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Davis Cup Qualifers start tomorrow (also known as in 12 minutes)
Also have Guadalajara SFs with Bucsa vs Jovic and Samsonova vs Stearns. Sao Paulo QFs as well.
Also have Guadalajara SFs with Bucsa vs Jovic and Samsonova vs Stearns. Sao Paulo QFs as well.
News: Kostyuk out of BJK Cup with the wrist injury I talked about yesterday, was not a good sign when it needed the protection it did to play in Guadalajara yesterday.
Probably wasn't the wisest decision to play in Guadalajara but smart to pull out of BJK Cup meanwhile.
Probably wasn't the wisest decision to play in Guadalajara but smart to pull out of BJK Cup meanwhile.
September 18, 2026 at 3:47 PM
News: Kostyuk out of BJK Cup with the wrist injury I talked about yesterday, was not a good sign when it needed the protection it did to play in Guadalajara yesterday.
Probably wasn't the wisest decision to play in Guadalajara but smart to pull out of BJK Cup meanwhile.
Probably wasn't the wisest decision to play in Guadalajara but smart to pull out of BJK Cup meanwhile.
News: Elena Rybakina out of BJK Cup
Should be Putintseva and Zhiyenbayeva for Kazakhstan now.
Also makes sense she was tentative with her movement at times throughout USO especially during the first week, played so well that it did not matter but was still not 100%.
Should be Putintseva and Zhiyenbayeva for Kazakhstan now.
Also makes sense she was tentative with her movement at times throughout USO especially during the first week, played so well that it did not matter but was still not 100%.
September 18, 2026 at 11:21 AM
News: Elena Rybakina out of BJK Cup
Should be Putintseva and Zhiyenbayeva for Kazakhstan now.
Also makes sense she was tentative with her movement at times throughout USO especially during the first week, played so well that it did not matter but was still not 100%.
Should be Putintseva and Zhiyenbayeva for Kazakhstan now.
Also makes sense she was tentative with her movement at times throughout USO especially during the first week, played so well that it did not matter but was still not 100%.
Davis Cup Qualifers start tomorrow (also known as in 12 minutes)
Also have Guadalajara SFs with Bucsa vs Jovic and Samsonova vs Stearns. Sao Paulo QFs as well.
Also have Guadalajara SFs with Bucsa vs Jovic and Samsonova vs Stearns. Sao Paulo QFs as well.
September 18, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Davis Cup Qualifers start tomorrow (also known as in 12 minutes)
Also have Guadalajara SFs with Bucsa vs Jovic and Samsonova vs Stearns. Sao Paulo QFs as well.
Also have Guadalajara SFs with Bucsa vs Jovic and Samsonova vs Stearns. Sao Paulo QFs as well.
Peyton Stearns wins 7⁷-6⁵, 6-4 vs Sloane Stephens
It will be Samsonova vs Stearns and Jovic vs Bucsa in tomorrow nights Semifinals.
It will be Samsonova vs Stearns and Jovic vs Bucsa in tomorrow nights Semifinals.
September 18, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Peyton Stearns wins 7⁷-6⁵, 6-4 vs Sloane Stephens
It will be Samsonova vs Stearns and Jovic vs Bucsa in tomorrow nights Semifinals.
It will be Samsonova vs Stearns and Jovic vs Bucsa in tomorrow nights Semifinals.
Liudmila Samsonova wins 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 vs Marta Kostyuk
Big result in the Finals Race, Kostyuk had a chance to close the gap on Muchova for the last spot this week but drops her first match, did get a walkover from Townsend so got some points.
Big result in the Finals Race, Kostyuk had a chance to close the gap on Muchova for the last spot this week but drops her first match, did get a walkover from Townsend so got some points.
September 18, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Liudmila Samsonova wins 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 vs Marta Kostyuk
Big result in the Finals Race, Kostyuk had a chance to close the gap on Muchova for the last spot this week but drops her first match, did get a walkover from Townsend so got some points.
