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Amanda Anisimova, with her China Open victory, looks to take over as the U.S. No. 1 | Tennis.com

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 3d

Beijing Review, Wuhan Preview

—Amanda Anisimova wins her second 1000, and looks to take over as U.S. No. 1
—Linda Noskova shows progress, to go along with her promise
—Aryna Sabalenka rejoins the race for the year-end top spot, in a packed Wuhan field www.tennis.com/news/article...

A review of Beijing, and a preview of Wuhan.

Jannik Sinner kicks off title defense, Novak Djokovic returns | 2025 Shanghai Masters Preview | Tennis.com

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 6d

Shanghai Masters Preview
—Jannik Sinner defends his title, as Carlos Alcaraz heals
—Four-time champ Novak Djokovic returns to the tour
—Can anyone shake up the Race to Turin? www.tennis.com/news/article...

With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined due to injury, can Sinner continue his strong finish to the season?

“We’re working on new things,” Jannik Sinner says after Beijing triumph | Tennis.com

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 7d

“We’re working on new things,” Jannik Sinner says

Now No. 2, Sinner is the hunter rather than the hunted again. The switch suited him well in Beijing

On his final-round win over Learner Tien, an American quietly making a case to be Newcomer of the Year
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Now No. 2, Sinner is the hunter rather than the hunted again. The switch suited him at the China Open.

“We’re working on new things,” Jannik Sinner says after Beijing triumph | Tennis.com

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 7d

“We’re working on new things,” Jannik Sinner says

Now No. 2, Sinner is the hunter rather than the hunted again. The switch suited him well in Beijing

On his final-round win over Learner Tien, an American quietly making a case to be Newcomer of the Year
www.tennis.com/news/article...

Now No. 2, Sinner is the hunter rather than the hunted again. The switch suited him at the China Open.

Carlos Alcaraz says 2025 is his

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 8d

“It’s been my best season so far without a doubt,” Carlos Alcaraz said after winning his eighth title of 2025, in Tokyo

On his blisteringly consistent week in Japan, and what it says about the fast-court upgrades he has made since spring
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On his blisteringly consistent week in Japan, and what it shows about the fast-court upgrades he has made in his game since the spring.

Carlos Alcaraz says 2025 is his

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 8d

“It’s been my best season so far without a doubt,” Carlos Alcaraz said after winning his eighth title of 2025, in Tokyo

On his blisteringly consistent week in Japan, and what it says about the fast-court upgrades he has made since spring
www.tennis.com/news/article...

On his blisteringly consistent week in Japan, and what it shows about the fast-court upgrades he has made in his game since the spring.

“I had to put my head down,

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 11d

“Life gave me a reality check,” Ethan Quinn says of his tough first two years on tour. “I had to put my head down”

Talking to the 21-year-old about leaving his “delusional” early expectations behind in 2025—and finally starting to meet them www.tennis.com/news/article...

After

“I had to put my head down,

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 10d

The Roddy Ho era is upon us

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 11d

“Life gave me a reality check,” Ethan Quinn says of his tough first two years on tour. “I had to put my head down”

Talking to the 21-year-old about leaving his “delusional” early expectations behind in 2025—and finally starting to meet them www.tennis.com/news/article...

After

Fall comes at us fast as the 2025 Asian swing heats up | Tennis.com

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 15d

Fall comes at us fast this year

—Carlos Alcaraz is in Tokyo
—Jannik Sinner is in Beijing
—Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff and most of the WTA’s Top 30 are at the China Open

Previewing the week and a half ahead www.tennis.com/news/article...

Carlos Alcaraz is in Tokyo, Jannik Sinner is in Beijing, and Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and most of the WTA’s Top 30 are at the China Open.

Fall comes at us fast as the 2025 Asian swing heats up | Tennis.com

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 15d

Fall comes at us fast this year

—Carlos Alcaraz is in Tokyo
—Jannik Sinner is in Beijing
—Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff and most of the WTA’s Top 30 are at the China Open

Previewing the week and a half ahead www.tennis.com/news/article...

Carlos Alcaraz is in Tokyo, Jannik Sinner is in Beijing, and Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and most of the WTA’s Top 30 are at the China Open.

Clutch play wins team comps for Jasmine Paolini, Taylor Fritz; Iga Swiatek shines in Seoul | Tennis.com

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 15d

If you're in Philly before December 8, check out the Mavis Pusey show at ICA icaphila.org/exhibitions/...

