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Watching Carlos Alcaraz in full flight is a sight to behold for tennis fans, and the Spaniard treated the Japan Open crowd to that experience with his quarter-final display.

Alcaraz was at his devastating best as he saw off world No 33 Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-4 to progress to the semi-finals at the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo.

The world No 1 is making his debut in Japan, and there was concern over his fitness after he hurt his ankle during his opening round win over Sebastian Baez. He recovered, though, to down Zizou Bergs in the second round, and his latest performance suggests he has put the issue behind him.

Alcaraz was dominant on serve against Nakashima as he landed 67% of his first serves and lost just eight service points in total (winning 83% on first serve and 80% on second serve).

Nakashima, who possesses an impressive serve, landed 72% of his first serves, but he was still broken three times and faced seven break points in total.

Alcaraz won 64 of the 109 total points played and won 39 of these points with clean winners — an astonishing tally in a two-set match. Just one of these winners was an ace, with Alcaraz blasting 25 forehand winners and 12 backhand winners.

Despite his aggression, the six-time Grand Slam champion committed only 18 unforced errors. He won 34 of the 53 points played at the baseline and 11 of the 14 points in which he came to the net.

The ATP Tour’s Tennis Insights data analytics model gave Alcaraz’s forehand and backhand staggering ratings of 9.7 and 9.5 out of 10 respectively.

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After Nakashima saved three match points while serving at 3-5 in the second set, Alcaraz closed out the contest in staggering fashion on his own serve.

Serving at 5-4, Alcaraz struck four sublime winners in a row to hold at love: a jaw-dropping backhand flick on the stretch, a blistering forehand cross-court, a delicate backhand drop volley and a massive forehand inside-in winner.

The perfect game to close a match @carlosalcaraz #kinoshitajotennis pic.twitter.com/Y6CNBzBll1

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) September 28, 2025

On the level he produced in the final game, Alcaraz said: “I always say that closing the match is always difficult, I think even tougher when you face match ball when I was returning, so losing that game, I thought that it was going to be really difficult.

“But I just tried to maintain my focus, I tried to play some great points and tennis in the last game and I haven’t played such a last game like this, so I’m really happy about it.”

Former British No 1 Barry Cowan, who commentated on the match for Tennis TV, was in awe of Alcaraz’s display.

“Alcaraz put on a real show tonight, brilliant,” said Cowan.

“That was worthy of the world No 1, that performance tonight. 39 winners and only one ace, I’m not sure, actually, whether I’ve seen those numbers before in a two-set match.

“I mean, the forehands were outrageous, the pace. Also the variety as well, you think of some of the beautiful, skilful shots at the net, a couple of the good returns. Only 18 unforced errors.

“Utterly dominant on serve, just dropped five points on first serve, three points on second serve.

“Overall, that felt like a real privilege to watch that from Alcaraz tonight. 80 minutes of spellbinding tennis.”

Alcaraz will take on world No 12 Casper Ruud in the last four in Tokyo.

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Legendary coach Rick Macci has urged Carlos Alcaraz to experiment with tweaking his service motion as he feels this is the way the Spanish superstar can reach “another level.”

Alcaraz has been lauded for his incredibly complete game since his rise to the top of tennis, with his serve often identified as the area with the most room for improvement.

The world No 1 has long been able to find huge power with his serve, but accuracy and consistency have eluded him at times.

Alcaraz struggling on serve was a key factor in his four-set loss to Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Wimbledon final as he landed just 53% of his first serves.

However, Alcaraz’s serve was outstanding throughout his run to his sixth Grand Slam title at the 2025 US Open.

In his seven matches in New York, the 22-year-old lost serve only three times and faced just 10 break points — the fewest any player has faced en route to winning a Grand Slam title.

In an exclusive interview with Tennis365, Macci named Alcaraz when asked if there are any players he would like the chance to work with or advise.

“Believe it or not, I think, if they wanted to — unless they’re gonna go to a sport science guy — I think Alcaraz should experiment with going to a platform [service motion],” said the American, who has coached five players who became world No 1.

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“I think that is how he can go to another level. Because even though he has a gun, you know he can hit it hard… A few too many double faults, which is okay. He has good courage. But the percentage, in my opinion, is too low.

“And it has nothing to do with his size, because he’s not gonna grow any taller, so it is what it is. I would love just to say, ‘Hey, take the temperature. Try this. And here’s all these corrective techniques and see what you like.’

