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Andreeva Wants REVENGE on Alexandrova 🔥 | Beijing 2026



Andreeva talks about Ekaterina Alexandrova and her determination to get revenge after their previous meeting. 🔥🎾

Andreeva is competing at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, the WTA 1000 hard-court event, where she entered as the No. 4 seed.

Watch the full press-conference moment as Andreeva discusses Alexandrova, the challenge ahead, and why she wants to turn the result around. 👀

Medvedev Speaks After SHOCK Disqualification 😳 | China Open 2026



Daniil Medvedev speaks to the media after his dramatic disqualification from the China Open 2026 semifinal against Novak Djokovic.
With Djokovic leading 7-5, 5-3, Medvedev hit a rebounding ball into the crowd that struck a spectator, bringing the semifinal to an abrupt end.

Medvedev said he felt horrible when he saw what happened and stressed that he did not intend to hit anyone. Reuters

Medvedev also expressed his concern for the spectator and said he was trying to get in touch so he could apologize personally.
A heartbreaking and controversial ending to one of the biggest matches of the China Open.

Djokovic: “He Didn’t Do It Intentionally” 😳 | China Open 2026



Novak Djokovic reacts to the dramatic ending of his China Open 2026 semifinal against Daniil Medvedev.

With Djokovic leading 7-5, 5-3 and serving for the match, Medvedev hit a rebounding ball into the stands that struck a spectator, resulting in an immediate disqualification. Djokovic described the ending as a “shock” and said he did not believe Medvedev hit the ball intentionally. AP News

The moment was especially significant for Djokovic, who experienced a similar default at the 2020 US Open. He advanced to the China Open final against Alex de Minaur.

🎾 Watch the full press-conference reaction and Djokovic’s thoughts on the controversial ending.

Alcaraz: “We’re Killing the Legacy of the Grand Slams” 😳 | Japan Open 2026

Carlos Alcaraz has a strong message about the future of Grand Slam tennis. 👀🎾
Speaking at the Japan Open 2026 in Tokyo, Alcaraz was asked about proposals to change the traditional men's Grand Slam format from best-of-five sets to best-of-three.
His response was clear: he believes the best-of-five format is part of what makes the Grand Slams unique, and changing it would be “killing the legacy of the Grand Slams.” Tennis Majors
Alcaraz also said he would rather see tennis address the 11-month calendar and the number of tournaments played week after week, rather than change the format of the four majors. Reuters
The debate comes after increasing discussion around player workload, late-night matches and the demands of the modern tennis calendar.
What do you think about Alcaraz's take on best-of-five Grand Slam tennis? 🎾

Alcaraz vs Cerundolo 🤯 INSANE Rally at Laver Cup 2025! 🔥🎾

Carlos Alcaraz and Francisco Cerundolo go head-to-head in an incredible Laver Cup rally. 🔥🎾
Fast reactions, huge hitting and an amazing point between two top-level players.
🎥 Original tennis match footage
✨ Surrounding atmosphere/background enhanced with AI
🎾 Players, court and rally remain from the original footage
Who wins this rally for you — Alcaraz or Cerundolo?

Alcaraz Wants to Play MORE Doubles in the Future?! 👀 | Laver Cup 2026

Could we see Carlos Alcaraz playing more doubles in the future? 👀🎾
After teaming up with Jakub Mensik for a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Taylor Fritz and Alexander Bublik at the Laver Cup 2026 in London, Alcaraz was asked whether he wished he could play doubles more often. His answer was clear: “100%.” Laver Cup
Alcaraz explained that he would love to play more doubles during the season, but his singles schedule makes it difficult. Days between singles matches are normally important for physical and mental recovery, and adding doubles means putting his body under more stress instead of resting. Punto de Break
Still, Alcaraz said he will consider entering doubles at certain tournaments because he has a lot of fun playing it. He also believes doubles gives him opportunities to work on shots and match situations that can later help his singles game. Punto de Break
So could more Alcaraz doubles be coming in the future? 👀🔥

Paolini: “How Do the Guys Play 5 Sets?!” 😂 | Billie Jean King Cup 2026

Jasmine Paolini had one question after an exhausting day at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026: how do the guys do this at Grand Slams? 😂🎾
Paolini first defeated Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 7-6(4) to keep Italy alive against China. Then, after only a short turnaround, she joined Sara Errani for the deciding doubles and they defeated Guo Hanyu and Jiang Xinyu 6-3, 5-7, 6-3. Italy won the tie 2-1. Billie Jean King Cup

That meant Paolini had played five sets and almost four hours of intense tennis in one day. Asked afterward if she was tired, she smiled and joked that she didn't know how the men manage it at Grand Slams. She added that the team and the competition gave her the energy to keep going. ASAPtext

Unlike men's Grand Slam singles, the Billie Jean King Cup Finals use best-of-three-set matches, with each tie consisting of two singles matches followed by doubles. The 2026 Finals run September 22–27 at Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena. Billie Jean King Cup

Zheng: Paolini Won Because I Was Sick? 😳 | Billie Jean King Cup 2026

Zheng Qinwen opens up about what was happening physically before her match against Jasmine Paolini at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026 in Shenzhen. 😳🎾
After Paolini defeated Zheng 6-3, 7-6(4) in the China vs Italy quarter-final, Zheng was asked what made the difference. She explained that she had been a bit sick and dealing with some pain before the tie, to the point that she considered whether another player should take her place. ASAPtext
Zheng said she ultimately decided to play because so many Chinese fans had come to support her. She said she took a painkiller before going onto court but felt she wasn't able to perform at her best. She also mentioned extensive travel and difficulty adjusting to time-zone changes after the US Open as factors affecting her recovery and sleep. ASAPtext
Paolini's victory was her first against Zheng in five meetings and kept defending champion Italy alive in the tie. Paolini later partnered Sara Errani to win the deciding doubles as Italy defeated China 2-1. Billie Jean King Cup

Bublik: “NO Underarm Serves!” 😂 Agassi’s Strict Laver Cup Rules | Laver Cup 2026

Alexander Bublik reveals the hilarious “rules” Andre Agassi and Pat Rafter have given him for the Laver Cup 2026 in London. 😂🎾
Known for his unpredictability, trick shots and famous underarm serves,

Bublik joked during Team World’s press conference that he had signed papers agreeing to “never underarm serve here” and not smile after points. He added that there would unfortunately be “no showmanship” because of conversations with the Team World captains. ATP Tour
Bublik is making his Laver Cup debut for Team World under captain Andre Agassi. The official Laver Cup preview describes his underhand serves and showmanship as some of the things fans remember most about his unconventional game. Laver Cup

Can Bublik really make it through the Laver Cup without trying an underarm serve? 😂