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Sinner drops set in Atmane win, reaches Beijing QFs

Jannik Sinner overcame a mid-match scare against Terence Atmane on Saturday at the China Open, where he eventually broke the resistance of the French qualifier to earn a 6-4, 5-7, 6-0 second-round win.

The Italian defeated Atmane with relative ease last month in the semi-finals in Cincinnati, where the Frenchman had enjoyed a breakthrough run to the last four. However, the top seed in Beijing was pushed far harder at the ATP 500 event.

After losing a tight first set, Atmane broke Sinner’s serve three times in the second set to level, frequently rushing the World No. 2 with his depth and precision. Yet the 23-year-old was unable to inflict just a sixth defeat of the season on Sinner, who upped his aggression in the decider to eventually advance to his 13th consecutive hard-court quarter-final after two hours and 22 minutes.

“The game style he plays is quite unique and he is a lefty and we don’t have so many. He is a great, great player and has improved a lot again since Cincinnati,” Sinner said. “Today he struggled a little bit in the third set with some cramp but it was a tough, tricky second-round match. I was twice up with a break in the second set and I couldn’t use it, but this is the sport and this happens. Maybe the concentration went down a little bit at times and some nerves, but I am very happy to be through to the next round.”

The former Beijing champion Sinner defeated Marin Cilic in the opening round in his first match since he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final. The Italian ceded the No. 1 spot in the PIF ATP Rankings with his defeat to the Spaniard but will aim to keep pace in his battle with rival Alcaraz for ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF honours across the remaining months of the season. He trails the 22-year-old, who is competing in Tokyo, by 2,590 points in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin.

Sinner has won his past 61 matches on hard courts against players outside the Top 10 and will hope to extend that run when he meets World No. 57 Fabian Marozsan in the last eight. Marozsan defeated Alexandre Muller 6-3, 7-6(5) to reach the quarter-finals.

Earlier, Alex de Minaur clawed past Arthur Rinderknech 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(2) to seal his spot in the quarter-finals in Beijing. The Australian has earned a Tour-leading 33 hard-court wins this year and has now captured 15 victories at ATP 500 events in 2025, with only Alcaraz (17) earning more, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.

De Minaur, who won the title at the ATP 500 in Washington in July, is eighth in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin, occupying the final qualification spot. The 26-year-old is aiming to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals for the second consecutive year. Next up in Beijing, he will meet seventh seed Jakub Mensik or Frenchman Arthur Cazaux.

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2025 Beijing Prize Money

The China Open in Beijing, China, which this year runs from 25 September- 1 October, has announced a prize money total of US $4,016,050 for the 2025 edition.

The singles champion will earn US $751,075, while the winning doubles team will split US $246,690. View the full prize money breakdown and the PIF ATP Rankings points at stake below:

2025 China Open Singles Prize Money

2025 China Open Doubles Prize Money (per team)

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2025 Tokyo tennis prize money

The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships in Japan, Tokyo, which this year runs from 24-30 September, has announced a prize money total of US $2,226,470 for the 2025 edition.

The singles champion will earn US $416,365, while the winning doubles team will split US $136,760. View the full prize-money breakdown and the PIF ATP Rankings points at stake below.

2025 Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships Singles Prize Money

2025 Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships Doubles Prize Money (per team)

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Pioneers of Glam: Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music

Documentary exploring the music of rock band Roxy Music and its frontman Bryan Ferry.

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Hurkacz brings 2025 season to a close

Hubert Hurkacz is shutting it down for the year.

The former World No. 6, who underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery on 2 July, announced on social media Friday that he would not play another tournament this year.

Hurkacz wrote…

I would like to thank you very much for all the messages, support and kind words I receive from you. This is extremely important to me and gives me a lot of energy.

I feel good, everything is going as it should and looks really positive. Every day I work with my Team in the gym, on the court and with physiotherapist.

At the same time, I know that in order to return to tournaments and compete at the highest level, I need to be prepared 110%. That is why the best decision is to start in the next season – fully ready to fight.

Thank you for being with me and see you soon at the tournaments!

