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Hurkacz beats Djokovic to end his Shanghai campaign
Hubert Hurkacz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 at the Shanghai Masters on Friday, ending the Serbian’s tournament run and earning his first win over Djokovic in nine professional-tour meetings.
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- Hurkacz beats Djokovic to end his Shanghai campaign
- Four stars named for 2027 Australian Open One Point Slam
- Mertens defeats Gauff to reach China Open quarterfinals
- Gauff exits China Open and withdraws from Wuhan
- Djokovic wins seventh China Open title after de Minaur retires
- Alcaraz defends Japan Open title after wrist injury absence
- Sinner ends 2026 season for knee treatment
- Gauff Reports Racist Abuse After China Open Win
- Medvedev Defaulted After Ball Strikes Spectator at China Open
- Alcaraz rallies past Munar to reach Japan Open final
- Djokovic beats Zverev to reach China Open semifinals
- Alcaraz Advances to Japan Open Semifinal After Retirement
Four stars named for 2027 Australian Open One Point Slam
Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner have been named as committed players for the Australian Open’s 2027 One Point Slam, Tennis Australia official Tom Larner said.
Mertens defeats Gauff to reach China Open quarterfinals
Elise Mertens defeated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 in the China Open round of 16 on October 7 in Beijing, ending the American’s tournament and advancing to a quarterfinal against Iga Swiatek.
Gauff exits China Open and withdraws from Wuhan
Coco Gauff lost to Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3 in the China Open last 16 on Wednesday, then withdrew from the Wuhan Open, saying she needed time to rest and recover after a long year.
Djokovic wins seventh China Open title after de Minaur retires
Novak Djokovic won the China Open in Beijing on Tuesday after Alex de Minaur retired at the start of the second set, giving the Serbian his seventh title at the tournament and 102nd career tour-level crown.
Alcaraz defends Japan Open title after wrist injury absence
Carlos Alcaraz defended his Japan Open title on Tuesday, October 6, defeating Jiri Lehecka 7-6, 6-4 in Tokyo for his first trophy since February.
Sinner ends 2026 season for knee treatment
Jannik Sinner has ended his 2026 tennis season to undergo treatment for a knee problem, the world No. 1 and his team said Tuesday.
Gauff Reports Racist Abuse After China Open Win
Coco Gauff said she received racist comments and direct messages online after a disputed point in her China Open match against Sun Xinran, which Gauff won 7-5, 6-1.
Medvedev Defaulted After Ball Strikes Spectator at China Open
Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from his China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic on October 5 after a ball he hit struck a spectator near the face, ending the match while Djokovic led 7-5, 5-3 and was serving for th...
Alcaraz rallies past Munar to reach Japan Open final
Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down to defeat fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 on Monday and reach the Japan Open final, keeping his title defense alive after a difficult opening set.
Djokovic beats Zverev to reach China Open semifinals
Novak Djokovic recovered from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the China Open quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals and extending his unbeaten run at the Beijing tournament to 32 matches.
Alcaraz Advances to Japan Open Semifinal After Retirement
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Japan Open semifinals in Tokyo on Sunday after Denis Shapovalov retired from their quarterfinal with an injury while trailing 7-6, 2-1.
Charaeva rallies to beat Rybakina in China Open
Elena Rybakina lost 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 to unseeded Alina Charaeva in the China Open second round on October 3, making her first appearance as world No. 1 a defeat.
Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters with knee problem
Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters as he continues to deal with a right-knee problem, extending his absence from competition since winning Wimbledon in July. The world No.
Auger-Aliassime Names Ljubicic as New Coach
Felix Auger-Aliassime has appointed Ivan Ljubicic as his new coach after ending his partnership with Frederic Fontang following Wimbledon, the Canadian announced on October 2.
Djokovic Extends Beijing Record to 30 Wins
Novak Djokovic beat Nuno Borges in straight sets at the China Open on Wednesday, extending his unbeaten record at the Beijing tournament to 30 matches.
Bartunkova eliminates Sabalenka at China Open
Nikola Bartunkova defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the China Open in Beijing on Sunday, eliminating the second seed and advancing to the round of 16.
India’s Tennis Medal Run Ends at Asian Games
India’s tennis team ended the Asian Games in Nagoya without a medal after Sumit Nagal lost to China’s Wu Yibing in the men’s singles quarterfinals, closing the country’s last remaining route to the podium.
WTA Cuts Required Events and Sets 2027 Prize Parity
The Women’s Tennis Association announced changes to its 2027 calendar that will reduce the required number of WTA 500 tournaments for top-50 players and bring equal prize money to all combined WTA 1000 events.
Navarro Ends 2026 Season to Focus on Recovery
Emma Navarro said she will end her 2026 tennis season early to focus on recovery after being diagnosed with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism.
