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ATP Stockholm Day 3 Predictions Including Denis Shapovalov vs Leo Borg

The top seeds are joining the fray on Day 3 in Stockholm, as the indoor hard-court action begins to heat up. With several higher-ranked names entering the draw, the stakes are rising, and so is the quality of tennis on display.

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Sinner, Fritz say Six Kings' $6M prize motivating

Men's tennis stars Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner said the $6 million top prize at this week's Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has provided extra motivation ahead of the star-studded six-man tournament.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 14

WTA roundup: Top seeds enjoy 5-0 round at Japan Open

No. 3 seed Elise Mertens of Belgium never faced a break point in a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Spain's Cristina Bucsa in the first round of the Japan Open on Tuesday in Osaka.

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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?

The 'Men's singles French Open champions' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

The 'Men's Australian Open tennis champions' quiz

Coco Gauff News / Tennis Infinity / October 14

Coco Gauff sets negative record with crazy number of double faults in 2025

Coco Gauff's success has been achieved despite continued severe issues with her second serve. A startling statistic shows the American's struggles with that shot.

Emma Raducanu News / Serve on SI / October 14

Emma Raducanu's Health Problems Lead to Ningbo Open Loss

After a strong summer punctuated by an even better stretch during the North American Hard Court season, Emma Raducanu's Asian Swing is turning out to be a nightmare.

Novak Djokovic News / HITC / October 14

Wimbledon 2026 suggested as possible farewell for Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic may be winding down his playing days, but he remains firmly among the sport’s elite. Even with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner now leading the way, Djokovic still holds his own.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Iga Swiatek Surpasses Venus Williams in WTA Prize Money Rankings

Iga Swiatek has etched her name even deeper into tennis history after reaching a remarkable financial milestone of surpassing Venus Williams to become the second-highest prize money earner in WTA history.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Is the Six Kings Slam an Exhibition?

The top five players in the world are scheduled to play in Saudi Arabia’s Six Kings Slam beginning this Wednesday at the ANB Arena in Riyadh. Are ATP ranking points available?

Tennis News / HITC / October 14

Sam Querrey predicts Amanda Anisimova will reach world No.1 and pass Sabalenka

Amanda Anisimova has been one of the standout players on the WTA Tour this year, reaching multiple Grand Slam finals and picking up two WTA 1000 titles along the way.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Post-Asian Swing ATP Power Rankings: Alcaraz Remains at the Top

After a few weeks of exciting tennis, which concluded with an unexpected ATP Shanghai final between cousins Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot, it’s time to assess how the power rankings stand following this somewhat lengthy Asian Swing.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 14

Nick Kyrgios Drops Nuclear Take on ATP’s Jannik Sinner Protection Racket

Well, well, well. Nick Kyrgios is back at it again, and this time he’s not holding back any punches when it comes to tennis’s golden boy, Jannik Sinner.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / October 14

Iga Swiatek overtakes Venus Williams at No. 2 on all-time WTA prize money list

Iga Swiatek's extraordinary success at 24 years old has been demonstrated by her reaching No. 2 on the WTA's career prize money list, surpassing Venus Williams.

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 14

Casper Ruud Fires Back at Novak Djokovic’s Unity Comments: 'You Don’t Want to Miss Out on Any Money'

Look, we’ve all been here before. Another day, another tennis scheduling debate that has players pointing fingers faster than Djokovic can complain about crowd noise.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 14

Nick Kyrgios Slams Andy Murray for ‘Acting Too Important’, Reveals Why Their Friendship is Over

Nick Kyrgios has now censured none other than Andy Murray, who used to be his friend. During his playing days, Murray used to defend the Aussie when he often landed in hot water because of his controversial on-court antics.

Valentin Vacherot News / FirstSportz / October 14

Ex-WTA Star Calls Valentin Vacherot’s Shanghai Fairytale Better Than Hollywood Movies

Even the Hollywood scriptwriter would have wondered at Valentin Vacherot‘s fairytale run at the Shanghai Masters, claimed Marion Bartoli, a former WTA World No.7.

Coco Gauff News / Yardbarker / October 14

Coco Gauff gets candid about Saudi Arabia hosting women's sports

Gauff discussed playing in Saudi Arabia.

Coco Gauff makes history with Wuhan Open title

The 'Women's singles French Open champions' quiz

Tennis News / Serve on SI / October 13

Serena Williams' Husband Slams Stephen A. Smith Over Super Bowl Comment

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.

Jannik Sinner News / Tennis Infinity / October 13

Jannik Sinner reportedly set skip two events after giving up in No. 1 ranking race

Jannik Sinner might reduce his workload for the rest of 2025 because of how slim the Italian's hopes are of finishing as the year-end ATP world No. 1. Sinner overtook Novak Djokovic as the top-ranked player after the 2025 French Open.

Sebastian Korda News / Field Level Media / October 13

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 / 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.

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.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / October 13