Chris Evert Wins 100th Title at 25 in Deerfield Beach Classic
On 19 October 1980, 25-year-old Chris Evert defeated Andrea Jaeger 6-4, 6-1 at the Maybelline Classic in Deerfield Beach to win her historic 100th Tour title.
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Sonay Kartal Misses Biggest Title in Wuhan Final Defeat
Sonay Kartal lost 2-6 6-4 6-2 to Maja Chwalinska in the Wuhan Open final, but will climb to world No.50 and become British No.1 on Monday.
Jodar 'Happy' Despite Shanghai Final Loss to Davidovich Fokina
World No 13 Rafael Jodar says he is 'happy about how things are going' after his 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 loss to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Shanghai Masters final.
Auger-Aliassime Out of Brussels and Basel With Knee Injury
Felix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from Brussels and Basel after a knee injury in Shanghai, ending his ATP Finals hopes with a two-week layoff.
Ivan Lendl Wins 94th and Final ATP Title in Tokyo Indoor
On 18 October 1993 Ivan Lendl beat Todd Martin 6-4, 6-4 at the Tokyo Indoor to claim his 94th and final ATP singles title at Yoyogi.
Joao Fonseca Ends 2026 Season and Will Miss Basel Defence
Joao Fonseca has ended his injury-hit 2026 season and will not defend his Swiss Indoors title in Basel as he prioritises recovery for 2027.
Sonay Kartal Stuns Ostapenko to Reach Historic Wuhan Final
Sonay Kartal beat Jelena Ostapenko 7-6(9), 7-6(5) in Wuhan to become the lowest-ranked WTA 1000 finalist since 1990 and climb 120 places to world No 50 in the WTA Rankings.
Zverev Targets World No.1 on 2 November in Shanghai Semi-Final
Alexander Zverev faces Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Shanghai with year-end No.1 secured and world No.1 within reach on 2 November.
Novak Djokovic Returns to Basel on Wild Card After 15 Years
Novak Djokovic has accepted a wild card to return to the Swiss Indoors in Basel for the first time since 2011 as he chases qualification for the ATP Finals in Turin.
Rusedski Backs Raducanu Delay as Smart Play for 2027 Return
Greg Rusedski says Emma Raducanu delaying her comeback from a stress fracture to secure a protected ranking is a smart play for a stronger 2027 season.
Rafael Jodar Apologises After Shanghai Ball Kid Incident
Rafael Jodar has apologised for swearing at a ball kid in Shanghai, admitting his code violation was deserved and vowing: 'I'll never do it again'.
ATP Unveils 2028 Blueprint: $350m Plan and Calendar Overhaul
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi proposes $350m in annual player compensation by 2028, a rankings overhaul and dedicated calendar weeks, to be decided in Turin.
Kartal Thumps Paolini 6-2 6-0 to Reach Wuhan Quarters
Sonay Kartal thrashed Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-0 to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals in her third tournament back from a six-month stress fracture.
Alcaraz Takes Vienna Wildcard to Boost Paris Masters Bid
Carlos Alcaraz has accepted a Vienna Open wildcard to sharpen his indoor form for the Paris Masters after his shock Shanghai exit to Zizou Bergs.
Davidovich Fokina Reaches Shanghai Semis as Gea Retires Injured
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina reached the Shanghai Masters semi-finals after Arthur Gea retired with a right quad/hip injury at 4-1 down in just 22 minutes.
Federer Dominated Nadal in Their Last Final at Shanghai
Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-3 in the 2017 Shanghai Masters final, their 24th and last ATP final meeting, to claim his 27th Masters 1000 title.
Swiatek Surpasses Serena Williams Record With Wuhan Win
Iga Swiatek overtook Serena Williams for seventh-most WTA 1000 wins with her 149th victory, beating Magdalena Frech 6-2, 6-1 at the Wuhan Open.
Ruud Advances as Auger-Aliassime Retires Injured in Shanghai
Casper Ruud advanced to the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals after Felix Auger-Aliassime retired with a knee injury while trailing 5-2 in the first set.
Sonay Kartal Stuns Bencic in Wuhan Open Upset Victory
Britain's Sonay Kartal beats ninth seed Belinda Bencic 6-0 7-5 at the Wuhan Open to continue her strong comeback from a six-month back injury.