“The best players in any sport, especially tennis because it’s so technical-based, they all tweak. And the serve is one of the easier things to modify if you understand the science part of it because there’s no movement involved. ”

Macci also addressed whether Alcaraz’s serve improving further would give him the edge in his rivalry with Sinner.

“100%, and that will be the edge. I know he changed his takeback, I think that helped him maybe a little bit,” Macci assessed.

“But listen, it is what it is. It will be interesting to see. Forget me, if they just get a biomechanist involved, a lot of this could be enhanced.

“The problem is, a lot of coaches or travel coaches or whatever, it’s their player, and I get that, but it should be about the player and not about them. And everybody should want a helping hand.

“And a lot of coaches help people based on their experience, how they were taught, what they think, what they hear, what they see. But unless you have a deep understanding of the kinetic chain and how certain things can be done – the human eye can’t even see this, a lot of these things.”

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Emma Raducanu began her debut campaign at the China Open with a convincing win, and she left the crowd in amazement with what she did after the match.

The world No 32 defeated 67th-ranked Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-3 in the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament on Saturday, having received a first round bye as the 30th seed.

Raducanu broke Bucsa four times and lost serve just once as she improved her head-to-head record against the 27-year-old Spaniard to 2-1. She beat Bucsa at the Queen’s Club Championships in June having lost the pair’s first encounter in Singapore in January.

After her victory over Bucsa, Raducanu started her on-court interview in English.

“Yeah, it was super difficult, Cristina was playing amazing today,” said the 2021 US Open champion.

“It’s my first time [playing] here in China, so I’m very happy to have gotten over it, and after a tough one last week, to come back and bounce back.

“I’m going to do my best, I really want to do well here. I’m half Chinese, so it’s great to come back here.”

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Raducanu was born in Toronto, Canada to a Chinese mother, Renee Zhai, and a Romanian father, Ion Raducanu. Renee was in attendance for her daughter’s debut in Beijing.

She grew up in England, with the family having moved to Bromley when she was two years old, but she also speaks Mandarin and Romanian.

The 22-year-old’s mention of being half Chinese drew cheers from the fans in Beijing, and she delighted the crowd further by addressing them in Mandarin.

Emma Raducanu is showing off her excellent mandarin, she’s truly a cool girl! ‍ pic.twitter.com/BKtGiJyTOV

— el (@hideandrise) September 27, 2025

Fans loudly expressed their surprise and approval during Raducanu’s speech, and she has surely only enhanced her popularity in Beijing.

Raducanu could benefit from the support of the local fans again in her next match as she faces a tough test in the form of world No 7 Jessica Pegula.

The Brit holds a 1-2 record against the 31-year-old American star, who she defeated in Eastbourne last year. Pegula won the pair’s most recent clash in three sets in the Miami Open quarter-finals in March.

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Jannik Sinner raised plenty of eyebrows when he suggested he was willing to lose matches in a big to improve after his US Open final defeat against Carlos Alcaraz.

The Italian lost the world No 1 ranking as he was beaten in four sets by his big rival in New York, with Alcaraz’s dominance in the match inspiring Sinner to suggest he needed to remould his game to challenge the young Spaniard.

“I can say that I’m gonna become a better tennis player and I’m gonna change a couple of things on the serve, just small things, but, they can make big differences and then we see how it goes,” said Sinner.

“You know, I’m looking forward to play these matches again, something new is now that I’m not No 1 anymore so you know. Now you chase, it’s different.

“Maybe I will lose some matches from now on, but I will try to do some changes, trying to be a bit more unpredictable as a player and because I think that’s what I have to do, trying to become a better tennis player.”

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He went on to expand on those comments ahead of his opening match against former US Open champion Marin Cilic at the China Open in Beijing.

“We’ve been reflecting a lot on that final,” said Sinner. “We are working on new things. We are changing a lot of small things. The amount of mistakes at the moment is, for sure, a little bit higher, but I hope that this recovers.

“It’s just a question of time. I don’t know how much I’m able to [implement changes] on the actual match court because one thing is practise and one thing is match. Let’s see. I’m very motivated.

“It’s great to work on something new, then we see how this ends up. We always try to move forward. One step in front is always better than two steps back. Let’s see what we can do.”

The suggestion that Sinner was willing to ‘lose some matches’ as he experimented with areas of his game was an interesting comment that stirred plenty of debate.

Now the former coach of Grand Slam winners Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka has given his verdict on Sinner’s mindset, with Patrick Mouratoglou suggesting his comments were the mark of a champion who is striving to realise all of his potential on court. 

