Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have had their Shanghai Masters 2026 draws released, outlining challenging potential opponents for Djokovic and a slightly smoother path for Alcaraz. Djokovic, a four‑time Shanghai champion, also hinted he may skip the tournament depending on his form and qualification for the ATP Finals.
Hungarian tennis player Agnes Szavay captured the 2007 China Open title, defeating Jelena Jankovic in a dramatic comeback to claim the biggest victory of her career. Persistent back problems forced her to retire at just 24 years old in 2013, ending a promising tenure on the WTA Tour.
Speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, former world No.1 Ilie Nastase argued that comparing eras is impossible and named Rafael Nadal as the greatest player he has ever seen, dismissing Novak Djokovic’s claim to that title. He also praised current world No.1 Jannik Sinner and highlighted Nadal’s 14 French Open titles as a key factor in his assessment.
Emma Raducanu has not competed since the grass‑court season due to a stress fracture, forcing her out of Wimbledon, the US Open and the China Open. The article argues that she should end her 2026 season to qualify for a protected ranking, giving her a better chance to return fresh in 2027.
Rafael Nadal confirmed he has not ruled out a future coaching role, noting his family commitments and current priorities. He also highlighted his recent participation in the Rafa Nadal Academy Slam exhibition, where he and his team defeated Andy Murray’s side.
German world No.2 Alexander Zverev cruised past Juncheng Shang 6-0, 6-3 in the China Open second round, securing a place in the quarter‑finals where he will meet Novak Djokovic. After the win, Zverev said he likes his chances but acknowledges Djokovic’s comfort on the Beijing courts.
Iga Swiatek posted a straight‑sets win over Gao Xinyu in the second round of the China Open. In the ensuing press conference she reflected on Aryna Sabalenka’s renewed motivation to chase the world No.1 spot and reiterated her own aim to climb back into the top eight to qualify for the WTA Finals.
Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur, after reaching the China Open quarter‑finals in Beijing, confirmed that former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt will be assisting him in the coaching box for the next few weeks. De Minaur discussed the arrangement at his press conference and noted his upcoming match against Andrey Rublev.
Yunchaokete Bu, a Chinese wildcard, pushed Novak Djokovic to three sets at the China Open before losing 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2. After the match, Bu said the crowd’s support for Djokovic did not bother him and praised the Serbian as the greatest player in history. The result moves Bu back into the top 100.
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala, now in the WTA top‑20, was beaten by Tatiana Prozorova at the Singapore Open. Prozorova explained that the energy of Eala’s fanbase made the match especially challenging, even though she ultimately secured the win. The article also notes Prozorova’s subsequent injury and her rise to a career‑high ranking.