Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva advanced to the quarter‑finals of the Singapore Open with a straight‑sets win over Aliaksandra Sasnovich. After the match she noted she was surprised by the crowd’s equal enthusiasm for both players. She now prepares to face Leylah Fernandez in the next round.
The Rafael Nadal Academy announced that Team Rafa will face Team Murray in a special exhibition event on October 3, 2026, marking the academy’s 10th anniversary. The match will see former rivals Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal compete in a team format, reigniting one of tennis’s most memorable head‑to‑head battles. The article also recalls Murray’s 2016 Madrid Open semi‑final win over Nadal.
Italy, the three‑time defending Davis Cup champions, are set to compete in the 2026 Finals in Bologna. Captain Filippo Volandri affirmed that Jannik Sinner, who missed the 2025 triumph to recover from a knee injury, is on a training program and is expected to be ready for the November event. The interview also touched on the potential participation of rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.
Iva Jovic captured her second WTA singles title at the Guadalajara Open, joining a select group of American winners this season. Former champion Kim Clijsters praised Jovic’s ability to hit winners more effectively than Jessica Pegula, while Andy Roddick noted areas for improvement. Jovic now looks ahead to the China Open in Beijing as she aims for deeper runs in WTA 1000 events.
Serena Williams’ former coach Rennae Stubbs discussed the 2026 season and predicted that Aryna Sabalenka is the favorite to capture a Grand Slam title in 2027, with Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek close behind. She also critiqued Jessica Pegula’s serve, suggesting it limits her chances of winning a major.
Marie Bouzkova edged out Sonay Kartal in a close first‑singles match, securing a 1‑0 advantage for the Czech Republic over Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter‑finals. The win puts the Czech side in a strong position to advance further in the competition.
Martina Navratilova, a four‑time Billie Jean King Cup champion, recorded her sole loss in the competition during the 2004 quarter‑final for the United States against Austria, partnering Jill Craybas and falling 6‑3, 0‑6, 6‑3. The defeat ended her 40‑match winning streak, leaving her overall BJK Cup record at 40‑1.
The USA Davis Cup team was defeated by Czechia in a qualifier, with Ben Shelton losing both his singles matches, extending his winless streak in the competition. The piece highlights the contrasting Davis Cup records of American players, noting Tiafoe’s struggles and Fritz’s relatively strong performance. It also references the USA’s historic success in the Davis Cup and the long gap since their last title in 2007.
The US Davis Cup team was defeated by Czechia in the qualifying round, missing out on a spot in the Davis Cup Finals. Despite leading 2-1 at one point, the team could not secure the tie, prompting emotional reactions from veteran doubles star Bob Bryan and rising star Ben Shelton. Both praised the effort but expressed disappointment over the result.
After the US Open, Jessica Pegula discussed the issue of matches ending extremely late, with some games finishing after 3 a.m. She dismissed suggestions such as abolishing lets or adding a golden point, and proposed keeping best-of-three sets until the quarterfinals.