Tennis Weekly — 2026-09-30
The China Open in Beijing kicks off today with Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev leading the ATP field, while Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff headline the WTA draw. Sabalenka reflects on a challenging pre-tournament period as players transition from the US Open to Asia's hard-court swing.
Tennis Weekly — 2026-09-30
Tournament Recap
The ATP and WTA China Open got underway on Wednesday, September 30, featuring two of the tour's top performers heading into the final months of the season.
Jannik Sinner headlines the men's draw in Beijing, with world No. 1 Alexander Zverev also competing as the tournament features a strong lineup ahead of the year-end Masters and Finals events.
On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka brings momentum from her US Open final run, though she encountered what she described as a "surprising challenge" in the days before departing for Beijing. The Belarusian world No. 2 is using the China Open as a key preparation point for the remainder of the season.
American Coco Gauff takes an "unusual approach" to Beijing and the remainder of 2026, signaling strategic adjustments as she aims to make continued progress toward the world No. 1 ranking.
Coming Up
The China Open runs through October 6 in Beijing, with matches continuing daily. Players will then look ahead to the season-closing Masters 1000 events and the ATP and WTA Finals in November.
Additionally, the Grand Slams have announced updated player representation on their advisory councils, with Novak Djokovic named alongside the WTA's top three players to discussions around revenue sharing and player welfare initiatives.
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