Naomi Osaka fought through an injury to defeat defending champion Suzan Lamens 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-2 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open on Wednesday.

Cousins Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech will meet in the Shanghai Masters final after pulling off stunning upsets of former champions Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals on Sunday.

Daria Kasatkina has become the latest leading player to end her season early, saying she is at breaking point, mentally and emotionally.

Jannik Sinner’s bid to retain his Shanghai Masters title ended in agonising fashion on Sunday when the world number two was forced to retire mid-match against Tallon Griekspoor due to debilitating cramp in humid conditions.

World number three Alexander Zverev accused tournament directors of slowing down courts to help Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner succeed across all surfaces, with the German saying that the sport needs to bring back variety.

Jessica Pegula bounced back from a first-set stumble to secure a 6-7(2) 6-2 6-1 win over American compatriot Emma Navarro and reach the China Open semi-finals where she will face Czech Linda Noskova.

Coco Gauff put down a spirited challenge from Eva Lys to earn a 6-3 6-4 victory on Thursday and set up a China Open semi-final against fellow American Amanda Anisimova, who overcame a first-set stumble to beat Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-7(4) 6-3 6-4.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz wore down Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 in the Japan Open final on to win his eighth title of a spectacular year and further cement his status as a dominant force in the men’s game.

The Suva Tennis Association’s junior players have gained invaluable international exposure after a 10-day training tour at Japan’s prestigious Yoshida Tennis Training Centre.

Top seed and World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the quarterfinals of the Japan Open on Saturday, defeating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 in Tokyo.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz overcame a foot injury scare to beat Argentina’s Sebastian Baez 6-4 6-2 on his Tokyo Open debut on Thursday, extending his sizzling run of form to reach the second round at the ATP 500 event.

World number two Jannik Sinner said he is making small tweaks to his game following his defeat by Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open final earlier this month and the Italian is confident it is only a matter of time before he implements the changes in matches.