Andre Agassi and Justin Gimelstob did an exhibition with Aryna Sabalenka and Anna Kalinskaya in Hong Kong. Is it setting the stage for the Agassi vs Sabalenka Battle of the Sexes 2 which makes too much sense?
Interesting results in Stockholm as Leo Borg, who has can’t win matches in ATP Challenger for two years, upsets Sebastian Ofner as a wildcard in main draw.
Nick Kyrgios can’t win matches in the ATP anymore but he can still makes waves in the sports world with his statements and opinions. This week at Mouratoglou’s UTS the former Wimbledon runner-up, he accused the ATP of protecting Jannik Sinner regarding his doping case: “Obviously they’re trying to, like, they’re protecting him to some degree… Well, I mean, the CEO and all the most important people in the ATP are all Italian. The whole story is BS.”
Kyrgios is serving as the coach of the recently retired Richard Gasquet at the UTS event. Gasquet is wearing Celio attire, instead of his customary Le Coq Sportif.
The Joao Fonseca struggles continue as he lost 57 67 to Botic van De Zandschulp at European Open in Antwerp.
Marta Kostyuk did a photo shoot feature for Vogue Ukraine.
Former WTA top 25 player Ann Grossman is helping to coach Canadian juniors and young pros.
After winning the 2016 Roland Garros title, Novak Djokovic threw his Head Speed Pro racquet into the crowd. One lucky fan caught it and then sold it for $107,000. Today the value of the racquet is substantially higher.
Heather Watson, who lost in US Open qualies, will be sidelined until February with a leg injury.
Andre Agassi on Learner Tien: “He has learned the game phenomenally well. He is incredibly gifted, not just with his game, but with his mind. He has to overcome certain physical limitations versus other guys, as far as size and strength, but he’s still so young. When I really look at him from a tennis player execution standpoint, he’s one of the few guys I say to myself, (I don’t know) how would I help him get better — he does everything.”
Sabalenka spoke about her career attending an even with Andre Agassi in Hong Kong : ” For me tennis became something bigger when I lost my father, I wanna see how far I can get in this sport… most of the time I’m trying to be a good example for the next generation that’s what keeps me moving and inspiring me.”
Mikael Ymer, who lost to his brother Elias at the Stockholm Open, said this after the defeat. Mikael returned to competition after serving an 18 month drug ban…
On whether he thinks tennis authorities treat suspension cases differently (i.e. Sinner’s): “There are a lot of things that could be said, but I don’t want to become suspended again. So no comment.”
On his future: “I don’t have anything planned. I don’t know when my next tournament is going to be.”
Andre Agassi · Joao Fonseca · marta kostyuk · Nick Kyrgios · Novak Djokovic
Scoop Malinowski · October 15, 2025 at 11:20 am
Another tough loss for Emma Raducanu, the Grand Slam teen queen who has regressed into a journeywoman. Tennis is a beautiful but cruel sport.
Steve · October 16, 2025 at 4:59 am
I’d files that as a “good” loss for Fonseca. Botic reminds me of Soderling without the quietly edgy personality, powerful and ballsy in certain moments. Fonseca has to learn to battle these guys so I’m still gonna give him two years to adjust.
Scoop Malinowski · October 16, 2025 at 9:17 am
Steve, Botic is a dragon slayer, he takes out the big players. Fonseca has certainly regressed or stagnated. Banging big bomb winners every point isn’t going to cut it. Or maybe all the media hype put a big target on his back and everyone wants to put him down. Fonseca development would be more positive if he was more under the radar like Tien is or was. Tien is making people talk about him, the Medvedev and Agassi endorsements were very convincing.
Steve · October 16, 2025 at 2:40 pm
I’ve been liking Tien since the Aussie Open. Just wondering if he can juiice up his serve a bit.
I want to see if a rivalry develops with his buddy Michelson. Michelson beat him rather easily, if I remember correctly, the last time they played.
Scoop Malinowski · October 16, 2025 at 3:34 pm
SteveYes Tien can juice up all of his game and with more experience on the tour, this is his first year, he is going to be a major problem for anyone. Ask Medvedev.