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ATP Race Update: Alcaraz and Sinner lock up Turin as Djokovic and Zverev are tied on third place

The ATP Race has been updated, and a week after the US Open final, things are taking shape for the final part of the season. For the third consecutive major, the finalists were Carlos Alcaraz (10,540) and Jannik Sinner (7,950), with the Spaniard ending with his 6th major title and extending his lead as the No.

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'It didn’t feel extraordinary': Marin Cilic on how his US Open win almost didn’t happen

When Marin Cilic walks into Flushing Meadows, memories flood back. The Croatian star, who stunned the tennis world with his 2014 US Open victory, admits the emotions never fade.

Jannik Sinner News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Jannik Sinner Makes a Tough Personal Call On Monday

Jannik Sinner may not have walked away from the US Open with the result he wanted, but when you’ve already collected two Grand Slam titles in the same season, there’s still plenty to smile about.

Iga Swiatek News / FirstSportz / September 15

Wim Fissette Highlights One ‘Natural’ Trait That has Helped Iga Swiatek Have a Successful Career

Iga Swiatek has been one of the most dominant players in the women’s circuit, perhaps just after World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka. The Polish star has been in her best form in recent months, which has seen her win two titles in four tournaments.

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Iva Jovic News / Serve on SI / September 15

The Rapid Rise of Iva Jovic: The WTA's Latest Teen Star

One of the more striking themes running through the course of this WTA season has been the remarkable number of teenage talents to earn defining breakthroughs at the summit of the sport.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / September 15

Joao Fonseca eyes blockbuster clash against Carlos Alcaraz at the 2025 Laver Cup

Joao Fonseca has enjoyed a breakthrough season in the ATP Tour, having stunned top seeds in events and has already lifted a trophy. However, his biggest challenge will be at the Laver Cup in San Francisco, where he’s likely to face World No.1 and six-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in the event.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / September 15

Can Carlos Alcaraz win a Calendar Slam Next Year?

Carlos Alcaraz’s rapid rise is no longer a story of potential; it’s a reality marked by numbers and historic wins. Since his 2023 Wimbledon triumph over Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz has firmly establish himself as one of the sport’s defining figures.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / September 15

Boris Becker hopes Alexander Zverev ends Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s domination in men’s tennis

Boris Becker has revealed that he hopes Alexander Zverev will end the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on tour. This comes after the Italian and Alcaraz reached their third consecutive Grand Slam final at the US Open, taking their rivalry to a higher level on tour, which has made them better than other players.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 15

WTA Race Update: Sabalenka and Swiatek already qualified to Finals – Who joins them in Riyadh?

The WTA Asian swing has begun, and after a week of transition, new stars have emerged. Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah and American teenager Iva Jovic notably secured their first professional titles, making a strong jump in the WTA Race and setting them up for a potential year-end ranking.

Karolina Pliskova News / Tennis Infinity / September 15

Former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova makes winning return after year-long absence

Karolina Pliskova is back on the tennis courts, and she is back to winning after claiming an opening-round win at the WTA 125 event in Caldas da Rainha.

Sofia Kenin News / Field Level Media / September 15

Sofia Kenin rallies to win first-round match at Korea Open

Seventh-seeded Sofia Kenin rallied from an uncompetitive first set to knock off Germany's Laura Siegmund 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in opening-round action of the Korea Open in Seoul, South Korea on Monday.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / September 15

Novak Djokovic Finds Himself the Odd Man Out Again

Novak Djokovic has to feel a sense of déjà vu when he sits back and looks back at the last two years he has had. He hasn’t won a single Grand Slam since his US Open 2023 victory.

Holger Rune News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 15

'There is a difference between Danish and Spanish manners' Holger Rune brushes off crowd boos at Davis Cup

Holger Rune drew attention this weekend in the Davis Cup after a tense environment in Denmark's loss to Pedro Martínez. The Dane refused to shake the chair umpire's hand after the match, following a tense atmosphere with the Marbella crowd, who interrupted Rune several times.

Holger Rune News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 15

'He didn’t deserve it': Holger Rune explains Davis Cup handshake snub

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Barbora Krejcikova News / Last Word On Sports / September 15

WTA Seoul Day 2 Predictions Including Barbora Krejcikova vs Tatiana Prozorova

Two Grand Slam champions will be in action on Day 2 in Seoul. 2024 Wimbledon winner Barbora Krejcikova’s match is one of three predicted in this article.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 15

WTA Seoul Day 2 Predictions Including Beatriz Haddad Maia vs Dayeon Back

WTA Seoul brings together players who are looking to reset and push for strong finishes to the season. The hard courts here tend to reward clean ball-striking but also expose players who struggle with consistency, so experience and adaptability matter.

Iga Swiatek News / Tennis Infinity / September 15

Iga Swiatek addresses injury concerns ahead of Asian swing

Iga Swiatek opened up about her foot injury before starting her Asian swing at the 2025 Korea Open in Seoul. Swiatek last competed at the US Open. She lost in the quarterfinals of the New York Slam to Amanda Anisimova, who proved to be better than her.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 15

Korea Open Round-up: Early success for Lois Boisson, Sofia Kenin, Eva Lys and Maya Joint in Seoul

Day One is in the books in what is a stacked line-up this week at the Korea Open especially when you take into account the fact that Pegula, Rybakina, Paolini among others are playing Billie Jean King Cup Finals instead.

Iva Jovic News / Serve on SI / September 15

American Teenager Iva Jovic Wins First WTA Title at 17

Most of the tennis world (players and fans) take a quick break between the US Open and the Asian Swing of the schedule. But not rising American women's tennis star Iva Jovic.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / September 15

Rafael Nadal Dismisses Recurring Comparisons of Big 3 with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner for sure are dominating on the tour since last season and are compared to the legendary trio of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 15

Patrick Mouratoglou Says 'Belief' is the Key to Beat Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

There is a sense of inevitability that has stepped into men’s tennis in the last two years. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have stolen the imagination of every player with their exquisite stroke play and consistency on the tour.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 15

New American tennis prodigy announces emphatic arrival

Iva Jovic, the 17-year-old American tennis prodigy, made a powerful statement Sunday.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 14

Davis Cup roundup: Spain completes comeback to make Final 8

Pedro Martinez, Jaume Munar and Pablo Carreno Busta all contributed to Spain's reverse sweep of Denmark on Sunday in Marbella to allow Spain to advance to the Davis Cup's Final 8.

Janice Tjen News / Field Level Media / September 14

WTA roundup: Janice Tjen, Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah reach Sao Paolo final

A pair of unseeded players, Indonesia's Janice Tjen and France's Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah, pulled off semifinal upsets at the SP Open Saturday in Sao Paolo and will meet in Sunday's final.