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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.

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Carlos Alcaraz issues injury update ahead of Six Kings Slam return

Carlos Alcaraz will compete at the 2025 Six Kings Slam, which will be his first tournament since his ankle injury at the Japan Open, but his health remains a question mark.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Aryna Sabalenka Credits Novak Djokovic for US Open Triumph

For the second consecutive season, Aryna Sabalenka has been the standout player on the WTA tour, compiling a stunning 59–11 record with four titles under her belt.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

WTA Ningbo Quarterfinal Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Ajla Tomljanovic

We are guaranteed a new champion at the WTA Ningbo Open and eight women will contest the four quarterfinal matches on Friday. Prime among them will be Riyadh aspirants Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini.

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Naomi Osaka News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

WTA Osaka Quarterfinal Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Jaqueline Cristian

The WTA Osaka event enters the quarterfinal stage with four titanic battles on the fifth day in Japan. There will be a new champion after the defending champion was eliminated by none other than home favorite Naomi Osaka, who continues her quest for her first title on home soil against Jaqueline Cristian.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Emma Raducanu Ends her 2025 Season

Emma Raducanu’s 2025 campaign has come to an end, with the British No.1 forced to withdraw from her final two tournaments of the year in Tokyo and Hong Kong due to illness.

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.

Gael Monfils News / HITC / October 16

Gael Monfils confirms Rio Open as his first tournament of 2026 season

Gael Monfils is set to play one final season on the ATP Tour in 2026, with his first event now confirmed. Monfils has announced that he will retire from tennis after the Paris Masters in 2026, bringing an end to a remarkable career.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 16

Teen Sensation Iva Jovic Reveals Special Advice She Received from Coco Gauff: 'It’s Not Easy'

At the age of just 17, Iva Jovic has played the main draw event of every Grand Slam tournament, and thrice she won her first-round match (at the Australian Open, French Open, and twice at the US Open).

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 16

Novak Djokovic Reveals He Sees Himself in Jannik Sinner’s Game Ahead of Six Kings Slam Clash: 'He’s Skinny Like Me, Hits Very Hard'

Novak Djokovic is all set to play his first match in the second edition of the Six Kings Slam, an exhibition event that started on October 15. The first day saw Taylor Fritz knock out Alexander Zverev, and later, Jannik Sinner went past Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Casper Ruud News / Total Apex Sports / October 16

Casper Ruud Finally Exposes the Toxic Reality Behind Tennis Betting Culture

Let’s be brutally honest here—tennis has a betting problem, and it’s turning fans into absolute monsters. Norwegian star Casper Ruud just dropped some harsh truths about the vile messages athletes receive, and frankly, it’s about time someone called out this toxic circus.

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Jasmine Paolini News / Total Apex Sports / October 16

Jasmine Paolini Powers Through Kudermetova Drama to Keep WTA Finals Dreams Alive

Well, well, well. Look who’s still fighting tooth and nail for that coveted WTA Finals spot. Jasmine Paolini just delivered a masterclass in “how to bounce back from early drama” against Veronika Kudermetova at the Ningbo Open, and honestly?

Valentin Vacherot News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Valentin Vacherot Set to Finish 2025 Season at European Indoor Tournaments

After some speculation on what Monegasque ATP Shanghai Masters Champion Valentin Vacherot would do with his schedule for the remaining weeks of the 2025 ATP Tour season, the overnight sensation has declared his intentions.

Daniil Medvedev News / SportsInfo / October 16

Daniil Medvedev opens up on working with his new coaching personnel

Following the first-round exit at the US Open 2025, Daniil Medvedev parted ways with Gilles Cervara, who was his coach for eight years. The Russian chose

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 16

Taylor Fritz Tells Novak Djokovic to Keep Playing Despite Two-Year Grand Slam Title Drought

Look, we get it. Watching Novak Djokovic struggle through another tournament without lifting a trophy has become as predictable as your friend who insists they’re “almost ready to leave” but takes another hour.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / October 16

Nick Kyrgios opens up on coaching Richard Gasquet and his potential retirement

Nick Kyrgios opened up on his coaching role, as he helped Richard Gasquet in his preparation for the UTS Hong Kong The Australian claimed that he is still

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