Roddick Warns Sinner and Alcaraz Fitness Threatens Slam Chase
Andy Roddick says Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz must solve durability issues to chase the Big Three after an injury-hit 2026 Grand Slam season.
Gea Stuns Mensik to Reach Shanghai Masters Quarters on Debut
Arthur Gea beat Jakub Mensik 7-6 (4), 6-4 on his Masters 1000 debut to reach the Shanghai quarter-finals and secure a guaranteed top-50 debut.
Tsitsipas Hails Statement Win Over Fritz at Shanghai Masters
Stefanos Tsitsipas says his 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over Taylor Fritz at the Shanghai Masters is a statement win as he climbs to No 39 in the live ATP Rankings.
Bergs Rejects Alcaraz Ball Complaint After Shanghai Shock
Zizou Bergs dismissed Carlos Alcaraz's ball complaints after his Shanghai Masters upset, insisting the balls and court were "very good" despite the Spaniard's frustration.
Czechoslovakia Win Third Straight Fed Cup Title in 1985
On 13 October 1985 at the Nagoya Green Tennis Club, Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova led Czechoslovakia to a third straight Fed Cup title over the United States.
Zheng Claims Maiden WTA 1000 Title With Win Over Andreeva
Qinwen Zheng beat Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in Beijing to win her maiden WTA 1000 title despite landing just 37.9% of first serves in the final on Sunday.
Kartal Stuns Kalinina in Wuhan on Return From Back Injury
Britain's Sonay Kartal beats world No 48 Anhelina Kalinina 7-5 6-3 at the Wuhan Open to reach round two in impressive return from six-month back injury lay-off.
Alex Eala Leads Under-21s With Seven Top-10 Wins In 2026
Alex Eala leads all WTA players aged 21 and under with seven top-10 wins in 2026, including victories over Swiatek, Gauff and Rybakina.
Lindsay Davenport Becomes World No 1 for First Time in 1998
On 12 October 1998, 22-year-old Lindsay Davenport became world No 1 for the first time after a stellar season crowned by her maiden US Open title.
Shelton Admits Jet Lag Regret After Shock Shanghai Exit to Gea
Third seed Ben Shelton admits jet-lag regret after his shock 6-7(5-7), 6-7(3-7) defeat to Arthur Gea in Shanghai as he turns attention to Turin.
Faster Shanghai Courts Boost Alcaraz Maiden Title Bid
Carlos Alcaraz welcomed Shanghai's faster courts after beating Juan Manuel Cerundolo, with the Court Pace Index up to 42.3 to boost his bid for a maiden title.
Zverev's Doubles Struggles Continue After Shanghai Exit
Alexander Zverev falls to 9-11 in doubles in 2026 after Shanghai first-round loss with Marcelo Melo, despite singles success and major titles.
Toni Nadal Calls for Radical Change After Sinner Knee Setback
Toni Nadal says tennis must slow down and consider smaller rackets after Jannik Sinner's knee injury ended his season following his Wimbledon title defence.
Mirra Andreeva Hits Career-High No 3 After China Open Final Run
Mirra Andreeva will climb to a career-high world No 3 after reaching the China Open final in Beijing, moving within striking distance of Aryna Sabalenka.
Querrey and Johnson Back Medvedev Default But Not Points Loss
Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson agree Daniil Medvedev deserved default for hitting a spectator at the China Open, but say losing 200 points and prize money was too harsh.
Stan Smith Clinches Last Davis Cup Challenge Round for USA
On 10 October 1971, Stan Smith beat Ion Tiriac 8-6, 6-3, 6-0 in Charlotte to seal the United States' victory over Romania in the final Davis Cup Challenge Round.
Ferrero Reveals Warning to Alcaraz: Social Media Losing Battle
Juan Carlos Ferrero says keeping Carlos Alcaraz's emotions in check was his main coaching task, revealing warnings over social media and influences after their 2025 split.
Evert and Navratilova Defend Gauff After China Open Abuse
Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova have defended Coco Gauff after she faced racist abuse following LED board controversy at the China Open in Beijing.
Alex Eala Set to Avoid WTA Fine After Asian Games Choice
Alex Eala is expected to avoid a $10,000 WTA fine for skipping the China Open to win Asian Games bronze for the Philippines, officials indicate.
