DJOKOVIC AND ALCARAZ THROUGH · Mon, Oct 5
Tennis
Djokovic beat Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in Beijing. Alcaraz beat Shapovalov 7-6 (3), 2-1 retired in Tokyo. Semifinals are next.
ATP quarterfinals are final. Medvedev, de Minaur and Hurkacz also won in Beijing. Sinner remains out of Shanghai. Monday is not in the book.
The champions
Pin a final. Davis Cup Final 8 is named for Bologna. Flushing still has Zverev and Rybakina.
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What just happened
Djokovic beats top seed Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in Beijing
ATP: Djokovic [6] d Zverev [1] 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. Semifinals are next.
Alcaraz beats Arnaldi 7-6 (6), 6-1 in Tokyo
Field Level Media: 7-6 (6), 6-1 after four set points saved.
Rolex Shanghai Masters: 39-year-old Wawrinka makes history as Nishikori advances and top seeds prepare debuts
Tuesday in Shanghai: Stan Wawrinka fires 38 winners to edge Roman Safiullin and become the third-oldest Masters 1000 winner in history, while Kei Nishikori fights back from a set down to advance on a gripping day of opening-round action.
China Open Final: Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Jannik Sinner in 3h21m epic to claim Beijing crown
Sunday at National Tennis Center: Alcaraz defeats Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) in the longest final in tournament history, winning seven consecutive points in the deciding tiebreak.
Shanghai Masters R2: Alcaraz storms to 10th straight win as Sinner hits 60-win milestone
Alcaraz dismantled Shang 6-2, 6-2 without facing a break point, Sinner powered past Daniel 6-1, 6-4, and four-time champion Novak Djokovic arrived in Shanghai for the first time since 2019.
Team Europe wins 2026 Laver Cup: Alcaraz seals 13-11 victory on Championship Sunday
FINAL: Team Europe 13, Team World 11. Alcaraz overcomes Fritz 6-2, 7-5 in the decider as Team Europe hoists the trophy at The O2.
Germany 3-1 Croatia. Britain 4-0 Ecuador. Davis Cup Final 8 is set.
FINAL: Germany 3-1 Croatia. AP: Zverev 6-2, 6-4. TNT Sports: Britain 4-0 Ecuador. Bologna, 24-29 November.
Zverev beats Shelton in four: second Slam of 2026, first US Open
Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 Shelton. 3 hours 33 minutes. Roland Garros, then New York.
From this desk
Djokovic beats top seed Zverev in Beijing. Alcaraz reaches the Tokyo semis.
Novak Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 at the China Open. Carlos Alcaraz beat Denis Shapovalov 7-6 (3), 2-1 retired at the Japan Open.
Alcaraz through in Tokyo, Zverev through in Beijing, Sinner out of Shanghai
Alcaraz beat Arnaldi 7-6 (6), 6-1 in Tokyo after saving four set points. Zverev beat Shang 6-0, 6-3 in Beijing. Sinner withdrew from Shanghai with a knee injury.
China Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Jannik Sinner in 3h21m Beijing epic
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) in three hours and 21 minutes on Diamond Court, ending Sinner's 15-match winning streak to claim the Beijing crown.
China Open 2026: Alcaraz downs Medvedev and Sinner beats Bu to set up dream Beijing final
Carlos Alcaraz produced a clinical 7-5, 6-3 victory over Daniil Medvedev before defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Bu Yunchaokete to lock in their tenth career clash.
Rolex Shanghai Masters: ATP 1000 main draw kicks off with Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic eyeing glory
The Rolex Shanghai Masters begins main draw action at Qizhong Arena, bringing Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic together for 12 days of world-class Asian hardcourt tennis.
Rolex Shanghai Masters: 39-year-old Wawrinka makes history as Nishikori advances and top seeds prepare debuts
Stan Wawrinka became the third-oldest match winner in Masters 1000 history while Kei Nishikori battled through in three sets on a thrilling second day of action at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
Shanghai Masters R2: Alcaraz storms to 10th straight win as Sinner hits 60-win milestone
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner showed zero signs of a Beijing hangover on Wednesday, storming through their opening matches at the Rolex Shanghai Masters in dominant fashion.
