Aryna Sabalenka lost her focus and was her own worst enemy at times during her 6-3 5-7 6-3 win over home favourite Zheng Qinwen in the Wuhan Open final, the world number two said.

Jannik Sinner credited his fine start to the season for helping him clinch the year-end number one ranking after a 6-4 7-5 semi-final win over Tomas Machac at the Shanghai Masters.

Novak Djokovic moved a step closer to his 100th ATP title when he beat American seventh seed Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6(6) in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals to set up a title decider against top-ranked Jannik Sinner.

Former world number one Novak Djokovic, the last surviving member of tennis’ “Big Four”, said he does not plan on stopping any time soon but admitted that the retirement of rivals Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal has been overwhelming.

Rafa Nadal will call time on his illustrious but injury-plagued career after next month’s Davis Cup Finals, the 22-times Grand Slam champion announced, as one of the greatest players in the sport prepares for an emotional farewell.

World number six Coco Gauff dominated unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova to win the China Open final 6-1 6-3 and become the first player to win each of their first seven WTA hardcourt finals in the Open Era.

Former U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Spain’s Paula Badosa 4-6 6-4 6-2 at the China Open in Beijing and set up a final with Czech Karolina Muchova.

LaLiga is calling for the immediate arrest of fans involved in a hate campaign targeting Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr ahead of Sunday’s derby at Atletico Madrid.

Carlos Alcaraz, the world No.3, has withstood a heavy barrage from big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to win 6-4 6-4 in his opening match at the China Open.

Carlos Alcaraz has secured his place in the season-ending ATP Finals to be held in Turin in November, joining world number one Jannik Sinner and twice champion Alexander Zverev.

Former world number one Rafa Nadal has been added to Spain’s Davis Cup Final Eight squad, organisers said on Monday.

Reigning champions Italy will face Argentina in the Davis Cup Final 8 Knockout in Malaga in November with the United States set for a blockbuster clash against Australia.