Jannik Sinner hires Magnus Norman as his new coach for 2027, Elena Rybakina closes in on the year-end world No. 1 ranking, and Lorenzo Musetti ends his title drought! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we unpack a big week for the Sinner camp. What will new coach Norman bring to Sinner’s team, how does he compare with outgoing coach Darren Cahill, and can the man who guided Stan Wawrinka to three Grand Slam titles help Sinner reach another level while managing the expectations that come with coaching a generational talent? Plus, Rybakina defends her Ningbo title to all but secure her place at the top of the year-end rankings, Daniil Medvedev retains his Almaty crown, and Musetti roars back to lift the Lyon lion trophy for his first title since 2022.

Away from the court, the fallout from Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils’ separation continues as Monfils breaks his silence in an emotional livestream. We discuss his response, the impact on his planned Paris Masters farewell, and what kind of reception Svitolina might face the next time she plays in France. Plus, we debate who deserves induction into the 2027 Tennis Hall of Fame, with Ash Barty among the nominees, and whether Serena Williams should be exempt from the usual five-year eligibility rule. Finally, we look ahead to another stacked week of ATP 500 action in Vienna and Basel, with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic both in action.

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Maja Chwalinska wins the Wuhan Open, Sonay Kartal’s dream run falls just short and Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils announce their shock separation! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we catch up on a dramatic week on and off the court. Chwalinska followed up her incredible Roland Garros run with the biggest title of her career, but does her WTA 1000 triumph prove she’s an all-court threat rather than just a clay specialist, as previously suggested by Anna Kalinskaya? We also celebrate Sonay Kartal’s remarkable comeback from injury and discuss Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s stunning Shanghai Masters title run (undefeated this year in Asia!) plus what his new coach José Clavet has brought to his game after beating fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar in the final.

Elsewhere, Daniil Medvedev sparks debate over replay requests during points and should umpires be tougher on him, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz accept wildcards into Basel and Vienna as the race to Turin heats up. We also unpack the shock Svitolina-Monfils separation, the timing of their announcement and what it means for the tennis power couple’s future. Plus, why was the Six Kings Slam postponed, and could the new dates disrupt Australian Open preparations? Finally, we look at Forty Love, the French tennis film starring Romeo Beckham (yes, really) that’s being compared to Heated Rivalry meets Challengers!

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Qinwen Zheng makes history in Beijing, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz crash out in Shanghai, and Mirra Andreeva breaks into the world’s top three! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we catch up on the Asian swing so far. ‘QUEENwen’ Zheng delighted the home crowd by becoming the first Chinese woman to win the China Open WTA 1000 title, but is she definitively back, and can she return to the top 10? We also unpack Shanghai’s shock results, from Djokovic and Ben Shelton’s early exits to Alcaraz’s ball-bashing outburst against Zizou Bergs. Plus, what’s gone wrong for Shelton since his US Open final run, and what was the Spaniard thinking with the debut look of ‘Moustachecaraz’?

We also assess the race to the ATP and WTA Finals, asking whether Grand Slam champions should automatically qualify and whether Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will make the cut. Plus, we debate Alex de Minaur’s proposed serving-rule changes, enjoy Zheng’s post-title karaoke and meet Jannik Sinner’s long-lost brother, ‘JACOB’ Sinner, following Tennis Australia’s latest gaffe. Finally, we look ahead to Wuhan, where Aryna Sabalenka leads the field.

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