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Serena Williams became the greatest women's tennis player of all time thanks to her powerful game and fiery drive. Today, it became clear why she and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, are a perfect match.

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ATP roundup: Sebastian Korda, others spring Nordic Open upsets

Sebastian Korda, Great Britain's Jacob Fearnley and Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic all pulled off upsets of seeded players in the first round at the Nordic Open in Stockholm, Sweden.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

WTA Ningbo Day 2 Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Dayana Yastremska

Day 2 of the WTA 500 event in Ningbo will feature plenty of high-quality matches, with several players looking to make a final push towards the WTA finals or a better year-end ranking position.

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The 'Men's singles U.S. Open champions' quiz

Can you name every men's U.S. Open tennis champion in the Open Era beginning in 1968?

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

ATP Brussels Best Bets Including Mpetshi Perricard vs Ruusuvuori

Altmaier – Bailly: 14.10.2025 11:00 CEST H2H: 1-0 Daniel Altmaier has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Shanghai, Altmaier lost to Sinner in the second round in straight sets.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

WTA Ningbo Day 2 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Lin Zhu

Day 2 of the WTA 500 event in Ningbo will feature plenty of high-quality matches, with several players looking to make a final push towards the WTA finals or a better year-end ranking position.

Jannik Sinner News / Total Apex Sports / October 13

Jannik Sinner Waves White Flag on No. 1 Ranking, Skips Major Events

The ATP calendar is less of a marathon and more of a brutal, soul-crushing death march. This year’s chase for the year-end No. 1 ranking has been a wild ride, but it seems Carlos Alcaraz is cruising to the finish line, leaving Jannik Sinner in his dust.

David Goffin News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

ATP Brussels Day 2 Predictions Including David Goffin vs Francisco Comesana

After his second Top 10 win of 2025 last week, David Goffin will look to build on his steady form at home in Brussels at the 2025 European Open, an ATP 250 event in Belgium.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 13

United Cup Tournament Director Discloses Discussions on Bringing Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic to 2026 event

The 2025 season nears its conclusion, and the 2026 campaign is almost upon us. Players have begun their preparation for the new campaign, setting new goals and new heights to reach, and so are tournament organizers.

Tennis News / HITC / October 13

Pennetta gives her verdict on Jasmine Paolini’s Grand Slam chances after strong season

Jasmine Paolini is looking to become the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Flavia Pennetta. Paolini broke through with two major final appearances last year, finishing the season ranked as high as world number four.

Joao Fonseca News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

ATP Brussels Day 2 Predictions Including Joao Fonseca vs Botic van de Zandschulp

The second day of main-draw action in Brussels features a mix of rising talents and steady tour regulars, each looking to build momentum on the indoor hard courts.

Nick Kyrgios News / FirstSportz / October 13

Nick Kyrgios Gives Updates on Whether He Will Compete at the 2026 Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios has shared whether he will feature at the 2026 Australian Open after being largely inactive during the 2025 ATP season. The Australian star has featured in just five tour-level tournaments this season and has never reached the round of 16 of any of them amid injury struggles on tour.

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Bianca Andreescu News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

WTA Osaka Day 2 Predictions Including Bianca Andreescu vs Viktorija Golubic

The second day of WTA Osaka action will include Bianca Andreescu’s return to Japan. The 2019 US Open winner faces a tricky opening test against the experienced Viktorija Golubic.

Hamad Medjedovic News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

ATP Almaty Day 2 Predictions Including Brandon Nakashima vs Hamad Medjedovic

The sixth edition of the ATP Almaty Open enters its second day with four encounters featuring players meeting for the first time, including two home favourites, Alexander Shevchenko and Timofey Skatov, so there should be plenty of entertainment for the fans on day two.

Tennis News / HITC / October 13

Jannik Sinner’s coach praises Valentin Vacherot after surprise Shanghai Masters title

Jannik Sinner’s hopes of finishing the year as world number one were ended after he lost to Tallon Griekspoor at the Shanghai Masters. Sinner was forced to retire from the match due to severe cramping, opening the door for Carlos Alcaraz to finish the year at number one.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

WTA Osaka Day 2 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Hailey Baptiste

It should be another entertaining day of WTA Osaka tennis. We at LWOT predict the matches of the 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez, American star Alycia Parks, and Elise Mertens here.

Alexandra Eala News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

WTA Osaka Day 2 Predictions Including Alexandra Eala vs Tereza Valentova

Ten matches are on the slate in Osaka for Day 2. We here at LWOT cover four of them, including rising star Alexandra Eala’s contest, in this article. The other matchups, including Bianca Andreescu vs Viktorija Golubic and Leylah Fernandez vs Hailey Baptiste, are predicted separately.

Matteo Berrettini News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

ATP Stockholm Day 2 Predictions Including Matteo Berrettini vs Giulio Zeppieri

More exciting first-round matches are scheduled on Day 2 of the ATP Stockholm Open, and fans can expect a great day of tennis. This article features former world No.6 Matteo Berrettini, who takes on his compatriot Giulio Zeppieri.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 13

Six Kings Slam 2025: Preview and schedule

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will once again play the same tournament. The four-time Grand Slam champion failed to defend the recently concluded Shanghai Masters after cramps forced him to retire mid-match in the third round.

Coco Gauff News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Post-Asian Swing WTA Power Rankings: Coco Gauff on Top

Coco Gauff has been missing a big win recently, but she got it at the Wuhan Open, which is why she’s emerged at the top of the WTA Power Rankings heading into the final weeks of the season—where she played fantastic tennis last year, winning the WTA Finals.

Naomi Osaka News / Field Level Media / October 13

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).

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.

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 / Yardbarker / October 13

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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Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 12

Valentin Vacherot vanquishes cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win Shanghai Masters

Valentin Vacherot completed his astounding run at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Sunday, defeating cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win his first ATP Tour title and become the lowest-ranked champion of an ATP Masters 1000 event.