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Andre Agassi Branded a ‘Clown’ as Tennis Legend Makes Honest Admission on His Rise in the Sport

Rebellious, modern, and influential. Andre Agassi stepped foot on the tennis court in the early ’90s like a flamboyant young kid with long hair and a sprinkle of tennis magic in his racket.

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Taylor Fritz Makes a Bold Statement on Carlos Alcaraz Days After Laver Cup Showdown

Taylor Fritz’s victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the Laver Cup certainly attracted a few eyeballs. Fritz toppled the six-time Grand Slam winner in straight sets, becoming only the third American to defeat a World No.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 26

'No one loves you, and this is proof' - Hamad Medjedovic has harsh words for Holger Rune during tense Japan Open encounter

Although the 2025 Japan Open kicked off only a few days ago, there has already been some contentious behavior between the competitors. Danish star Holger Rune was involved in a tense showdown with opponent Hamad Medjedovic during their opening round match, leading to the latter making some brutal comments towards the former.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 26

China Open Round-Up: Cobolli shocks Rublev, Musetti and Zverev confirm their favoritism

The first round of the ATP 500 China Open was concluded, with several major stars taking to the court for their debut, including second seed Alexander Zverev and 4th seed Lorenzo Musetti—both securing wins to advance in Beijing.

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Can you name every men's U.S. Open tennis champion in the Open Era beginning in 1968?

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Tennis News / FirstSportz / September 26

Frances Tiafoe Dissects the Difference Between the Playing Styles of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

Frances Tiafoe has been struggling for form in recent months, yet he remains focused on chasing major titles. The American, a two-time Grand Slam semifinalist, endured a disappointing US Open run, falling in the fourth round to Jan-Lennard Struff in a surprising upset.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / September 26

Defending Champion Jannik Sinner Gets Royally Screwed by Six Kings Slam Draw

Well, well, well. It seems like being the defending champion doesn’t mean squat at the Six Kings Slam. In what can only be described as a masterclass in tournament politics, Sinner has been handed the raw end of the deal for 2025, while Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic waltz straight into the semifinals like they own the place.

Daniil Medvedev News / EssentiallySports / September 26

Daniil Medvedev Blames Tennis for Losing His Cool: 'Sometimes Act a Bit Crazy'

Daniil Medvedev is the fiery showman of tennis. Fans know his crafty tactics, his fierce rants, and his famous racket smashes. Passion drives every point.

Iga Swiatek News / Tennis Infinity / September 26

Iga Swiatek proposes new rule change after BJKC Finals date switch

Iga Swiatek appears to be very passionate about the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, especially since she had to miss the event on multiple occasions due to scheduling conflicts.

Coco Gauff News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 26

'I think the biggest message is not just to benefit us, it’s to benefit all the players' - Coco Gauff calls out major tournaments amid prize money dispute

Recently, the top stars in tennis have been pursuing the four Grand Slams in dismay, pressuring for a fairer share of revenue and more benefits across the players who compete.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 26

WTA China Open Round-Up: Elena Rybakina, Amanda Anisimova and Leylah Fernandez power into third round

Another day unfolded at the China Open, featuring the second round and the debut of several major stars of the tournament. The penultimate WTA 1000 of the season saw the debut of some of the favorites, with victories from Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina, among others.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 26

Serena Williams’ Day Made Extra Special by Billie Jean King as She Drops Heartfelt Message

Tennis legends Billie Jean King and the Williams sisters have long stood as champions for women’s rights, making their impact off the court just as powerful as their dominance on it.

Tennis News / HITC / September 26

Carlos Alcaraz joins Emma Raducanu in speaking before their December exhibition event

Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu have responded to the news that they will be playing on the same bill again at an exhibition event in Miami this December.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / September 26

2025 Japan Championships Osaka WTA Entry List: Osaka, Fernandez, Sakkari & more

The 14th edition of the Japan Championships will be played from October 13th to 19th, and many great players are on its entry list. From 2009 to 2014, the WTA 250 event was held in Osaka.

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Jack Draper News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 26

Jack Draper confirms return date after injury layoff

Britain’s Jack Draper’s return date has now been confirmed. The 23-year-old has recently ended his season early because of an arm injury. Draper’s last appearance was at the US Open, where he was forced to withdraw just before the start of the second round against Belgium’s Zizou Bergs.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

ATP Tokyo Day 4 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Zizou Bergs

The ATP Tokyo 2025 Open has been full of exciting tennis, and lucky for us tennis fans, there’s a lot more left to be seen this week. Round of 16 matches are slated to end on Day 4 and, as ever, we preview and predict all scheduled matches for you.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

WTA Beijing Day 4 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Cristina Bucsa

Emma Raducanu will try to avoid being the second player upset by Cristina Bucsa in Beijing. The Spaniard defeated last year’s Olympic Silver Medalist Donna Vekic to set up the meeting with Raducanu.

Naomi Osaka News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

WTA Beijing Day 4 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich

Second-round action continues on Day 4 of the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, featuring 16 exciting matches. This article features #5 seed Jessica Pegula and former champion Naomi Osaka.

David Goffin News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 26

A rare tennis quirk: David Goffin and Arthur Rinderknech clash twice in China Open

An extraordinary scheduling twist unfolded at the China Open when David Goffin and Arthur Rinderknech met for the second time in only two days—and within the same tournament.

Stan Wawrinka News / Serve on SI / September 26

Stan Wawrinka's Timeless Grind: New Watch and Shanghai Wildcard

New York City has always brought out something special in Stan Wawrinka. Maybe it’s the buzz of the sidewalks, the endless skyscrapers that tower over the streets, or the fact that he lifted his last Grand Slam trophy here in 2016.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 26

Coco Gauff closes strong to begin Beijing title defense

Coco Gauff began her China Open title defense with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova on Friday in Beijing. The second-round clash started with the competitors splitting the first six games on serve before Gauff took complete control, winning nine of the last 10 games of the match.