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Griekspoor – Brooksby: 03.10.2025 11:00 CEST H2H: 0-1 Tallon Griekspoor has lost seven straight matches. The last match he won was over two months ago in Bastad on clay.

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Bergs – Ruud: 03.10.2025 11:00 CEST H2H: 1-0 Zizou Bergs has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Tokyo, Bergs lost to Alcaraz in the 1/8-Finals in straight sets.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / October 2

Draper 'confident' of December return - UTS chief

British number one Jack Draper is set to return from injury at the UTS Grand Final in London in December, says the event's organiser Patrick Mouratoglou.

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'Let’s take advantage of Joao Fonseca’s hype': How World Cup champion Ronaldo Nazario found inspiration for a massive tennis investment

Former Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário has pointed to the rising success of João Fonseca following a major investment in tennis courts across Brazil, highlighting the 18-year-old star’s growing influence in developing the next generation of players.

Venus Williams News / Tennis Infinity / October 2

Carlos Alcaraz & Venus Williams among those on December's U.S. exhibition schedule

The ATP and WTA seasons end in November, but that does not mean the action will stop in December. While some players step away from any events and just focus on resting and preparing for the new season in December, others take the chance to play in more relaxed environments where the final result does not matter as much.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 2

Jenson Brooksby breezes to second round in Shanghai

Jenson Brooksby recorded a 7-6 (2), 6-1 victory over Japan's James Trotter on Thursday in their first-round match of the Shanghai Masters. Brooksby continued his strong form at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in China after reaching the semifinals at the Japan Open earlier this week.

Novak Djokovic News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 2

'I love to have them, but at the same time the kids cannot live daddy's life' - Novak Djokovic leaves his 'number one fan' at home as he travels to Shanghai

Novak Djokovic is one of the many tennis stars travelling to China to compete in the penultimate Masters 1000 event of the year, the Shanghai Masters. It is an event that he has won four times and is looking to defend his final run from last year.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 2

Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova reach Beijing semifinals

No. 2 seed Coco Gauff and No. 3 Amanda Anisimova will clash in an All-American semifinal at the China Open in Beijing. Gauff rolled to a 6-3, 6-4 quarterfinal win on Thursday against Germany's Eva Lys while Anisimova rallied for a 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4 victory against sixth-seeded Jasmine Paolini of Italy.

Coco Gauff News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 2

'It’s going to be a fight for that' - Coco Gauff picks up reputation of a 'fighter' after battling through to China Open semi-final

The China Open has been a favourite tournament for Coco Gauff in recent times, winning her last WTA 1000 title in Beijing last year. She has now found a rich vein of form after prior struggles on the court to power through to the semi-finals of the event, as she labels herself a 'fighter' in the process.

Andy Roddick News / HITC / October 2

Andy Roddick singles out the best volleyer in women’s tennis of all time

How well a player can volley often separates the good from the great. Just ask any multiple-time Grand Slam champion. Pat Cash, who built his game around serve-and-volley and won Wimbledon in 1987, recently said players today are not as sharp at the net as they used to be.

Jannik Sinner News / FirstSportz / October 2

Jannik Sinner Discusses the Impact of the Changes Implemented in his Game After the US Open Final Loss

Jannik Sinner has been making serious changes to his game on the court since the US Open. The former World No.1 claimed his third title of the season after beating American youngster Learner Tien in straight sets at the China Open.

Serena Williams News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 2

'I was bad': Serena Williams shares early career insecurities in rare admission

Former world number one Serena Williams has opened up about insecurities she had in her early career. The 44-year-old is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of women’s tennis after having won as many as 23 Grand Slam titles in her career.

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Iron-Willed Amanda Anisimova prevails over Paolini at China Open, complete All-American semifinal against Coco Gauff

Amanda Anisimova secured her passage to the China Open semifinals after a battle of nearly three hours against Jasmine Paolini, winning 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-4.

Ben Shelton News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 2

'It is getting there': Fit again Ben Shelton shares his big objective for the rest of the season

America’s Ben Shelton has provided an encouraging fitness update ahead of his first match at the ongoing Shanghai Masters. The 22-year-old is set to return to the court after spending more than a month on the sidelines in order to recover from a fitness concern.

Casper Ruud News / Last Word On Sports / October 2

ATP Shanghai Day 3 Predictions Including Casper Ruud vs Zizou Bergs

Casper Ruud is one of those who will feature in the second round of the Shanghai Masters on Day 3. The Norwegian is looking to climb the ATP Race to Turin with just a few tournaments remaining.

Holger Rune News / Last Word On Sports / October 2

ATP Shanghai Best Bets Including Rune vs Baez

Baez – Rune: 03.10.2025 08:00 CEST H2H: 3-3 Sebastian Baez has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Tokyo, Baez lost to Alcaraz in the opening round in straight sets.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 2

ATP Shanghai Day 3 Predictions Including Novak Djokovic vs Marin Cilic

The second round of the Shanghai Rolex Masters gets underway with a packed slate of intriguing clashes. Headlining the day is the return of 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic, who steps back onto the court for the first time since the US Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 2

ATP Shanghai Day 3 Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs David Goffin

The seeds come into play on day 3 of the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters. Ben Shelton is playing for the first time since retiring at the US Open due to a shoulder injury.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 2

ATP Shanghai Best Bets Including Shelton vs Goffin

Bonzi – Diallo: 03.10.2025 06:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Benjamin Bonzi has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Beijing, Bonzi lost to Marozsan in the opening round in straight sets.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Carlos Alcaraz Drops Sharp 3-Word Message to Taylor Fritz After Japan Open Triumph

“I think I take almost more pride in this one because I feel like, start to finish, I won it, I earned it,” a jubilant Taylor Fritz couldn’t contain his emotions after besting World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz during the Laver Cup last month. He snatched a win against the Spaniard for the first time after three straight losses.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Issued Warning As Ben Shelton, Joao Fonseca and Others Pose Threat

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner rule the tennis courts wherever they go. In just three years, the “Murcian Maverick” and the Italian “Machine” have completely taken over the ATP landscape.

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Jannik Sinner addresses Novak Djokovic comparisons after China Open win

Sinner addressed comparisons to Djokovic after he won his 21st career title on a hard court.

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No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz (ankle) withdraws from Shanghai Masters

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Ben Shelton returns to ATP action in Shanghai Masters 1000

After missing three tournaments, sixth-ranked Ben Shelton is set to make his return to the ATP Tour in the Shanghai Masters 1000 Tournament. Shelton was having a breakout season when he suffered a painful shoulder injury vs.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 1

Emma Navarro dumps top seed Iga Swiatek in Beijing

No. 16 seed Emma Navarro stormed into the China Open quarterfinals with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 upset of top-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland on Wednesday in Beijing.