Medvedev Battles Past Walton, Reaches Almaty Open Quarterfinals

ALMATY/STARNBERG, October 16, 2025 After a tense one hour and 44 minute battle, Daniil Medvedev edged out Australia’s James Walton 7-5, 7-6(0) in the second round of the Almaty Open, showing grit and self-belief to survive a spirited challenge. Still […]

Mochizuki Stuns Darderi To Reach Almaty Open Quarterfinals

ALMATY/STARNBERG, October 16, 2025 Shintaro Mochizuki delivered one of the biggest wins of his career on Wednesday, upsetting fourth seed and World No. 22 Luciano Darderi to reach the quarterfinals of the Almaty Open — and, in the process, celebrating […]

International Tennis Federation To Become World Tennis In 2026

ITF Media Release, October 16, 2025 The International Tennis Federation (ITF) will become ‘World Tennis’ in 2026, following an overwhelming majority vote from its member national tennis associations in favour of the proposal at the ITF Annual General Meeting today. Recommended […]

A Touch Of Belgium Fuels Hanfmann’s Winning Streak In Brussels

BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON, October 16, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Belgium has become like a home away from home for Yannick Hanfmann. The 33-year-old German, who was born in Karlsruhe and helped lead the University of Southern California to two NCAA collegiate titles […]

Cobolli Charges Into Almaty Open Quarterfinals With Confident Win

ALMATY/STARNBERG, October 15, 2025 Flavio Cobolli became the first seeded player to reach the quarterfinals at the Almaty Open after a straight-sets win over Australian lucky loser Rinky Hijikata on Wednesday. The third favourite at the ATP 250 tournament in […]

Ash Barty Schools Challenge Winner Revealed

Tennis Australia Media Release, October 15, 2025 One lucky school is set to welcome tennis legend Ash Barty in Term 4, following a fantastic response to the inaugural Ash Barty Schools Challenge. More than 100 primary schools from across Australia participated in the […]

High Altitude, High Class: Star-Studded Field Set For ITF Val Gardena

VAL GARDENA/STARNBERG, October 15, 2025 The Raiffeisen ITF M15 Men’s Val Gardena Südtirol is set to bring world-class tennis back to Selva this autumn, and this year’s entry list promises exceptional quality. The ITF World Tennis Tour M15 event, held […]

Tabilo Battles Past Carboni To Reach Olbia Challenger Second Round

OLBIA/STARNBERG, October 15, 2025 Alejandro Tabilo made a winning start at the Olbia Challenger, booking his spot in the second round with a hard-fought victory over Lorenzo Carboni 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(4) on Tuesday. On the Cloto Arena, the crowd at […]