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Roundup: Alex de Minaur records 300th tour-level win in Vienna

Third-seeded Alex de Minaur of Australia produced his 300th tour-level win, rolling past native son Jurij Rodionov 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, Austria.

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ATP Basel Best Bets Including Cilic vs Goffin

Baez – Opelka: 21.10.2025 12:00 CEST H2H: first meeting Sebastian Baez has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Brussels, Baez lost to Royer in the opening round in straight sets.

Stan Wawrinka News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

ATP Basel Day 2 Predictions Including Stan Wawrinka vs Miomir Kecmanovic

The first round continues on Day 2 of the ATP Swiss Indoors Basel. We get to see Stan Wawrinka in action on Monday. The Swiss star has given no indication that he’s ending his career yet, but fans have to know their opportunities to see him are limited.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

ATP Vienna Day 2 Predictions Including Alexander Zverev vs Jacob Fearnley

The Austrian capital of Vienna consistently hosts one of the most competitive ATP 500 events of this year. 2025 is no different, with eight of the top 16 players in the world competing for the title.

Ben Shelton News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

ATP Basel Day 2 Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Kamil Majchrzak

The first round continues on Day 2 of the ATP Swiss Indoors Basel. We have seven matches on the cards, and we here at LWOT predict all of them for you.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

ATP Vienna Day 2 Predictions Including Lorenzo Musetti vs Stefanos Tsitsipas

The Austrian capital of Vienna consistently hosts one of the most competitive ATP 500 events of this year. 2025 is no different, with eight of the top 16 players in the world competing for the title.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

ATP Vienna Best Bets Including Norrie vs Rublev

Ugo Carabelli – Misolic: 21.10.2025 13:30 CEST H2H: 1-2 Camilo Ugo Carabelli has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Stockholm, Ugo Carabelli retired mid-match against Kovacevic in the opening round in the deciding set.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 20

Alexander Zverev Responds to Boris Becker’s Criticism of him Being 'a Problem Child'

Alexander Zverev has slammed back at Boris Becker for his recent criticism following his poor run this season. The German star has been under heavy criticism from former players as he has struggled to reach his expected level on the court and has suffered early losses in tournaments he was one of the favorites to win.

Holger Rune News / Sporting News / October 20

Tennis stars call out current issues in the sport after Holger Rune suffers Achilles injury

Holger Rune suffered a season-ending Achilles injury while competing at the Nordic Open.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / October 20

Kostyuk Questions Sabalenka and Swiatek's Testosterone Advantage

Earlier this month, WTA World No. 27 Marta Kostyuk lost to Karolina Muchova in the first round of the Wuhan Open. It was her second loss to Muchova in as many months.

Eva Lys News / FirstSportz / October 20

Watch: Chaos at the Japan Open as Eva Lys Delivers her Post-Match Interview in Total Darkness Following an Unexpected Power Outage

A bizzare scene unfolded at the 2025 Japan Open when Eva Lys was forced to give her on-court interview in complete darkness. The German star has produced a startling display to oust British star Katie Boulter in the Round of 32 of the ATP 250 tournament.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / October 20

Most titles won by active ATP stars ft. Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has the most titles for an active male Tennis player with 100 wins to his name Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander follow him with a total of 24

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

WTA Finals Race Breakdown: Rybakina or Andreeva in Riyadh

The WTA Finals in Riyadh are just 10 days away, and seven participants have already been confirmed. With only one spot remaining, we’ll take a look at who has the best chance to secure that final place in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Jannik Sinner News / Field Level Media / October 20

Jannik Sinner will skip Davis Cup as Italy goes for three-peat

After helping lead Italy to the 2023 and 2024 Davis Cup championships, Jannik Sinner will not be competing in this year's event. Sinner, the second-ranked

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

WTA Tokyo Day 2 Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Bianca Andreescu

This week’s WTA 500 event in Tokyo doesn’t quite feature the strongest field and it was further hurt by several withdrawals, including that of #1 seed Jasmine Paolini, which led to the draw being reshuffled.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

WTA Tokyo Day 2 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Maria Sakkari

This week’s WTA 500 event in Tokyo doesn’t exactly feature the strongest field and it wasn’t helped by several withdrawals, including that of #1 seed Jasmine Paolini, which led to the draw being reshuffled.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

WTA Guangzhou Day 2 Predictions Including Alycia Parks vs Ajla Tomljanovic

Alycia Parks will attempt to end her seven-match losing streak against Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round of the WTA Guangzhou. That is one of 12 matches on Day 2 of the event.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 20

WTA roundup: McCartney Kessler rallies in Tokyo

McCartney Kessler rallied for a 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory against Spain's Cristina Bucsa in the first round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis event Monday in Tokyo.

Tennis News / HITC / October 20

Tim Henman outlines key factor behind Jannik Sinner’s victory against Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Six Kings Slam crown on Saturday, beating Carlos Alcaraz in a rematch of last year’s final. He came out on top again, taking the match 6-2, 6-4.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 20

Vienna Open 2025: Preview and schedule

Last week, the Six Kings Slam ended in favor of Jannik Sinner, who breezed past Carlos Alcaraz to defend his title as well as take home $6 million prize money.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 20

Marta Kostyuk Explains Why Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are ‘Much Stronger’ Than Her

Marta Kostyuk suggested that the biological structure plays a huge role in women’s tennis, while explaining why she has yet to beat Aryna Sabalenka or Iga Swiatek.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 20

Nick Kyrgios Makes Bold Predictions about Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, Who are ‘Sick’ of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

No player other than Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner has been winning the Grand Slam titles since 2024, with them sharing the last eight Majors between them.