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Coco Gauff Disapproves Idea of Changing Location Frequently for WTA Finals

When Coco Gauff first qualified for the WTA Finals in 2022 as an 18-year-old, she faced a tough introduction to the event. That week in Fort Worth, Texas, she lost all six of her matches in both singles and doubles.

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Jannik Sinner to Skip Two Events as Year-End ATP No. 1 Slips Away

As always, the ATP calendar is a marathon. This year has been a long and winding road for the year-end No. 1 ranking, but it appears that Carlos Alcaraz is likely to edge out Jannik Sinner for the honor.

Serena Williams News / Sporting News / October 13

Serena Williams' daughter photobombs her as she poses in bold red dress

Serena Williams daughter steals the spotlight during mom's bold red dress photo shoot

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Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 13

United Cup Tournament Director Discloses Discussions on Bringing Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic to 2026 event

The 2025 season nears its conclusion, and the 2026 campaign is almost upon us. Players have begun their preparation for the new campaign, setting new goals and new heights to reach, and so are tournament organizers.

Tennis News / HITC / October 13

Pennetta gives her verdict on Jasmine Paolini’s Grand Slam chances after strong season

Jasmine Paolini is looking to become the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Flavia Pennetta. Paolini broke through with two major final appearances last year, finishing the season ranked as high as world number four.

Joao Fonseca News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

ATP Brussels Day 2 Predictions Including Joao Fonseca vs Botic van de Zandschulp

The second day of main-draw action in Brussels features a mix of rising talents and steady tour regulars, each looking to build momentum on the indoor hard courts.

Nick Kyrgios News / FirstSportz / October 13

Nick Kyrgios Gives Updates on Whether He Will Compete at the 2026 Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios has shared whether he will feature at the 2026 Australian Open after being largely inactive during the 2025 ATP season. The Australian star has featured in just five tour-level tournaments this season and has never reached the round of 16 of any of them amid injury struggles on tour.

Bianca Andreescu News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

WTA Osaka Day 2 Predictions Including Bianca Andreescu vs Viktorija Golubic

The second day of WTA Osaka action will include Bianca Andreescu’s return to Japan. The 2019 US Open winner faces a tricky opening test against the experienced Viktorija Golubic.

Hamad Medjedovic News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

ATP Almaty Day 2 Predictions Including Brandon Nakashima vs Hamad Medjedovic

The sixth edition of the ATP Almaty Open enters its second day with four encounters featuring players meeting for the first time, including two home favourites, Alexander Shevchenko and Timofey Skatov, so there should be plenty of entertainment for the fans on day two.

Tennis News / HITC / October 13

Jannik Sinner’s coach praises Valentin Vacherot after surprise Shanghai Masters title

Jannik Sinner’s hopes of finishing the year as world number one were ended after he lost to Tallon Griekspoor at the Shanghai Masters. Sinner was forced to retire from the match due to severe cramping, opening the door for Carlos Alcaraz to finish the year at number one.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

WTA Osaka Day 2 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Hailey Baptiste

It should be another entertaining day of WTA Osaka tennis. We at LWOT predict the matches of the 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez, American star Alycia Parks, and Elise Mertens here.

Alexandra Eala News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

WTA Osaka Day 2 Predictions Including Alexandra Eala vs Tereza Valentova

Ten matches are on the slate in Osaka for Day 2. We here at LWOT cover four of them, including rising star Alexandra Eala’s contest, in this article. The other matchups, including Bianca Andreescu vs Viktorija Golubic and Leylah Fernandez vs Hailey Baptiste, are predicted separately.

Matteo Berrettini News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

ATP Stockholm Day 2 Predictions Including Matteo Berrettini vs Giulio Zeppieri

More exciting first-round matches are scheduled on Day 2 of the ATP Stockholm Open, and fans can expect a great day of tennis. This article features former world No.6 Matteo Berrettini, who takes on his compatriot Giulio Zeppieri.

Coco Gauff News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Post-Asian Swing WTA Power Rankings: Coco Gauff on Top

Coco Gauff has been missing a big win recently, but she got it at the Wuhan Open, which is why she’s emerged at the top of the WTA Power Rankings heading into the final weeks of the season—where she played fantastic tennis last year, winning the WTA Finals.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Five Top 20 Players Among Withdrawals From 2025 Ningbo Open

The WTA Ningbo Open got underway on Monday. 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin is already out after being thrashed 1-6 0-6 by McCartney Kessler.

Iga Swiatek News / Tennis Infinity / October 13

Iga Swiatek faces major WTA Finals problem she’s never dealt with before

Iga Swiatek will play her fifth WTA Finals later this year, and this time, it might be harder for her to win the title than ever before. Swiatek has played at the WTA Finals four times already.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 13

What is the Prize Money for the 2025 Six Kings Slam?

The penultimate Masters 1000 of the season, the Shanghai Masters, ended in favor of qualifier Valentin Vacherot. He came from a set down to beat his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, in what was also the third Masters 1000 final between two unseeded players.

Naomi Osaka News / Field Level Media / October 13

WTA roundup: Naomi Osaka easily wins opener in Osaka

Top seed Naomi Osaka overwhelmed 17-year-old Wakana Sonobe 6-0, 6-4 in the opening round of the Japan Open in Osaka on Monday. Osaka needed just 76 minutes to oust her Japanese countrywoman, using eight aces and winning 83% of her first serves (15 of 18).

Andy Murray News / HITC / October 13

Carlos Alcaraz sets new milestone by overtaking Andy Murray’s time as World No. 1

Carlos Alcaraz may not have played the Shanghai Masters, but the world No. 1 is still adding to his list of achievements. Alcaraz made the right call in choosing to miss Shanghai after picking up a knock during his title run at the Japan Open.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / October 13

Iga Swiatek Surpasses Venus Williams in WTA Career Prize Money

Last Friday, Jasmine Paolini soundly defeated Iga Swiatek in straight sets in the Wuhan Open quarterfinals. While it was not the ending Swiatek had hoped for in the Masters 1000 event, she still made WTA history.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 13

Andy Murray Takes Cheeky Jibe at Roger Federer After Swiss Maestro’s Practice Session in Shanghai

The Shanghai Masters was concluded on October 12 and saw a new champion in the form of Valentin Vacherot. The Monegasque locked horns with his cousin Arthur Rinderknech, claiming his career’s first ATP win after a three-set match.

Iga Swiatek News / Total Apex Sports / October 13

Iga Swiatek’s United Cup Vow: Redemption Tour or Just More Aussie Sun?

So, Iga Swiatek, the world’s No. 2 tennis titan, is having a bit of a rough patch. After a pretty sweet victory at the Korea Open, she hit a snag in China, bowing out in the R16 at the China Open and then getting dumped from the Wuhan Open quarterfinals by Jasmine Paolini.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 13

Andy Murray Drops Cheeky Instagram Bomb on Roger Federer’s Serve Practice Video

Leave it to Andy Murray to turn a simple practice video into comedic gold. The witty Scotsman just couldn’t resist taking a playful jab at Roger Federer after the Swiss maestro posted footage of himself serving at the Shanghai Masters.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / October 13

Coco Gauff makes history with Wuhan Open title

World No. 3 Coco Gauff defeated No. 6 Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, to win the Wuhan Open on Sunday.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 12

Valentin Vacherot vanquishes cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win Shanghai Masters

Valentin Vacherot completed his astounding run at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Sunday, defeating cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win his first ATP Tour title and become the lowest-ranked champion of an ATP Masters 1000 event.