Andres Gimeno Dies at 82: Remembering Roland-Garros' Oldest Champion
Spanish pioneer Andres Gimeno, the oldest Roland-Garros champion at 34, died on 9 October 2019 aged 82, remembered as a Hall of Famer who inspired generations.
Rick Macci Dismisses Jannik Sinner Silent Doping Ban Theory
Rick Macci has dismissed 'silent ban' claims around Jannik Sinner's knee injury lay-off, insisting the world No 1 is hurt and would play if he could.
Rune Set for Seven-Year Ranking Low After Shanghai Exit
Holger Rune will fall outside the top 1200 after his 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 loss to Daniel Altmaier in Shanghai, his lowest ranking since 2019.
On This Day: Courier Claims Maiden Title Over Edberg In Basel
On 8 October 1989, 19-year-old Jim Courier upset world No 3 Stefan Edberg 7-6, 3-6, 2-6, 6-0, 7-5 at the Swiss Indoors in Basel to claim his maiden ATP title.
Rusedski Backs Alcaraz as ATP Finals Favourite Over Djokovic
Former finalist Greg Rusedski tips Carlos Alcaraz as favourite for the ATP Finals in Turin ahead of Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev after Jannik Sinner's injury withdrawal.
Gauff Calls Days 'Draining' After Racist Abuse in Beijing
Coco Gauff says the past 36 hours have been draining after an insane amount of racist abuse following her China Open win over Sun Xinran.
Azarenka Defends Gauff After China Open Video Review Row
Victoria Azarenka has defended Coco Gauff after her China Open video review controversy against Sun Xinran, calling for clearer rules and condemning abuse.
Rennae Stubbs Pinpoints Why Aryna Sabalenka Has Lost Form
Rennae Stubbs says Aryna Sabalenka has lost confidence and has no Plan B after her 4-6, 3-6 China Open exit to Nikola Bartunkova, extending her title drought since March.
Sinner Ends 2026 Season Early as Binaghi Backs Recovery
World No.1 Jannik Sinner has ended his 2026 season early with a knee injury, missing the ATP Finals and Davis Cup Finals as FITP president Angelo Binaghi backs his recovery.
Djokovic Sends Message After Medvedev Default in Beijing
Novak Djokovic says he is in shock after Daniil Medvedev was defaulted at the China Open and wishes the injured spectator a speedy recovery.
Alex Eala Earns 400,000 Pesos After Asian Games Bronze
World No.18 Alex Eala will receive 400,000 Philippine pesos for Asian Games bronze in Nagoya, partially offsetting a potential $10,000 fine for skipping China Open.
Zverev's World No.1 Hopes Dented After Djokovic Defeat
Alexander Zverev's China Open loss to Novak Djokovic has delayed his world No.1 bid, but titles in Shanghai and Vienna would still guarantee top spot.
Medvedev Leads ATP With 30 Hard-Court Wins After Beijing Victory
Daniil Medvedev tops ATP with 30 hard-court wins in 2026 after beating Francisco Cerundolo 7-6(4), 6-3 to reach the China Open semi-finals in Beijing.
Djokovic Faces Brutal Shanghai Draw as Alcaraz Route Revealed
Novak Djokovic faces a brutal Shanghai Masters draw as 10th seed while second seed Carlos Alcaraz learns his path, with Djokovic still undecided on playing.
Agnes Szavay's China Open Triumph Before Early Retirement at 24
Hungarian star Agnes Szavay staged a stunning comeback to win the 2007 China Open at 18, her career's biggest title before back injuries forced her retirement at just 24.
Alcaraz Vows Aggressive Plan for Munar Japan Open Semi
Carlos Alcaraz says he'll go aggressive against Jaume Munar in Tokyo after Denis Shapovalov retired injured to set up an all-Spanish semi-final.
Rick Macci Says Alex Eala Movement Average After Asian Games Bronze
Alex Eala claimed Asian Games bronze after a semi-final loss to Wang Xiyu, as Serena Williams' former coach Rick Macci said her movement is average.
Federer Hits Back at Cash 'Legalised Cheating' Claim in Melbourne
Roger Federer defended his 2017 Australian Open medical timeout after Pat Cash branded it 'legalised cheating' following his five-set final win over Rafael Nadal.
