Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata upset seven‑time champion Novak Djokovic in a three‑set victory at the Paris Masters, 2‑6, 6‑3, 6‑3. The win eliminated Djokovic from contention for the ATP Finals and set up Hijikata’s third‑round match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
British tennis player Jodie Burrage was targeted with death threats and abusive social‑media messages after a 3‑6 6‑3 7‑5 first‑round loss to India’s Vaishnavi Adkar at the Chennai Open. The incident highlights the ongoing problem of online abuse towards female athletes, with other players such as Eva Lys expressing solidarity.
Alexandra Eala has moved up to a career‑high 17th in the WTA rankings after Amanda Anisimova’s season‑ending injury. With the Hong Kong Open approaching, Eala aims to reach the semi‑finals to break into the top‑16, which would give her a favorable seed at the Australian Open. A strong run could further improve her ranking and tournament positioning.
Dutch tennis star Tom Okker captured two Paris Masters titles in 1969 and 1975, giving him more victories at the event than Federer and Nadal combined. Despite his success in Paris and 35 ATP titles, he never won a Grand Slam singles title, retiring in 1981 after a distinguished career.
American rising star Ben Shelton confirmed that former world No.1 Juan Carlos Ferrero will join his team as head coach, a move praised by former pro Greg Rusedski. Rusedski highlighted Ferrero’s experience and cautioned about potential cultural differences, but overall sees the partnership as a boost to Shelton’s Grand Slam prospects.
After a difficult 2026 season, Polish world No.1 Iga Swiatek announced she will not compete in the 2027 United Cup, opting instead to start her campaign at the Brisbane International. The decision is aimed at giving her the best preparation for the Australian Open and a chance to chase a career Grand Slam.
British No.1 Katie Boulter fought back to reach the round of 16 at the Hong Kong Open but was upset by Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic after a distracting incident. Boulter said the episode got under her skin but she learned a lesson and will now meet American Claire Liu in the quarter‑finals.
Alexander Zverev, now world number one, suffered a defeat to Alex de Minaur at the Vienna ATP event, prompting questions about his capacity to compete with rising stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in 2027. The loss, following earlier defeats to Novak Djokovic and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, highlights concerns over Zverev’s form and tactical approach, while Alcaraz expressed a desire for revenge in future match‑ups.
Carlos Alcaraz captured the Vienna Open title by defeating Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 in the final. De Minaur praised Alcaraz’s performance but admitted it was “very annoying” to face him, while both players reflected on a strong week in Vienna.
Rafael Jodar, the 20‑year‑old Spaniard, has set a new ATP record by climbing into the world top‑10 in just 287 days from his first main‑draw appearance. The rapid rise follows an early exit at the Basel Open but cements his place among the sport’s elite for the upcoming rankings release.