“Would you be willing to lose today… in order to win tomorrow? Jannik Sinner is. And that’s the sign of the very best,” stated Mouratoglou on LinkedIn.

“After the US Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner admitted: Maybe even losing some matches, trying to be a bit more unpredictable as a player.

“That statement says a lot. Jannik has realised that if he wants to take the next step, he cannot just rely on what already works. Even though he wins the vast majority of his matches with his current game, he knows he needs to bring more variety, serve & volley, drop shots, change of pace, to beat Carlos.

“But here is the key: what you work on in practice is not enough. If you don’t apply it in matches, it will never become automatic. And in a Grand Slam final, you will always fall back to your habits.

“Back on tour in Beijing, Jannik has made it clear: this won’t be a revolution. He and his team (Darren Cahill & Simone Vagnozzi) are working on small adjustments — like his serve — but the goal is not to change his identity as a player. It’s about adding details, balance, and becoming more complete.

“As he said himself: “It’s not like I’m going to be a completely new player here.” It will take time.

“Jannik is ready to ‘pay the price’ of progress: losing matches now in order to win the biggest ones later. That’s a courageous mindset, and the right one.”

Sinner will look to win tournaments and the big prize money up for grabs over the next few weeks as he aims to modify his game and this masterful performer is more than good enough to continue winning while he is evolving.

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Novak Djokovic has been dismissed as a no-hoper in his bid to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the top of men’s tennis by Frances Tiafoe, who has come under fire on social media following his contentious comments.

At the age of 38, Djokovic has confirmed he is the third best player in the men’s game after reaching the semi-final of all four Grand Slam tournaments this year.

Yet the Serbian has admitted he is struggling to find a way past the all-conquering duo of Alcaraz and Sinner in best-of-five-set matches, as he hinted his days of winning Grand Slam titles may be over after the lost in comprehensive fashion against Alcaraz at the US Open earlier this month.

Now American star Tiafoe has caused a stir with some dismissive comments when he was asked whether Djokovic was still a contender to challenge the ‘Big 2’ in men’s tennis, as he was asked whether he could raise his challenge to challenge the players who have shared the last four Grand Slam titles between them.

“I’m like, yo, who’s that third guy? Who’s that fourth guy?” said Tiafoe, in an interview with the Olympics website.

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“Novak (Djokovic) doesn’t count. He’s 40. I love him, but doesn’t count. He’s 40. He’s a GOAT, he’s the best player of all time. He’s not with those guys.

“Who is that other guy or two to be there and maybe beat these guys? That would be the quote-unquote Novak and (Andy) Murray – before Novak went and did what he did.

“Who are those guys? And there’s a bunch of guys who can be that guy, right? So that’s really motivating me. It’s like, ‘See big picture.’ That’s motivating.”

Tiafoe acknowledged what Alcaraz and Sinner bring to the court, but wants to make them feel uncomfortable.

“Everyone’s puzzle looks different, everyone’s style looks different. But the biggest thing is the intensity they’re playing at, how fast they’re playing at.

“With Jannik, you know what product you’re going to get from him every single day. Alcaraz is more similar to me, as in the flashier talent or whatever, but still, his effort and what he brings out is the same every day.

“If I can get more of that, bring in a high-intensity effort to practice, I’ll be all right.”

Djokovic fans were quick to hit back at Tiafoe on social media and correctly suggest their man got closer to challenging for major titles than the out-of-form American in 2025, but he has vowed to return next year with more to his game.

“You can expect a different version,” added Tiafoe, as he assessed his targets in 2026. “A version that’s yes, he’s going to be a smiling guy, but he’s going to be going to be there f***ing about it and hopefully, hopefully, that gets me to where I’m trying to go,” he continued.

“I’m just trying to gain all the good habits for next year. Next year, I want to have one of the best seasons that I’ve ever had, and I want to start now. I want to start playing the right way, be tough week in, week out.

“Be consistent. Show up. Show up and see where that takes me. Stay in the water for nine months and see what happens. Being super locked in and not bulls***ting and not messing around – see where that takes you.

“And then you look back in nine months to a year and be like ‘yeah, that was cool or maybe I should change this’. But that’s my thing. I just want to keep showing up.

“I got a window. The game’s open, I got a window, I’ve got the capability and the biggest thing probably to being consistent is just be obsessed. You’ve got to be obsessed with the s*** man.

“If you want to be really good, you have to be obsessed with it, and that will take me a long way.”

Djokovic has hinted he may be close to retirement after going through two years without winning a Grand Slam title, but he has confirmed he will play in the ATP 1000 event in Shanghai next month.

