Stefan Milicevic Banned Until 2050 for Match-Fixing
Serbian Stefan Milicevic receives 24-year ban until October 2050 and £53,000 fine for fixing matches and recruiting players in corrupt network, ITIA says.
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Sonay Kartal Stuns Paolini 6-2 6-0 to Reach Wuhan Quarterfinals
Britain's Sonay Kartal routed Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-0 to reach the Wuhan Open quarterfinals in her third event back from a six-month back injury.
Rafael Jodar Under Fire After Ball Kid Outburst in Shanghai
Rafael Jodar's 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 Shanghai win over Botic van de Zandschulp was overshadowed by a foul-mouthed outburst at a ball kid after a disputed call.
At 16, Aaron Krickstein Becomes Youngest ATP Champion in Tel Aviv
On Oct. 15, 1983, 16-year-old Aaron Krickstein defeated Christoph Zipf 7-6, 6-3 at the Tel Aviv Open to become the youngest ATP Tour champion in history.
Six Kings Slam Postponed After Deadly Riyadh Attacks
The Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh has been postponed to December after deadly Houthi missile attacks on the Saudi capital killed 13 people.
Auger-Aliassime Retires With Knee Injury in Shanghai
Felix Auger-Aliassime retired trailing 2-5 to Casper Ruud at the Shanghai Masters with a knee injury, telling his team 'No, it hurts too much.'
WTA Finals 2026: Seven Qualify as Final Spot Battle Heats Up
Elina Svitolina joins six rivals in securing a WTA Finals berth in Indian Wells, leaving Karolina Muchova and Iga Swiatek to battle for the last spot.
Bergs Rejects Alcaraz Ball Complaint After Shanghai Upset
Zizou Bergs dismissed Carlos Alcaraz's complaints about Shanghai Masters balls after stunning the world No. 3 7-5, 7-6(4), insisting conditions were 'in general very good.'
On This Day 1985: Czechoslovakia Wins Third Straight Fed Cup
On Oct. 13, 1985, Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova led Czechoslovakia past the United States in Nagoya to win a third consecutive Fed Cup title.
Zverev Clinches Year-End No. 1 as Alcaraz Falls in Shanghai
Alexander Zverev will finish 2026 as year-end world No. 1 after Carlos Alcaraz's loss to Zizou Bergs in Shanghai sealed the German's rise.
Zverev Rejects Idea Sinner Absence Helps His No. 1 Bid
Alexander Zverev says Jannik Sinner's absence with a right knee injury is not a good thing for him and hopes the world No. 1 returns soon.
Sonay Kartal Stuns Kalinina to Reach Wuhan Second Round
Sonay Kartal beats world No. 48 Anhelina Kalinina 7-5, 6-3 at the Wuhan Open to reach round two as the British No. 5 continues her comeback from a back stress fracture.
Lindsay Davenport Became World No. 1 on This Day in 1998
On Oct. 12, 1998, 22-year-old Lindsay Davenport rose to WTA world No. 1 for the first time after a breakthrough season capped by her US Open title.
Zheng Qinwen Beats Andreeva for First China Open Title
Zheng Qinwen beat Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in Beijing to win the China Open for her first WTA 1000 title, earning 1,000 points and rising to No. 23 in the rankings.
On This Day 1940: Wimbledon Centre Court Bombed in Blitz
On Oct. 11, 1940, five German bombs struck the All England Club during the Blitz, tearing through Centre Court's roof and destroying 1,200 seats.
Jimmy Connors Says Djokovic Exposed Tennis After Beijing Title
Jimmy Connors says Novak Djokovic's seventh China Open title at 39 has exposed tennis, warning younger ATP rivals they must step up.
Stan Smith Clinches Last Davis Cup Challenge Round in 1971
On Oct. 10, 1971, Stan Smith beat Ion Tiriac 8-6, 6-3, 6-0 in Charlotte to seal the United States' win in the final Davis Cup Challenge Round.
Hurkacz Stuns Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 in Shanghai Masters Upset
Hubert Hurkacz stuns Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 at the Shanghai Masters for his first win in nine meetings, just days after Djokovic's Beijing title.
Djokovic Eyes ATP Finals Return After Seventh Beijing Title
Novak Djokovic says qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin is his key goal after winning his seventh China Open title and moving to ninth in the Race.
Andres Gimeno Dies at 82: Remembering Roland-Garros' Oldest Champion
Spanish legend Andres Gimeno, the oldest Roland-Garros champion at 34, died Oct. 9, 2019 at 82, leaving a lasting legacy for Spanish tennis.
