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Novak Djokovic Qualifies for 2025 ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic became the third player to qualify for the 2025 ATP Finals after exceeding the cut-off mark in the qualifying race. The prestigious year-end tournament will be held in Turin, Italy, from November 9th, and will feature the top eight players in the ATP race.

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Carlos Alcaraz Cruising Through Six Kings Slam

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 edition of the 6 Kings Slam and has a chance to repeat the feat Saturday afternoon. Regardless of outcome

Felix Auger-Aliassime News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

ATP Brussels Semifinal Predictions Including Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Raphael Collignon

The semifinals are set at ATP Brussels, and the local fans will be thrilled to see Raphael Collignon make it to the last four. As always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for both matches, as well as the action in Almaty and Stockholm.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

ATP Stockholm Semifinal Predictions Including Casper Ruud vs Denis Shapovalov

There is plenty to play for at the ATP Stockholm Open with a place in Turin still on the cards for two of those in action semifinals day. As always, we here at LWOT are offering our predictions for every match on the slate, as well as the action at ATP Brussels and ATP Almaty.

Holger Rune News / Field Level Media / October 17

ATP roundup: Holger Rune rallies to advance to semis in Stockholm

Top-seeded Holger Rune overcame an error-filled start Friday to defeat Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4 and advance to the semifinals of the Nordic Open in Stockholm.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

ATP Almaty Best Bets Including Medvedev vs Duckworth

Duckworth – Medvedev: 18.10.2025 12:00 CEST H2H: 0-1 James Duckworth has won five straight matches. This week in Almaty, the Australian qualified for the main draw tournament.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner is Tennis’ Mirror Match

At 38-years-old, Novak Djokovic continues to stand as a living monument to tennis excellence. In an era where most of his greatest rivals have either retired or faded from the top ranks, Djokovic remains a force, if no longer a dominant one, still winning and rewriting what longevity in tennis means.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

What made Jannik Sinner the best Italian hard court player?

Jannik Sinner is widely recognized as one of the best hard court players in the world. Naturally, this also makes him the premier Italian hard court player.

Frances Tiafoe News / SportsInfo / October 17

Frances Tiafoe makes early shutdown from 2025 season

Frances Taifoe joined Jack Draper, Emma Raducanu, and others to have made early shutdown from the 2025 season The star player took to Instagram and wrote

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

ATP Almaty Semifinal Predictions Including Daniil Medvedev vs James Duckworth

It’s been a fascinating week of tennis so far at the ATP Almaty Open, with the field now narrowed to four. The indoor conditions have rewarded players who stay aggressive and take charge of points early, but control and patience have proven crucial too at the vital moments.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 17

WTA roundup: Jasmine Paolini rallies; Naomi Osaka withdraws

No. 2 seed Jasmine Paolini of Italy rallied to reach the Ningbo Open semifinals with a marathon 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 victory Friday against sixth-seeded Swiss Belinda Bencic in Ningbo, China.

Alexander Zverev News / HITC / October 17

Alexander Zverev picks up fresh injury problem during Six Kings Slam in Riyadh

Alexander Zverev has opened up about a fresh injury concern following his defeat to Taylor Fritz at the Six Kings Slam. It was another frustrating outing for Zverev, who fell in straight sets to the American during the exhibition event in Saudi Arabia.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

WTA Ningbo Semifinal Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Jasmine Paolini

Jasmine Paolini can seal her qualification at the WTA Finals with a win over Elena Rybakina in their semifinal in Ningbo. The other semifinal will be an all-Russian meeting between Ekaterina Alexandrova and Diana Shnaider.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

WTA Osaka Semifinal Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Sorana Cirstea

We head into the penultimate stage at the WTA 250 in Osaka as four players slug it out for a chance to win the prize money and points at stake as the season winds down.

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Naomi Osaka News / Serve on SI / October 17

Naomi Osaka Announces End of Her Season: How Did She Do in 2025?

There were serious questions about Naomi Osaka's left injury sustained during her second-round match against Suzan Lamens at the Japan Open earlier this week.

Tennis News / HITC / October 17

Iga Swiatek confirms she’ll play for Poland in Billie Jean King Cup playoffs

Iga Swiatek has put together another strong year on the WTA Tour, picking up three more titles, including her sixth Grand Slam. In July, Swiatek won Wimbledon, becoming the first player from Poland to win a singles title at the All England Club.

Holger Rune News / FirstSportz / October 17

Holger Rune Slams ‘Unnecessary’ ATP 500s but Calls Long Calendar ‘Amazing’

Complaints about the tennis schedule have grown in recent years as the ATP keeps coming up with new rules. This year, the two Masters 1000 tournaments of the North American hardcourt swing, the Canadian Open and the Cincinnati Masters, joined five other Masters 1000s in the 12-day tournament category.

Ben Shelton News / HITC / October 17

Ben Shelton reveals pre-Australian Open tournament plans for 2026

Ben Shelton has put together the best Grand Slam season of his career in 2025, building on his progress from the previous year with two deep runs. Shelton opened his year with a strong showing at the Australian Open, reaching the semifinals.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 17

Will Carlos Alcaraz Continue His Reign or Can Jannik Sinner Finally Break the Streak?

Here we go again. It’s the final we all expected, yet somehow it still feels like a blockbuster event every single time. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set to clash once more, this time in the final of the lucrative Six Kings Slam in Riyadh.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / October 17

Djokovic breaks protocol after loss to Sinner in Saudi Arabia

Novak Djokovic breaks protocol after loss to Jannik Sinner in Saudi Arabia

Being the G.O.A.T. comes with its perks.

Jannik Sinner involved in bizarre fan incident in Saudi Arabia

Tennis stars show hypocrisy by accepting Saudi money

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 16

Veteran Jan-Lennard Struff stuns Karen Khachanov in Almaty

German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff outlasted top-seeded Karen Khachanov of Russia, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Thursday in the second round of the Almaty Open in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Nick Kyrgios News / Field Level Media / October 16

Nick Kyrgios near retirement but planning Australian Open farewell

Nick Kyrgios admits his playing career is nearing its conclusion on the tennis court. The Aussie, who peaked at No. 13 in the ATP rankings in 2016, was forced to withdraw from this month's Ultimate Tennis Showdown event in Hong Kong due to a lingering knee injury.

Emma Raducanu News / Field Level Media / October 16

Ailing Emma Raducanu ends season, WDs from two events

England's Emma Raducanu is shutting it down for the season after battling an illness this month. The 22-year-old former U.S. Open champion withdrew from the upcoming WTA tournaments in Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / October 16

Jannik Sinner involved in bizarre fan incident in Saudi Arabia

In a strange turn of events, World No. 2 Jannik Sinner was taken aback Wednesday when a fan in Saudi Arabia ran onto the court and asked for his jacket.

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / October 15

Tennis stars show hypocrisy by accepting Saudi money

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, No. 2 Jannik Sinner and other top tennis stars have been highly critical of the jam-packed ATP calendar and the various guidelines laid out by the sport's governing body. But their action don't always seem to be in line with their words.

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz