Ten years after losing to top seed Angelique Kerber 6-4, 6-4 on her Hong Kong debut, fourth seed Maria Sakkari is back at Victoria Park. The Greek says she no longer checks her ranking every week and believes her game is better than it was at her peak.

6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in 2 hours and 19 minutes: the third seed converted six of her eight break points against the Canadian, who had reached the final with a walkover from top seed Elena Rybakina.

6-3, 7-5 against Carole Monnet in 1 hour and 48 minutes: the 2019 US Open champion, now ranked No. 132, converted six of her 14 break points to set up a meeting with the top seed.

6-1, 6-2 against 2024 champion Otto Virtanen: at 17 years and 240 days, the Frenchman reaches his first Challenger final in Brest, where he will face Martin Damm on Sunday.

Fifth seed Alex de Minaur beat top seed Alexander Zverev 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) in Vienna on Saturday, converting his third match point. The win puts the Australian in the final and lifts him one point ahead of Rafael Jodar into the last qualifying place for the Nitto ATP Finals.

3-6, 7-5, 6-4: the Czech eighth seed ended the run of Jan-Lennard Struff, Novak Djokovic’s conqueror, and will meet Valentin Vacherot for the title before facing Alex Michelsen in Paris.

Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the Vienna semi-finals, reversing his Indian Wells defeat and extending his unbeaten run at ATP 500 level. In the final, he will face either incoming World No. 1 Alexander Zverev or Alex de Minaur.

Valentin Vacherot beat Taylor Fritz to reach his first final since winning the Shanghai Masters a year ago, a costly defeat for the American in the race for Turin. He will face Jiri Lehecka for the title.

Carlos Alcaraz (No. 2) has reached the Vienna semifinals without dropping a set, and he expects “a battle” against an in-form Daniil Medvedev (No. 3). Beyond it lies a possible Sunday final against Alexander Zverev (No. 1), the man about to inherit the ranking Alcaraz calls “just a ranking.”

Second seed Alexandra Eala could meet two of the players who beat her this year in her first two rounds at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. Top seed Sorana Cirstea may face Venus Williams, while in-form third seed Leylah Fernandez opens against Sofia Kenin.

Going to the Rolex Paris Masters 2026? Dates, tickets from €15, how to get to the Plenitude Arena (ex-Paris La Défense Arena), best days to go and what to do on site.

On this day in tennis history, Nalbandian defeated Federer at the Paris Masters to keep his chances of qualifying for the 2007 ATP Finals alive

French wildcard Benjamin Bonzi knocked out second seed Tallon Griekspoor and is the last Frenchman left in Paris Masters qualifying.

The 2026 Rolex Paris Masters offers €6,309,095 in total prize money, with €974,370 for the singles champion. Full breakdown by round, doubles, qualifying and wheelchair.

40 years of the Paris Masters: from Boris Becker at Bercy in 1986 to Jannik Sinner at La Défense in 2025. Records, every champion, the move and key figures.

World No 1 Alexander Zverev is the top seed at the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters, which runs from 31 October to 8 November at the Plenitude Arena (ex-Paris La Défense Arena). Defending champion Jannik Sinner has withdrawn. Carlos Alcaraz is seeded second, and Novak Djokovic, a seven-time champion, opens against Valentin Vacherot.

Alexander Zverev (No. 1) starts the Rolex Paris Masters as world No. 1, and tournament director Cédric Pioline rejected any idea that he got there by default. Pioline cited the German’s 2022 Roland-Garros injury and his diabetes, and the tournament will mark his rise with an ATP ceremony.

Novak Djokovic (No. 10) opens the Rolex Paris Masters against Valentin Vacherot, and tournament director Cédric Pioline told fans to “make the most” of the seven-time champion. He said this could be Djokovic’s last or second-to-last appearance in Paris.

Boris Becker, champion of the first Paris Masters in 1986, will present the trophy on Sunday as the tournament celebrates its 40th edition. Stefan Edberg, Goran Ivanisevic and the three French champions will appear from Wednesday, and tournament director Cédric Pioline names Becker’s first title as the image of the event’s history.

The Rolex Paris Masters will honor Gael Monfils on Tuesday night, three weeks after his name went on the ITIA’s retired players list and ruled him out of a final tournament at home. The twice Paris finalist announced the tribute himself on Twitch, and tournament director Cédric Pioline said it was built “together.”

His 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) win over Alexander Zverev lifted the Australian to 3,210 points, just above Rafael Jodar, with Jannik Sinner out of the running. Carlos Alcaraz, who leads him 6-0 head-to-head, stands between him and the Vienna title.

Not even Rafael Nadal or Carlos Alcaraz managed it: Rafael Jodar will become the first player to break into the top 10 in the same season as his first main-tour event. From the Shanghai final back to a Canberra Challenger, here is his 2026 season.

