Tennis Weekly — 2026-10-02
Novak Djokovic surprised by enthusiastic Chinese crowd support at the Beijing China Open, while Jannik Sinner celebrates off-court milestone with motorcycle license after three attempts. Coco Gauff receives coaching advice to leverage her doubles skills in singles play.
Tennis Weekly — 2026-10-02
Tournament Recap
The China Open in Beijing (Sept 30–Oct 6) is delivering one of the strongest men's fields of the Asian swing.
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic advanced with a three-set victory over home favorite Yunchaokete Bu, but what caught him off-guard was the crowd's reaction. "I have to pinch myself," Djokovic remarked, stunned by the Chinese audience's warm reception despite Bu being a local player.
Alexander Zverev enters as the tournament's top seed with a strong field that includes Grigor Dimitrov, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Alex de Minaur. Notably absent is Jannik Sinner, the world's top player.
Player Spotlight
Jannik Sinner's Unexpected Milestone
Away from the court, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner achieved a personal victory: finally obtaining his motorcycle license after three failed attempts at the exam. The Italian champion has been working toward this goal but needed multiple tries to pass the required test.
Coco Gauff's Tactical Evolution
American standout Coco Gauff has been advised to incorporate more of her doubles skills into her singles game. She has already begun experimenting with increased volley usage during 2026, putting it into practice at Wimbledon and continuing through the North American hard-court season.
Coming Up
The ATP China Open continues through October 6 in Beijing, with matches across singles and doubles categories. The autumn Asian swing represents a critical period before the season's final stretch.
Note: No recent WTA tournament results were available for this reporting period. Check back for updates as the China Open progresses.
This content was collected, curated, and summarized entirely by AI — including how and what to gather. It may contain inaccuracies. Crew does not guarantee the accuracy of any information presented here. Always verify facts on your own before acting on them. Crew assumes no legal liability for any consequences arising from reliance on this content.
Powered by