The 28-year-old has a 15-11 record on the season according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss index. He sits at No. 69 in the PIF ATP Rankings, far below his career-high mark of No. 6 in August last year.

He has not played since withdrawing for his scheduled second-round match in ‘s-Hertogenbosch with a back injury on 12 June.

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Orleans Challenger turns 20, celebrating blend of tennis, art and French cuisine

The Co’Met Orléans Open is more than just another stop on the ATP Challenger Tour, which last year boasted more than 200 events stretched across the globe.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this week, the indoor hard-court event in Orleans has been a showcase of tennis, culture, and French tradition. This anniversary milestone reflects the tournament organisers’ reputation for going above and beyond to provide a world-class experience for both players and fans.

“I wish I was 20! But it’s the tournament that is 20 years old,” said tournament director Didier Gerard with a smile, speaking in French in a video posted on the Co’Met Orléans Open YouTube channel. “I never thought I would do so many tournaments. It’s so complicated to organise an event like this, but thanks to the team, we managed to put on a great tournament every year.”

From the tournament’s earliest days, Gerard envisioned something unique. Rather than simply staging a tennis competition, he sought to craft an event that left a lasting impression, with French gastronomy woven into the tournament. Each day, a renowned chef steps into the kitchens to prepare top-quality meals for players and patrons. Among the distinguished culinary figures this week include Bernard Vaussion — a former executive chef of the Élysée Palace — who cooked for six French presidents across four decades.

No wonder nearly 26,000 spectators flock to the Co’Met Orléans Open each year. Yet the fan-favourite event was not without its early growing pains, according to Gerard.

“[In 2005], on the first day at 2 p.m. when I went to see my wife, Séverine, I told her that the tournament isn’t going to work,” he recalled. “In my head, I didn’t think I would even manage to complete the tournament at the end of the week because the boat was taking in so much water. Everything wasn’t going well even though I thought I had prepared everything in advance, but an event is completely different when you manage it than when you were a tennis player.

“Another memory that I like is on the final Sunday evening when my first partners told me, ‘It was great, can’t wait for next year!’ So I had water and fire in the same week.”

Additionally, art has also been central to the tournament’s unique identity. Instead of a traditional trophy, every champion receives a painting commissioned from a local artist. Gerard was determined to create a prize that would not be forgotten and stored away in a dusty trophy cabinet.

Jubilation for @jakefearnley01 🎉🏆#ATPChallenger | @the_LTA pic.twitter.com/QEbz1CNWu3

— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) September 29, 2024

Originally staged at the vintage Palais des Sports, with its 1970s charm, the Orleans Challenger moved locations in 2023. The Challenger 125 event, for which former No. 4 Sebastien Grosjean is a tournament ambassador, is now staged at the modern Arena Co’Met.

The Orleans Challenger has routinely welcomed an impressive roster of stars, including World No. 2 Jannik Sinner, who competed there as an 18-year-old ranked No. 128 in the PIF ATP Rankings in 2019. Jack Draper was a finalist in Orleans in 2023. Daniil Medvedev reached the Orleans quarter-finals in 2016, the same year that Andrey Rublev made a semi-final run as a lucky loser. Home favourites Richard Gasquet, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Ugo Humbert have filled the stands.

In 2010, a memorable championship match took place between Nicolas Mahut and Grigor Dimitrov, the Bulgarian who was 19 years old at the time. Mahut saved a championship point and eventually won in a deciding-set tie-break.

Beyond thrilling matches like that 2010 final, the Co’Met Orléans Open has carried a unique identity that has impressed players for the past two decades.

“Inevitably, when the players come here to Orleans, they think they are at an ATP 250 or even 500,” said Gerard. “As [Denis] Shapovalov said last year, ‘Minimum 250’. And David Goffin, a former champion and former Top 10 player who is used to the biggest venues in the world, told us that it was the level of an ATP 500.”

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Britain's Boulter & Norrie out of China Open

Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie exit the China Open with straight-sets defeats.

