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US Open (Tennis)

Alexander Zverev rises to world No. 1 after long slog to the top

Alexander Zverev will end the year as world No. 1.
Alexander Zverev will end the year as world No. 1.

Former Grand Slam winner Wawrinka ends tennis career

Stan Wawrinka announced earlier the Basel Open in his home country would be his last.
Stan Wawrinka announced earlier the Basel Open in his home country would be his last.

Elena Rybakina brushes aside Leylah Fernandez to retain Ningbo WTA crown

Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina celebrates with the Ningbo Open trophy after beating Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in the final on Oct 25.
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina celebrates with the Ningbo Open trophy after beating Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in the final on Oct 25.

Last of the French musketeers Monfils officially retired from tennis

Former world No. 6 Gael Monfils played his last official match in early September when he lost to Learner Tien in the second round of the US Open.
Former world No. 6 Gael Monfils played his last official match in early September when he lost to Learner Tien in the second round of the US Open.

US Open champ Alexander Zverev to become tennis world No. 1

Germany’s Alexander Zverev hits a return to France’s Quentin Halys during their men’s singles match on Oct 11 at the Shanghai Masters.
Germany’s Alexander Zverev hits a return to France’s Quentin Halys during their men’s singles match on Oct 11 at the Shanghai Masters.

Bergs shocks Alcaraz in Shanghai as Zverev claims year-end top ranking

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 12, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his round of 32 match against Belgium's Zizou Bergs REUTERS/Tyrone Siu     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 12, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his round of 32 match against Belgium's Zizou Bergs REUTERS/Tyrone Siu     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi against Djokovic after hitting rebounding ball into crowd

A downcast Russian Daniil Medvedev speaking to the media after being disqualified from his China Open semi-final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic on Oct 5.
A downcast Russian Daniil Medvedev speaking to the media after being disqualified from his China Open semi-final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic on Oct 5.

Carlos Alcaraz battles past fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar to reach Japan Open final

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz returning to his compatriot Jaume Munar in their Japan Open semi-final at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Oct 5.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz returning to his compatriot Jaume Munar in their Japan Open semi-final at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Oct 5.

Top-ranked Elena Rybakina ousted by world No. 118 Alina Charaeva in China Open second round

Armenia’s Alena Charaeva (right) and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina shake hands after their last-64 match at tennis’ China Open in Beijing on Oct 3.
Armenia’s Alena Charaeva (right) and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina shake hands after their last-64 match at tennis’ China Open in Beijing on Oct 3.

Taiwan women’s tennis feud flares up at Asian Games

Taiwan’s Hao-ching Chan and Fang-hsien Wu reacting during their women’s doubles match final match against Taiwan’s Su-wei Hsieh and En-shuo Liang.
Taiwan’s Hao-ching Chan and Fang-hsien Wu reacting during their women’s doubles match final match against Taiwan’s Su-wei Hsieh and En-shuo Liang.

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