Tennis Weekly — 2026-10-23
Stan Wawrinka’s legendary career is nearing its conclusion after a loss in Lyon, leaving him with just one tournament remaining. Meanwhile, the WTA Finals lineup has been locked in following key withdrawals and retirements, while the Tokyo Open faces a significant blow with four top-10 stars pulling out.
Tennis Weekly — 2026-10-23
Tournament Recap
The professional tennis season is entering its final stages with critical updates from Europe and Asia. In the Lyon Open, Stan Wawrinka was eliminated by top seed Flavio Cobolli, losing 6-2, 6-4. This result means Wawrinka has only one tournament left in his professional career.

In the WTA, the lineup for the 2026 WTA Finals has been confirmed. The final field was solidified after Iga Swiatek ended her season and Marta Kostyuk retired during her opening match in Ningbo.

The Japan Open WTA 2026 in Osaka is underway, with Qinwen Zheng leading the field. However, the concurrent Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo has suffered a major setback, with four top-10 players withdrawing from the WTA 500 event.

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Player Spotlight
Carlos Alcaraz has announced his return to the Queen’s Club Championships in 2027. The Spanish star missed this year’s edition due to a wrist injury that kept him out of action for four and a half months.

In coaching news, Karen Khachanov has named a new coach following a surprising split with Vedran Martic. The 30-year-old Russian announced on Monday that they had decided to stop working together after nearly 10 years.

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nt has even started, with four top-10 players withdrawing from the WTA 500 event in Tokyo. Iga Swiat
nt left in his professional career after being eliminated from the Lyon Open by top seed Flavio Cobo
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Coming Up
The ATP and WTA tours are currently featuring five tournaments across Europe and Asia, including events in Almaty, Lyon, Brussels, Ningbo, and Osaka.

Daniil Medvedev recently provided insight into his on-court demeanor, explaining why seeing him calm is not always a good sign for opponents. The former world No. 1 has historically been known for emotional reactions, arguing with umpires, and expressing frustration.

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