Erik Gudris Tennis
banner
erikgtennis.bsky.social
Erik Gudris Tennis
@erikgtennis.bsky.social
#Tennis Writer. @Tennis_Now contributor. North Carolina native. Email - atntennis - gmail

(X) Twitter - @atntennis

All views mine unless stated otherwise.
Novak Djokovic wins his seventh Beijing title and 102 ATP title overall 76(3) 01 over Alex de Minaur who was forced to retire due to injury. #tennis
102 - Novak Djokovic has claimed a 102nd career title at ATP level, only trailing Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer for the most of any player in the Open Era. Immortal.

#ChinaOpen
October 6, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Carlos Alcaraz defended his Toyko ATP 500 title over Jiri Lehecka 76(4) 64. #tennis
6 - His 27th career title overall at ATP level, Carlos Alcaraz has defended a title for the sixth time in his career:

Barcelona (2022-23)
Madrid (2022-23)
Indian Wells (2023-24)
Wimbledon (2023-24)
Roland Garros (2024-25)
Tokyo (2025-26) 🆕

Absurd.

#kinoshitajotennis
October 6, 2026 at 1:11 PM
No surprise as Jannik Sinner announces that his 2026 season is over. #tennis www.bbc.com/sport/tennis...
Jannik Sinner: World number one ends season early with knee injury
World number one Jannik Sinner will not play again in 2026 because of an ongoing right knee injury.
www.bbc.com
October 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Reposted by Erik Gudris Tennis
Frances Tiafoe ends the great career of Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-4 in Tokyo

An incredible rally to end it as well, only fitting.
October 1, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Reposted by Erik Gudris Tennis
Alexander Zverev clinches the Laver Cup for Team Europe by defeating Learner Tien 7⁷-6³, 6-3

Laver Cup is always a fun weekend but I think that's especially true in the last 5 years or so that its gone back and forth, the first 4 went to Europe and now the last 5 years its 3-2 World

🇪🇺 13-5 🌐
September 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Reposted by Erik Gudris Tennis
Linda Noskova secures victory for Czechia in the BJK Cup. She wins 6-3, 7⁷-6⁵ vs Elina Svitolina, and the Czechs raise the trophy for the 12th time and the first time since 2018

None of their matches even needed doubles

🇨🇿 2-0 🇮🇹
September 27, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Huge news for Charlotte as WTA moving its headquarters to the city as well bringing the WTA Finals there starting in 2027. www.wtatennis.com/news/4577350...
WTA announces new host for 2027-2029 WTA Finals
The WTA Finals will be staged at Spectrum Center from 2027 through 2029, as the Tour establishes a long-term home for its season-ending championship in the United States.
www.wtatennis.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Reposted by Erik Gudris Tennis
Draper announces end of season, getting ready for 2027
tenngrand.com/draper-annou...
Draper announces end of season, getting ready for 2027
Jack Draper's 2026 season is over, he announced on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Brit has continued to struggle with an arm injury.
tenngrand.com
September 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Andy Roddick, as much as he does not like, remains the answer to a Jeopardy! question. The search continues...
September 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
The King of New York: Alexander Zverev wins #USOpen for his second major title 63 76(2) 57 62 over Ben Shelton.
September 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Zverev in charge at the net earns another break for 5-2. He will serve for the Championship. #USOpen
September 13, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Shelton finds a way to take the third set 7-5 to the delight of the NYC crowd. Zverev looks a bit subdued so who knows what's next. #USOpen
September 13, 2026 at 9:12 PM
This match so far is boring and feels inevitable. #USOpen
September 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Andy Roddick on ESPN says Ben needs to take risks on line forehand earlier in rallies. Trying to trade shots down the middle is Zverev all day. #USOpen
September 13, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Reposted by Erik Gudris Tennis
Alexander Zverev takes the 2nd set tiebreak 7-2 vs Ben Shelton to get within a set of the US Open title. Played 2 incredible points to blow open the tiebreak.

6-3, 7-6.
September 13, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Great to see them together today for this final. #USOpen
September 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM
When Andy Roddick gives more insight in two minutes into the first set then what one hears for over an hour.
Serene Desert Oasis with Palm Trees
ALT: Serene Desert Oasis with Palm Trees
static.klipy.com
September 13, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Shelton, who hit a DF down BP in opening game, bookends the first set by hitting a DF down SP to hand Zverev the set 6-3.

#USOpen
September 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Jimmy Connors in the house. He will present the men’s trophy today. #USOpen
September 13, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Zverev returning second serves from Newark Airport. 😆
September 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Shelton DFs to hand early break to Zverev. #USOpen
September 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM
This is brilliant from Bryan A Graham. And very likely will happen. "Tennis is included with Platinum."

www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/s...
FastPasses, Mega Honey Deuces and $55 chopped cheese: welcome to the US Open in 2041 | Bryan Armen Graham
Craig Tiley says the US Open is going to become the ‘Disneyland of tennis’, and he means it aspirationally. Here’s what that might look like 15 years from now
www.theguardian.com
September 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The New Queen: Elena Rybakina wins her first #USOpen Women's Singles title 64 57 62 over the two-time US Open winner and former World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. #WTA
September 12, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Rybakina volley winner hands her 5-2 and the chance to serve for the title. #USOpen
September 12, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Sabalenka aces her way to 2-3. Still down a break and still hanging on by a thread. #USOpen
September 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM