Ostapenko falls to Kartal in Wuhan semifinals
Jelena Ostapenko missed set points in both sets as Sonay Kartal won their Wuhan semifinal on tiebreaks.
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Rafael Jodar draws Isner's defense after Shanghai warning
John Isner defended Rafael Jodar against harsh online criticism after his Shanghai warning, while saying he must treat ball kids better.
Sonay Kartal sets up Ostapenko test in Wuhan semifinal
Sonay Kartal's retrieval skills face Jelena Ostapenko's attacking game as the unseeded pair meet for a place in the Wuhan Open final.
Sonay Kartal reaches Wuhan quarters as comeback builds
Sonay Kartal swept past Jasmine Paolini in Wuhan and will face Elina Svitolina as her return from a back stress fracture gathers pace.
Davidovich Fokina advances as Gea retires in Shanghai
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina reached the Shanghai semifinals after Arthur Gea retired, earning a brief outing after demanding wins in the previous rounds.
Rafael Jodar reaches Shanghai quarters after warning
Rafael Jodar reached the Shanghai quarterfinals with another comeback, but a code warning for an angry remark to a ball kid complicated his victory.
Sonay Kartal beats Bencic to advance in Wuhan
Sonay Kartal's victory over Belinda Bencic puts her in the Wuhan third round and adds another strong result to her return from a back injury.
Alexander Zverev plays through ankle pain in Shanghai
Alexander Zverev reached the Shanghai quarterfinals despite worsening ankle discomfort, saying his reluctance to retire helped keep him on court.
Katie Boulter exits Wuhan after Shnaider defeat
Katie Boulter's Wuhan Open ended against Diana Shnaider as repeated service breaks turned a competitive start into a clear defeat.
Alexander Zverev clinches year-end top ranking
Alexander Zverev's year-end number one finish is confirmed after Carlos Alcaraz loses to Zizou Bergs in Shanghai.
Mirra Andreeva climbs to third after China Open final
Mirra Andreeva reaches a career high after Beijing, while Elena Rybakina stays on top and Zheng Qinwen's title drives a major ranking jump.
Zheng Qinwen wins historic China Open title
Zheng Qinwen saved three set points against Mirra Andreeva before claiming her first WTA 1000 title and a historic home victory in Beijing.