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ATP roundup: Juncheng Shang earns first win since surgery

ATP roundup: Juncheng Shang earns first win since surgery

Juncheng Shang began his title defense at China's Chengdu Open on Wednesday with his first win since undergoing foot surgery in March. A year after becoming the first Chinese player to win an ATP Tour title on home soil, Shang saved six of seven break points and held off Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-1, 5-7, 6-4.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / September 17
Aryna Sabalenka WDs from China Open, putting No. 1 ranking in play

Aryna Sabalenka WDs from China Open, putting No. 1 ranking in play

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the China Open. The WTA 1000 event is scheduled to start on Sept. 24. Wednesday, on social media, tournament officials announced Sabalenka had withdrawn with what was termed a "minor injury." Sabalenka, from Belarus, has not played since winning the U.S.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 17
WTA Seoul Day 4 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Barbora Krejcikova

WTA Seoul Day 4 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Barbora Krejcikova

The remaining round-of-16 matches will be completed on Day 4 in Seoul. Emma Raducanu and Barbora Krejcikova’s battle of the Grand Slam champions promises to be a highlight.

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The 'Men's singles U.S. Open champions' quiz

The 'Men's singles U.S. Open champions' quiz

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 17
WTA Seoul Day 4 Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Sorana Cirstea

WTA Seoul Day 4 Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Sorana Cirstea

Iga Swiatek’s first match since the US Open will occur on Day 4 of the WTA event in Seoul. Winning the title in Korea could be crucial to her chances of overtaking Aryna Sabalenka at No.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Last Word On Sports / September 17
Aryna Sabalenka Announces Withdrawal from Beijing: What’s Next in Her 2025 Season?

Aryna Sabalenka Announces Withdrawal from Beijing: What’s Next in Her 2025 Season?

Aryna Sabalenka’s 2025 campaign has taken an unexpected turn with the announcement that she will miss the China Open in Beijing due to an injury she sustained at the US Open.

Billie Jean King News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 17

Ukraine make history by dumping Spain out of Billie Jean King Cup to advance to semi-finals

Ukraine made history at the Billie Jean King Cup, defeating five-time champions Spain to advance to the semi-finals for the first time, coming out on top 2-0.

Tennis News / ESPN / September 17

Way-too-early Grand Slam predictions for 2026

The majors are done for the year -- is it too early to forecast who will reign supreme in 2026? Never.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / September 17

Taylor Townsend faces massive backlash for mocking Chinese cuisine, apologizes later

Taylor Townsend caused considerable controversy after stunningly insulting Chinese food at the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen. The Asian swing is among the most important on the WTA Tour, especially the China Open, which starts next week, and the Wuhan Open.

Jannik Sinner News / ESPN / September 17

Alcaraz, Sinner could meet in Davis Cup final

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain could face Italy's Jannik Sinner in another title decider after their countries were placed in opposite halves of the draw for the Davis Cup Final 8.

Nikoloz Basilashvili News / Last Word On Sports / September 17
ATP Chengdu Day 2 Predictions Including Sebastian Baez vs Nikoloz Basilashvili

ATP Chengdu Day 2 Predictions Including Sebastian Baez vs Nikoloz Basilashvili

A busy schedule is in store at the ATP Chengdu Open on Day 2. Some of the players who lost in Davis Cup ties have a chance to return to winning ways in the opening round of this tournament.

Emma Raducanu News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 17
Emma Raducanu averts tears during tough test against Jaqueline Cristian at Korea Open

Emma Raducanu averts tears during tough test against Jaqueline Cristian at Korea Open

Emma Raducanu went through the mill on multiple occasions whether before her tie against Jaqueline Cristian or during her 6-4, 6-3 win on Wednesday at the Korea Open.

