Tennis Weekly — 2026-10-10
Novak Djokovic continues his strong form at the Shanghai Masters, advancing to face Hubert Hurkacz after a dominant China Open victory. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner remains sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season due to a knee injury, prompting supportive messages from Djokovic. On the WTA side, Mirra Andreeva and Zheng Qinwen are set to headline the China Open semifinals in Beijing.
Tennis Weekly — 2026-10-10
Tournament Recap
Shanghai Masters The ATP 1000 event in Shanghai is underway, with Day Two action seeing Hubert Hurkacz secure his spot to face Novak Djokovic. Other notable winners included Stefanos Tsitsipas, Bu Yunchaokete, and Matteo Arnaldi. Djokovic, fresh off his China Open triumph, is currently competing in Shanghai. Reports indicate he appeared "agitated" during a match where an umpire took action, though details on the specific incident are limited in recent live updates.

Wuhan Open The WTA 1000 Wuhan Open has launched, marking the final major event of the 2026 WTA season before the finals. The tournament schedule and field are confirmed, with Jessica Pegula among the top contenders highlighted in early coverage.

Player Spotlight
Jannik Sinner’s Season Ends Early World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will not compete again in 2026, opting to continue recovery from a knee injury that kept him out since Wimbledon. The decision means Alexander Zverev is closing in on the Year-End No. 1 ranking.
Djokovic’s Support for Sinner In a show of sportsmanship, Novak Djokovic plans to reach out to Sinner following the Italian's heartbreaking setback. Djokovic, who underwent significant surgery earlier in his career, expressed empathy for Sinner’s situation, stating, "I’m aware of how difficult that is making that comeback". India Today reports that Djokovic, now competing in Shanghai, intends to make personal contact to offer support.

Coming Up
China Open Semifinals The WTA China Open in Beijing reaches its climax with two high-stakes semifinal matches. Mirra Andreeva will take on Nikola Bartunkova, while home favourite Zheng Qinwen faces Elise Mertens. Both matchups are seen as pivotal for players seeking a strong finish before the season-ending finals.

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