in Beijing and are set for a blockbuster final.
Coco Gauff coach search prediction made by Andy Roddick in ‘rush’ assessment
Gauff confirmed her split from Brad Gilbert after she fell in the fourth round of the US Open.
Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal once again? Swiss maestro may ‘consider’ exhibition
Could we get a special showdown between two of the most iconic players in tennis history?
Davis Cup Finals: Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz reunion set with Jannik Sinner also confirmed
Sinner and Alcaraz are two of the biggest names confirmed to be in Davis Cup Finals action.
Taylor Fritz makes ‘more fun’ jibe in Laver Cup Team Europe dig
Team World were beaten by Team Europe in a dramatic Laver Cup finish - but it's not all doom and gloom for Fritz.
Alexander Zverev reveals Carlos Alcaraz ‘confidence’ boost ahead of key Laver Cup win
Zverev and Alcaraz helped Team Europe win a first Laver Cup title since 2021.
The 5 lowest-ranked ATP Tour finalists: Marin Cilic No 2 after Hangzhou run
Cilic was world No 777 at the start of the tournament, but will now compete for his 21st tour title.
The 13 women to lift China Open title: Serena Williams with two wins, Iga Swiatek 2023 champion
Thirteen different champions have been crowned in Beijing since the event launched two decades ago.
Jannik Sinner snubbed the 2024 Laver Cup – but could he appear in the future?
World No 1 Sinner was the most notable absence from this year's event in Berlin.
Daniil Medvedev makes ‘lucky’ admission after huge Laver Cup controversy
There were calls for Medvedev to be defaulted during his Day 3 rubber versus Ben Shelton.
Carlos Alcaraz makes ‘nerves’ confession after leading Team Europe to Laver Cup triumph
Alcaraz sealed a dramatic victory for Team Europe in Berlin - but he came close to not making it onto the court.
Laver Cup Winners & Losers: Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton star – but Daniil Medvedev struggles
We look at the big winners and losers from an intriguing weekend of Laver Cup action in Berlin.
Boris Becker makes ‘tennis boom’ claim as he discusses Laver Cup importance
Becker was one of the guests of honour as the German capital played host to the Laver Cup.
WATCH: Was Daniil Medvedev lucky to escape Laver Cup default?
Medvedev lost his cool in the middle of his clash versus Team World star Ben Shelton.
Marin Cilic +405 in ATP Rankings as Hangzhou comeback gathers pace
Former world No 3 and US Open champion Cilic saved match points to keep his comeback alive.
Aryna Sabalenka, Jasmine Paolini handed huge WTA Rankings chance at China Open
Sabalenka and Paolini could make advantage of some key withdrawals in their rankings quests.
Elena Rybakina makes ‘challenging’ admission as injury woes continue with latest withdrawals
World No 4 Rybakina has not played since withdrawing from her US Open second round clash.
Carlos Alcaraz makes Roger Federer ‘imitate’ confession as legend watches on at Laver Cup
Alcaraz and Casper Ruud dragged Team Europe back into Laver Cup contention - with Federer watching on.
Daniil Medvedev discusses Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev rivalries in ‘exaggerate’ claim
Speculation has lingered for several years over the relationships between Medvedev, Tsitsipas, and Zverev.
Carlos Alcaraz told he has ‘a talent rarely seen’ in message from Laver Cup teammate
World No 3 Alcaraz is making his Laver Cup debut for Team Europe this week.
Frances Tiafoe ‘felt like Roger Federer’ in crunch Laver Cup win
Tiafoe came from a set down to beat Team Europe's Daniil Medvedev in the first Day 2 match at the Laver Cup.
Rod Laver: 5 reasons why Aussie great and tennis icon is so revered
'Rocket Rod' is beloved by the tennis world and even has the Laver Cup named in his honour - we look at why he is so celebrated.
Bjorn Borg delivers ‘gruelling’ verdict as he compares his era of tennis to current stars
Borg is captaining Team Europe in the Laver Cup for the final time this year.