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Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know

The ATP Tour stars will head to Shanghai, China, for the Rolex Shanghai Masters. The 2025 edition of the tournament will be headlined by Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic.

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Chinese tournament.

When is the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

The ATP Masters 1000 event will be held from 1-12 October. The hard-court tournament, established in 2009, is played at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center. The tournament director is Michael A. Lueveno.

Who is playing at the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

Top 10 stars Sinner, Alcaraz, Zverev, Fritz, Shelton, Djokovic, Alex de Minaur, Holger Rune and Lorenzo Musetti are among those set to compete in Shanghai. Zhang Zhizhen and #NextGenATP Shang Juncheng will lead the home charge.

When is the draw for the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

The Rolex Shanghai Masters draw will be made on Monday, 29 September at 10:30 a.m. local time (China Standard Time).

What is the schedule for the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

Qualifying: Monday, 29 September – Tuesday, 30 September at 12 p.m.
Main Draw: Wednesday, 1 October – Sunday, 12 October
Start times: Wednesday – Friday (second week) 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 11 October from 2 p.m.
Doubles Final: Sunday, 12 October at 2 p.m.
Singles Final: Sunday, 12 October NB 4:30 p.m.

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What is the prize money and points for the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

The prize money for the Rolex Shanghai Masters is US$9,193,538.

SINGLES:
Winner: $1,124,360 / 1000 points
Finalist: $597,890 / 650 points
Semi-finalist: $332,160 / 400 points
Quarter-finalist: $189,075 / 200 points
Round of 16: $103,225 / 100 points
Round of 32: $60,400/ 50 points
Round of 64: $35,260 / 30 points
Round of 96: $23,760 / 10 points

DOUBLES ($ per team):
Winner: $457,150 / 1000 points
Finalist: $242,020 / 600 points
Semi-finalist: $129,970 / 360 points
Quarter-finalist: $65,000 / 180 points
Round of 16: $34,850 / 90 points
Round of 32: $19,050 / 0 points

How can I watch the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

Watch Live On TennisTV
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How can I follow the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

Hashtag: #RolexShanghaiMasters
TikTok: rolexshanghaimasters
Facebook: Rolex Shanghai Masters
Twitter: @SH_RolexMasters
Instagram: rolexshmasters

Who won the last edition of the Rolex Shanghai Masters in 2024?

Sinner defeated Djokovic 7-6(4), 6-3 in the men’s singles final to claim his fourth Masters 1000 title. In the doubles final, Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic defeated Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4, 6-4 to clinch the title.

Who holds the Rolex Shanghai Masters record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?

Most Titles, Singles: Novak Djokovic (4)
Most Titles, Doubles: Marcelo Melo (3)
Oldest Champion: Roger Federer, 36, in 2017
Youngest Champion: Jannik Sinner, 23, in 2024
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1s Novak Djokovic in 2013, 2015 and Jannik Sinner in 2024
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 17 Hubert Hurkacz in 2023
Last Home Champion: None
Most Match Wins: Novak Djokovic (39)

View Who Is Playing, Past Champions, Seeds, Points & Prize Money Breakdown

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Zverev, De Minaur among Turin contenders to advance in Beijing

Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur and Jakub Mensik were among the players who strengthened their hopes of qualifying for the season finale on Friday at the China Open in Beijing, where they secured crucial wins.

De Minaur consolidated his position at eighth in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin by defeating home favourite Buyunchaokete 6-4, 6-0. With a Tour-leading 32 wins on hard courts this season, the Australian is aiming to make his second appearance at the Nitto ATP Finals, having made his debut in 2024.

#NextGenATP Czech Jakub Mensik moved up on spot to 18th in the Live Race with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Miomir Kecmanovic. While he remains 1,115 points adrift of De Minaur in the qualification spots, the 20-year-old will be hopeful of his chances as the ATP Tour season comes to a close on hard courts.

Mensik reached the quarter-finals at the ATP Masters 1000 in Shanghai last year on his debut and then captured his maiden trophy at that level this year in Miami, where he stunned Novak Djokovic in the final.

