Tennis

Lorenzo Musetti Issues Apology to Chinese Fans After China Open Outburst

Beijing — Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti has publicly apologized after making an inappropriate remark toward spectators during his second-round victory at the China Open. The 23-year-old was caught on camera venting frustration during a tense match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, where he shouted: “these (expletive) Chinese are always coughing.” His comments, triggered by repeated

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“Warrior” Alcaraz Battles Injury and Rain to Secure Tokyo Opener; Ruud Advances

Carlos Alcaraz showcased his resilience on Thursday at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships, defeating Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-2 despite an alarming ankle injury and a rain delay in his Tokyo debut. The 22-year-old Spaniard, top seed and World No. 1, faced a tense moment midway through the first set when he stumbled backward

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Taylor Fritz Battles Jet Lag to Advance at Japan Open, Reaches Hard-Court Milestone

Taylor Fritz survived a stern test in his Japan Open 2025 opener, edging past Canadian qualifier Gabriel Diallo in a three-set thriller that went the distance in Tokyo. Despite arriving as the No. 2 seed behind Carlos Alcaraz and riding high from an impressive Laver Cup showing, the American admitted he struggled with fatigue and

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ATP Japan Open 2025 Draw Preview: Alcaraz and Fritz Could Clash in Tokyo

The 2025 Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo is shaping up for some thrilling matchups, with World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz potentially facing off again after their recent Laver Cup showdown. The ATP 500 tournament features a 32-player singles draw with eight seeds and no first-round byes. Top Seeds and Key Absences

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ATP Japan Open 2025 Match Preview: Tokyo set to host tennis’ elite from September 24–30

The 2025 Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships is ready to return to Tokyo’s Ariake Tennis Forest Park from September 24 to 30, featuring some of the world’s top-ranked players in a thrilling ATP 500 event. Fans can expect high-octane action as World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, US Open finalist Taylor Fritz, and other leading

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