Djokovic Backs Sinner After Season-Ending Knee Injury Blow
Novak Djokovic says he will reach out to Jannik Sinner after the world No. 1's right knee injury ended his 2026 season following his Wimbledon title.
2026's Five Biggest Shocks: Sinner, Djokovic and Sabalenka Stunned
From Korda over Alcaraz in Miami to Navone over Djokovic in New York, a look at the five biggest upsets of the 2026 tennis season so far.
On This Day 1989: Jim Courier Beats Edberg for First Title in Basel
On Oct. 8, 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.
Coco Gauff Calls Days 'Draining' After Racist Abuse in Beijing
Coco Gauff says she endured a draining few days of racist abuse online after her China Open win over Sun Xinran before falling 6-3, 6-3 to Elise Mertens in Beijing.
Djokovic Wins China Open for 102nd Title as De Minaur Retires
Novak Djokovic claimed his 102nd career title at the China Open in Beijing after Alex de Minaur retired injured trailing 7-6 (7-3) 0-1 in the final.
Medvedev Defaulted in Beijing After Ball Strikes Spectator
Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from his China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after striking a spectator and will lose prize money and 200 ranking points.
Djokovic Reacts After Medvedev Default Ends Beijing Semi
Novak Djokovic said he was in shock after Daniil Medvedev was defaulted in Beijing for striking a spectator, wishing the fan a speedy recovery.
Carlos Alcaraz to Face Jiri Lehecka in Japan Open Final
Carlos Alcaraz meets Jiri Lehecka in the Japan Open final Tuesday in Tokyo, with $437,955 and the ATP 500 title on the line after contrasting semifinal wins.
October 5, 1918: Aviator Roland Garros Killed Before French Open Legacy
On Oct. 5, 1918, aviator Roland Garros was killed in the Ardennes; a decade later the new Paris stadium for Davis Cup and French Championships was named for him.
Rybakina Leads Seven Wuhan Open Withdrawals With Foot Injury
Elena Rybakina withdraws from the WTA 1000 Wuhan Open with a foot injury, joining Emma Navarro, Madison Keys and four others among seven exits.
Bartunkova Stuns Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 at China Open in Beijing
No. 34 Nikola Bartunkova stunned No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 at the China Open as both top seeds failed to reach the last 16 in Beijing for the first time since 2015.
Kartal Cruises in Beijing as Zverev Books Djokovic Clash
Sonay Kartal continued her winning return in Beijing with a 6-3 6-2 win over Wang Xinyu as Alexander Zverev set up a quarter-final with Novak Djokovic.
Alcaraz Rallies From 2-6 Down to Beat Arnaldi in Tokyo
Carlos Alcaraz saved four set points from 2-6 down in the tiebreak to beat Matteo Arnaldi 7-6(6), 6-1 in Tokyo and reach his 59th Tour quarterfinal on Saturday night.
McEnroe Seals 5-0 Davis Cup Win After Harrowing Flight to Perth
On Oct. 3, 1982, John McEnroe clinched a 5-0 Davis Cup semi-final win over Australia in Perth after surviving a mid-air tyre scare en route.
Djokovic Rejects Stamina Talk After Beijing Win, Cites Health Issue
Novak Djokovic says his 2026 struggles are health-related, not stamina, after a second medical timeout in Beijing during his win over Bu Yunchaokete.
Sabalenka Eases Past Zarazua in Beijing, Vows Self-Kindness
World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Renata Zarazua 6-1 6-3 at the China Open in Beijing and said she is trying hard to be easier on herself.
WTA Announces Equal Prize Money for All Combined 1000 Events
The WTA will offer equal prize money at all combined 1000 events from 2027, with Rome, Canada and Cincinnati joining Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid and Beijing.
Rafael Nadal Hails Alex Eala After TIME100 Next Honor
Rafael Nadal praised Alex Eala after the Filipina became the only tennis player named to TIME's 2026 Time100 Next list in the Innovators category.
Sonay Kartal Wins on WTA Return at China Open in Beijing
Britain's Sonay Kartal marked her WTA return after six months out with a 6-2 6-3 win over Andrea Lazaro Garcia at the China Open in Beijing to face Wang Xinyu.
October 1, 1988: Steffi Graf Completes Historic Golden Grand Slam
On October 1, 1988, Steffi Graf defeated Gabriela Sabatini 6-3, 6-3 in Seoul to secure Olympic gold, cementing the first-ever 'Golden Slam' in tennis.