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Emma Raducanu has provisionally sealed a key WTA Rankings milestone following an impressive opening-match win on her China Open debut.

World No 32 Raducanu, the 30th seed at the WTA 1000 event, looked in fine form as she saw off Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-3 to progress to the third round in Beijing, having initially received a round-one bye at the tournament.

The Brit had suffered a painful defeat in her last match versus Barbora Krejcikova at the Korea Open, spurning match points in a three-set loss, though she was in a much more confident mood on Saturday against world No 67 Bucsa in the Chinese capital.

Raducanu lost her serve just once and was largely in control throughout against the 27-year-old Spaniard, who reached round three at Wimbledon and round four of the US Open this summer.

“Yeah, it was super difficult, Cristina was playing amazing today,” said Raducanu in her on-court interview.

“It’s my first time [playing] here in China, so I’m very happy to have gotten over it, and after a tough one last week, to come back and bounce back.

“I’m going to do my best, I really want to do well here. I’m half Chinese, so it’s great to come back here.”

Ranked 32nd in the world coming into the tournament, Raducanu was already up one place to world No 31 in the WTA Live Rankings before stepping onto court at the China Open, after world No 29 Anna Kalinskaya was beaten in her opening match.

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And, the Brit’s impressive win over Bucsa has now propelled her provisionally inside the top 30 in the live rankings, in what would be her highest ranking since September 2022.

She currently holds 1,563 points in the live rankings after beating Bucsa, placing her level on points with world No 29 Veronika Kudermetova — who is also through to round three at the event.

Raducanu has not been inside the top 30 of the WTA Rankings since falling in the opening round of her US Open title defence back in 2022, dropping down outside the top 50 at that point.

The Brit will now look to continue her rankings surge on her China Open debut next but faces an incredibly tough test against world No 7 and fifth seed Jessica Pegula.

Pegula breezed past Ajla Tomljanovic in her opening match and won her previous meeting against Raducanu, though the Brit did push the American to three sets at the Miami Open in March.

However, Raducanu did beat Pegula in three sets at the Eastbourne International in 2024, with the American leading the overall head-to-head 2-1.

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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have always enjoyed a cordial relationship despite their intense rivalry, but it was clear that the Italian wanted to make a telling point as he congratulated the Spaniard on taking over as world No 1.

Sinner lost his position at the top of the world rankings when he was well beaten by Alcaraz in the US Open final earlier this month.

It seemed as if the Italian had an edge over his rival heading into that match in New York, after he comprehensively dethroned Alcaraz as Wimbledon champion back in July.

Yet it was clear that Alcaraz had an edge over his rival as he completed a four-set win at the US Open to collect his sixth major title.

Sinner was asked about the surrender of the No 1 ranking as he spoke to the media at the China Open and while he was fulsome in his praise of Alcaraz, it was clear that he wanted to make a point about missing some tournaments earlier this year.

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After posting a positive doping test after a banned anabolic steroid was found in his system last year, Sinner accepted a three-month ban and didn’t play between early February and his return at the Italian Open in May.

That absence allowed Alcaraz to gain some ground on Sinner in the rankings and it contributed to the end of his reign at the top of the rankings.

“He played more tournaments, and he played all tournaments very, very well,” said Sinner.

“If he was winning or making great results, he deserves to be there.”

Sinner also insisted his focus remains sharp heading into the final weeks of the season, which could include more clashes with Alcaraz at the ATP 100 events in Shanghai and Paris and also at the ATP Finals in Turin and maybe even the Davis Cup finals in Bologna the following week.

“I don’t think it’s pressure off or on,” he added. “The season went how it went. Yes, we split the Grand Slams, but we still had two very different seasons. I’m very, very happy with the season I have played or am playing because it was remarkable from my side, what I did. But also what Carlos is doing, winning many, many titles this year. Yeah, I mean, he deserves to be there. It’s as simple as that.

“Whatever happens in Turin happens. Davis Cup is different factors. You don’t play for yourself, you play for your whole country, which is even more kind of different pressure. Yeah, I mean, the season’s not over yet. We still have here. We have Shanghai, very big. We have Paris, which is very big. Turin, Davis Cup. Still big tournaments to come. Obviously the biggest, they are gone, with the Grand Slams, and we split those. Yeah, all I can say is I’m very happy with the season I’ve played. The ranking, it comes and goes, so let’s see.”

