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Ben Shelton Falls as Alexander Zverev Survives in Shanghai

Brian BabaoOctober 12, 2026

Two Tiebreaks Send Shelton Out of ATP Masters Event Ben Shelton suffered a third-round Shanghai Masters exit after Arthur Gea defeated the American in two tiebreak sets. Alexander Zverev avoided elimination against Quentin Halys, winning in three sets to reach the ATP Masters 1000 last 16. Arthur Gea Knocks Shelton Out in Straight Sets The...

Alex Eala Opens Up on Serve Weakness and Nadal Lessons

Brian BabaoOctober 11, 2026

Sharapova Conversation Highlights Eala’s Development Mindset Alex Eala identified her serve as an area for improvement after reaching a career-high world No. 18. The Filipino tennis star discussed that challenge with Maria Sharapova, recalling lessons from Rafael Nadal’s development. Eala Identifies Serve as Key Area for Improvement Eala discussed her serving limitations during an appearance...

Ben Shelton Beats Altmaier to Advance at Shanghai Masters

Brian BabaoOctober 10, 2026

24th Birthday Brings Shelton Another ATP Masters Win Ben Shelton defeated Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 7-6(6) on his 24th birthday Friday to advance at the Shanghai Masters. The American reached the third round after surviving an eight-point second-set tiebreak at the ATP Masters 1000 event. Shelton Opens Shanghai Campaign With Straight-Sets Win Shelton defeated Altmaier in...

Philta Says Alex Eala Faces No WTA Asian Games Penalty

Brian BabaoOctober 9, 2026

Tennis Officials Address WTA Concerns After Aichi Campaign Philippine tennis officials said Alex Eala received no WTA penalty after choosing the Asian Games over Beijing’s China Open. The clarification followed her women’s singles bronze in Aichi-Nagoya, where national-team commitments overlapped with a mandatory tour event. Philta Confirms Eala Was Not Penalized by WTA Celest Flores-Colina...

Coco Gauff Falls to Mertens After Draining China Open Week

Brian BabaoOctober 8, 2026

Unforced Errors Cost Gauff in Quarterfinal Exit Elise Mertens defeated Coco Gauff, 6-3, 6-3, Wednesday to reach the China Open quarterfinals in Beijing. The Belgian earned her first victory in six meetings against Gauff, who committed 34 unforced errors. Mertens Ends Five-Match Losing Run Against Gauff ESPN News Services covered Mertens’ breakthrough against Gauff, who...

Bartunkova Advances as Naomi Osaka Exits China Open

Brian BabaoOctober 7, 2026

Three-Set Victory Sends Bartunkova Into Beijing Final Eight Nikola Bartunkova followed her stunning Aryna Sabalenka upset by defeating Sinja Kraus, 6-0, 4-6, 6-3, at the China Open. The Czech advanced to the quarterfinals alongside Karolina Muchova, who eliminated Naomi Osaka in a dramatic three-set encounter. Bartunkova Backs Up Sabalenka Upset ESPN News Services covered Bartunkova’s...

Medvedev Disqualified After Ball Strikes China Open Fan

Brian BabaoOctober 6, 2026

Djokovic Advances Following Medvedev Match Controversy Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semifinals after striking a spectator with a ball during Monday’s match. Novak Djokovic advanced to the Beijing final after officials ended their contest with the Serbian leading 7-5, 5-3. Medvedev Disqualified After Ball Hits Spectator ESPN News Services documented Monday’s incident,...

Nikola Bartunkova Stuns Aryna Sabalenka at China Open

Brian BabaoOctober 5, 2026

World No. 2 Falls as China Open Produces Shock Result Nikola Bartunkova stunned world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, winning 6-4, 6-3 during their third-round China Open match in Beijing. The Czech saved every break point she faced, while Novak Djokovic extended his perfect tournament record in the men’s draw. Bartunkova Stuns Sabalenka in Straight Sets...

Alex Eala Takes Asian Games Bronze After Wang Semifinal Loss

Brian BabaoOctober 2, 2026

Three-Set Battle Ends Eala’s Championship Match Hopes Alex Eala secured another Asian Games women’s singles bronze after China’s Wang Xiyu completed a three-set semifinal comeback Thursday. The Filipina won the opening set but lost 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, ending her bid for the championship match. Eala Falls to Wang After Commanding Asian Games Start Luisa Morales...

Eala, Rivera Bow Out of Asian Games Women’s Doubles

Brian BabaoOctober 1, 2026

Experienced Chinese Pair Ends Filipinas’ Medal Push Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera ended their Asian Games women’s doubles campaign after challenging an experienced Chinese tandem Wednesday. The Filipinas fell to Jiang Xinyu and Yang Zhaoxuan, 5-7, 2-6, at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in Aichi-Nagoya. Eala-Rivera Fall to China in Straight Sets Kiko Demigillo of One...

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