Big result in the Finals Race, Kostyuk had a chance to close the gap on Muchova for the last spot this week but drops her first match, did get a walkover from Townsend so got some points.
I missed this last week but was curious why Kostyuk's wrist was taped the way it was, she was dealing with severe pain at the US Open in her wrist caused by overuse. Considering that I'm not sure why she decided to play in Guadalajara this week
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September 18, 2026 at 2:16 AM
I missed this last week but was curious why Kostyuk's wrist was taped the way it was, she was dealing with severe pain at the US Open in her wrist caused by overuse. Considering that I'm not sure why she decided to play in Guadalajara this week
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Samsonova takes the 2nd set 6-2 vs Kostyuk
4-6, 6-2
4-6, 6-2
September 18, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Samsonova takes the 2nd set 6-2 vs Kostyuk
4-6, 6-2
4-6, 6-2
Kostyuk 6-4 vs Samsonova
Was down the early break and turned things around quickly before breaking for the set. This is a big week for her WTA Finals hopes, not the strongest field and can close the gap with Muchova
Was down the early break and turned things around quickly before breaking for the set. This is a big week for her WTA Finals hopes, not the strongest field and can close the gap with Muchova
September 18, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kostyuk 6-4 vs Samsonova
Was down the early break and turned things around quickly before breaking for the set. This is a big week for her WTA Finals hopes, not the strongest field and can close the gap with Muchova
Was down the early break and turned things around quickly before breaking for the set. This is a big week for her WTA Finals hopes, not the strongest field and can close the gap with Muchova
Alex Eala and Diana Shnaider confirmed for Hong Kong
Eala has already played 23 tournaments this year and is going to be at least to 25 by years end with Wuhan and Hong Kong, could play Ningbo also. Played nearly every week in recent years to climb up the rankings and has not stopped now at Tour
Eala has already played 23 tournaments this year and is going to be at least to 25 by years end with Wuhan and Hong Kong, could play Ningbo also. Played nearly every week in recent years to climb up the rankings and has not stopped now at Tour
September 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Alex Eala and Diana Shnaider confirmed for Hong Kong
Eala has already played 23 tournaments this year and is going to be at least to 25 by years end with Wuhan and Hong Kong, could play Ningbo also. Played nearly every week in recent years to climb up the rankings and has not stopped now at Tour
Eala has already played 23 tournaments this year and is going to be at least to 25 by years end with Wuhan and Hong Kong, could play Ningbo also. Played nearly every week in recent years to climb up the rankings and has not stopped now at Tour
Kostyuk and Samsonova has started about 50 minutes after it was scheduled to due to rain
September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Kostyuk and Samsonova has started about 50 minutes after it was scheduled to due to rain
Iva Jovic wins 6-2, 6-1 vs Magdalena Frech
The defending champion will face Bucsa tomorrow, where she will also be a big favorite there. Up next will be Kostyuk's first match of the week as she got a walkover yesterday.
The defending champion will face Bucsa tomorrow, where she will also be a big favorite there. Up next will be Kostyuk's first match of the week as she got a walkover yesterday.
September 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Iva Jovic wins 6-2, 6-1 vs Magdalena Frech
The defending champion will face Bucsa tomorrow, where she will also be a big favorite there. Up next will be Kostyuk's first match of the week as she got a walkover yesterday.
The defending champion will face Bucsa tomorrow, where she will also be a big favorite there. Up next will be Kostyuk's first match of the week as she got a walkover yesterday.
Cristina Bucsa wins 6-0, 6-4 vs Sara Bejlek
Faces Jovic or Frech tomorrow.
Faces Jovic or Frech tomorrow.
September 17, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Cristina Bucsa wins 6-0, 6-4 vs Sara Bejlek
Faces Jovic or Frech tomorrow.
Faces Jovic or Frech tomorrow.
