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Aryna Sabalenka dominates in straight sets in WTA Finals opener

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka proved why she earned the top spot with her world-class display against No. 8 Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals. The reigning US Open champion took down the Italian standout in just over an hour with a 6-3, 6-1 victory.

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Watch: Madison Keys asks Amanda Anisimova not to shake hands at WTA Finals

Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova's WTA Finals battle ended unexpectedly when the older American asked her compatriot not to shake hands. Keys is known for being one of the friendliest players on the WTA or ATP Tours.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 3

ATP roundup: Alexandre Muller rallies in third set to prevail in Athens

Fifth-seeded Frenchman Alexandre Muller shook off a loss of serve while trying to win the match and a match point against in the deciding set's 12th game and rallied to edge Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (6) in the opening round of the Hellenic Championships in Athens.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

ATP Metz Day 3 Predictions Including Flavio Cobolli vs Lorenzo Sonego

Six ATP Metz matches are scheduled for Tuesday. The players left in the draw will try to make a final push before the off-season begins. No. 4 seed Flavio Cobolli and recent Rolex Shanghai Masters runner-up Arthur Rinderknech’s matches are predicted.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

ATP Metz Day 3 Predictions Including Cameron Norrie vs Arthur Cazaux

It should be another exciting day of ATP Metz action. Cameron Norrie, who recently generated headlines by defeating Carlos Alcaraz at the Rolex Paris Masters, will play against the home favorite Arthur Cazaux.

Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / November 3

Italian Tennis President Lifts Lid on the Participation of Novak Djokovic in the ATP Finals

The President of the Italian Tennis Federation, Angelo Binaghi has confirmed that Novak Djokovic will play the ATP Finals in Turin. The 38-year-old’s chances of playing at the tournament fell flat after he decided to compete at the ATP 250 event in Athens, which comes a week before the prestigious season-ending tournament.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / November 3

Elena Rybakina tops Serena Williams group, Amanda Anisimova beats Madison Keys at WTA Finals 2025

Elena Rybakina beat Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 to win the Serena Williams group and qualified for the semifinal of the WTA Finals 2025 The Kazakhstan star

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 3

Jasmine Paolini Hopes to Improve on her Game after Aryna Sabalenka’s Demolition at the WTA Finals

Jasmine Paolini fell to World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the opening match of the Steffi Graf Group at the WTA Finals. The US Open champion gave the Italian star no chance in the match, crushing her with her serving technique and outmuscling the World No.8 strategy on the court to earn her 60th win of the season.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 3

Jessica Pegula Breaks Down Coco Gauff’s Secret After Winning Their Opening Clash at the WTA Finals

Jessica Pegula couldn’t have asked for a better start at the WTA Finals in Riyadh after defeating fellow compatriot Coco Gauff in the opening match of the robin-round stage.

Jannik Sinner News / FirstSportz / November 3

Jannik Sinner Reveals his Next Goal for the Season After Winning the Paris Masters

Jannik Sinner claimed his fifth ATP Masters 1000 title after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final at Paris. The 24-year-old also returned to the World No.

Coco Gauff News / SportsInfo / November 3

Coco Gauff claims WTA to be more interesting than ATP in 2025

During the WTA Finals 2025, the defending champion regarded the WTA to be more interesting than the ATP due to the latter's predictability The American

Cameron Norrie News / BBC Sport / November 3

'Not easy' but Britain's Norrie advances in Metz

Cameron Norrie beats France's Valentin Royer to reach the second round in Metz but fellow Briton Jacob Fearnley suffers an early exit in Athens.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 3

Elena Rybakina storms past Iga Swiatek at WTA Finals

No. 6 seed Elena Rybakina stormed to a 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory against No. 2 Iga Swiatek on Monday to move into first place in her group at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

Aryna Sabalenka Breaks Serena Williams’ Guinness World Record

Aryna Sabalenka has officially broken the highest single-season prize money record by a female player after her opening win at the 2025 WTA Finals. Sabalenka kicked off her campaign at the year-end championships with a dominant 6-3 6-1 win over Jasmine Paolini to take control of the Stefanie Graf Group.

Daniil Medvedev News / Tennis Infinity / November 3

Why Daniil Medvedev will not challenge for Grand Slams in 2026 despite strong season end

Daniil Medvedev played his best tennis in almost two years after the 2025 US Open, but that does not mean he will come close to winning Grand Slams in 2026.

Felix Auger-Aliassime News / Field Level Media / November 3

Felix Auger-Aliassime WDs from Metz; ATP Finals in jeopardy

Felix Auger-Aliassime withdrew from this week's Moselle Open in Metz, France, on Monday, citing a left knee injury. The 25-year-old Canadian lost to World No.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

WTA Finals Day 4 Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula

Day 4 of the WTA Finals in Riyadh features the Stefanie Graf Group, which means World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and World No.3 Coco Gauff will be in action.

Iga Swiatek News / HITC / November 3

Iga Swiatek admits early pressure made transition to Wim Fissette ‘tricky’

Iga Swiatek has had to adapt to some significant changes this year, including a new coaching setup under Wim Fissette. Swiatek ended her long-standing partnership with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, who has since joined up with Naomi Osaka, following the 2024 US Open.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz to Take Rivalry to South Korea

Newly-crowned World #1 Jannik Sinner and his rival and World #2 Carlos Alcaraz will compete in an exhibition match in South Korea next January, just eight days ahead of the Australian Open.

Lorenzo Musetti News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

What Lorenzo Musetti Needs to Qualify for the ATP Finals

When Monday started, Lorenzo Musetti was in a pretty difficult spot when it came to his participation at the ATP Finals in Turin. It was a stated goal of the Italian before the season, because what better way to conclude a year than to play on native soil in front of dozens of his fans.