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Alexander Zverev calls out Boris Becker, Marta Kostyuk accused of transphobia after comments on Aryna Sabalenka & Iga Swiatek

Novak Djokovic fans furious at Rennae Stubbs over retirement call

October 21, 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

"Boris Becker is looking for attention" – Furious Alexander Zverev calls out 6-time Slam champ for exploiting his name with controversial comments

Alexander Zverev sharply claimed that Boris Becker simply criticized him for gaining attention and not to give him any feedback or show any concern. This came shortly after Becker slammed the World No. 3 for his inconsistencies on the ATP Tour.

HAWKEYE

"A slap in the face" - Jannik Sinner makes former Italian pro furious as he decides to skip Davis Cup to prioritize Grand Slams

"If you ask ChatGPT to make the ideal tennis player, it makes Roger Federer": Ex-ATP pro puts Federer as GOAT over Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

"Schedule is harder for others compared to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner" - Casper Ruud has interesting explanation for top-2's unique advantage

BEYOND THE BASELINE

Aryna Sabalenka's boyfriend Georgios reacts to Belarusian enjoying Dubai vacation with 'bestie' Paula Badosa in his absence

"I don't understand why" - Marketa Vondrousova fires back at Karolina Pliskova over brutal accusation after Tokyo injury retirement

PICTURES: Aryna Sabalenka sports emerald green bikini in luxury-filled Dubai vacation after fun day with 'bestie' Paula Badosa

SPILL THE TEA

"Leave Novak Djokovic alone"; "Ridiculous" - Serb's fans furious over Serena Williams' ex-coach's controversial comments about his retirement

"This is lowkey transphobic"; "So embarrassing" - Fans slam Marta Kostyuk for shocking 'testosterone' comments about Iga Swiatek & Aryna Sabalenka

SERVE AND VOLLEY - OLD SCHOOL

"There were protests... we collided due to Alexander Zverev's lack of respect" - When Carlos Alcaraz's coach Juan Carlos Ferrero split with German

Carlos Alcaraz's coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, had a coaching stint with Alexander Zverev before teaming up with the young Spaniard. He later revealed details about his split with the German.

SOCIAL SLAM

Tennis Fans USA

Elena Rybakina climbs back to World No. 7, rising from #9! 🚀🎾 #fblifestyle

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Today's Top Quote

"If you ask ChatGPT to make the ideal tennis player, it makes Roger Federer": Juan Ignacio Chela

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