Paula Badosa wins 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 vs Jazmin Ortenzi
Into the Sao Paulo Quarterfinals
Into the Sao Paulo Quarterfinals
September 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Paula Badosa wins 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 vs Jazmin Ortenzi
Into the Sao Paulo Quarterfinals
Into the Sao Paulo Quarterfinals
Guadalajara and Sao Paulo on Thursday:
Guadalajara already into Quarterfinals
Guadalajara already into Quarterfinals
September 17, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Guadalajara and Sao Paulo on Thursday:
Guadalajara already into Quarterfinals
Guadalajara already into Quarterfinals
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AMERICANS BLOW HUGE CHANCE TO BREAK THE RODDICK CURSE AS ZVEREV WINS HIS SECOND SLAM OF THE YEAR
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September 17, 2026 at 1:28 AM
AMERICANS BLOW HUGE CHANCE TO BREAK THE RODDICK CURSE AS ZVEREV WINS HIS SECOND SLAM OF THE YEAR
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News: According to this report,. possible replacements for Dubai and Doha 2027 are Singapore and Australia for the WTA and Europe for the ATP but nothing imminent on either side as of yet.
It is still 4-5 months away but nobody was going to risk getting stuck again
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It is still 4-5 months away but nobody was going to risk getting stuck again
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Iran war puts tennis's Middle East swing in doubt
ATP and WTA draw up plans to move Dubai and Doha tournaments
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September 17, 2026 at 11:26 AM
News: According to this report,. possible replacements for Dubai and Doha 2027 are Singapore and Australia for the WTA and Europe for the ATP but nothing imminent on either side as of yet.
It is still 4-5 months away but nobody was going to risk getting stuck again
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It is still 4-5 months away but nobody was going to risk getting stuck again
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News: Nakashima will replace Shelton at Laver Cup. Ben is playing the Davis Cup this weekend so needed rest somewhere.
World:
De Minaur
Nakashima
Fritz
Tien
Bublik
Cerundolo
Europe:
Zverev
Alcaraz
Cobolli
Jodar
Mensik
Ruud
World:
De Minaur
Nakashima
Fritz
Tien
Bublik
Cerundolo
Europe:
Zverev
Alcaraz
Cobolli
Jodar
Mensik
Ruud
September 17, 2026 at 11:23 AM
News: Nakashima will replace Shelton at Laver Cup. Ben is playing the Davis Cup this weekend so needed rest somewhere.
World:
De Minaur
Nakashima
Fritz
Tien
Bublik
Cerundolo
Europe:
Zverev
Alcaraz
Cobolli
Jodar
Mensik
Ruud
World:
De Minaur
Nakashima
Fritz
Tien
Bublik
Cerundolo
Europe:
Zverev
Alcaraz
Cobolli
Jodar
Mensik
Ruud
News: The reason Taylor Townsend withdrew from her match today vs Kostyuk was due to emergency surgery
September 17, 2026 at 2:06 AM
News: The reason Taylor Townsend withdrew from her match today vs Kostyuk was due to emergency surgery
Paula Badosa wins 6-3, 6-2 vs Justina Mikulskyte in Sao Paulo
It is not a very strong field there, should be able to get a good amount of matches this week.
It is not a very strong field there, should be able to get a good amount of matches this week.
September 17, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Paula Badosa wins 6-3, 6-2 vs Justina Mikulskyte in Sao Paulo
It is not a very strong field there, should be able to get a good amount of matches this week.
It is not a very strong field there, should be able to get a good amount of matches this week.