Djokovic Extends Beijing Streak With Win Over Borges at China Open
Novak Djokovic beat Nuno Borges 6-3 7-6(2) in Beijing for his 30th straight China Open win, his first victory since Wimbledon despite shoulder treatment.
Davidovich Fokina Beats Hurkacz to Win Chengdu Open Title
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 7-6(7) in Chengdu to claim his second ATP title, earning $184,085 and 250 ranking points.
Carlos Alcaraz Urges Tennis Chiefs to Fix Balls After Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz says he asked tennis chiefs to match balls to courts after calling Laver Cup conditions at The O2 among the slowest hard courts this year.
China Open Draw Hands Gauff Brutal Quarter, Sabalenka Clear Path
Top seed Elena Rybakina headlines the WTA China Open draw as Coco Gauff lands in a stacked quarter with Iga Swiatek and Iva Jovic while Aryna Sabalenka avoids rivals until final.
Czech Republic Beat Ukraine to Win 12th Billie Jean King Cup
Czech Republic defeated Ukraine 2-0 in Shenzhen to claim a 12th Billie Jean King Cup title as Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova won in straight sets.
Leylah Fernandez Beats Talia Gibson to Win Singapore Open Title
Leylah Fernandez defeated Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 to win the Singapore Open, earning ranking jumps and prize money boosts for both finalists in Singapore.
Alcaraz Saves Two Match Points to Keep Europe Ahead at Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points to beat Taylor Fritz 6-3 4-6 13-11 as Team Europe took a 7-5 lead over Team World at the Laver Cup in London.
Jannik Sinner Faces Surgery Risk Amid Knee Injury Setback
Jannik Sinner faces a worrying ITBS knee diagnosis with surgery a remote option, set to miss Shanghai after withdrawing from the China Open.
Alex Eala Learns Asian Games Draw With Olympic Spot at Stake
Top seed Alex Eala learns her Asian Games path in Aichi-Nagoya, where gold guarantees a 2028 Los Angeles Olympics spot after her Singapore Open exit.
Yannick Noah Feared Carlos Alcaraz Would Skip Laver Cup
Team Europe captain Yannick Noah admits he was concerned Carlos Alcaraz might withdraw from the Laver Cup following the Spaniard's comments on scheduling.
Jannik Sinner Set for Beijing Return After Knee Injury Layoff
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is expected to return in Beijing after missing the US Open with a knee injury, facing a ranking battle with Alexander Zverev.
Alcaraz Explains Smile After 3:34am US Open Loss 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 in London.
Great Britain Embrace Underdog Tag for Czech BJK Cup Clash
Great Britain face 11-time champions Czech Republic in Shenzhen on Tuesday, with Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart insisting the underdogs can spring a BJK Cup upset.
Hewett and Reid Lead Great Britain to Fifth World Team Cup Title
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid clinched the deciding doubles 6-1 6-2 as Great Britain beat defending champions Japan 2-1 to win a fifth World Team Cup title in Orlando.
Alex de Minaur Leads Australia to Davis Cup Victory Over Poland
Alex de Minaur secured a 3-1 Davis Cup victory for Australia against Poland in Brisbane, following a decisive doubles win by Max Purcell and Rinky Hijikata.
Corretja Urges Davis Cup Kit Change After Dimitrov Win
Alex Corretja calls for Davis Cup home and away kits after Grigor Dimitrov's winning return for Bulgaria against Denmark sparked debate on clashing colours.
Swiatek Coach Roig: WTA Finals Miss Not End of World
Francisco Roig says Iga Swiatek missing the WTA Finals wouldn't be 'end of the world' as she sits 10th in Race, 700 points off qualification.
Mayar Sherif Withdraws as Singapore Open Hit by Nine Exits
Mayar Sherif becomes the ninth withdrawal from the WTA 500 Singapore Open, where Mirra Andreeva leads a 28-player field and Alex Eala benefits from a bye.
Norrie Out as Inexperienced Britain Chase Davis Cup Finals Spot
Cameron Norrie misses Great Britain's Davis Cup qualifier against Ecuador with an arm issue as Arthur Fery leads an inexperienced side bidding for Bologna.
Griekspoor Calls Zverev-Shelton US Open Final Pretty Mediocre
Tallon Griekspoor branded the 2026 US Open final between Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton 'pretty mediocre' and said he finds Zverev difficult to watch.
Joe Salisbury Retires After Six Grand Slam Doubles Titles
Former world No.1 Joe Salisbury retires after US Open semi-final run with Rajeev Ram, ending career as Britain's most successful men's doubles player.
US Open 2026 Marred by Infrastructure Issues and Fan Conduct
The 2026 US Open faced significant criticism regarding stadium maintenance, late-night scheduling, and disruptive spectator behavior at Flushing Meadows.
