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Alexander Zverev accused Shanghai Masters officials of favoring Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz by adjusting court speeds. Sinner, however, dismissed the claims, stating his sole focus is on playing tennis and adapting to all conditions. He emphasized that neither he nor Alcaraz influence court preparations. The debate over court variety in tennis continues.

Jannik Sinner reached his third straight China Open final, beating Alex de Minaur in three sets to set up a title clash with 19-year-old American Learner Tien, who advanced after Daniil Medvedev retired injured. In the women’s draw, defending champion Coco Gauff battled past Belinda Bencic to secure a quarter-final spot and qualify for the WTA Finals.

The US Open never had a Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal meeting but they would hope the newest rivalry in men's tennis - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner - dubbed "Sincaraz" - would fare differently. On the women's side, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka targets her first major this year, with Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff two of her biggest rivals.

Carlos Alcaraz aims to defend his Wimbledon title. He starts against Fabio Fognini. Alcaraz loves playing on grass courts. He appreciates the unique style and freedom it offers. Alcaraz highlights his aggressive play. He wants to use dropshots and net play. He is currently on a 18-match winning streak. Alcaraz hopes to continue his success at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon buzzes with anticipation ahead of the championships, showcasing meticulously manicured grounds and the vibrant energy of its young ball boys and girls (BBGs). These dedicated youngsters, selected from a pool of 1,000 applicants, undergo rigorous training to ensure seamless match operations.