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The penultimate Masters 1000 of the season, the Shanghai Masters, ended in favor of qualifier Valentin Vacherot. He came from a set down to beat his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, in what was also the third Masters 1000 final between two unseeded players.

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WTA roundup: Naomi Osaka easily wins opener in Osaka

Top seed Naomi Osaka overwhelmed 17-year-old Wakana Sonobe 6-0, 6-4 in the opening round of the Japan Open in Osaka on Monday. Osaka needed just 76 minutes to oust her Japanese countrywoman, using eight aces and winning 83% of her first serves (15 of 18).

Andy Murray News / HITC / October 13

Carlos Alcaraz sets new milestone by overtaking Andy Murray’s time as World No. 1

Carlos Alcaraz may not have played the Shanghai Masters, but the world No. 1 is still adding to his list of achievements. Alcaraz made the right call in choosing to miss Shanghai after picking up a knock during his title run at the Japan Open.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / October 13

Iga Swiatek Surpasses Venus Williams in WTA Career Prize Money

Last Friday, Jasmine Paolini soundly defeated Iga Swiatek in straight sets in the Wuhan Open quarterfinals. While it was not the ending Swiatek had hoped for in the Masters 1000 event, she still made WTA history.

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Coco Gauff News / HITC / October 13

Despite Wuhan Open win, Coco Gauff breaks unwanted tennis record with double fault total

Coco Gauff picked up a win at the Wuhan Open, but even with the trophy in hand, she added another unwanted record to her collection. Despite her strong play throughout the tournament and a convincing win over Jessica Pegula in the final, Gauff’s campaign wasn’t without its blemishes.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 13

Andy Murray Takes Cheeky Jibe at Roger Federer After Swiss Maestro’s Practice Session in Shanghai

The Shanghai Masters was concluded on October 12 and saw a new champion in the form of Valentin Vacherot. The Monegasque locked horns with his cousin Arthur Rinderknech, claiming his career’s first ATP win after a three-set match.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

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Cina – Dzumhur: Time TBA H2H: first meeting Federico Cina has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Hersonissos, he lost to Montes-De la Torre in the opening round of the Challenger tournament.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / October 13

2025 Six Kings Slam Draw with Alcaraz, Djokovic, Sinner & more

The draw for the 2025 Six Kings Slam is set, and the seeding for the event might come as a surprise to some fans. The Six Kings Slam was first held in 2024.

Hamad Medjedovic News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

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Struff – McDonald: Time TBA H2H: 1-0 Jan-Lennard Struff has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Roanne, Struff was upset by Sakellaridis in the opening round in three tight sets.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / October 13

Boulter upsets Noskova at Japan Open

British number three Katie Boulter beats Linda Noskova to reach the second round of the Japan Open.

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After Beating Novak Djokovic and Winning Shanghai Masters in Front of Roger Federer, Valentin Vacherot Sums Up ‘Crazy Week’

While Valentin Vacherot, in the Shanghai Masters final, was clashing with his cousin Arthur Rinderknech, another Shanghai champion was watching the match from the stands of Qizhong Stadium.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Five Things We’ve Learned From The 2025 Asian Swing

The Asian swing of the ATP and WTA Tours can be overlooked, coming as it does between the end of the US Open, the final Major of the year, and the end of the season, especially the tour finals events and the Davis Cup final.

Iga Swiatek News / Total Apex Sports / October 13

Iga Swiatek’s United Cup Vow: Redemption Tour or Just More Aussie Sun?

So, Iga Swiatek, the world’s No. 2 tennis titan, is having a bit of a rough patch. After a pretty sweet victory at the Korea Open, she hit a snag in China, bowing out in the R16 at the China Open and then getting dumped from the Wuhan Open quarterfinals by Jasmine Paolini.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 13

Andy Murray Drops Cheeky Instagram Bomb on Roger Federer’s Serve Practice Video

Leave it to Andy Murray to turn a simple practice video into comedic gold. The witty Scotsman just couldn’t resist taking a playful jab at Roger Federer after the Swiss maestro posted footage of himself serving at the Shanghai Masters.

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Coco Gauff makes history with Wuhan Open title

World No. 3 Coco Gauff defeated No. 6 Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, to win the Wuhan Open on Sunday.

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Valentin Vacherot News / FirstSportz / October 13

Watch: Valentin Vacherot Laughs While Cousin Arthur Rinderknech Collapses Due to Cramps After Shanghai Defeat

Valentin Vacherot had a fairytale run in Shanghai as he entered the Masters 1000 event as an alternate player and secured a spot in the main draw after winning the qualifying rounds.

Valentin Vacherot News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Valentin Vacherot’s Next Challenge: Surviving the Rankings Cliff

The magical championship run of Valentin Vacherot at the ATP Shanghai Masters 1000 is one of the biggest stories in tennis this decade. The qualifier was world #204 when he entered the field, and after becoming the lowest-ranked ATP Masters 1000 Champion in history, he exits as the world #40.

Reilly Opelka News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

ATP Brussels Day 1 Predictions Including Reilly Opelka vs Benjamin Bonzi

After the incredible end to the ATP Shanghai Masters 1000, it’s time for the indoor season to start, with Brussels being a new tournament on tour generating a lot of expectations.

Valentin Vacherot News / FirstSportz / October 12

Valentin Vacherot Makes Special Admission on Playing Shanghai Masters Event After Securing Maiden Masters 1000 Title

Valentin Vacherot’s remarkable triumph at the Rolex Shanghai Masters will go down as one of the greatest underdog stories in ATP history. Ranked No. 204 at the start of the event, the Monegasque player stormed through qualifying and went all the way to win the Masters 1000 title in China.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 12