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Daniil Medvedev Drops Truth Bombs on Grueling Shanghai Masters Conditions: 'Everyone Suffers'

The Shanghai Masters has turned into the kind of nightmare every tennis player dreads. The heat has been unbearable, and the scorching conditions have already forced withdrawals from defending champion Jannik Sinner, Tomas Machac, Casper Ruud, David Goffin, Hamad Medjedovic, Terence Atmane, and Wu Yibing.

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Wuhan Open Round-Up: Victoria Mboko's run of losses extends to three, Alexandrova moves into live top-10 as Tauson stays in the hunt

The Wuhan Open has begun with a strong first round. While awaiting the debut of the top favorites, several significant names have already taken the court, including the notable victory of Ekaterina Alexandrova over Victoria Mboko.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 6

Snaps from Wuhan player's party with Swiatek and Eala, Dimitrov and Fils model Lacoste event as Pegula and Rybakina post updates

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, the action continues in Asia, with the Wuhan Open and the Shanghai Masters as the major events. The women gathered for the last WTA 1000 of the season participated in the players' party, with Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva, Leylah Fernandez, Alexandra Eala, among others, taking part in the celebrations.

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Jannik Sinner News / Total Apex Sports / October 6

What’s Next for Jannik Sinner After His Shock Shanghai Exit?

Jannik Sinner, the man, the myth, the carrot-topped legend, had a bit of a tumble in Shanghai. Just when we thought he was cruising to another victory, fresh off his win in Beijing, his body decided to hit the eject button.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 6

Shanghai Masters Round-Up: De Minaur and Musetti cruise to last 16; teenager Tien sets up Medvedev showdown

The Round of 32 at the Shanghai Masters has concluded, leaving us with the 16 players still in contention at the penultimate Masters 1000 event of the season.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / October 6

Coco Gauff insists serve 'on the way up' despite Anisimova hammering in Beijing

Coco Gauff was eager to focus on the positives after being unable to defend her title at last week's 2025 China Open. Gauff's campaign in Beijing included close victories against Belinda Bencic and Leylah Fernandez.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / October 6

Daniil Medvedev finds form in Asia

Daniil Medvedev has endured a fairly torrid year so far, ending the 2025 season with just one win at Grand Slam level. As a result, the Russian has dropped to World No.18, his lowest ranking since early 2019.

Aryna Sabalenka News / FirstSportz / October 6

Aryna Sabalenka Opens Up About the Online Abuse Players Receive on Tour

Aryna Sabalenka has addressed the online abuse that women players often receive on social media on tour after she arrived at the Wuhan Open. The World No.1 is known for her constant activity on social media, particularly on TikTok, and has sometimes received negative messages from some fans after a loss.

Coco Gauff News / FirstSportz / October 6

Coco Gauff Insists her Serving Issues are Improving Despite Disappointing Defeat at the China Open

Coco Gauff has revealed that her serving issues are improving despite her failure to reach the final of the China Open. The American star’s serving problems have dominated the news since the North American hard-court swing after she parted ways with Matt Daly and hired Aryna Sabalenka’s former biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan.

Amanda Anisimova News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 6

The price of a trophy: Amanda Anisimova withdraws from Wuhan after China Open title

Amanda Anisimova will ultimately not compete at the Wuhan Open, choosing to withdraw before her debut match. The World No. 4 was confirmed in the draw to face Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the first round, but her withdrawal from the tournament was recently confirmed.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 6

WTA Wuhan Day 2 Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Laura Siegemund

14 matches are scheduled on day two of the WTA Wuhan Open. including two second-round matches. As always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for every match on the slate including Iga Swiatek vs Marie Bouzkova, Emma Raducanu vs Ann Li, and Naomi Osaka vs Leylah Fernandez.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 6

ATP Rankings Update: Carlos Alcaraz reigns, Jack Draper slides as Tien and Brooksby headline movers

The ATP Rankings were updated this Monday, making official the points earned at the Asian Swing events by the biggest stars. The biggest point beneficiaries were the champions Carlos Alcaraz (Japan Open) and Jannik Sinner (China Open)—both adding 500 points.

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Amanda Anisimova News / Field Level Media / October 6

Amanda Anisimova (calf) withdraws from Wuhan Open

Amanda Anisimova withdrew from this week's Wuhan Open because of a left calf injury after a winning the China Open last week while playing through multiple ailments.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Tennis Infinity / October 6

Stefanos Tsitsipas breaks silence after sudden withdrawal from Shanghai Masters

Stefanos Tsitsipas has provided more details after making a late decision to withdraw from the 2025 Shanghai Masters. The Greek No. 1 initially did not say anything about his removal from the draw.

Katerina Siniakova News / Field Level Media / October 6

Katerina Siniakova scores early upset in Wuhan

The Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova scored the first upset of the Wuhan Open on Monday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over 15th-seeded Diana Shnaider of Russia.

Alexander Zverev News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 6

Another favourite out: Alexander Zverev stunned by Rinderknech at the Shanghai Masters

Alexander Zverev said goodbye to the Shanghai Masters after falling to World No. 54 Arthur Rinderknech. The Frenchman came back from a set down to claim the victory 4−6,6−3,6−2.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 6

WTA Wuhan Day 2 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Leylah Fernandez

Day two action at the Wuhan Open promises some intriguing matchups, with several players trying to build rhythm late in the season and others looking to make a statement ahead of the final stretch.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / October 6

WTA Wuhan Day 2 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Ann Li

It should be an entertaining second day at the WTA Wuhan Open with 14 matches on the slate in Hubei Province. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Iga Swiatek vs Marie Bouzkova.

Cameron Norrie News / BBC Sport / October 6

Norrie out in Shanghai Masters third round

Britain's Cameron Norrie is left to rue missed opportunities as he is beaten by rising teenage star Learner Tien in the Shanghai Masters third round.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 6

October WTA Power Rankings: Sabalenka remains at top as Anisimova continues surge

There’s hardly any sport where parity is as prevalent as in women’s tennis. The sport is one of the most thrilling watches out there precisely because of that parity as every event guarantees at least one if not dozens of what could be generously described as massive surprises.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 6

WTA Wuhan Day 2 Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Marie Bouzkova

It promises to be another entertaining day of tennis at the WTA Wuhan Open with a number of star names set to take to the court in China. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Naomi Osaka vs Leylah Fernandez, Emma Raducanu vs Ann Li, and Emma Navarro vs Zhang Shuai.

Alexander Zverev News / Field Level Media / October 6

Arthur Rinderknech dumps No. 3 Alexander Zverev in Shanghai

Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech knocked out No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Monday to reach the fourth round at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.

Daria Kasatkina News / Field Level Media / October 6

Daria Kasatkina hits 'breaking point,' ends season early

WTA Tour veteran Daria Kasatkina said she is ending her season early to focus on her mental health after reaching a "breaking point." Ranked No. 19 in the world, the 28-year-old Russian-born Australia resident has compiled a 19-22 singles record this year with nearly $1.5 million in prize money but no titles.

Novak Djokovic News / Total Apex Sports / October 6

Novak Djokovic Vomits in a Nightmare Shanghai Match Win

Even the greats have their off days, but what happened to Novak Djokovic at the Shanghai Masters was something else entirely. We’re used to seeing him as an almost indestructible force on the court, a tennis machine that rarely shows a crack.