Qinwen Zheng makes history in Beijing, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz crash out in Shanghai, and Mirra Andreeva breaks into the world’s top three! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we catch up on the Asian swing so far. ‘QUEENwen’ Zheng delighted the home crowd by becoming the first Chinese woman to win the China Open WTA 1000 title, but is she definitively back, and can she return to the top 10? We also unpack Shanghai’s shock results, from Djokovic and Ben Shelton’s early exits to Alcaraz’s ball-bashing outburst against Zizou Bergs. Plus, what’s gone wrong for Shelton since his US Open final run, and what was the Spaniard thinking with the debut look of ‘Moustachecaraz’?

We also assess the race to the ATP and WTA Finals, asking whether Grand Slam champions should automatically qualify and whether Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will make the cut. Plus, we debate Alex de Minaur’s proposed serving-rule changes, enjoy Zheng’s post-title karaoke and meet Jannik Sinner’s long-lost brother, ‘JACOB’ Sinner, following Tennis Australia’s latest gaffe. Finally, we look ahead to Wuhan, where Aryna Sabalenka leads the field.

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Jannik Sinner is OUT for the rest of the season, Carlos Alcaraz defends his Tokyo crown and Novak Djokovic moves to 102 tour-level titles! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we get stuck into a huge week in tennis, starting with the bombshell news that Sinner’s ongoing knee injury has ended his 2026 season. How do we assess his year ending with a 44-3 record and the fact this means Alexander Zverev will be the end of season World No. 1 despite being 2-9 against Top 10 players this year.

We also celebrate Alcaraz’s 27th title in Tokyo and ask whether Sinner’s absence gives him a golden opportunity to finally conquer the ATP Finals, Shanghai, Paris or all three. Plus, Djokovic lifted his seventh Beijing title for his 102nd career trophy, while Daniil Medvedev was dramatically defaulted after accidentally hitting a spectator. We also debate the WTA’s announcement of equal prize money at all combined 1000 events from 2027, especially given the tour’s financial struggles. Is this an important step forward or a risky move? Plus, we say farewell to Kei Nishikori and preview the Shanghai Masters.

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Fresh from Carlos Alcaraz inspiring Team Europe back to Laver Cup glory in London, we're back to unravel another busy week on the tour. Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we dissect Europe's triumph, clinched on Day 3 by Alexander Zverev, and ask whether the 13-5 scoreline really reflected how close the contest was. Was Team World's selection strategy off the mark from captain Andre Agassi and did Europe's doubles dominance decide it? We also get stuck into the court speed debate, the Federer-Alcaraz bromance, celebrity spotting featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, and whether players can complain about scheduling before adding exhibitions and team events to an already packed calendar.

Away from London, Czechia underlined their status as the leading nation in women’s tennis with a 12th Billie Jean King Cup title, whilst Leylah Fernandez rediscovered her best form in Singapore and Kimberly Birrell claimed a maiden WTA crown in Seoul. We debate Novak Djokovic's place on the newly unveiled Grand Slam Player Council, ask why the biggest stars aren't involved, and look ahead to Beijing where Elena Rybakina begins life as World No. 1 and Tokyo where Carlos Alcaraz is back with his first tour level appearance since Barcelona.

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