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She is the oldest player currently in the top 100 on the WTA Tour and has wins over Elena Rybakina and Venus Williams

The top 100 on the WTA Tour has players aged from just 18 years old, all the way up to 39 years old. Lilli Tagger is the 18-year-old in question, and is one of five teenagers ranked inside the top 100 in the WTA singles rankings right now.

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Patrick Mouratoglou explains why players love the Laver Cup so much despite criticism of the event from fans

Roger Federer’s Laver Cup had its ninth edition this year at London’s O2 Arena, and it was once again a resounding success. With packed crowds and thrilling matches featuring the world’s very best players, the event delivered.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 1

The problem Alex Eala has suffered with at the Asian Games this year is clear as she claims bronze medal

Alexandra Eala went into this year’s Asian Games as the overwhelming favourite to win the gold medal. After all, she was the highest-ranked player there by some distance, and with key withdrawals from the likes of Naomi Osaka, Qinwen Zheng and Janice Tjen, her path to glory seemed clear.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 1

WTA to offer equal prize money at all combined 1000 events

The WTA will offer equal prize money to women and men at every combined 1000-level tournament beginning in 2027, completing a four-year push toward pay parity at some of the biggest events outside the Grand Slams.

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Kei Nishikori News / Tennishead / October 1

Looking back at Kei Nishikori’s first-ever Japan Open appearance almost 20 years ago as he retires from tennis

Kei Nishikori made his ATP Tour debut almost 20 years ago. The Japanese star first appeared on the circuit at the 2007 Countrywide Classic, where he lost to South African Wesley Moodie in the first round.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 1

Alex de Minaur reveals what he wants to happen for Australian women’s tennis after recent criticism

Alex de Minaur has big hopes for Australian women’s tennis after recent criticism. After the US Open this year, some former players including seven-time Grand Slam champion John Newcombe heavily criticised the current state of Australian tennis.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 1

Laver Cup hangover hits hard as 9 of 14 London players crash out in Asia

The Laver Cup has a way of lingering. Team Europe clinched the 2026 trophy with a 13-5 win at The O2, but for most of the twelve men who played, the celebrations were short.

Qinwen Zheng News / Field Level Media / October 1

China’s Qinwen Zheng survives lengthy Beijing opener

China's Qinwen Zheng needed nearly three hours Thursday to overcome countrywoman Han Shi 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-2 in the opening round of the China Open in Beijing.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / The Tennis Gazette / October 1

Stefanos Tsitsipas opens up about the decision to remove his dad from his coaching team

Stefanos Tsitsipas still has a lot of work to do to get back to the level that saw him reach Grand Slam finals, but he has shown encouraging signs since changing his coaching team.

Alex Eala News / Tennishead / October 1

How Alex Eala performed at the 2022 Asian Games as she loses in the 2026 semi-finals

Alex Eala’s Asian Games campaign came to a grinding halt on Thursday afternoon. The Filipina star was the top seed in the singles event and looked to be well on her way to securing victory in her semi-final match when she snatched the opening set from Chinese player Xiyu Wang.

Coco Gauff News / Tennishead / October 1

Coco Gauff encouraged to make change in 2027 which could be a ‘game changer’ for her career

Coco Gauff has been advised to make a significant addition to her game next year. Gauff is playing at the China Open this week, in her first tournament since her heart-breaking loss to eventual champion Elena Rybakina in the US Open semi-finals.

