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.
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See all- ▪Djokovic Rejects Stamina Talk After Beijing Win, Cites Health Issue
- ▪Djokovic Wins China Open for 102nd Title as De Minaur Retires
- ▪Czech Republic Beat Ukraine to Win 12th Billie Jean King Cup
- ▪Bartunkova Stuns Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 at China Open in Beijing
- ▪Zheng Qinwen Beats Andreeva for First China Open Title
- ▪Jannik Sinner Faces Surgery Risk Amid Knee Injury Setback
- ▪WTA Announces Equal Prize Money for All Combined 1000 Events
- ▪Djokovic Reacts After Medvedev Default Ends Beijing Semi
- ▪Six Kings Slam Postponed After Deadly Riyadh Attacks
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.