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

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

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 / Last Word On Sports / October 20
WTA Finals Race Breakdown: Rybakina or Andreeva in Riyadh

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.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 20
Jannik Sinner will skip Davis Cup as Italy goes for three-peat

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

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 20
WTA Tokyo Day 2 Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Bianca Andreescu

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

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.

Ajla Tomljanovic News / Last Word On Sports / October 20
WTA Guangzhou Day 2 Predictions Including Alycia Parks vs Ajla Tomljanovic

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

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

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 / Tennis Infinity / October 20

Taylor Fritz takes aim at ATP with angry comments after Rune's brutal injury

Holger Rune suffered a heartbreaking injury at the 2025 Stockholm Open, and many of his colleagues were quick to call out the ATP in response. Rune returned to the Top 10 on the ATP Tour thanks to his run to the Stockholm Open semi-finals, but he won't have a chance to improve on it anytime soon.

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Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 20

What is the Prize Money for the 2025 Vienna Open?

At present, two ATP 500 events are underway, in Basel and Vienna. Several top players will be playing in either of these two events. World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz, however, won’t be in action this week as he will directly play the last Masters 1000 of the season, the Paris Masters, scheduled to start on October 27.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / October 20
'They're playing close to perfection,' - Novak Djokovic feels the need to accept the Sinner-Alcaraz reality

'They're playing close to perfection,' - Novak Djokovic feels the need to accept the Sinner-Alcaraz reality

Novak Djokovic claimed that the duo of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner has been operating on a whole different level in the last two years  The Serbian

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 20
Marta Kostyuk Explains Why Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are ‘Much Stronger’ Than Her

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

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.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 20
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Disagrees with John McEnroe’s Claims that Carlos Alcaraz is Better Than Big 3

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Disagrees with John McEnroe’s Claims that Carlos Alcaraz is Better Than Big 3

At the US Open this year, Carlos Alcaraz was heaped with great praise by John McEnroe for his incredible performances throughout the tournament. In the final, the Spaniard wasted no time in denying Jannik Sinner his second consecutive title with a four-set win.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 20
ATP Vienna Best Bets Including Khachanov vs Griekspoor

ATP Vienna Best Bets Including Khachanov vs Griekspoor

Kovacevic – Arnaldi: 20.10.2025 16:00 CEST H2H: 0-2 Aleksandar Kovacevic has won three of his last five matches. This week in Vienna, Kovacevic qualified for the main draw tournament by winning both matches in three tight sets.

Daniil Medvedev News / Field Level Media / October 19
ATP roundup: Daniil Medvedev ends lengthy title drought

ATP roundup: Daniil Medvedev ends lengthy title drought

Former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev of Russia captured his first ATP title since May 2023 on Sunday, defeating France's Corentin Moutet 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 at the Almaty Open final in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Holger Rune News / Field Level Media / October 19
Holger Rune to undergo surgery for Achilles injury

Holger Rune to undergo surgery for Achilles injury

Holger Rune said he is facing surgery for an Achilles injury he suffered in his semifinal match at the Nordic Open in Stockholm on Saturday. The injury occurred in the second set, with Rune leading Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-4, 2-2 and the game tied at 40.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 19
WTA roundup: Leylah Fernandez, Elena Rybakina capture wins on Asian swing

WTA roundup: Leylah Fernandez, Elena Rybakina capture wins on Asian swing

Leylah Fernandez of Canada fought off a challenge from 18-year-old qualifier Tereza Valentova to win the Japan Open 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in Osaka on Sunday.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 19
Casper Ruud Absolutely Demolished Ugo Humbert, But Is It Enough for Turin?

Casper Ruud Absolutely Demolished Ugo Humbert, But Is It Enough for Turin?

It’s a good day to be Casper Ruud. It’s a significantly less good day to be Ugo Humbert, who probably feels like he got hit by a Norwegian-powered freight train.

Taylor Fritz News / Serve on SI / October 19

Taylor Fritz Perfectly Explains What's Wrong With Tennis Now

On Saturday afternoon, Taylor Fritz finally defeated Novak Djokovic. However, there was little to celebrate. The third-place match at the Six Kings Slam did not count in the ATP record book and did not come with any additional prize money.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / October 19
Novak Djokovic abruptly quits match in Saudi Arabia

Novak Djokovic abruptly quits match in Saudi Arabia, season in doubt

The Serb bowed out early in the second set after losing a physical first set in a 7-4 tiebreaker.

...after breaking protocol following loss to Jannik Sinner in Saudi Arabia
Tennis stars show their hypocrisy by accepting Saudi money
Daniil Medvedev ends lengthy title drought with win in Kazakhstan
Holger Rune is set to undergo surgery for his Achilles injury
Leylah Fernandez, Elena Rybakina capture wins on Asian swing

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