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Iga Swiatek withdraws from Ningbo Open
Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the Ningbo Open in China due to a persistent thigh injury. Her participation in the season-ending Indian Wells tournament is now uncertain.
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Eala ends losing streak at Ningbo Open
Alex Eala secured a victory at the Ningbo Open, breaking a three-match losing streak.
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Maja Chwalinska Wins WTA 1000 Wuhan Title
Maja Chwalinska, who reached the Roland Garros final earlier this year, secured her first WTA 1000 title in Wuhan. Following Roland Garros, Chwalinska described feeling "miserable" due to increased attention and pressure, but she has since adjusted.
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Sonay Kartal defeated in Wuhan Open final
Sonay Kartal was beaten by Maja Chwalińska in the Wuhan Open final. Kartal lost the match with a score of 6-2, 4-6, 6-2.
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Eala seeks to rebound at Ningbo Open
Alex Eala is set to compete in the Ningbo Open, aiming to improve her performance after a series of early exits on the professional tour.
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Davidovich Fokina Upsets Zverev in Shanghai Masters Semifinal
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeated Alexander Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the Shanghai Masters final. He is set to play Rafael Jodar in the championship match.
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Djokovic to compete at Swiss Indoors
Novak Djokovic has accepted a wild-card invitation to play in the Swiss Indoors tournament.
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BNB Ningbo Open to feature Elena Rybakina, Elina Svitolina, and Iga Swiatek
The BNB Ningbo Open, a WTA 500 event, is scheduled to begin main draw play on Monday, October 19, concluding with the championships on Sunday, October 25. Elena Rybakina, Elina Svitolina, and Iga Swiatek are among the players headlining the tournament.
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Sonay Kartal upsets Elina Svitolina at Wuhan Open
Sonay Kartal defeated world number six Elina Svitolina to advance to the semifinals of the Wuhan Open.
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Sonay Kartal reaches Wuhan Open final after injury layoff
Britain's Sonay Kartal, returning from a six-month back injury, has advanced to her first WTA 1000 final at the Dongfeng • Voyah Wuhan Open. She defeated world No. 6 Elina Svitolina and Jelena Ostapenko en route to the final.
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Iva Jovic embraces Chinese culture during Asian Swing
During her second WTA Tour Asian Swing, Iva Jovic has been exploring Chinese culture and history in Beijing and Wuhan. Jovic visited the Great Wall of China and learned about the capital's historical sites.
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Iga Swiatek discusses her red dress choice for Wuhan player party
Iga Swiatek shared details about selecting her red dress for the Dongfeng · Voyah Wuhan Open player party. She mentioned trying it on at home and opting for red over black, feeling confident in her choice.
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Maria Sakkari reflects on 2017 Wuhan breakthrough
Maria Sakkari, currently competing at the 2026 Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open, reflected on her breakthrough performance at the tournament nine years ago. As a qualifier ranked World No. 80 in 2017, she defeated notable players before reaching the semifinals.
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Zheng Qinwen wins China Open, her first WTA 1000 title
Zheng Qinwen secured her first WTA Tour 1000 title at the China Open, becoming the first home player to win the event. This victory marks a significant moment in her 2026 season, following a period where she reportedly rediscovered her competitive drive.
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Deuce and advantage: reading the score inside a tennis game
The familiar numbers mark points, but a tied game has its own winning condition.
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The small court rituals that organize a tennis match
The opening choice and later changes of ends are practical parts of play, not unexplained ceremony.
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Why the server changes differently in a tennis tiebreak
A one-point opening turn is followed by two-point service turns in the standard sequence.
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Read the match format before predicting how long tennis will last
Games, sets and deciding procedures determine the route to a result—not an exact finishing time.