World No.1 Elena Rybakina captured the Ningbo Open title with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Leylah Fernandez, becoming the first player to win back‑to‑back titles at the event. The victory gave her four WTA Tour titles in 2026, moving her ahead of Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva in the season’s title count.
Kazakhstani star Alexander Bublik was forced to retire in the semi‑final of the Almaty Open after a right‑knee injury against defending champion Daniil Medvedev. He said doctors had advised him not to play, and the recovery period of three to six weeks could cause him to miss the season‑ending Basel and Paris Masters events.
Australian tennis player Matthew Dellavedova has enjoyed a breakout 2026 season on the lower tiers of the sport, amassing 96 wins and nine titles on the ITF circuit. His surge has lifted him from outside the top 500 into the top 250 and puts him just four victories shy of Ivan Lendl’s 44‑year‑old record of 100 wins in a single season.
Seventeen‑year‑old British tennis prospect Mika Stojsavljevic has been granted a wildcard into the Tokyo Open, marking her second appearance at the event. She will open her campaign against rising Filipina star Alex Eala, looking to secure her first main‑draw win after a first‑round loss in 2024. The draw pits the young Briton against a formidable opponent, setting up an intriguing first‑round clash.
British tennis player Alicia Dudeney produced an epic win over Switzerland’s Susan Bandecchi to move into the quarter‑finals of the Lexus Wrexham Open, extending her winning streak to seven matches. The British trio of Dudeney, Jodie Burrage and Hannah Klugman all advanced, highlighting a strong home showing at the Wrexham Tennis and Padel Centre.
Juan Carlos Ferrero, the former coach of Carlos Alcaraz, told Spanish outlet AS that if he were to coach Jannik Sinner, Spanish fans might feel upset, viewing it as a slight to Alcaraz. He emphasized his desire to grow as a coach while respecting his former pupil, and noted that other coaching options for Sinner remain uncertain.
Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk withdrew from the Ningbo Open after a wrist injury resurfaced, ending her hopes of qualifying for the 2026 WTA Finals. The injury also forced her earlier withdrawal from the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, and the spot went to Karolina Muchova. Kostyuk remains optimistic about returning for the next season.
Stan Wawrinka extended his remarkable longevity on the ATP Tour by winning a first‑round match at 41 years and six months, placing him among the oldest match winners in history. He has also set a date for his farewell exhibition in Geneva on December 19, where he will share the court with legends Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Gael Monfils. The event will mark the official end of his 24‑year professional career.
Canadian star Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarter‑finals of the Ningbo Open after a three‑set win over Aliaksandra Sasnovich, marking her 15th WTA 500 victory of the year. The triumph gave her the record for most WTA 500 wins in 2026, surpassing Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva, and set up a quarter‑final clash with Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Liam Broady revealed how a candid conversation with Andy Murray helped revive his career, leading to a French Open qualification and improved results. After a prolonged slump, Broady snapped a nine‑match losing streak with a win over Dominik Palan at the Guangzhou Nansha Challenger, keeping his hopes alive for the rest of the season.