Tennis Weekly — 2026-10-08
World number one Jannik Sinner has officially ended his 2026 season to undergo treatment for a right knee injury, a decision that preserves several records for Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile, the Asian hard-court swing continues with Iga Swiatek advancing in Beijing and Terence Atmane facing backlash for a racket incident in Shanghai.
Tennis Weekly — 2026-10-08
Tournament Recap
The China Open in Beijing has seen mixed fortunes for top seeds, particularly following the confirmation that Jannik Sinner will not compete for the remainder of the year. The ATP event features Alexander Zverev as the top seed, with Novak Djokovic also in the draw.
In the WTA action, Iga Swiatek continued her resurgence by routing Iva Jovic in the Beijing round-of-16. Swiatek expressed satisfaction with her improving form as she pushes for a spot in the WTA Finals.
Naomi Osaka suffered a heartbreakingly close loss to Karolina Muchova in Beijing, falling in a match that lasted two hours and 52 minutes. Despite the defeat, Osaka maintained a positive outlook, joking about her "attention span" during the marathon contest.
Player Spotlight
Jannik Sinner’s Season Ends World number one Jannik Sinner announced on Tuesday, October 6, that he will not compete again in 2026. The Italian star is continuing recovery from a right knee injury that has sidelined him since his Wimbledon victory in July.
This decision has significant implications for the ATP rankings and historical records. By ending his season early, Sinner ensures that Novak Djokovic retains two specific records that would have been at risk had the Italian continued playing into the final weeks of the year.
Controversy in Shanghai Terence Atmane found himself at the center of controversy during his qualifying match against Bernard Tomic in Shanghai. After throwing his racket toward the stands—which narrowly missed spectators—Atmane cited high stakes for his ranking, stating, "I’m at risk of dropping out of the top 100".
Coming Up
Wuhan Open Aryna Sabalenka has arrived in Wuhan, where she is a three-time champion. Ahead of the tournament, she was spotted taking a Latin dance lesson from one of her rivals, showcasing a lighter side before returning to competitive focus.
Australian Open 1 Point Slam Looking further ahead, organizers have confirmed that defending Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz will headline the next edition of the "AO 1 Point Slam." He is joined by other stars including Jannik Sinner (who may be fit by then), Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka.
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