John McEnroe Criticized After Alexander Zverev US Open Win
Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton to win the US Open, but John McEnroe's 'Get healthy Carlos and Jannik' remark on ESPN sparked fan backlash.
Rybakina Beats Sabalenka to Win US Open and Reach World No. 1
Elena Rybakina overcame a painful foot injury to beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 and win the US Open, securing her third Grand Slam title and world No. 1 ranking.
Hewett Beats Oda to Win Fifth US Open Wheelchair Title
Britain's Alfie Hewett defeats top seed Tokito Oda 6-0, 7-6(7-5) in New York to win his fifth US Open wheelchair singles title and 11th Grand Slam singles crown.
Sabalenka Eyes US Open Three-Peat as Rybakina Takes No. 1
Aryna Sabalenka faces Elena Rybakina in Saturday's US Open final at Flushing Meadows with a historic three-peat and the world No. 1 ranking at stake.
Siniakova and Townsend Win US Open to Seal Career Grand Slam
Top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend rally past Krueger and Montgomery at the US Open to complete a career Grand Slam as a pair.
Zverev Names Shelton as US Open Favourite Over Himself
Alexander Zverev downplays his own chances at the US Open, tipping Ben Shelton as favourite after his Canadian Open title and win over Carlos Alcaraz.
Skupski and Harrison Reach US Open Doubles Final in New York
Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison beat top seeds Patten and Heliovaara 7-6(4), 6-2 to reach the US Open men's doubles final without dropping a set.
Tiafoe and Shelton Set for Historic US Open Semi-Final Clash
Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton meet in the US Open semi-finals, marking a significant moment for black men's tennis in the wake of Gaël Monfils's career.
US Open Makes History as Top Four Seeds Reach Semifinals
Top four seeds Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff reach US Open semi-finals for first time since 1975 in historic line-up.
Max Purcell Returns to Australian Davis Cup Squad After Doping Ban
Max Purcell has been named to Australia's Davis Cup team to face Poland in Brisbane following the completion of an 18-month anti-doping suspension.
Gauff Defends Andreeva After Racket Throw in US Open Epic
Coco Gauff defended Mirra Andreeva after a racket-throw scare and rallied 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-2 on Arthur Ashe Stadium to set up a US Open semifinal with Elena Rybakina.
Gauff Saves Match Points to Set Up Rybakina US Open Semi-Final
Coco Gauff saved two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6 7-6(9-7) 6-2 and set up a US Open semi-final with incoming world No.1 Elena Rybakina.
Ben Shelton Ousts Carlos Alcaraz in Historic Late-Night US Open Thriller
Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set US Open quarter-final that concluded at 3:33 a.m. on Wednesday.
Tiafoe rallies past Michelsen in US Open thriller
Frances Tiafoe overcomes two-set deficit to defeat Alex Michelsen and reach US Open semi-finals, then consoles tearful opponent.
Aryna Sabalenka Says World No. 1 Ranking Not Main US Open Goal
Aryna Sabalenka says retaining the world No. 1 ranking is not her primary focus at the US Open after advancing with an epic victory in New York.
Carlos Alcaraz Stands Between Americans and US Open Title
Three Americans chase a first home US Open men's title since 2003, but Carlos Alcaraz stands in their way deep in the draw at Flushing Meadows.
Arthur Gea Misses History as Lucky Loser Exits US Open
France's Arthur Gea held match point to become the first lucky loser to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final before exiting the US Open three hours later.
Rybakina Sweeps Past Osaka to Reach US Open Quarter-Finals
Elena Rybakina swept past two-time champion Naomi Osaka to reach the US Open quarter-finals and move closer to the world number one ranking.
Zheng Qinwen Stuns Iga Swiatek to Reach US Open Quarter-Finals
Zheng Qinwen secured a remarkable comeback victory against Iga Swiatek at the US Open, winning a set from 5-0 down for the second consecutive match.
US Open Men's Draw Chaos Highlights Physical and Mental Demands
The US Open men's draw has seen significant volatility, contrasting with the women's tournament as players navigate the intense demands of the major.
Carlos Alcaraz Advances to US Open Quarterfinals After Beating Paul
Carlos Alcaraz secured a statement victory over Tommy Paul in the fourth round of the US Open, continuing his successful return from a long-term injury.
Aryna Sabalenka Advances to Sixth Consecutive US Open Quarter-Final
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend to secure her place in the US Open quarter-finals, matching a historic streak previously held by Serena Williams.