Sinner Team on Red Alert Amid Worrying Knee Injury Setback
World No.1 Jannik Sinner remains sidelined since Wimbledon with a knee injury, his team on red alert after an aborted Monte Carlo session with no diagnosis.
Kartal Cruises Past Wang as Zverev Books Djokovic Clash in Beijing
Sonay Kartal beat Wang Xinyu 6-3 6-2 on her China Open return while Alexander Zverev cruised past Juncheng Shang to set up a Djokovic quarter-final.
McEnroe Seals 5-0 Davis Cup Win After Harrowing Flight to Perth
John McEnroe closed a 5-0 Davis Cup semi-final sweep over Australia in Perth on Oct. 3, 1982, days after surviving a mid-air plane scare with Peter Fleming.
Osaka Eyes Higher Seeding After Beijing Win Over Timofeeva
Naomi Osaka beat Maria Timofeeva 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in Beijing and targets a higher seeding for the Australian Open during the Asian Swing.
Andreeva Rallies From Set Down to Beat Yuan at China Open
Fourth seed Mirra Andreeva dropped the first set to Yue Yuan before winning 3-6, 6-0, 6-0 in Beijing, crediting anger and a toilet break for her turnaround.
Djokovic Praises Bu After Surviving Beijing Three-Set Battle
Novak Djokovic rallied past Yunchaokete Bu 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 at the China Open to stay 31-0 in Beijing and praised the Chinese star after a three-hour battle.
Kei Nishikori Retires in Tokyo After 19-Year Japan Open Journey
Kei Nishikori ended his career with a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Frances Tiafoe at the Japan Open, closing a Tokyo journey that began as a 17-year-old wildcard in 2007.
Alcaraz Survives Michelsen Test to Reach Tokyo Second Round
Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex Michelsen 7-6, 4-6, 6-1 in Tokyo to reach round two, as Michelsen became only the second man to win a set off him at the Japan Open.
Zverev Beats Norrie in Tokyo, Extends Strong 2026 Tiebreak Run
Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 7-6, 6-4 in Tokyo to move to 32-16 in tiebreaks in 2026 as he chases his first China Open title.
WTA to Award Equal Prize Money at All Combined 1000 Events
WTA announces equal prize money at all combined 1000 events from next year, with Rome, Canada and Cincinnati joining Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid and Beijing.
Eala and Rivera Exit Asian Games Doubles After Loss to China
Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera fell 5-7, 2-6 to Jiang Xinyu and Yang Zhaoxuan in the Asian Games second round in Aichi-Nagoya.
Auger-Aliassime Falls to Khachanov in Beijing Amid Form Concerns
Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered a 6-3, 6-3 loss to Karen Khachanov at the China Open in Beijing, raising concerns ahead of his 1,050-point European indoor hard-court swing.
Djokovic Wins on Beijing Return, Extends Unbeaten Run to 30
Novak Djokovic beat Nuno Borges 6-3 7-6(2) in Beijing for his 30th straight China Open win and first victory since Wimbledon.
Karolina Pliskova Ends 2026 Season Early With Injury Setback
Former world No.1 Karolina Pliskova will miss the Asian Swing and end her 2026 season early to heal small injuries after climbing back to world No.51.
Steffi Graf Beats Garrison to Reach 1988 Olympic Final
On Sept. 29, 1988, Steffi Graf routed Zina Garrison in Seoul to reach the Olympic final, one win from completing the only Golden Slam in tennis history.
Boulter Falls to Krueger in DC as Norrie Ends Losing Run
Katie Boulter lost 3-6 6-2 6-2 to Ashlyn Krueger at the Mubadala DC Open, while Cameron Norrie ended his six-match losing streak in Mexico.
Zverev Clinches Laver Cup for Team Europe in London
Alexander Zverev sealed Team Europe's 13-5 Laver Cup win over Team World at London's O2 on Sunday, beating Learner Tien after Cobolli and Mensik's doubles victory.
Alcaraz Explains Smile After 3:34am US Open Defeat to Shelton
Carlos Alcaraz says his 3:34am US Open loss to Ben Shelton was a gift after five months out with a wrist injury ahead of the Laver Cup.
Boulter Falls in DC Open as Norrie Ends Losing Streak
Katie Boulter fell 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to Ashlyn Krueger at the DC Open, while Cameron Norrie beat Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 6-1 in Mexico to snap his losing run.