The 4 German players to win Grand Slam singles titles in Open Era – as Berlin hosts Laver Cup
We look at four of Germany's finest players amid Laver Cup action taking place in Berlin.
Stefanos Tsitsipas makes bold Laver Cup ‘excited’ claim in Grand Slam snub
"I try to enjoy and learn as much as I can from this week."
Facing Novak Djokovic is ‘totally suffocating…the guy leaves you nothing’
An ATP star revealed that he "never had this feeling" against any player other than Djokovic.
Emma Raducanu suffers huge injury scare in Korea Open exit
All eyes will now be on whether Raducanu will be fit in time for the China Open next week.
Have leading tennis power couple called time on their relationship?
Anastasia Potapova and Alexander Shevchenko appear to have split.
Emma Raducanu forced to play waiting game as Korea Open rankings push disrupted
Raducanu faces an extended wait to play her crunch Korea Open quarter-final versus Daria Kasatkina.
Iga Swiatek confirms huge withdrawal – here’s how it affects world No 1 race
Swiatek's post-US Open return has been delayed again due to "personal matters".
Alexander Zverev responds to Roger Federer ‘passive’ criticism amid Grand Slam woes
Federer was critical of Zverev's approach after the German failed to win a Grand Slam in 2024.
Carlos Alcaraz bemoans missing ‘unique’ Rafael Nadal opportunity
Alcaraz and Nadal played together at the Olympics but the latter's Laver Cup withdrawal halted chances of a reunion.
Coco Gauff: 5 potential coaching options after Brad Gilbert split – ft. former Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka coaches
We look at who Gauff could turn to following her split from Gilbert this week.
Naomi Osaka-Patrick Mouratoglou partnership would be ‘great association’, says top pundit
Osaka has been spotted with Mouratoglou following her split from Wim Fissette - will it be a good partnership?
Daniil Medvedev makes ‘strange’ Laver Cup confession ahead of Berlin campaign
Medvedev will be in Laver Cup action for Team Europe in Berlin this weekend.
The 7 women to win the most hard court Grand Slam titles: Serena Williams with 13, Steffi Graf No 2
Seven women have won four or more major titles on hard courts, since the US Open and Australian Open adopted the surface.
Ben Shelton makes Laver Cup ‘trash talk’ admission ahead of title defence
US star Shelton will be playing the Laver Cup for the second time after making his debut in 2023.
Belinda Bencic reveals planned comeback date after welcoming first child
Former world No 4 Bencic welcomed her first child, a daughter named Bella, back in April.
Jimmy Connors issues Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner ‘fear factor’ verdict after US Open success
Five-time US Open winner Connors heaped praise on Sabalenka and Sinner after their respective triumphs.
Emma Raducanu’s Korea Open Round 2 opponent: 8th seed Yuan Yue will provide stern test for Brit
Raducanu faces Chinese star Yuan Yue at the Korea Open - here's all you need to know about the world No 40.
Emma Raducanu +10 in rankings with gutsy win over rising American star
Raducanu was not at her best in Seoul but battled her way to victory - and a significant jump in the WTA Rankings.
Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Emma Raducanu, Jessica Pegula, Naomi Osaka to compete – but no Iga Swiatek
Emma Raducanu and Jessica Pegula have both been confirmed for BJK Cup action - but the world No 1 has chosen to skip the event.
Rafael Nadal Davis Cup Finals update issued amid retirement rumours
"If he arrives in good condition in November, he would certainly be a player we can count on."
Aryna Sabalenka chases Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu looks to surge, Naomi Osaka on home turf: 5 WTA Asian swing talking points
We look at some of the biggest WTA Talking points to follow this Asian swing.
Jannik Sinner’s No 1 reign, Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback, will Novak Djokovic play? 5 ATP Asian swing talking points
We look at five key talking points to follow as the Asian swing gets underway.