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Gael Monfils announces shock retirement, Carlos Alcaraz's Shanghai withdrawal costs $2.8 million, & more

Alcaraz joins Swiatek in calling out tennis calendar for jeopardizing player health

October 01, 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

Gael Monfils announces retirement from tennis with emotional childhood anecdote

Days after losing in the first round to Alexander Shevchenko, Gael Monfils made a massive announcement regarding his tennis career. On Tuesday, Monfils shared that he had something to share with his followers.

HAWKEYE

"I agree with Iga Swiatek" - Carlos Alcaraz warns about long-term consequences as he criticizes 'demanding' tennis calendar & ATP rules

Carlos Alcaraz loses $2.8 million in potential prize money bonus with one shocking decision ahead of Shanghai Masters

"I didn't like that comment" - Coco Gauff responds honestly after Belinda Bencic's attack on her team at China Open

BEYOND THE BASELINE

Martina Navratilova reacts to Ariana Grande brutally criticizing Donald Trump & his supporters in latest controversy

19-year-old daughter of 18-time Grand Slam champion Leander Paes makes pro tennis debut for Great Britain

Aryna Sabalenka & boyfriend Georgios turn up the style in matching white outfits, flex their luxury lifestyle as Greece vacation continues

SPILL THE TEA

"Her statement is ridiculous!" - Fans annoyed by Zheng Qinwen's 'strange' response to Iga Swiatek's complaints about 'intense' tennis calendar

"Shame on Carlos Alcaraz", "He's becoming Djokovic" - Fans in shock after Spaniard's unexpected outburst at umpire in Japan Open final

SERVE AND VOLLEY - OLD SCHOOL

"It wasn't like I had a famous boyfriend who made my career" - When Maria Sharapova explained why she didn't retire after career-threatening injury

Maria Sharapova once explained the reasoning behind her brave decision to make a comeback to professional tennis despite suffering a major injury. The Russian also reflected on how her family's longstanding support played a role in her decision.

SOCIAL SLAM

Tennis Fans USA

Never count Coco out! 💪 Gauff rallies past Bencic in a 3-set thriller! 🎾✨ #CocoGauff #tennis #fblifestyle.u

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Today's Top Quote

"I didn't say one word... I'm trying to be good" - Daniil Medvedev makes strange protest after China Open penalty

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