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Burrage Wrexham Open run continues as Dudeney also advances
Jodie Burrage and Alicia Dudeney both reached the second round of the Lexus Wrexham Open with straight-sets wins on day two, joining Hannah Klugman in Thursday's action. Burrage now meets fourth seed Noma Noha Akugue, while Dudeney faces seventh seed Susan Bandecchi. Reigning champion Mimi Xu is not defending her title.
22 Oct 2026
17 Oct 2026
Alex Eala participation remains uncertain for Manila WTA 125 tournament
PHILTA has clarified that Alex Eala's participation in the WTA 125 Philippine Women's Open remains uncertain rather than impossible. Officials confirmed that a wildcard path remains open for the world No. 19 under WTA regulations.
16 Oct 2026
Alex Eala slump prompts urgent tactical adjustments across late Asian swing
Alex Eala faces a difficult three-tournament slump following third-set collapses against lower-ranked opponents across the Asian swing. With rising unforced errors and intense media demands, the World No. 18 must adjust quickly ahead of Ningbo, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
8 Oct 2026
Jannik Sinner Ends 2026 Season Early Due to Right Knee Injury
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has announced an early end to his 2026 season to undergo treatment for a persistent right knee injury. The 25-year-old will miss the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin after not playing since winning Wimbledon in July.
7 Oct 2026
Alex Eala Attends Paris Fashion Week Ahead of WTA Tour Return in China
Asian Games bronze medalist Alex Eala attended Chanel's Spring-Summer 2027 presentation at Paris Fashion Week. The world No. 18 took a brief European break before heading to China next week to resume her WTA Tour campaign.
6 Oct 2026
Coco Gauff Advances at China Open Amid Light Distraction and Online Abuse
Coco Gauff defeated 16-year-old Sun Xinran 7-5 6-1 to reach the China Open last 16 despite a contentious lighting interruption in the opening set. Following the match, the American world number four condemned a surge of racist abuse directed at her on social media.
5 Oct 2026
Novak Djokovic Overcomes Alexander Zverev to Reach China Open Semi-Finals and Make History
Novak Djokovic rallied to defeat Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the China Open semi-finals. The victory extends Djokovic's Beijing record to 32-0, breaking Rafael Nadal's Open Era record for the best start at a single event in men's singles. He will face Daniil Medvedev in the last four.
3 Oct 2026
89.4 dB: Alex Eala Pivots from Asian Games Semifinal Heartbreak to WTA Asian Swing
Philippine tennis star Alex Eala secured a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after a semifinal loss to China's Xiyu Wang. The WTA World No. 18 now shifts her focus to the WTA Asian swing with upcoming appearances at the Wuhan Open and Tokyo's Toray Pan Pacific Open.
3 Oct 2026
104.2 Decibels: Williams Sisters Accept Cincinnati Open Wildcard
Serena and Venus Williams have accepted a wildcard for the Cincinnati Open doubles, marking their first partnership since 2022. The move follows Serena's recent knee injury at Wimbledon and serves as a potential lead-up to the US Open.
3 Oct 2026
Alexandra Eala Makes History as First Filipino WTA Champion with Washington Open Triumph Over Jessica Pegula
Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title, coming from a set down across two rain-delayed days to beat top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 at the Washington Open. The 21-year-old will climb to a career-high world ranking of number 20.
3 Oct 2026
Sabalenka and Norrie Exit Canadian Open in Last 16
World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Britain's Cameron Norrie were both eliminated in the last 16 of the Canadian Open, suffering surprise defeats in Toronto and Montreal respectively.
3 Oct 2026
Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Due to Knee Injury
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, raising concerns about his fitness for the US Open starting August 30.