China Open 2026: Alcaraz powers past Khachanov and Sinner survives Lehecka test in Beijing
Carlos Alcaraz struck 26 winners to sweep Karen Khachanov 7-5, 6-2 while Jannik Sinner fought past Jiri Lehecka 6-2, 7-6(6) to storm into the China Open semifinals.
China Open: Carlos Alcaraz defuses big-serving Mpetshi Perricard as Medvedev and Gauff roll
Carlos Alcaraz wins 6-4, 6-4 against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard while Daniil Medvedev and Coco Gauff secure convincing victories at the China Open.
China Open Round 1: Sinner launches title defense as Sabalenka and Zheng dazzle in Beijing
Jannik Sinner opens his Beijing campaign with a 6-3, 6-4 victory, while Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen cruise into Round 2 at the China Open.
China Open Beijing 2026: Sinner and Alcaraz touch down in Asia as main draw begins
The tennis world moves to Beijing as the 2026 China Open main draw gets underway at the National Tennis Center.
Team Europe wins Laver Cup 2026: Alcaraz seals dramatic 13-11 victory at The O2
Carlos Alcaraz clinches the 2026 Laver Cup for Team Europe, overcoming Taylor Fritz in the final singles match at London's O2 Arena for an exhilarating 13-11 victory.
Laver Cup Day 3 Finale: Triple-point Sunday at The O2 with trophy on the line
The 9th Laver Cup concludes Sunday at The O2 Arena in London. With three points awarded for each victory on Day 3, Team Europe and Team World clash for the championship trophy.
Laver Cup Day 2: Alcaraz, Zverev, and Fritz headline double-point Saturday at The O2
The 9th Laver Cup accelerates into Day 2 at The O2 Arena in London. With wins worth two points, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Taylor Fritz take center stage on the black court.
Laver Cup Day 1: Ruud vs Cerundolo and Mensik vs Nakashima ignite The O2
The 9th Laver Cup gets underway Friday at The O2 Arena in London. Casper Ruud faces Francisco Cerundolo and Jakub Mensik takes on Brandon Nakashima in opening singles.
Laver Cup eve in London: Noah and Agassi reveal Friday opening clashes at The O2
On the eve of the 2026 Laver Cup at The O2 in London, captains Yannick Noah and Andre Agassi unveiled Friday's opening matches as Team Europe battles Team World.
Germany 3-1 Croatia. Britain 4-0 Ecuador. Davis Cup Final 8 is set.
Alexander Zverev sent Germany into the Davis Cup Final 8 on 20 September. AP: 6-2, 6-4 over Dino Prizmic. TNT Sports: Britain 4-0 Ecuador. Wikipedia names the eight.
Laver Cup is 25-27 September at The O2. The US Open already has names.
Team Europe vs Team World, The O2, 25-27 September. Wikipedia: Nakashima replaced Shelton. First team to 13 points. Do not invent a winner.
Zverev and Rybakina: the US Open has names now
Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton for a second Slam of 2026. Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka and took No. 1 with the trophy.
Why Tuesday in New York matters
Quarter-finals as of 7-8 September 2026. No 2026 singles champion. The American men have not had a Slam title since Roddick in 2003.
Alcaraz's wrist, Djokovic's Monday, the draw cracking open
US Open 2026, 30 August to 13 September. Alcaraz returned. Djokovic went out Monday. No singles champion yet.
Muchova and Mensik take the mixed doubles million
The all-Czech pair won the 2026 US Open mixed doubles, saving match points in the semis, then rolling the final tiebreak.
Sinner's fifth major: two tiebreaks, then the champion's weight
Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev in four sets on 12 July for a second straight Wimbledon and a fifth Slam.
Noskova wastes five championship points. Then she wins Wimbledon.
Linda Noskova beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary Wimbledon final on 11 July. First Slam. Sixth championship point.