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ATP Vienna Day 1 Predictions Including Karen Khachanov vs Tallon Griekspoor

The European ATP indoor swing lands in Vienna with five matches on the cards on the first day. Last year’s runner up, Karen Khachanov, will be in action against Dutch star Tallon Griekspoor in what promises to be a real test for the Russian.

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Jannik Sinner Comments On the Possibility of a Saudi Arabia Grand Slam: 'This Country is Going To Be Very Important For Us'

Jannik Sinner believes Saudi Arabia will play a major role in the future of tennis after earning $6 million for winning three matches at the Six Kings Slam.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 19

Alexander Bublik Demands Change in Schedule from the ATP Tour After Holger Rune’s Devastating Injury

Holger Rune is expected to miss the rest of the ATP Tour season after suffering a severe Achilles injury at the Stockholm Open. The incident took place during his semifinal match against Ugo Humbert in Sweden.

Daniil Medvedev News / Field Level Media / October 19

ATP roundup: Daniil Medvedev ends lengthy title drought

Former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev of Russia captured his first ATP title since May 2023 on Sunday, defeating France's Corentin Moutet 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 at the Almaty Open final in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

Fritz and Draper Slam ATP Schedule After Rune’s Achilles Injury

A dark cloud hangs over the ATP Tour after Holger Rune suffered a devastating injury during his semifinal match in Stockholm. The Dane, who looked poised to reach his first final since April, collapsed mid-point against Ugo Humbert while leading by a set and tied at 2–2 in the second.

Jakub Mensik News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

ATP Basel Day 1 Predictions Including Jakub Mensik vs Henry Bernet

The indoor swing continues this week at ATP Basel, a venue known for rewarding clean strikers and compact, aggressive tennis. Players with reliable serves and early ball timing often find joy here, especially on a surface that plays quick but not slick.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

WTA Tokyo Day 1 Predictions Including Karolina Muchova vs Marketa Vondrousova

The final 500 tournament of the season will take place at WTA Tokyo, where six first-round matches are scheduled on the opening day. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match, including Maya Joint vs Viktorija Golubic.

Holger Rune News / Field Level Media / October 19

Holger Rune to undergo surgery for Achilles injury

Holger Rune said he is facing surgery for an Achilles injury he suffered in his semifinal match at the Nordic Open in Stockholm on Saturday. The injury occurred in the second set, with Rune leading Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-4, 2-2 and the game tied at 40.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 19

WTA roundup: Leylah Fernandez, Elena Rybakina capture wins on Asian swing

Leylah Fernandez of Canada fought off a challenge from 18-year-old qualifier Tereza Valentova to win the Japan Open 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in Osaka on Sunday.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 19

Casper Ruud Absolutely Demolished Ugo Humbert, But Is It Enough for Turin?

It’s a good day to be Casper Ruud. It’s a significantly less good day to be Ugo Humbert, who probably feels like he got hit by a Norwegian-powered freight train.

Taylor Fritz News / Serve on SI / October 19

Taylor Fritz Perfectly Explains What's Wrong With Tennis Now

On Saturday afternoon, Taylor Fritz finally defeated Novak Djokovic. However, there was little to celebrate. The third-place match at the Six Kings Slam did not count in the ATP record book and did not come with any additional prize money.

Tennis News / HITC / October 19

Elena Rybakina praises Ekaterina Alexandrova after winning the Ningbo Open final

Elena Rybakina has claimed the Ningbo Open title, keeping her WTA Finals hopes alive in the process. After dropping the opening set to Ekaterina Alexandrova, Rybakina bounced back impressively, turning things around with some outstanding play to take the match in three.