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Navratilova teases President Trump after Jimmy Kimmel comeback, Sinner courts controversy with Zverev moment, & more

Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka & others turn up the glamor at China Open party

September 25, 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

PICTURES: Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, Leylah Fernandez & others turn up the glamor at China Open players party night

Several top players on the ATP and the WTA Tours, like Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Leylah Fernandez, among other stars, posed for a rather grand photoshoot at the China Open this week.

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HAWKEYE

Jannik Sinner gives first reaction after Roger Federer's controversial comments about Carlos Alcaraz & him getting favored by ATP

"I am not thinking about Novak Djokovic's 24 Grand Slams" - Carlos Alcaraz makes feelings crystal clear on his tennis future

"Our bodies need vacations" - Iga Swiatek sends strongly-worded plea to WTA to fix hectic schedule & protect women's tennis players

SHOWDOWN OF THE DAY

China Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Katie Boulter preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and pick

BEYOND THE BASELINE

Buffalo Bills heiress Jessica Pegula pokes fun at the team for making Josh Allen, Jackson Hawes and others star in unexpected segment

Coco Gauff, Maria Sharapova's fiance & others shower love on Felix Auger-Aliassime as he ties the knot with Nina Ghaibi in dreamy ceremony

Martina Navratilova sends 4-word message to Donald Trump after Jimmy Kimmel returns with massive viewership increase after controversial suspension

SPILL THE TEA

"Carlos Alcaraz saved this tournament" - Fans react to Roger Federer-backed Laver Cup's reported financial struggles

"Cancel Jannik Sinner now"; "Actually disgusting" - Fans react to Italian's friendly interaction with Alexander Zverev at China Open

SERVE AND VOLLEY - OLD SCHOOL

"At the time, same-sex marriage wasn't legal in France" - When Martina Navratilova's wife Julia Lemigova opened up about dealing with harsh prejudices

The world is nearing the 27th year of the 21st century, and no more than 38 countries legally recognize same-sex marriage. Martina Navratilova married former Russian model Julia Lemigova in December 2014, though their journey wasn't hassle-free, as revealed by Lemigova 10 years ago.

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