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 15d

Weekend Winners
—Taylor Fritz has a breakthrough weekend in Laver Cup
—Iga Świątek flies out of the Asian-swing gates in Seoul
—Jasmine Paolini is clutch for her country again, in BJK Cup www.tennis.com/news/article...

Here are three takeaways, as the summer tennis swing turns to fall.

“It’s time to dance, baby!” Andre Agassi and Yannick Noah bring new blood to Laver Cup | Tennis.com

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 18d

“It’s time to dance, baby!” new captain Andre Agassi told one of his Laver Cup players on Friday

Agassi and Yannick Noah are bringing needed new blood to the captains' chairs this year. Their fire-and-ice styles worked well for their teams on day 1 www.tennis.com/news/article...

Their fire-and-ice styles in the captain's chair worked well for their teams on day one.

“It’s time to dance, baby!” Andre Agassi and Yannick Noah bring new blood to Laver Cup | Tennis.com

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 18d

“It’s time to dance, baby!” new captain Andre Agassi told one of his Laver Cup players on Friday

Agassi and Yannick Noah are bringing needed new blood to the captains' chairs this year. Their fire-and-ice styles worked well for their teams on day 1 www.tennis.com/news/article...

Their fire-and-ice styles in the captain's chair worked well for their teams on day one.

US overcome Britain to book Italy final in Billie Jean King Cup

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 18d

Jessica Pegula & Emma Navarro lead the U.S. into the BJK Cup final vs. Jasmine Paolini and defending champion Italy. On at 5 A.M. Eastern time Sunday

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US overcome Britain to book Italy final in Billie Jean King Cup reut.rs/46t1sSF

The United States stayed on course to capture a record-extending 19th trophy in the Billie Jean King Cup by battling to a 2-0 win over Britain in the second semi-final on Saturday, with reigning champions Italy awaiting them in the title clash.

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Joao Fonseca, with a big Davis Cup win and a Laver Cup debut, smells like team spirit | Tennis.com

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 21d

“I’m just going to be me”

Joao Fonseca’s early-season samba ride toward the top has slowed a bit this summer

But with a big Davis Cup win, and a Laver Cup debut, the 19-year-old will try to use some team spirit to restart the music www.tennis.com/news/article...

The 19-year-old’s early-season samba ride to the top has slowed a bit. Could team competitions propel the Brazilian back?

How Carlos Alcaraz has picked up Roger Federer’s legacy | Tennis.com

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 19d

It's tempting, already, to call Carlos Alcaraz the most talented player men's tennis has seen

Except that we just spent 10 years doing the same thing with Roger Federer

How we can praise Alcaraz's unique genius without forgetting Federer's www.tennis.com/news/article...

One was “elegant,” the other is “electric.” Both became the face of the game in their early 20s. How we can praise Alcaraz’s unique genius, without forgetting Federer’s?

Joao Fonseca, with a big Davis Cup win and a Laver Cup debut, smells like team spirit | Tennis.com

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 21d

“I’m just going to be me”

Joao Fonseca’s early-season samba ride toward the top has slowed a bit this summer

But with a big Davis Cup win, and a Laver Cup debut, the 19-year-old will try to use some team spirit to restart the music www.tennis.com/news/article...

The 19-year-old’s early-season samba ride to the top has slowed a bit. Could team competitions propel the Brazilian back?

How Carlos Alcaraz has picked up Roger Federer’s legacy | Tennis.com

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 22d

Carlos Alcaraz will play in Roger Federer’s event, Laver Cup, this weekend

One was “elegant,” the other is “electric.” Both advanced the sport and became the face of the game in their early 20s

Praising Alcaraz’s unique genius doesn't mean having to forget Federer’s www.tennis.com/news/article...

One was “elegant,” the other is “electric.” Both became the face of the game in their early 20s. How we can praise Alcaraz’s unique genius, without forgetting Federer’s?

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 22d

That's what you use your time with Trump to talk about?

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 23d

Really wanted to see that show, but somehow never made it. Will have to look for him elsewhere.

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 24d

“We tip our hat to a better team,” U.S. Davis Cup captain Bob Bryan said after losing to the Czechs in Delray

On a disappointing defeat for a U.S. team that had title potential, and a typically wild Cup weekend where home turf wasn’t a help www.tennis.com/news/article...

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 24d

“We tip our hat to a better team,” U.S. Davis Cup captain Bob Bryan said after losing to the Czechs in Delray

On a disappointing defeat for a U.S. team that had title potential, and a typically wild Cup weekend where home turf wasn’t a help www.tennis.com/news/article...