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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.

Naomi Osaka News / Total Apex Sports / October 17

Will Naomi Osaka Ever Catch a Break?

Just when you think Naomi Osaka is getting back into the swing of things, fate throws another curveball—or in this case, a debilitating leg injury. The four-time Grand Slam champion’s comeback tour has hit yet another snag, forcing her to withdraw from the Japan Open right in her home country.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / HITC / October 17

Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals the reality behind his difficult 2025 season

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ appearance at the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia didn’t go as planned. The exhibition event looked like a good chance for him to regain some momentum and close out what has been a disappointing season on a high note.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 17

Jasmine Paolini Survives Epic 3-Hour Battle Against Bencic to Keep WTA Finals Dreams Alive

Well, well, well. Just when you thought tennis couldn’t get any more dramatic, Jasmine Paolini decides to put on a masterclass in “how to give your fans

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 17

Jannik Sinner Makes Humble ‘Success’ Admission While Explaining Importance of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in His Career

Jannik Sinner is gearing up for the final of the Six Kings Slam, scheduled to be held on October 18 in Riyadh. Sinner is in great form, but up against him will be a player against whom he has won just one match in their last eight meetings.

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.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / October 16

Aryna Sabalenka gives Rafael Nadal's museum special gift after US Open triumph

Fans have one more reason to visit Rafael Nadal's museum after Aryna Sabalenka donated something from her 2025 US Open title run to the institution. Sabalenka became a four-time Grand Slam champion after defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 in the final.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

ATP Almaty Quarterfinal Predictions Including Daniil Medvedev vs Fabian Marozsan

The ATP 250 indoor hard court series is underway in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Only eight men remain in contention for the trophy and we are all set for an exciting finish.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

ATP Stockholm Quarterfinal Predictions Including Casper Ruud vs Sebastian Korda

The quarterfinals are set at the ATP Stockholm Open, and all four top seeds have made their way into the last eight. This article features #2 seed Casper Ruud, who will take on Sebastian Korda in a thrilling encounter.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

ATP Brussels Quarterfinal Predictions Including Lorenzo Musetti vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

Friday’s ATP Brussels quarterfinal matches could be pivotal in the ATP Finals race. Lorenzo Musetti, who occupies the final qualifying spot, and Felix Auger-Aliassime, the man closest to overtaking him, will be in action.

Holger Rune News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

ATP Stockholm Quarterfinal Predictions Including Holger Rune vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry

The ATP Stockholm quarterfinal lineup promises a lively evening of tennis under the indoor lights, with the crowd ready to lift their hometown favorite and the late-season tension beginning to show.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Six Kings Slam 3rd Place Match Prediction: Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz

This Saturday at the Six Kings Slam will feature both the third place match and the final, with four of the top five players in the world duking it out and a lot of money on the line.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Six Kings Slam Final Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner

This Saturday at the Six Kings Slam will feature both the third place match and the final, with four of the top five ranked players in the world duking it out and a lot of money on the line.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

ATP Stockholm Best Bets Including Korda vs Ruud

Korda – Ruud: 17.10.2025 18:30 CEST H2H: 1-1 Sebastian Korda has won three of his last five matches. Two weeks ago in Shanghai, Korda lost to Bergs in the opening round in straight sets.

Tennis 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 / Field Level Media / October 16

WTA roundup: McCartney Kessler reaches Ningbo quarters

Unseeded American McCartney Kessler reached the Ningbo Open quarterfinals Thursday with a 7-6 (5), 6-1 victory over eighth-seeded Russian Liudmila Samsonova in Ningbo, China.

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 / Field Level Media / October 15

ATP roundup: Denis Shapovalov tops Leo Borg, son of Swedish legend, in Stockholm

Canadian Denis Shapovalov overcame Leo Borg, the son of tennis legend Bjorn Borg, and the partisan crowd on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Nordic Open in Stockholm.

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.

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / October 14