Sinner has plenty of ranking points to defend over the next few weeks as he won the Shanghai Masters and the ATP Finals last year, so he has an uphill task to finish as the year-end world No 1 ahead of Alcaraz.

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Iga Swiatek is the favourite for the title at the China Open in 2025, and the top seed started her campaign with a stylish opening win inside the Beijing National Tennis Center.

The world No 2 had the home crowd against her when she took on Chinese wildcard Yuan Yue in her first match of this year’s tournament, though the Pole faced little trouble in a convincing 6-0, 6-3 win over the world No 58.

Swiatek has become accustomed to hitting huge milestones in her career and this opening-match win saw her hit four impressive feats — the first of which is a brand spanking-new record on the WTA Tour.

25 WTA 1000 wins in 2025

Victory over Yue was Swiatek’s 25th win at WTA 1000 tournaments in 2025, with the highlight of her season at that level being her WTA 1000 triumph at the Cincinnati Open in August.

It is the third straight year that the 24-year-old has hit 25 wins at WTA 1000 events, following her 27 wins in 2023 and her 30 such wins in 2024.

Not only is Swiatek the first woman since the WTA 1000 format was introduced in 2009 to win 25+ straight matches in three consecutive seasons, she is the first woman to win that many matches in three separate seasons full stop.

The Pole just missed out on hitting that milestone in 2025, recording 24 wins at WTA 1000 tournaments that season.

Stunning WTA 1000 match record

The Pole has now contested 150 matches at WTA 1000 tournaments, and holds an impressive 122-28 record in those matches.

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That gives her a win percentage of 81.33%, and is a record that only Serena Williams can beat across her first 150 matches at WTA 1000 level.

Williams held a 131-19 record across her first 150 WTA 1000 matches, though had of course been competing in the equivalent Tier 1/Premier events before the format was revamped.

Opening-set form

Swiatek sealed the first set in this match in dominant fashion and once the Pole gets in front, it is usually tough to stop her.

In fact, across all WTA 1000-level tournaments, Swiatek has never lost a completed match after winning the opening set.

The Pole now has a staggering 106-0 record in WTA 1000 matches when she has won the first set.

67 opening-match wins

It has been over four years since Swiatek was beaten in her opening match at a WTA-level tournament, with her last such defeat coming at the 2021 Cincinnati Open to Ons Jabeur.

The Pole has now won her opening-round match at her last 67 tournaments, extending what is the best streak by any woman on the WTA Tour since 1990.

Swiatek previously broke Monica Seles’ milestone of 64 consecutive opening-match wins this summer, with the world No 2 picking up her 65th such win at the US Open.

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Several tennis stars have made hugely lucrative financial investments in recent years and now world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka has looked to join that club as she teamed up with football superstar David Beckham by backing all-in-one daily supplement IM8.

Sabalenka has become a shareholder in the brand fronted by former England captain Beckham, with her rising status as a global sporting superstar highlighted by the appeal she is now offering to brands looking to promote their products.

IM8’s decision to not only make Sabalenka as spokesperson for their brand but also offer her shares in the company confirms their eagerness to build a long-term relationship with the player who won the US Open for the second time earlier this month.

The health company was founded by Beckham and the biotechnology firm Prenetics and offers an all-in-one daily powder with 92 ingredients and capsules for cellular health.

The products are designed to simplify wellness by combining clinically validated science and nature-derived ingredients to support eight key areas of health, such as energy, immunity, and digestion, with Sabalenka confirming she has been impressed by the results.

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“From the moment I first picked up a racket at six years old in Minsk, I’ve been on a relentless pursuit of excellence,” said Sabalenka.

“Every training session, every match, every tournament—it’s all been about pushing boundaries and finding that extra edge. As the current World No. 1, I know what it takes to compete at the highest level.

“It’s not just about talent; it’s about preparation, recovery, and fueling your body with exactly what it needs to perform.

“That’s why my partnership with IM8 isn’t just another endorsement—it’s a genuine part of my championship routine and the secret weapon in my arsenal.”

There has been plenty of debate around the numerous supplements being taken by tennis players, especially after men’s world No Jannik Sinner and six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek posted positive doping tests last year.

Sabalenka suggests IM8 can help her unlock her full potential, as she gave some reflections on her journey to the top.

“Tennis has been my life’s journey—from those early days in Belarus when my father first drove past those tennis courts, to becoming a Grand Slam champion and reaching world No 1,” she added.

“The path hasn’t always been smooth. I’ve faced setbacks, tough losses, and moments of doubt. But as I always say, “You have to fight till the end.” That fighting spirit has defined my career.

