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Djokovic Secures 102nd Title in Beijing as De Minaur Retires Injured
Novak Djokovic won his 102nd career tour-level title at the China Open on October 6, 2026, after Alex de Minaur retired with a groin injury in the second set of the final. The 39-year-old Serbian, who had not won a title in over a year, extended his perfect record in Beijing to 34-0 and became the first man to win a tour-level trophy in 21 consecutive seasons. Djokovic defeated top seed Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals and advanced to the final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a spectator. In other news, Carlos Alcaraz defended his Japan Open title, while Jannik Sinner confirmed he will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a knee injury.
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Sabalenka vs Rybakina: US Open 2026 crown on the line
Ahead of the US Open 2026 women’s final, defending champion and world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka faces Elena Rybakina in a high-stakes clash that could move the No.1 ranking to Rybakina on Monday, continuing a marquee rivalry after several tight three-set battles this season.
Wozniacki: Sabalenka Is Playing Like the World’s Best Ahead of US Open Final
Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki says Aryna Sabalenka is playing like the best player in the world after her flawless semifinal win over Pegula, while Elena Rybakina is set to become world No. 1 on Monday. The US Open final will pit Sabalenka against Rybakina, with Sabalenka having outperformed Rybakina in New York so far and both aiming for a major title.
Shelton Awed by Brunson Courtside as US Open Run Advances
Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe in a US Open semifinal (4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5), said he was starstruck seeing Knicks guard Jalen Brunson courtside (with Ben Stiller), and advances to face Alexander Zverev in the final, after previously beating Carlos Alcaraz in the quarters.
US Open semifinal crowd leaves players to a silent goodbye as Rybakina advances
In the US Open semifinal, Coco Gauff’s late overhead was celebrated by the Arthur Ashe crowd but met with silence after the shot went long, allowing Elena Rybakina to win and prompting a post-match scene where fans left quickly and left the winner with dwindling attendance; the piece condemns the crowd’s behavior as lacking basic decency and argues the event should have allowed more time to appreciate the players, highlighting issues around ticketing and the culture at marquee tennis events.
Noskova presses Sabalenka in US Open quarter-final as No.1 hangs in the balance
In the US Open 2026 women’s quarter-final, Sabalenka took the first set 7-6(7-1) in a tiebreak, Noskova leveled with a 6-3 win in the second, and the match is in the third with Noskova leading 4-3 as Sabalenka fights to defend her world No.1 ranking; Elena Rybakina’s progress could decide the top spot. UK readers can also follow via BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.
Townsend lauds Sabalenka's phenomenal level after US Open clash
Taylor Townsend praised Aryna Sabalenka as a phenomenal competitor and spoke glowingly about her level after Sabalenka beat her 6-4, 6-3 in the US Open fourth round; Sabalenka advances in the title race and to potentially retain world No.1, while Townsend noted she had the tools to compete and will continue pushing, also remaining in doubles with Katerina Siniakova in pursuit of a Career Grand Slam.
Zheng Qinwen Stages Monumental U.S. Open Comeback to Edge Keys
Qualifier Zheng Qinwen staged a dramatic comeback to beat Madison Keys at the U.S. Open, overturning a 6-1, 6(3)-7, 5-1 deficit and saving a match point before Zheng closed it out; the win helps Zheng rebuild her ranking amid top-level heads‑to‑heads, while Keys faces a tough regroup after a crushing defeat.
Seeded stars tumble in Round 1 at the US Open
Nine men’s seeds and four women’s seeds failed to reach the US Open second round. Novak Djokovic was stunned by Mariano Navone, with other early exits including Arthur Fils (lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas), Cameron Norrie (lost to Luca Van Assche) and Matteo Arnaldi (lost to James Duckworth); Casper Ruud withdrew after the draw. On the women’s side, Belinda Bencic, Maja Chwalinska, Barbora Krejcikova and Sara Bejlek were upset in round one, underscoring a wide-open start to the tournament.
Gauff Beats Sonmez, Roddick Predicts She Could Become No. 1 at US Open
Coco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open first round, pulling away after a tougher second set; former champion Andy Roddick praised her form and said she could become world No. 1 if she maintains this level. Gauff advances to face Kasatkina or Badosa in the second round while the title race also features Sabalenka, Pegula and Rybakina early in the tournament.
Monfils Turns 40 Into a US Open Farewell Show
On his 40th birthday at the US Open, Gael Monfils delivered a crowd-pleasing comeback, beating Adolfo Vallejo 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 to turn what could have been a farewell into a moment of theatrical tennis, as the veteran showman, who announced retirement in 2026, continues to entertain with his reach, touch, and trademark trick shots even without a Slam title.