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New world No.1 Zverev confirms Davis Cup, rules out United Cup and calls the calendar “nonsense”
Days before he becomes world No. 1, Alexander Zverev confirmed in Vienna that he will play the Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna but ruled out the United Cup as “simply impossible.” The German called the calendar “nonsense,” said he has been saying so for 10 years, and warned that player discontent will keep growing.
Race to Turin, daily: Medvedev books his ticket for Turin as de Minaur closes in on the last place
Boris Becker to present Paris Masters trophy as tournament turns 40
Boris Becker, champion of the first Paris Masters in 1986, will present the trophy on Sunday as the tournament celebrates its 40th edition. Stefan Edberg, Goran Ivanisevic and the three French champions will appear from Wednesday, and tournament director Cédric Pioline names Becker’s first title as the image of the event’s history.
Gael Monfils to get Paris farewell ceremony on Tuesday night
The Rolex Paris Masters will honor Gael Monfils on Tuesday night, three weeks after his name went on the ITIA’s retired players list and ruled him out of a final tournament at home. The twice Paris finalist announced the tribute himself on Twitch, and tournament director Cédric Pioline said it was built “together.”
Djokovic draws Vacherot in Paris Masters opener, with de Minaur and Zverev in his path
Novak Djokovic (No. 10), seeded outside the top eight at the Rolex Paris Masters, opens against Valentin Vacherot and could meet Alexander Zverev (No. 1) in the quarterfinals. Arthur Fils (No. 6) is in Carlos Alcaraz's quarter, and the draw has set up several possible third-round meetings between contenders for the Nitto ATP Finals.
Alcaraz sees off Paul in Vienna, and now comes the real test: Medvedev
Fils retires with back problem days before Paris as Fritz reaches Basel semifinal against Vacherot
“A situation I’m ready for”: Zverev, the new world No. 1, in his own words
October 30, 1996: The day Cedric Pioline showed the Paris public the finger, 26 years before being named tournament director
Djokovic’s Turin hopes take a hit as Struff beats him for the first time in Basel
Berrettini reaches Vienna quarterfinals as tearful Cobolli retires, Turin hopes in doubt
Zverev clinches world No. 1 in style, beating Griekspoor to reach Vienna quarterfinals
Italien hope Federico Cina sets his sights on the top 100: “Let’s start there, then we’ll see”
Race to Turin: Medvedev can retake fifth on Thursday as de Minaur waits for Cobolli or Berrettini
October 29, 2006: The day Roger Federer won the first of his 10 Basel titles
Djokovic comes from a set down to beat Humbert in Basel and climb back into the Top 10
Race to Turin: Six contenders in action on Wednesday as de Minaur and Djokovic chase the cut
Sinner breaks his silence on season-ending knee injury: “The body is the one opponent you can’t beat”
End of the road for Wawrinka as Lehecka beats the Swiss great in his final match in Basel
“I don’t know how I did it”: Alcaraz escapes Khachanov to reach Vienna last 16