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ATP Tokyo Day 2 Predictions Including Taylor Fritz vs Gabriel Diallo

Former champion Taylor Fritz will get his ATP Tokyo campaign underway on Thursday in a tricky opening match against power-hitting Gabriel Diallo. That is one of a handful of interesting matches on the schedule.

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Jannik Sinner Promises ‘Changes’ to his Game Ahead of Beijing Open Return

Jannik Sinner said on Wednesday that he has been working on changes to his game. He added that he has been “reflecting a lot” ahead of his return to competition.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

ATP Beijing Day 1 Predictions Including Jannik Sinner vs Marin Cilic

The 2025 China Open begins in Beijing, marking the start of one of the standout ATP 500 events on the calendar. With plenty of big names in the draw, fans can expect exciting battles from the very first day.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

WTA Beijing Day 2 Predictions Including Katerina Siniakova vs Anastasia Potapova

With the bottom half opening-round matches out of the way, Thursday at WTA Beijing will feature the top half women’s singles first-round encounters. Katerina Siniakova will look to build on a strong week in Seoul against Anastasia Potapova, while Sonay Kartal is facing the ever-dangerous Alycia Parks.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 24

WTA Race Update: Swiatek closes on Sabalenka after new title, Rybakina and Paolini’s nail-biter for the last Finals spot

The first week of the Asian Swing concluded with Iga Swiatek winning the WTA 500 Korea Open title—her third title of the season—and adding a good haul of points as the final stretch of the year begins.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

ATP Tokyo Day 2 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Sebastian Baez

The 2025 edition of the ATP Tokyo Open is well underway. Top seeds are in action including a certain six time Grand Slam champion and as ever, we preview and predict all scheduled matches for you.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennis Infinity / September 24

Novak Djokovic named GOAT ahead of Nadal & Federer by fellow tennis legend

Bjorn Borg left fans with no doubts about who he considers the greatest ATP player ever, and also assessed Novak Djokovic's hopes of winning a 25th Grand Slam.

Donna Vekic News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

WTA Beijing Day 2 Predictions Including Donna Vekic vs Cristina Bucsa

16 first-round matches are scheduled on day two at the WTA Beijing. There will be exciting matches all day, and as always, we at LWOT are offering our predictions for every match on the slate including Lois Boisson vs Dalma Galfi and Aliaksandra Sasnovich vs Janice Tjen.

Lois Boisson News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

WTA Beijing Day 2 Predctions Including Lois Boisson vs Dalma Galfi

The WTA Beijing action will continue on day two in the Chinese capital. As always, we here at LWOT cover all the action on day two, including Aliaksandra Sasnovich vs Janice Tjen and Donna Vekic vs Cristina Bucsa, but who will book their spot in the second round?

Janice Tjen News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

WTA Beijing Day 2 Predictions Including Aliaksandra Sasnovich vs Janice Tjen

Day two at WTA Beijing will see mix of proven names and rising players under the spotlight. With the Asian swing underway as the 2025 season approaches its conclusion, momentum and confidence on hard courts will be crucial in determining who makes it past the opening round.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 24

'I want to use this opportunity to help make the world a better place' - Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek declare charity projects

Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have both earned a huge amount of money from their exertions on the court, with the pair winning 10 Grand Slams between them.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

ATP Beijing Best Bets Including Rublev vs Cobolli

Atmane – Zhang: 25.09.2025 08:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Terence Atmane has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Chengdu, Atmane lost in the opening round against Prizmic in straight sets.

Paula Badosa News / The Spun / September 24

Tennis Star Paula Badosa Stuns At Red Carpet Event In 'Gorgeous' Dress

Paula Badosa is back in action for the first time since her opening-round loss at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. Unfortunately, Badosa had to withdraw from the US Open due to a lingering back injury.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / September 24

Jannik Sinner Responds to Roger Federer’s Controversial Claims of Slower Courts Giving Him Advantage

Roger Federer made a shocking statement during Andy Roddick‘s Served post. He claimed that the tournament directors are intentionally slowing the speed of the courts so that only those who hit aggressively can challenge Jannik Sinner.

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Frances Tiafoe News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 24

Watch: Frances Tiafoe smashes racket in fury after crushing Japan Open loss

Frances Tiafoe lost his composure in his first-round defeat to Marton Fucsovics at the Japan Open. The world No. 29 had a tough return to the courts; he had taken the lead in the first set but failed to maintain it, ultimately falling in three sets: 6-3, 1-6, 5-7.

Maria Sakkari News / Field Level Media / September 24

Maria Sakkari survives marathon opener in Beijing

Maria Sakkari outlasted Ashlyn Krueger to win their first-round match 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 7-5 in three hours and 29 minutes Wednesday at the China Open in Beijing.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 24

ATP Race Update: Alcaraz and Sinner untouchable at the top as Bublik enters the Finals conversation

After the first week of the Asian swing concluded, the ATP Race was updated following the titles won by Alexander Bublik at the Hangzhou Open and Alejandro Tabilo at the Chengdu Open.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / September 24

Jannik Sinner shares fitness update and targets China Open title defence

Jannik Sinner has given fans an update on his fitness following his US Open final loss to Carlos Alcaraz. Ten days after losing the world No 1 ranking to Alcaraz, Sinner is now looking ahead to the China Open, which kicks off on September 25.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 24

Frances Tiafoe, Denis Shapovalov tumble in Tokyo openers

No. 7 seed Dennis Shapovalov and No. 8 Frances Tiafoe let their leads slip away in first-round upsets on Wednesday at the Japan Open in Tokyo. Shapovalov was up 5-3 in the first set before Germany's Daniel Altmaier rallied to defeat the Canadian 7-5, 6-3.

Bianca Andreescu News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 24

Bianca Andreescu comeback cut short in opening-round disappointment at China Open

Bianca Andreescu returned to the court at the China Open, suffering a 6-4, 7-6(4) defeat to world No. 96 Anna Bondar in what was the Canadian's first presentation in nearly two months following a new injury.

Qinwen Zheng News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 24

'My team kept telling me not to rush, to take it step by step': Zheng Qinwen provides encouraging fitness update ahead of China Open

China’s Zheng Qinwen has provided an encouraging update about her health. The 22-year-old has faced numerous struggles in recent years regarding her fitness, which has led to her missing a significant amount of court action.

Qinwen Zheng News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 24