Iva Jovic wins 7⁷-6⁵, 6-4 vs Zeynep Sonmez
Opening set got interesting after Iva led it 4-0 but got it back on track. Iva won this event last season, one of the rare times this year she's had to defend a decent amount of points, granted they already dropped off a few weeks back
Opening set got interesting after Iva led it 4-0 but got it back on track. Iva won this event last season, one of the rare times this year she's had to defend a decent amount of points, granted they already dropped off a few weeks back
September 16, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Iva Jovic wins 7⁷-6⁵, 6-4 vs Zeynep Sonmez
Opening set got interesting after Iva led it 4-0 but got it back on track. Iva won this event last season, one of the rare times this year she's had to defend a decent amount of points, granted they already dropped off a few weeks back
Opening set got interesting after Iva led it 4-0 but got it back on track. Iva won this event last season, one of the rare times this year she's had to defend a decent amount of points, granted they already dropped off a few weeks back
News: Carlos Alcaraz qualifies for Turin
I called Alcaraz unofficially qualified last week, there was zero chance he was falling out of the Top 20
Shelton is pretty much a lock to make it but it is interesting after that, Race will take shape in Asia and then the European indoors
I called Alcaraz unofficially qualified last week, there was zero chance he was falling out of the Top 20
Shelton is pretty much a lock to make it but it is interesting after that, Race will take shape in Asia and then the European indoors
September 16, 2026 at 9:38 PM
News: Carlos Alcaraz qualifies for Turin
I called Alcaraz unofficially qualified last week, there was zero chance he was falling out of the Top 20
Shelton is pretty much a lock to make it but it is interesting after that, Race will take shape in Asia and then the European indoors
I called Alcaraz unofficially qualified last week, there was zero chance he was falling out of the Top 20
Shelton is pretty much a lock to make it but it is interesting after that, Race will take shape in Asia and then the European indoors
Per The Athletic, the 2027 WTA Finals will be 5 days instead of 8 but I doubt the players will mind that at all, less time they have to spend on site and more days they get added to their offseason
Currently there's only 2 singles matches per day so definitely flexibility.
Currently there's only 2 singles matches per day so definitely flexibility.
September 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Per The Athletic, the 2027 WTA Finals will be 5 days instead of 8 but I doubt the players will mind that at all, less time they have to spend on site and more days they get added to their offseason
Currently there's only 2 singles matches per day so definitely flexibility.
Currently there's only 2 singles matches per day so definitely flexibility.
News: 2027-29 WTA Finals will be heading to Charlotte
No surprise here, Ben Navarro has more money than any other bidders and hence that is why the WTA will be going to Charlotte.
Good tennis city, they host an exhibition there every year and it is packed every year. Were going to get Cincy.
No surprise here, Ben Navarro has more money than any other bidders and hence that is why the WTA will be going to Charlotte.
Good tennis city, they host an exhibition there every year and it is packed every year. Were going to get Cincy.
September 16, 2026 at 2:58 PM
News: 2027-29 WTA Finals will be heading to Charlotte
No surprise here, Ben Navarro has more money than any other bidders and hence that is why the WTA will be going to Charlotte.
Good tennis city, they host an exhibition there every year and it is packed every year. Were going to get Cincy.
No surprise here, Ben Navarro has more money than any other bidders and hence that is why the WTA will be going to Charlotte.
Good tennis city, they host an exhibition there every year and it is packed every year. Were going to get Cincy.
Guadalajara and Sao Paulo on Wednesday:
Sao Paulo has gotten historic rainfall this week, more proof all you need to get rain is host a tennis tournament.
Sao Paulo has gotten historic rainfall this week, more proof all you need to get rain is host a tennis tournament.
September 16, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Guadalajara and Sao Paulo on Wednesday:
Sao Paulo has gotten historic rainfall this week, more proof all you need to get rain is host a tennis tournament.
Sao Paulo has gotten historic rainfall this week, more proof all you need to get rain is host a tennis tournament.
Djokovic will play Beijing for the first time since 2015.
He usually likes to play Shanghai as well so I would think those are likely his last 2 events of the season, its possible he plays Paris but he has skipped that in 2024 and 2025 to get a longer offseason
He usually likes to play Shanghai as well so I would think those are likely his last 2 events of the season, its possible he plays Paris but he has skipped that in 2024 and 2025 to get a longer offseason
September 16, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Djokovic will play Beijing for the first time since 2015.
He usually likes to play Shanghai as well so I would think those are likely his last 2 events of the season, its possible he plays Paris but he has skipped that in 2024 and 2025 to get a longer offseason
He usually likes to play Shanghai as well so I would think those are likely his last 2 events of the season, its possible he plays Paris but he has skipped that in 2024 and 2025 to get a longer offseason