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Taylor Townsend News / ESPN / September 17

Townsend apologizes for criticizing Chinese food

American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized "from the bottom of my heart" for making disparaging comments about Chinese food on social media.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 17
ATP Hangzhou Day 2 Predictions Including Marin Cilic vs Nishesh Basavareddy

ATP Hangzhou Day 2 Predictions Including Marin Cilic vs Nishesh Basavareddy

Marin Cilic winning the ATP 250 in Hangzhou last year was a shocker. Not for a lack of quality from the 2014 US Open champion, it’s just nobody thought he still had it in him.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / September 17

2025 Davis Cup Finals Draw: Alcaraz's Spain and Sinner's Italy land in opposite halves

The draw for the 2025 Davis Cup Finals has been released, and it certainly boosted the anticipation ahead of the event. This year, the "World Cup of Tennis" will be played from November 18th to November 23rd.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 17
ATP Hangzhou Best Bets Including Vukic vs Goffin

ATP Hangzhou Best Bets Including Vukic vs Goffin

Cazaux – Arnaldi: 18.09.2025 07:30 CEST H2H: 2-1 Arthur Cazaux has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the US Open, where he failed to qualify for the main draw.

Karolina Pliskova News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 17
'I don't understand why': Karolina Pliskova calls out women players over pay complaints

'I don't understand why': Karolina Pliskova calls out women players over pay complaints

Former world number one Karolina Pliskova has stated that she has no idea why women’s tennis players ‘complain’ about being paid less than men’s tennis players.

Matteo Berrettini News / Last Word On Sports / September 17
ATP Hangzhou Day 2 Predictions Including Matteo Berrettini vs Dalibor Svrcina

ATP Hangzhou Day 2 Predictions Including Matteo Berrettini vs Dalibor Svrcina

Matteo Berrettini has been withdrawing from tournaments left and right more or less since May, only playing Wimbledon, where he lost to Kamil Majchrzak in five sets in the opening round.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 17
Entry List Almaty Open ATP 2025 with Karen Khachanov, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Bublik

Entry List Almaty Open ATP 2025 with Karen Khachanov, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Bublik

The ATP will move from Asia back to Europe for the 2025 Almaty Open, which takes place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and is scheduled to run from October 13-19, 2025.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / September 17
Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from WTA 1000 China Open after US Open title

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from WTA 1000 China Open after US Open title

After a year of heartbreak at the Grand Slams, Aryna Sabalenka once again cemented herself as the No. 1 player in the world with a triumphant victory at the US Open.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Rafael Nadal Makes a Statement on Alcaraz Having More Slams Than Federer and Djokovic at 22

Rafael Nadal Makes a Statement on Alcaraz Having More Slams Than Federer and Djokovic at 22

Rafael Nadal, widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history, recently shared his thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open victory and the young Spaniard’s place in the sport.

Taylor Townsend News / The Spun / September 17
Taylor Townsend Issues Apology For Controversial Remarks: 'I Will Be Better'

Taylor Townsend Issues Apology For Controversial Remarks: 'I Will Be Better'

American tennis star Taylor Townsend has officially apologized for remarks she made about Chinese culture. Townsend, the No. 1 women's doubles player in the world, is in Shenzhen for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Carlos Alcaraz Greeted by a Familiar Face as He Arrives for the Laver Cup

Carlos Alcaraz Greeted by a Familiar Face as He Arrives for the Laver Cup

Carlos Alcaraz has barely had a moment to breathe after a whirlwind season that saw him lift two Grand Slam trophies and add more silverware to his growing collection.

Jannik Sinner News / Serve on SI / September 16

Jannik Sinner's Brainwaves are Part of Pablo Torre's Latest Investigation

This time last year, Jannik Sinner was embroiled in controversy stemming from a failed drug test earlier in the 2024 ATP season. That drawn-out saga finally concluded with a three-month ban and is now in the rearview mirror.

Barbora Krejcikova News / Field Level Media / September 16
Barbora Krejcikova advances in rain-soaked Seoul

Barbora Krejcikova advances in rain-soaked Seoul

Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 win against Russian qualifier Tatiana Prozorova during a rain-filled Tuesday session at the Korea Open in Seoul.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 15
New American tennis prodigy announces emphatic arrival

New American tennis prodigy announces emphatic arrival

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

Sofia Kenin rallies to win her opening match at Korea Open
Former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova makes winning return after absence
Marin Cilic comments on how his win at U.S. Open almost didn’t happen
Novak Djokovic finds himself as the odd man out once again
Davis Cup roundup: Spain completes comeback to make Final 8

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