Days before he becomes world No. 1, Alexander Zverev confirmed in Vienna that he will play the Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna but ruled out the United Cup as “simply impossible.” The German called the calendar “nonsense,” said he has been saying so for 10 years, and warned that player discontent will keep growing.

Daniil Medvedev will play at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin (Nov. 15-22). The Russian qualified on Friday by beating Adrian Mannarino 6-2, 6-3 in the Vienna quarterfinals, a win that lifted him to 3,860 points in the PIF ATP Live Race to Turin, above the 3,785 that guarantees a place. It is his seventh … Continued

Daniil Medvedev will take fifth place in the ATP Finals race from Flavio Cobolli if he wins the Almaty title on Sunday. Cobolli let four match points slip in a 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 semifinal loss to Lorenzo Musetti in Lyon, while Arthur Fils, beaten in Brussels after serving for the match, still rises to a career-high No. 8.

Daniil Medvedev says that if he keeps his current level he can “basically beat any opponent,” after defending a title for the first time in Almaty. The world No. 5, now fifth in the Race, warned that Vienna “will be tough” but called it “one last push” before Turin.

Daniil Medvedev, the top seed and defending champion, arrived in Almaty tired from his Shanghai semifinal run, with his ATP Finals place still not secured. He said skipping the tournament would have meant skipping Vienna as well, and that three days at home would have given him nothing.

As the 2026 tennis season enters its final stretch, fans can look forward to a packed schedule of major tournaments. From the US Open to the Laver Cup and the year-end ATP and WTA Finals, discover the key events, dates, and locations shaping the professional season’s conclusion.

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A US District Court judge has denied all six motions to dismiss an antitrust case brought by current and former players against tennis’s governing bodies. This ruling means the ATP, WTA, FFT, AELTC, and USTA must now proceed to discovery, opening their books and providing sworn evidence in a significant development for the sport’s future.

Influencers, weed, late nights and creaking infrastructure means new CEO Craig Tiley has a lot of work to do to restore the US Open as pride of place

Stefanos Tsitsipas is the last man with a one-handed backhand left in the 2026 US Open, and by one count a one-hander has reached a Grand Slam semi-final in every year since 1877, a run that has not yet been extended in 2026. Tsitsipas, ranked No. 53 and into the fourth round here for the first time, must beat Ben Shelton and then Carlos Alcaraz or Tommy Paul.

Winning a big title just before a Grand Slam can be a double-edged sword. While it builds confidence, the physical and mental toll can prove too much, leading to early exits at the major. This article delves into the “poisoned chalice” dilemma faced by many players outside the very top.

Carlos Alcaraz says he will start missing tournaments because playing every mandatory event would mean 40 weeks of tennis a year. Two days later Aryna Sabalenka went further, asking the WTA and ATP to scrap the mandatory events altogether. If they do not, the World No. 1 said, players will simply pay the price themselves: “We’ll have to sacrifice points, ranking position, whatever.”

After losing in round one at the US Open on Sunday – his earliest grand slam defeat in 20 years – the 39-year-old was in no mood to discuss his future. That time will come

Stefanos Tsitsipas said his coaching overhaul with Thomas Perrin and Patrick Mouratoglou came too late, and admitted he wishes his relationship with his father mirrored the one Ben Shelton has with his.

Joao Fonseca reflects on his UTS Rio debut, facing Nick Kyrgios and an electric home crowd. He shares his ambition to be admired for his tennis and charisma, like Guga and Roger, navigating his first full year on Tour.

Guto Miguel grew up watching Nick Kyrgios play. On Thursday night in Rio, he beat him in Sudden Death, with both players expressing mutual admiration. Kyrgios called the teenager “a hell of a kid” after the match, a dream come true for Miguel.

After winning his second Wimbledon title, the Italian struggled to explain how he did it but his work ethic, after disappointment in Paris, was crucial.

Rafael Nadal will return to the court next month for a series of exhibition matches at his tennis academy, his first appearance before a crowd since retiring from professional tennis in November 2024.

A monumental shift has occurred in men’s tennis: the ATP top 10 now stands without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, or Novak Djokovic for the first time since October 2002. Djokovic’s recent drop from the top 10 following a US Open first-round exit officially closes an unparalleled era of dominance.

After losing in round one at the US Open on Sunday – his earliest grand slam defeat in 20 years – the 39-year-old was in no mood to discuss his future. That time will come

Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, delivering a deeply emotional speech. The 20-time Grand Slam champion broke down, thanking his family, coaches, and the sport he loves. He promised his journey with tennis is not over.

Roger Federer addressed his future in tennis, at a press conference during his Hall of Fame induction weekend, saying coaching is “not now” given family and current projects, but that he’s open to it down the line. He also touched on television and a strong desire to mentor younger players, while revealing his approach to writing his induction speech.

Back at Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2019, Roger Federer said Novak Djokovic can still reach 25 majors, named Carlos Alcaraz as the opponent he most regrets never facing, and warned that no player can peak twenty times a year.

