Tennis News & Results from Newsday.com

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva will face home favorite Zheng Qinwen in the final of the China Open after both players have won their respective semifinal matches.

The United Nations' human rights office has condemned the racist abuse of tennis player Coco Gauff and called for solidarity to help push back against racism and sexism.

Elise Mertens has beaten Iga Swiatek 7-6, 6-3 to book her place in the semifinals of the China Open.

Novak Djokovic has gone from triumph in Beijing to a shock in Shanghai after a straight-sets loss to Hubert Hurkacz.
Novak Djokovic has been knocked out of the Shanghai Masters after a shock second-round loss to Hubert Hurkacz.

Novak Djokovic plans to reach out to Jannik Sinner after an injury ended the top-ranked player's season, saying he knows how difficult it is to come back after a lengthy layoff.

French Open champion Mirra Andreeva has reached the semifinals of the China Open after battling past Ekaterina Alexandrova in two tiebreakers.

Two-time major finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas has beaten qualifier Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 in the Shanghai Masters first round.

The Australian Open's 1 Point Slam will again have some star power in January with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among the players set to compete against pros and amateur qualifiers for a 1 million Australian dollar prize.

Coco Gauff says she had "no energy" in her loss to Elise Mertens at the China Open.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has announced he will be out for the rest of the year as he continues to deal with an injured knee.

Novak Djokovic has been handed the China Open trophy after Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final in Beijing.

Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Jiri Lehecka in the Japan Open final to retain the title and claim his first trophy after a 4 ½-month injury layoff.

Coco Gauff says she received an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against Sun Xinran.

Daniil Medvedev has struck a spectator with a ball and been disqualified from his semifinal against Novak Djokovic at the China Open in Beijing.
Carlos Alcaraz is going to play his first final since coming back from a 4 ½-month layoff for a right wrist injury.

Aryna Sabalenka has been knocked out of the China Open by Nikola Bartunkova in straight sets.

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advances to the semifinals of the Japan Open.

No. 1-ranked Elena Rybakina has been ousted from the China Open by No. 118 Alina Charaeva of Armenia in the second round.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters as he deals with a knee problem.

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz beat Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 (6), 6-1 in a second-round match at the Japan Open, continuing his strong return to play after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury.

Novak Djokovic has rallied to beat Bu Yunchaokete and maintain his flawless record at the China Open despite again needing a medical timeout.

Wang Xiyu has defeated Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-1 to win women's singles tennis gold at the Asian Games.

The WTA Tour has announced a major milestone for gender equality in tennis.

Kei Nishikori has had an emotional farewell to his tennis career at the Japan Open.

Alex Eala of the Philippines hoped to take gold at the Asian Games.

Emma Navarro says she's taking the rest of the tennis season off to address two health issues and she plans to return in time for the Australian Open in January.

Novak Djokovic has maintained his flawless record at the China Open despite needing a medical timeout for an undisclosed issue during his first-round match.

Alex Eala wants the tennis gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya because it comes with a two-for-one deal.

Kyle Larson strengthened his Cup Series playoff lead with a dominant Kansas victory, while Kaden Honeycutt swept both stages and led 111 of 134 laps in a rain-delayed race for his third win of the Craftsman Truck Series season.

Alex Eala is prioritizing representing the Philippines at the Asian Games over the WTA Tour for the moment.

Alexander Zverev has added another highlight moment to his breakout season by clinching the decisive points that brought the Laver Cup back to Team Europe.

Matt Fitzpatrick has eased to victory at the French Open for his fourth title of the year.

Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova have teamed together to win the Billie Jean King Cup for Czechia.

Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points before producing a drop shot that ended a 6-3, 4-6, 13-11 revenge win over Taylor Fritz as Team Europe took a 7-5 lead in the Laver Cup.

Andre Agassi is finally enjoying tennis after famously writing in his book "Open" that he always hated the sport.

Matt Fitzpatrick already has three PGA Tour wins this year and he's in a great position for his first on the European tour this season.

Elina Svitolina beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 to seal Ukraine a 2-0 victory over two-time defending champion Italy and a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time.

Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood has pulled out of the French Open ahead of the third round after feeling unwell.

Russian tennis player Tatiana Prozorova says she was unfairly withdrawn from her semifinal at the Singapore Open because of a physician's concerns about a concussion.

Carlos Alcaraz and doubles partner Jakub Mensik have given Team Europe a 3-1 lead over Team World after the opening day of the Laver Cup in London.

Ryan Gerard might have been representing the United States in the Presidents Cup this week.

Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova won their singles matches to lead Czechia to a 2-0 win over Spain and a shot at the Billie Jean King Cup title.

Jannik Sinner will not be able to defend his China Open title, further delaying his return from injury as he says his knee is not quite ready yet.
American golfer Michael Kim has begun his French Open title defense with a bogey-free 8-under 63 to lead by two shots.

Jasmine Paolini has won both her singles and doubles matches to help Italy beat host China 2-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinals.

Coco Gauff will be a player-owner for the Florida franchise that will compete in the new season of World Team Tennis.

Spain has advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals for the first time in 18 years by clinching a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan in the decisive doubles match while saving 18 break points.
Indian tennis player Parikshit Somani has been banned for four years in a doping case after judges dismissed an explanation he gave that was similar to the case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva.

Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzkova have won their singles matches to lead Czechia to a 2-0 win over Britain and a spot in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

Alexander Zverev has sent Germany through to the Davis Cup Final 8 by defeating Dino Prizmic.