“When I’m on court, I’m not there to make friends. “I don’t want to be this friendly, happy person on court. I want to get the win, and then after the match, I know that I can be me.

“That competitive fire has driven me to four Grand Slam titles and multiple WTA 1000 victories. But behind that intensity is a constant search for ways to improve, recover faster, and maintain peak performance throughout a gruelling tennis season.

“Early in 2025, my team and I were looking for solutions to simplify my nutrition regimen without compromising on quality. As a professional athlete constantly travelling the world, I needed something comprehensive, trusted, and effective. That’s when IM8 Daily Ultimate Essentials came into my life.

“The difference was noticeable almost immediately. Better energy levels throughout long training sessions. Improved recovery between matches. Enhanced focus during crucial points. Even my digestion improved, which makes a huge difference when you’re competing at the highest level.

“What started as simply trying a product quickly evolved into something more meaningful. I wasn’t just using IM8—I was experiencing the benefits firsthand, and so was my entire team.

“When you find something that genuinely works, that aligns with your values of quality and excellence, you don’t just want to use it—you want to be part of it.”

Sabalenka is making all the right noises about her latest investment and if IM8 proves to be as successful as Roger Federer’s stake holding in the On shoe brand that is believed to be worth in excess of $400m, she will have hit the jackpot.

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Jack Draper has revealed when he will make his comeback and he could be set for a huge financial windfall if he makes his class tell at one of the final big tennis events of 2025.

The British No 1 made the painful decision to call time on his 2025 season after he was forced to pull out of the US Open ahead of his second round match with an arm injury last month.

It was not just a painful sporting decision for Draper, as his lay-off also meant he missed out on some lucrative end-of-season events, notably the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia, where he would have been guaranteed a $1.5m appearance fee and could have collected treble that amount if he had won the invitational event.

Draper was also a strong contender to qualify for the end-of-season ATP Finals, with huge money on offer for the eight players competing in that event in Turin.

In total, Draper missed out on competing for in excess of $10m over the next couple of months, but he admitted he didn’t have any option after receiving medical advice.

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“Unfortunately, the injury to my arm is something I have to rest and means I’ll be sitting out the rest of 2025,” said Draper, as he ended his season.

“It is very difficult for me to accept as I was building some incredible momentum this year and playing some great stuff.

“However I’ve been through this before – and I always come back stronger as I’m so motivated to fulfil my potential as a player.”

Draper’s injury was diagnosed as bone bruising after his defeat to Marin Cilic in the second round of Wimbledon and he is hoping to be ready in time to compete at the UTS Grand Slam in London, where he has been granted a wildcard for the event taking place in December.

Draper won the UTS London Grand Final on his only previous appearance in 2023, earning what was then his biggest ever payday in excess of $500,000.

It proved to be a springboard for the talented Londoner who went on to win his first ATP Tour titles and reach the semi-finals of the US Open the following season. 2025 has seen him establish himself in the world’s tp 10 and reach a career high ranking of No 4 after winning Indian Wells and reaching finals in Madrid and Doha.

“I have such great memories of winning UTS in front of my home crowd a couple of years ago. I think the format really suits my game and it’s so much fun to play. I’m looking forward to getting back out there and competing,” said Draper.

Draper relished the high energy stage as he won the UTS title two year ago, with the dynamic rules meaning players only get one serve and compete over four eight minute quarters.

“I knew nothing about the UTS rules until the briefing we had and it was interesting,” said Draper, looking back on his UTS debut.

“They were saying smash rackets as much as you want, do whatever on court and the only think you can’t do is abuse people in the crowd, which was interesting!

“So I won’t be doing an Eric Cantona into the crowd this weekend and I don’t think I will be smashing too many rackets because I haven’t brought too many with me.

“UTS seems like an amazing concept. It allows you to play freely and that for me, is what tennis about.

“I do think it also needs to open itself up a little. For instance, the crowd should be able to move around and talk. They have that at the US Open and they have also tried to do a few new ideas at the Next Gen Finals.

“There are also a few rules that tennis could include that could help the spectators of the game. No warm-up on the first serve is tough for the players, but it is good for the game.”

The UTS London Grand Final is the climax of a season of UTS events around the world, including next month’s Chubb UTS Hong Kong with Humansa. So far only two players have qualified for London by winning UTS events: triple Grand Slam Finalist Casper Ruud, champion of Bastide Médical UTS Nîmes in April, and Tomas Machac, the rising Czech star who won UTS Guadalajara in February.

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