View the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin

Next in the Chinese capital, De Minaur plays Arthur Rinderknech. The 30-year-old Frenchman fell to David Goffin in the final round of qualifying, but exacted quick revenge with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 win against the Belgian just two days later in the main draw as a lucky loser.

Mensik set a second-round meeting with qualifier Arthur Cazaux, who rallied past home wild card Shang Juncheng 0-6, 7-6(5), 7-5 in the pair’s first Lexus ATP Head2Head clash.

Zverev sealed his spot in the second round by dismissing Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 6-3 and improving to 6-0 in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. The two-time Nitto ATP Finals champion, who is up to third in the Live Race, has reached the Beijing semi-finals in three of his past four main-draw appearances.

He will next face Corentin Moutet, who backed up his semi-final run in Hangzhou by moving past Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5. The unpredictable Frenchman is competing at a career-high No. 37 in the PIF ATP Rankings and has notched 26 tour-level wins this year — two shy of doubling his previous best tally of 14 wins from 2022.

After lifting his fourth trophy of the season in Hangzhou last week, Alexander Bublik rose three spots to 12th in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin. However, he was unable to capitalise on his run of form in his opener in Beijing, where he fell to Adrian Mannarino 6-3, 6-2.

Watch Mannarino end Bublik’s run: 

Known for his supreme serving, Bublik hit just three aces to Mannarino’s eight and failed to convert any of the three break points he carved out, according to Infosys ATP Stats. The Kazakhstani will now head to Shanghai, where he will aim to keep pace in his quest for a maiden qualification at the Nitto ATP Finals.

Mannarino’s next opponent is another player aiming to make his debut at the year-end championships, Lorenzo Musetti, who overcame the big-hitting Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(3), 6-7(4), 6-4 in two hours, 24 minutes.

Musetti suffered his second consecutive Chengdu final defeat on Tuesday, but bounced back with a hard-fought win in Beijing. The 23-year-old Italian, who is seventh in the Live Race, bids to join the already-qualified Jannik Sinner on home soil in Turin, which would be his debut appearance.

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Former Tokyo champion Fritz moves closer to Turin with latest win

Taylor Fritz was not at his best on Friday at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships, but he found a way to move past Nuno Borges in straight sets and reach his 10th quarter-final of the season.

The American rallied from a break down in both sets, striking 29 winners to 25 unforced errors en route to earning a tight 7-5, 7-6(4) victory in one hour and 54 minutes in Tokyo.

“I think at times I made it very hard for myself,” Fritz said. “I came out first game and was broken. The court I warmed up on was super fast to centre court, and I didn’t make first serves in the first game and then caught every ball super early. I did a really good job of breaking back. It is not too often I go down a break early and then went down a break down two times in the second set, but I fought really hard and did a great job of getting myself back in the sets.”

Fritz in form! 👌@Taylor_Fritz97 takes out Borges 7-5 7-6 to advance into a 65th career quarter-final @japanopentennis | #kinoshitajotennispic.twitter.com/mKkY7M4OKw

— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 26, 2025

Fritz has earned a Tour-leading 30 wins since the start of the grass swing in June, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, and has so far added another 100 points to his tally this week in Tokyo, boosting his chances of returning to the Nitto ATP Finals in November.

The 27-year-old is sixth in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin on 3,565 points. He is 860 points ahead of 10th-placed Felix Auger-Aliassime, who is effectively the first player outside the Top-8 cut, with ninth-placed Jack Draper ruled out for the rest of the year due to injury.

Fritz, who reached the title match in Turin last season, clinched the crown in Tokyo in 2022. Aiming to win his third tour-level title of the year, the second seed will meet Sebastian Korda in the quarter-finals.

Korda dispatched Japanese wild card Sho Shimabukuro 6-1, 6-4 to reach his fourth tour-level quarter-final of the year. The 25-year-old trails Fritz 1-2 in the pair’s Lexus ATP Head2Head series. In other action on Friday at the ATP 500 hard-court event, Australian qualifier Aleksandar Vukic beat Germany’s Daniel Altmaier 6-4, 6-2.

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