• Match Point
  • Posts
  • Carlos Alcaraz lashes out at umpire, Coco Gauff's opponent accuses her of mind games, & more

Carlos Alcaraz lashes out at umpire, Coco Gauff's opponent accuses her of mind games, & more

Alexander Zverev's season goes from bad to worse

September 30, 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

"No one's talking to you" - Belinda Bencic furiously accuses Coco Gauff & team for playing 'mind games' during heated China Open interaction

Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic are in the middle of an exciting China Open Round of 16 matchup. It seems Bencic is unhappy with the crowd in Beijing, leaving her upset.

HAWKEYE

"Do you think it's normal?" - Carlos Alcaraz lashes out at umpire over controversial decision during chaotic Japan Open final vs Taylor Fritz

"Why the f**k are you laughing?" - Alexander Zverev yells at father, breaks racket in deflating loss to Daniil Medvedev at China Open

"Novak Djokovic is not here anymore" - Patrick Mouratoglou believes Serb has lost 'GOAT' drive after Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal's retirement

BEYOND THE BASELINE

Days after dreamy Morocco wedding, Felix Auger-Aliassime & wife Nina make the most of unconventional Shanghai honeymoon amid his tennis training

"When I'm pushed, I'm a feisty little thing & gay men love that" - Danielle Collins reveals why gay men are her 'spirit animals'

Coco Gauff left conflicted after 'ugly photo' ruins enjoyment of her milestone achievement at China Open after Leylah Fernandez win

SPILL THE TEA

"Looks like a patient getting discharged" - Fans blame Elena Rybakina's controversial coach Stefano Vukov for her concerning appearance at China Open

"Never losing to Alexander Zverev even in his flop era" - Fans amused by Daniil Medvedev extending win-streak against German with China Open drubbing

SERVE AND VOLLEY - OLD SCHOOL

"Construction workers were watching, business people were watching" - When Anna Kournikova's coach made bold claim about Russian's impact on tennis

Anna Kournikova was one of the biggest draws in tennis during her career with her popularity extending far beyond her results on the court. Such was her influence that one of her childhood coaches once claimed she brought together fans from all walks of life, elevating the sport’s reach through her star power.

SOCIAL SLAM

Howdy Tennis

The future is bright for Coco Gauff ✨ #USOpen

www.facebook.com/601038495403026/posts/1188018916704978

Today's Top Quote

"There are a lot of injuries, the season is too long and too intense" - Iga Swiatek calls out brutal tennis calendar

Player Spotlight