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Alcaraz under fire for signing on to play new exhibition, Pegula's coach makes bombshell claim on Djokovic's future, & more

Serena Williams slammed for Kim Kardashian collab on new Nike project

September 27, 2025

Hello! Welcome to another day of fascinating tennis action. Another day of blockbuster matches on the cards, another day of top players fighting like their lives depended on it. And as always, another day of drama, on the court and off the court.

We, at Sportskeeda, have hand-picked the best news stories of the day, from what we believe to be the most interesting topics to catch your eye. You can always visit our website to see the full selection of the day's happenings.

Without further ado, this is Match Point for today:

TOP SEED

"Is it that hard to not be racist?";"This is disgusting" - Fans slam Lorenzo Musetti over 'ignorant' remarks during China Open clash

Lorenzo Musetti is the latest tennis star to come under fire for his actions during the Asian swing. The Italian lashed out at the crowd for seemingly coughing too much during his opening-round encounter against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the China Open on Friday.

HAWKEYE

"I get fined 50% of my prize money" - Alexander Zverev's brother Mischa reveals brutal truth about how players' health is not protected at Grand Slams

"I said 'Stop talking to me like a 5-year-old'" - Andy Roddick's wife Brooklyn Decker reveals how he 'made her blood boil' during tennis session

Carlos Alcaraz Injury Update: World No. 1's Japan Open campaign reportedly at risk of suspension after worrying ankle injury in 1R win

BEYOND THE BASELINE

"It doesn't feel great" - Serena Williams sparks controversy after condemning display of 'cotton' decor at luxury New York hotel

"So breathtakingly stupid" - Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian fires back as American legend faces criticism over NYC Hotel controversy

"I love my 2 daughters, I love my wife" - Daniil Medvedev says he won't care if tennis career gets affected by his growing family amid form struggles

SPILL THE TEA

"Reminds me of Emma Raducanu";"Knows he will go out 2nd round" - Fans baffled by Joao Fonseca's 'incredibly odd' reason for skipping Shanghai Masters

"Does Jelena Ostapenko have no shame?" - Fans in disbelief as Latvian suffers shock defeat to World No. 108 at China Open

SERVE AND VOLLEY - OLD SCHOOL

"I thought Andre Agassi was a clown, but he took all the attention away from me" - Boris Becker explains why he was 'very upset' about American's rise

Boris Becker recently revealed that Andre Agassi's emergence on the ATP Tour marked the beginning of the end of his own career. The German admitted he was "upset" by the American legend's rise, but acknowledged that Agassi was the better player.

SOCIAL SLAM

Howdy Tennis

Serena Williams, born this day in 1981, a legend with 23 Grand Slam titles🔥 #SerenaWilliams #happybirthday

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"You don't have Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic" - Alexander Zverev's brother questions 'consistency' of WTA players

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