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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Jannik Sinner is OUT for the rest of the season, Carlos Alcaraz defends his Tokyo crown and Novak Djokovic moves to 102 tour-level titles! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we get stuck into a huge week in tennis, starting with the bombshell news that Sinner’s ongoing knee injury has ended his 2026 season. How do we assess his year ending with a 44-3 record and the fact this means Alexander Zverev will be the end of season World No. 1 despite being 2-9 against Top 10 players this year.

We also celebrate Alcaraz’s 27th title in Tokyo and ask whether Sinner’s absence gives him a golden opportunity to finally conquer the ATP Finals, Shanghai, Paris or all three. Plus, Djokovic lifted his seventh Beijing title for his 102nd career trophy, while Daniil Medvedev was dramatically defaulted after accidentally hitting a spectator. We also debate the WTA’s announcement of equal prize money at all combined 1000 events from 2027, especially given the tour’s financial struggles. Is this an important step forward or a risky move? Plus, we say farewell to Kei Nishikori and preview the Shanghai Masters.

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Fresh from Carlos Alcaraz inspiring Team Europe back to Laver Cup glory in London, we're back to unravel another busy week on the tour. Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we dissect Europe's triumph, clinched on Day 3 by Alexander Zverev, and ask whether the 13-5 scoreline really reflected how close the contest was. Was Team World's selection strategy off the mark from captain Andre Agassi and did Europe's doubles dominance decide it? We also get stuck into the court speed debate, the Federer-Alcaraz bromance, celebrity spotting featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, and whether players can complain about scheduling before adding exhibitions and team events to an already packed calendar.

Away from London, Czechia underlined their status as the leading nation in women’s tennis with a 12th Billie Jean King Cup title, whilst Leylah Fernandez rediscovered her best form in Singapore and Kimberly Birrell claimed a maiden WTA crown in Seoul. We debate Novak Djokovic's place on the newly unveiled Grand Slam Player Council, ask why the biggest stars aren't involved, and look ahead to Beijing where Elena Rybakina begins life as World No. 1 and Tokyo where Carlos Alcaraz is back with his first tour level appearance since Barcelona.

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Carlos Alcaraz puts on another show, saving two match points as Team Europe take a 7-5 lead at the Laver Cup! Join Joel and Kim at Tennis Weekly HQ as we catch up on a dramatic Day 2 in London, where every singles match delivered. Alcaraz produced another Laver Cup classic against Taylor Fritz in front of a spectating Roger Federer and Andy Murray, winning 6-3, 4-6, 13-11 to level the tie at 5-5. We also get stuck into Alex de Minaur’s incredible comeback against Alexander Zverev, his bizarre 4-0 record over him in team events, that chest bump celebration with captain Andre Agassi and why Zverev continues to struggle in Laver Cup singles. Plus, Learner Tien battled past Flavio Cobolli before Zverev and Casper Ruud put Europe back in front in the doubles - are Team World missing out on a true doubles lynchpin like they used to have with Jack Sock?

We also debate why there isn’t a women’s Laver Cup and what that could look like, with the potential for Sabalenka and Swiatek teaming up for doubles and the sofa content they could generate! Plus, we look ahead to a huge final day, with three points on offer per match. Can Team Europe hold their nerve and regain the title?

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CARLOS ALCARAZ IS BACK IN LONDON… and Team Europe are already in control! Europe lead 3-1 after a dramatic opening day at the Laver Cup. Join Joel and Kim at Tennis Weekly HQ as we get stuck into 'Mensikaraz' impressive doubles win over Taylor Fritz and Alexander Bublik. Following on from his US Open Mixed Doubles triumph, is Mensik becoming the best singles player in the world of doubles and should teams consider bringing in doubles specialists to give them an edge? We also debate Team World captain Andre Agassi’s decision to play Bublik in back-to-back singles and doubles, while late replacement Brandon Nakashima explains how he got the call up following US Open finalist Ben Shelton's withdrawal as he got Team World’s first point on the board — the Summer of Nakashima continues!

Elsewhere, we ask the big question: why hasn’t Jannik Sinner played in the Laver Cup? Could we ever see the dream Alcaraz-Sinner doubles partnership, and what would that even look like? Plus, we look ahead to Day 2 action as Alcaraz takes on Taylor Fritz in singles and Alexander Zverev faces Alex de Minaur. Can Carlos lead Team Europe to another dominant day in London, or will Team World fight back?

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Is the tennis news story of the year about to drop?! Is Carlos Alcaraz’s former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero about to coach Jannik Sinner in 2027?! In other news Holger Rune is BACK, Great Britain are through to the Davis Cup Final 8 and the USA have somehow crashed out! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our first post-US Open tour catch-up as we get stuck into Rune’s emotional return after 11 months out with an Achilles injury. Can the Dane get his career back on track, and could he cause some serious problems for Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner again? We also celebrate Great Britain reaching the Davis Cup Final 8 without Jack Draper or Cameron Norrie — could Arthur Fery lead the charge in Bologna? Meanwhile, Ben Shelton’s Davis Cup struggles continued as the USA suffered a shock defeat to Czechia. Should Shelton have played, and why does the US keep underperforming in this competition?

Plus, we discuss Draper calling time on his season and Joe Salisbury’s retirement after a hugely successful career, while Iva Jovic defended her Guadalajara title in style and Kaitlin Quevedo claimed her first WTA title. We preview the Laver Cup as Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev headline Team Europe’s return to London. Can Team Europe reclaim the trophy, or will Team World continue their recent dominance?

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