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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.

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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.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

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The 'Men's Australian Open tennis champions' quiz

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.

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.

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 / Last Word On Sports / October 13

WTA Ningbo Day 2 Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Dayana Yastremska

Day 2 of the WTA 500 event in Ningbo will feature plenty of high-quality matches, with several players looking to make a final push towards the WTA finals or a better year-end ranking position.

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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

ATP Brussels Best Bets Including Mpetshi Perricard vs Ruusuvuori

Altmaier – Bailly: 14.10.2025 11:00 CEST H2H: 1-0 Daniel Altmaier has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Shanghai, Altmaier lost to Sinner in the second round in straight sets.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

WTA Ningbo Day 2 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Lin Zhu

Day 2 of the WTA 500 event in Ningbo will feature plenty of high-quality matches, with several players looking to make a final push towards the WTA finals or a better year-end ranking position.

Jannik Sinner News / Total Apex Sports / October 13

Jannik Sinner Waves White Flag on No. 1 Ranking, Skips Major Events

The ATP calendar is less of a marathon and more of a brutal, soul-crushing death march. This year’s chase for the year-end No. 1 ranking has been a wild ride, but it seems Carlos Alcaraz is cruising to the finish line, leaving Jannik Sinner in his dust.

David Goffin News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

ATP Brussels Day 2 Predictions Including David Goffin vs Francisco Comesana

After his second Top 10 win of 2025 last week, David Goffin will look to build on his steady form at home in Brussels at the 2025 European Open, an ATP 250 event in Belgium.

Coco Gauff News / FirstSportz / October 14

Wuhan Open Champion Coco Gauff Picks her Favorite Surface on Tour After Winning her 9th Hard-Court Title

Coco Gauff produced an excellent performance to claim her 11th tour-level singles title on Sunday (October 12). The American star defeated her fellow compatriot and former doubles partner Jessica Pegula to claim the Wuhan Open title for the first time in her career and just her first WTA 1000 title of the season.

Joao Fonseca News / Tennis Infinity / October 13

Why Joao Fonseca's withdrawal from 2025 Shanghai Masters was a mistake

Joao Fonseca's surprising decision to withdraw from the 2025 Shanghai Masters was an error of judgment on the part of him and his team. Many were surprised when Joao Fonseca decided not to compete at the penultimate ATP Masters 1000 tournament this season.

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