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ATP Athens Final Prediction: Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti

The final day of the regular 2025 ATP season is upon us as two top 10 players battle for the ATP 250 title in Athens. Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti face off with significant Nitto ATP finals implications on the line.

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Naomi Osaka Goes Beach-Mode in the Caribbean After Wrapping Up Her Season

Naomi Osaka’s year ended in a way that felt both familiar and new for tennis fans. Familiar, because she continues to be a force on the courts. New, because this version of Osaka now goes home to a toddler, not an empty hotel room.

Cameron Norrie News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

ATP Metz Final Prediction: Cameron Norrie vs Learner Tien

The 2025 edition of the ATP Metz Open is down its final day and the final match. Seventh seed Cameron Norrie faces Learner Tien in what should be a very exciting battle of the left handers.

Elena Rybakina News / ESPN / November 7

Rybakina advances to WTA Finals title match

Elena Rybakina reached the title match at the WTA Finals for the first time after beating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 on the back of her big serve in the semifinals on Friday.

Jack Draper News / Tennis Infinity / November 7

Jack Draper reveals 'false hope' that led to him playing and withdrawing from US Open

Jack Draper has revealed that a scan, which may have been incorrect, influenced his decision to play at the 2025 US Open. Draper's opening-round victory at Flushing Meadows against Federico Agustin Gomez was Draper's last match before he withdrew from the tournament, ending his hopes of improving on reaching last year's semifinal.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / November 7

List of all ATP Finals winners and runners-ups in 21st century

In the 21st century, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have dominated the ATO Finals, winning it 7 and 6 times, respectively The most recent winner was

Jannik Sinner News / FirstSportz / November 7

Workers’ Union Secretary Tells Jannik Sinner to Pay Taxes If He’s 'Proud to be Italian'

Amid anti-Italian allegations, Jannik Sinner declared that he is “proud” to be an Italian and “happy” to be born in Italy and not in Austria. Sinner was born in Innichen, in South Tyrol, an autonomous region in Italy where the majority of the people speak German.

Carlos Alcaraz News / FirstSportz / November 7

Former World No.1 Claims Carlos Alcaraz has Questions to Answer at the ATP Finals in Turin

Former World No.1 and Tennis legend Justine Henin has revealed that Carlos Alcaraz has some questions to answer about his form at the ATP Finals in Turin.

Nick Kyrgios News / Tennis Infinity / November 7

Nick Kyrgios delivers 'miracle' injury update, targets Australian Open return

Nick Kyrgios hasn't competed since March this year, but he has now revealed that something miraculously changed with his body. It seemed that fans might not be able to enjoy Kyrgios' mastery on the tennis court again.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / November 7

List of all WTA Finals winners and runners-ups in 21st century

Serena Williams has won the most number of WTA Finals titles in the 21st century Coco Gauff is the most recent winner, who beat Zheng Qinwen 3–6, 6–4,

Tennis News / Serve on SI / November 7

Sinner and Alcaraz Surprise Fans With Competition Before ATP Finals

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are at the beginning stages of a generational-defining rivalry. The "Big Three" has faded away, the "Next Gen" never materialized, and the "New Two" are here to stay.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / November 7

List of all semifinalists in WTA Finals 2025

Elena Rybakina became the first player to qualify for the semifinal of the WTA Finals 2025 by winning all of her matches in the Serena Williams group Likewise, Aryna

Coco Gauff News / HITC / November 7

Coco Gauff breaks silence with surprising Instagram message after early WTA Finals exit

Coco Gauff’s season came to an end after she exited the WTA Finals in the round-robin stage. It was a disappointing title defence for the American, though it was not entirely unexpected given how up and down her form has been this year.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Nitto ATP Finals Draw: Djokovic Joins Alcaraz or Sinner?

The draw for the final event of the tennis calendar is complete. The eight highest-ranked players in the world have been split into two groups of four as the ATP elite head to Turin for the Nitto ATP Finals.

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Naomi Osaka News / Tennis Infinity / November 7

Naomi Osaka reveals what helped her to avoid 'feeling meaningless'

Naomi Osaka has offered insight into how becoming a mother and taking maternity leave had a significant impact on her life. The former WTA world No. 1 did not play in the 2023 season while focusing on being a mother to her daughter, Shai.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 7

WTA Finals 2025: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova Preview, Prediction

No player other than Aryna Sabalenka has tasted more success this season on the WTA tour. And she now wants to continue her winning ways at the WTA Finals as well.

Coco Gauff News / Tennis Infinity / November 7

Coco Gauff 'on track for a huge year in 2026' says legendary coach

Coco Gauff's 2025 season ended without a title defense at the WTA Finals, but it was another season in which she improved as a player. Gauff is still only 21 years old, and yet, she will most likely finish the season inside the Top 3 on the WTA Tour for the third consecutive year.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 7

WTA Finals 2025: Jessica Pegula vs. Elena Rybakina Preview, Prediction

The end of the WTA season is around the corner. The year-end championships are underway in Riyadh, and players who booked a spot in the semifinals are Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Amanda Anisimova.

Nick Kyrgios News / ESPN / November 6

Kyrgios: Pressure is on ahead of 'Battle of Sexes'

As confident as he is about defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the "Battle of the Sexes" next month, Nick Kyrgios admits to feeling a bit of pressure ahead of their Dec.

Nick Kyrgios News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Nick Kyrgios Shares Unexpected Update on Tennis Future: 'Something Really Has Changed'

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios revealed that something had changed in his knee, which has allowed him to be pain-free over the last couple of weeks as he eyes a return on the court next year.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 6

ATP roundup: Novak Djokovic, Lorenzo Musetti on Athens collision course

No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia and No. 2 seed Lorenzo Musetti of Italy advanced to the semifinals of the Hellenic Championship on Thursday in Athens.

Iga Swiatek News / Serve on SI / November 6

Iga Swiatek Questions 'Karma' After 2025 WTA Finals Defeat

Iga Swiatek should be commended for her 2025 season. With little time to regroup after the most tumultuous year of her career, compounded by a coaching change last fall, Swiatek was slow out of the gate.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 5

ATP roundup: No. 3 seeds falter in Greece and France

Two of the top four seeds at the ATP 250 Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship suffered second-round defeats Wednesday in Athens, Greece. Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic piled up 14 aces with no double faults to knock out Italy's Luciano Darderi, the No.

Venus Williams News / Field Level Media / November 5

Venus Williams, 45, to start 33rd season at Adelaide

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams will kick off her 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour in January in Auckland, New Zealand. Tournament organizers confirmed Wednesday that the 45-year-old former World No.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 5

Amanda Anisimova rallies past Iga Swiatek at WTA Finals

Amanda Anisimova rallied for a 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 victory over Iga Swiatek of Poland on Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.