Elena Rybakina News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 1

'That’s the goal now': Elena Rybakina sends clear message after becoming world No. 1

Elena Rybakina will begin the China Open as the new world No. 1, but the 3-time Grand Slam champion is not planning to slow down after reaching the top of the WTA rankings for the first time.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Tennishead / October 1

The only other player to ever win a set off Carlos Alcaraz at the Japan Open after Alex Michelsen achieves feat

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Japan Open second round after overcoming the stern challenge presented by Alex Michelsen on Thursday afternoon. Alcaraz, who is seeking to become the first man since Pete Sampras in 1994 to defend the Japan Open Men’s Singles title, defeated Michelsen 7-6, 4-6, 6-1 inside the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 1

ATP roundup: Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz advance in Asia

Alexander Zverev continued his stellar 2026 season, defeating Cameron Norrie of Great Britain 7-6 (1), 6-4 to advance at the China Open in Beijing on Thursday.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 1

Felix Auger-Aliassime turns to Federer’s former coach for the next step of his career

Felix Auger-Aliassime has finally found the coach who will lead him into the next stage of his career, and the choice comes with an impressive résumé.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 1

Kei Nishikori receives message from Marin Cilic after retiring from tennis at the Japan Open

Kei Nishikori’s tennis career officially came to an end on Thursday after he lost to Frances Tiafoe in the opening round of the Japan Open. Competing in his last professional tournament, Nishikori fell to second seed Tiafoe in straight sets in Tokyo, 6-4, 6-4.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 1

The Laver Cup may have reason to be worried after developments in Beijing and Tokyo this week

Days after Team Europe defeated Team World 13-5 at the Laver Cup, the stars travelled to Beijing and Tokyo for the China Open and the Japan Open. Jakub

Taylor Fritz News / Tennishead / October 1

Taylor Fritz sparks fitness concern after his latest performance at the Japan Open

Around this time last year, Taylor Fritz was coming off the back of a landmark first-ever win over Carlos Alcaraz, albeit at the Laver Cup. He followed that up with a run to the Japan Open final, where he subsequently lost to the Spaniard, who got almost instant revenge.

Alexandra Eala News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Alexandra Eala Breaks Silence on Possible $10,000 WTA Fine - 'I Didn’t Take It Lightly'

Alexandra Eala knew there could be consequences when she chose the Philippines over the WTA Tour. The Filipina star skipped the China Open in Beijing, a mandatory WTA 1000 event, to represent her country at the 2026 Asian Games.

Eva Lys News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 1

Eva Lys leaves court in tears after injury forces retirement against 16-year-old

Eva Lys suffered another difficult moment in Beijing on Wednesday, retiring from her first-round match at the China Open while in tears. The German was

Kei Nishikori News / Field Level Media / October 1

Kei Nishikori plays final career match in Tokyo

Kei Nishikori, a 12-time winner on the ATP Tour, said his goodbye to pro tennis on Thursday following his first-round loss at the Japan Open. He was defeated by Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 6-4 in Tokyo.

Jannik Sinner News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Jannik Sinner Reportedly Eyeing Next Tournament After China Open Withdrawal

Jannik Sinner’s decision on whether to participate in the next tournament is approaching its deadline. His team is set to make a final call within hours on whether he will travel to Shanghai for the Masters 1000 event beginning on October 5, according to reports by Sky Sports Italia. The world No.

Holger Rune News / EssentiallySports / October 1

'I Simply Froze'- Holger Rune Issues Public Apology After Losing First ATP Match Since Injury

Holger Rune‘s much-anticipated comeback to the ATP Tour was marked by vulnerability rather than celebration. While Rune was happy to finally be back on the tennis court, it ended in a bittersweet way.

Novak Djokovic News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Novak Djokovic Battles Through Physical Scare To Extend Unbeaten Beijing Run

Yesterday, Novak Djokovic sat in front of the reporters ahead of his China Open campaign and beamed a confident smile at them. He was not chasing a pipe dream, though.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 30

China's Yue Yuan pulls off upset at China Open

China's Yue Yuan, ranked No. 135 in the world, upset 47th-ranked Oleksandra Oliynykova of Ukraine 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday in the first round of the 1000-level China Open in Beijing.

Novak Djokovic News / Field Level Media / September 30

ATP roundup: Novak Djokovic wins opener in Beijing

No. 6 seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia defeated Portugal's Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (2) in the first round of the Beijing Open on Wednesday. A six-time winner of the tourney, Djokovic fired eight aces and saved both break points he faced to win in one hour, 51 minutes.