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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.

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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.

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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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 / Last Word On Sports / October 12

ATP Stockholm Day 1 Predictions Including Tallon Griekspoor vs Jacob Fearnley

The ATP tour moves on the the indoor hard court season with a fantastic draw on the cards here at the ATP Stockholm Open. The 2025 edition is going to be action packed and as ever, we predict every match on the slate in Sweden’s capital.

Bernard Tomic News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

ATP Almaty Day 1 Predictions Including Bernard Tomic vs Corentin Moutet

The sixth edition of the ATP Almaty Open is one of three tournaments that mark the start of the indoor hard-court swing in Europe. Although the event in Kazakhstan was downgraded to an ATP 250, it has still attracted two of the world’s top 20 players and there should be plenty of entertaining action on day one.

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Aryna Sabalenka News / Tennis Infinity / October 12

Watch: Sabalenka nearly hits ball kid with dangerous racket throw in Wuhan

Aryna Sabalenka came very close to hitting one of the ball kids and being disqualified at the 2025 Wuhan Open. The WTA 1000 event in Wuhan was Sabalenka's first after her win at the US Open.

Naomi Osaka News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

WTA Osaka Day 1 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Wakana Sonobe

WTA Osaka kicks off with a mix of home favourites, rising stars, and seasoned competitors taking to the court on day one. As ever, we here at LWOT wll be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Linda Noskova vs Katie Boulter.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

WTA Osaka Day 1 Predictions Including Linda Noskova vs Katie Boulter

A mix of seeded players and in-form contenders take the court as first-round action gets underway at WTA Osaka. The quick conditions favour those who play on the front foot and look to seize control early, though composure and smart shot selection will still be vital in matches that promise to be tightly contested.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 12

Roger Federer’s Claims Involving Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Dismissed By ATP Tournament Director

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have faced each other in the final whenever they played the same tournament this year since the Italian Open. Sinner was successful in winning just Wimbledon and gave a walkover in Cincinnati.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 12

Coco Gauff tops Jessica Pegula in all-American final in China

Coco Gauff sailed through the final four games of the second set to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 and capture the Wuhan Open on Sunday in China.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / October 12

2025 Almaty Open ATP Draw with Medvedev, Khachanov, Cobolli & more

The 2025 Almaty Open will be the second edition of the tournament in this city, and the draw has been unveiled. There has been an ATP tournament held in Kazakhstan for half a decade now.

Valentin Vacherot 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.

Frances Tiafoe News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

Frances Tiafoe calls time on 2025 season

Frances Tiafoe has called time on his 2025 season bringing to a close a disappointing year for the American. It wasn’t supposed to turn out this way with Tiafoe looking primed to re-establish himself at the top of the game and break back into the top 10.

Sofia Kenin News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

WTA Ningbo Day 1 Predictions Including Sofia Kenin vs McCartney Kessler

The busy Asian swing continues on the opening day at the WTA Wuhan Open. A number of star names will be in action on day one and, as always, we here at LWOT predict all the action.

Martina Navratilova News / HITC / October 12

Eastbourne Open won by Martina Navratilova dropped from WTA Tour 2026 schedule

The WTA has released its 2026 calendar, and one historic British tournament has been left out. The limited run of grass court events in the UK has long been a point of contention, with only a few weeks separating the end of the clay season from the start of Wimbledon.

Emma Raducanu News / HITC / October 12