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Alex Eala Sweeps Mika Stojsavljevic in Tokyo Opening Round
Alex Eala secured a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Mika Stojsavljevic on Monday to open her Toray Pan Pacific Open campaign.
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Alex Eala Targets Consistency at Toray Pan Pacific Open After Ningbo Resurgence
Alex Eala enters the Toray Pan Pacific Open following a Round of 16 appearance in Ningbo, where she defeated world No. 34 Diane Parry 6-3, 6-1.
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils Announce End of Marriage
Sixth-ranked Ukrainian Elina Svitolina announced the end of her marriage to Gael Monfils in an Instagram post on Monday.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Rallies to Claim Shanghai Masters Title
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina overcame a set and a break deficit to defeat Rafael Jodar 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 for his third trophy of the year.
Sonay Kartal Reaches Wuhan Open Final With Straight-Sets Win Over Jelena Ostapenko
Sonay Kartal defeated former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 7-6 (9), 7-6 (5) to reach the Wuhan Open final.
Rafael Jodar Makes Shanghai Masters History to Reach Semifinals
Rafael Jodar reached the Shanghai Masters semifinals by defeating Casper Ruud 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, marking his fourth consecutive comeback victory.
Sonay Kartal Upsets Elina Svitolina in Three Sets at Wuhan Open
Sonay Kartal reached her first WTA 1000 semifinal by defeating world number six Elina Svitolina 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.
ATP Proposes Ranking Point Overhaul and $50 Million Year-End Bonus Pool
ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi proposed increasing the year-end bonus pool to $50 million and redistributing ranking points to favor deep runs in major tournaments.
Alexander Zverev Advances to Shanghai Semifinals With Straight-Set Win
Alexander Zverev reached the Shanghai Masters semifinals by defeating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 while saving all five break points faced.
Alexander Zverev Overcomes Alexander Bublik in Three Sets to Reach Shanghai Masters Quarterfinals
Alexander Zverev defeated Alexander Bublik 7-6 (6), 4-6, 7-6 (1) on Tuesday to advance at the Shanghai Masters.
Zizou Bergs Stuns Carlos Alcaraz in Straight Sets at Shanghai Masters
Zizou Bergs defeated world number two Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Monday to reach the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters.
Carlos Alcaraz Sweeps Juan Manuel Cerundolo in Shanghai Masters Debut
Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to seven matches with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the Shanghai Masters.
Andreeva and Bartunkova Secure Straight-Sets Quarterfinal Wins in Beijing
Mirra Andreeva reached the China Open semifinals on Thursday by defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3).
Tsitsipas and Hurkacz Secure Straight-Set Wins at Shanghai Masters
Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 to advance to a second-round matchup against Luciano Darderi.
Alcaraz, Gauff, and Sinner Set for 1 Point Slam at Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, and Jannik Sinner will compete against amateurs for a 1 million Australian dollar prize on January 13.
Bartunkova and Muchova Secure Quarterfinal Berths at China Open
Nikola Bartunkova defeated Sinja Kraus 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the China Open quarterfinals in Beijing.
Jannik Sinner Ends 2026 Season Due to Knee Inflammation
Jannik Sinner announced Tuesday he will miss the rest of the 2026 season, including the ATP Finals, to undergo treatment for knee inflammation.
Carlos Alcaraz Rallies Past Jaume Munar into Japan Open Final
Carlos Alcaraz overcame losing 16 consecutive points to defeat Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 in the Japan Open semifinals.
Nikola Bartunkova Upsets Aryna Sabalenka in Straight Sets at China Open
Nikola Bartunkova defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 in the third round of the China Open on Sunday.
Alcaraz Reaches Tokyo Semifinals as Shapovalov Retires With Hip Injury
Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Japan Open final four after Denis Shapovalov withdrew due to injury while trailing 7-6 (4), 2-1.
No. 118 Alina Charaeva Stuns Elena Rybakina; Coco Gauff Advances in Beijing
Alina Charaeva became the ninth woman outside the top 100 to defeat a world No. 1 by beating Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Alex Eala Earns Bronze at 20th Asian Games Following Semifinal Exit
World No. 18 Alex Eala secured a bronze medal for the Philippines after falling 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to Wang Xiyu in the Asian Games semifinals.
WTA Announces Equal Prize Money for Italian Open and All Combined 1000 Events in 2027
The Italian Open will award women the same total prize money as men in 2027, closing a gap that saw women receive $8.3 million compared to $9.6 million for men this year.
Kei Nishikori Ends Professional Career With Japan Open Loss to Frances Tiafoe
Kei Nishikori retired from professional tennis on Thursday after falling 6-4, 6-4 to Frances Tiafoe in the first round of the Japan Open.