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ATP roundup: Top seeds Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton fall in Basel

Unseeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert won 36 of 45 first-service points and saved both break points he faced to topple No. 1 seed Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4 in the Swiss Indoors Basel Round of 16 on Thursday in Switzerland.

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ATP Vienna Quarterfinal Predictions Including Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Bublik

Friday at the ATP 500 event in Vienna will feature all four quarterfinal matches, with several top players in action–including the #2 and #3 players in the world, both also former champions at this event, in Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev.

Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / October 23

Novak Djokovic’s Mural Vandalized in Belgrade Amid Ongoing Tension with the Serbian Government

Novak Djokovic’s mural was left defaced in the capital of Serbia, Belgrade after he recently left his home country for a fresh start in Athens, Greece.

Daniil Medvedev News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Daniil Medvedev Has Heated Exchange With Umpire During Vienna Loss

Tennis world No. 13 Daniil Medvedev had a heated moment with the chair umpire in the first set during his Round of 16 loss to Frenchman Corentin Moutet in the 2025 Erste Bank Open in Vienna.

Tennis News / ESPN / October 23

Bagnis begins voluntary provisional doping ban

Argentine tennis player Facundo Bagnis chose to begin a voluntary provisional suspension in an anti-doping case after testing positive for a substance in the category of diuretics and masking agents, the ITIA announced Thursday.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

WTA Guangzhou Quarterfinal Predictions Including Shuai Zhang vs Katie Volynets

Four Americans will be in action on WTA Guangzhou quarterfinal day. They are Coco Gauff’s former doubles partner, Caty McNally, Ann Li, Claire Liu, and Katie Volynets.

Elena Rybakina News / FirstSportz / October 23

Elena Rybakina Admits her 'Last Push' For a Place in the WTA Finals has Taken a Toll on her

Elena Rybakina is now just one win away from claiming her place in the WTA Finals for a third consecutive year. She has had to play consecutive tournaments on tour since the US Open, which has given her an advantage to earn her place in the season-ending tournament as the eighth player.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

ATP Basel Quarterfinal Predictions Including Casper Ruud vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

The quarterfinals are set at ATP Basel featuring a strong lineup on what promises to be an entertaining day of tennis. As always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for every match on the slate – but which players will advance to the semifinals?

Naomi Osaka News / Tennis Infinity / October 23

Why 2026 could be a special year for Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka has endured many struggles in the last few years, but next season could be among the best of her career. Fans worldwide were thrilled when Osaka returned to tennis at the start of 2024.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

Jannik Sinner Accepts Backlash Over Davis Cup Withdrawal

Journalists, former players, and supporters have questioned Jannik Sinner’s commitment to his national team in response to his choice to skip the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

WTA Tokyo Quarterfinal Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Mboko

There is plenty on the line as we head into day five at the WTA Tokyo Open and, as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate in the Japanese capital.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

ATP Basel Best Bets Including Fonseca vs Shapovalov

Auger-Aliassime – Munar H2H: 1-2 Felix Auger-Aliassime has won five straight matches. Last week in Brussels, the Canadian won the title, defeating Lehecka in the final.

Coco Gauff News / FirstSportz / October 23

Coco Gauff Reveals her Major Career Goals as she’s 'Not Close to Being Satisfied'

Coco Gauff has enjoyed the good part and rough patch of her 2025 season. With only two titles to her name this season, she has done well to reach four tour-level tournament finals, including a Grand Slam final.

Tommy Paul News / Field Level Media / October 23

Tommy Paul (foot) WDs from Rolex Paris Masters

Tommy Paul withdrew from the upcoming Rolex Paris Masters on Thursday as he works his way through an ongoing left foot injury. His absence likely will mark the end of the season for Paul, who on June 9 rose to a career-best No.