Roger Federer dismissed any thought of a competitive return in New York, telling reporters the body is done, before revisiting the five US Open titles and the family life that kept his farewell waiting seven years.

The International Tennis Hall of Fame confirmed worldwide broadcast partners for Roger Federer and Mary Carillo’s induction weekend in Newport, opening the sport’s most prestigious ceremony to fans well beyond Rhode Island.

Andy Murray has revealed that Roger Federer refused to practise with him once he broke onto the tour, contrasting the Swiss with Djokovic and Nadal, who trained willingly with their nearest rivals.

Beaten in three sets by Dino Prizmic in his Rome opener, Novak Djokovic spoke with unusual directness about the physical reality he is now playing inside – and the choices that come with it.

Rafael Nadal dismissed the “prospect” label for world number one Carlos Alcaraz and questioned how many major opportunities remain for Novak Djokovic.

Following a grueling Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, the 10-time champion showed immense grace in defeat, reflecting on his two-decade journey in Melbourne and a surprising run to the championship match.

Leo Borg will face top seed Félix Auger-Aliassime (No. 1) in front of his home crowd and his father Björn as UTS Gothenburg opens on Dec. 12. Andrey Rublev completed the field and meets Brandon Nakashima (No. 2), with the UTS Year-End World No. 1 title and $1 million at stake.

Félix Auger-Aliassime and Brandon Nakashima are set for a thrilling year-end showdown at UTS Gothenburg, vying for the World No. 1 title. Swedish favourite Leo Borg, son of legend Björn Borg, also joins a strong field featuring Holger Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas, promising high-octane tennis.

The UTS Tour has confirmed Stefanos Tsitsipas and Brandon Nakashima for its season-ending Super Stage at the Scandinavium on 12-13 December, taking the line-up to five of eight players with US$1 million and the year-end UTS crown at stake.

Holger Rune reflects on his Achilles tendon tear, expressing relief it occurred on court rather than through a ‘stupid’ accident. After months of recovery, the former world No. 4 is now playing practice sets and eyes a return to competition, starting with the UTS finale.

Holger Rune, Alexander Bublik and Luciano Darderi headline the first names confirmed for UTS Gothenburg by BNP Paribas, as the season finale pairs a new title sponsor with Rune’s fragile comeback bid from Achilles surgery.

Patrick Mouratoglou, founder and chairman of UTS, reflects on the key takeaways from the Rio de Janeiro event, which created intense pressure for non-Brazilian players – yet American Brandon Nakashima still prevailed.

Brandon Nakashima clinched the UTS Rio title, sweeping Guto Miguel 3-0 in a dominant final performance. Nakashima’s clinical consistency proved decisive against the 17-year-old Brazilian phenom, who nonetheless enjoyed a breakthrough week, reaching the final with impressive wins over top players.

Darren Cahill posted a photo of Jannik Sinner training in the gym in Monte Carlo, with the caption “The hard work continues, for some…”, as questions grow over his own future in the team.

Juan Carlos Ferrero spent most of his coaching life letting Carlos Alcaraz’s results do the talking. Now, with a book to promote and the partnership a year behind him, the former world No. 1 is finally talking back – and giving his fullest public account yet of why the partnership ended. Presenting his autobiography Mentalidad … Continued

Jannik Sinner has finally put his season-ending right knee injury into his own words, telling la Repubblica’s D magazine that when the body says stop, you accept it. The Italian gave no diagnosis and no timeline, and he defended patience over a rushed return. He comes back at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Dec. 27-30.

Jannik Sinner’s 2026 season is over: the Italian will undergo treatment for inflammation in his knee and will miss the ATP Finals in Turin, where he had won the last two editions. “I need to think about my long-term career,” he said, promising to come back at a hundred percent.

Asked in Tokyo whether the majors should drop best-of-five, Carlos Alcaraz refused the idea outright: “If we take away that and play the best of three, I think we’re killing the legacy of the Grand Slams.” What he would change instead is the number of weeks, not the length of the matches: “The calendar has to change, playing a little bit less.”

After winning his second Wimbledon title, the Italian struggled to explain how he did it but his work ethic, after disappointment in Paris, was crucial.

Jannik Sinner has broken Djokovic’s Masters 1000 record. He doesn’t want to talk about it. In front of his home crowd, the world No. 1 asks for the conversation to be about something else. Something trivial, or something greater? He hasn’t let us know clearly enough yet.

In a sport built on tennis parents who became inseparable from the story, Jannik Sinner is asking for the opposite. In Rome, he drew the line at his family.

“Jannik is really, really the heavy favourite. Carlos on clay, when he’s healthy, is equal or above him.” Zverev sets the order after his Rome third round win.

Jannik Sinner brushed aside questions about his Roland-Garros favouritism and paid a heartfelt tribute to an injured Carlos Alcaraz on Friday.

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