• Match Point
  • Posts
  • Serena Williams gets emotional about sister Yetunde's murder, Jannik Sinner makes hearty admission about parents, & more

Serena Williams gets emotional about sister Yetunde's murder, Jannik Sinner makes hearty admission about parents, & more

Iga Swiatek's shock defeat at China Open leaves fans disappointed

October 02, 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

"I can't be around guns; I was crying" - Serena Williams reveals shocking date story with cop that left her traumatized after sister Yetunde's murder

Serena Williams recently spoke about the unique experience of going out on a date with a cop in the aftermath of her half-sister Yetunde Price's shooting in 2003. The 23-time Major winner was admittedly left so delibitated by fear when her date took her to a gun range that she began crying.

HAWKEYE

"Don't poke Coco Gauff" - Serena Williams' ex-coach Rennae Stubbs sends warning to Belinda Bencic & others after China Open controversy

"I just played bad... I didn't feel anything was working" - Iga Swiatek makes brutal assessment after China Open exit spoils World No. 1 fight

"I'm just a normal 24-year-old" - Jannik Sinner begs for Novak Djokovic comparisons to stop after China Open flourish puts him in elite company

BEYOND THE BASELINE

"My apartment is quite small" - Jannik Sinner makes heartwarming admission about how he still depends on his parents after China Open win

"Thanks for listening to me" - Paula Badosa's endearing message sparks friendship between Emma Raducanu & Spaniard at China Open

"I was mortified, I was embarrassed to play" - Jennifer Brady relives 'uncomfortable' Maria Sharapova outfit story, leaves Madison Keys in splits

SPILL THE TEA

"An amazing human being": Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka, wife Elina Svitolina & tennis world pour their love after Gael Monfils' retirement announcement

"Truly disturbing";"Iga Swiatek has really poor tennis IQ" - Fans in shock after Pole loses to Emma Navarro at China Open with 70 unforced errors

SERVE AND VOLLEY - OLD SCHOOL

"My first memories watching tennis was Steffi Graf" - Justine Henin reveals inspirations behind her world-class one-handed backhand

Tennis legend Justine Henin recently gave Steffi Graf props for being the primary inspiration behind her picking up a one-handed backhand in her early years. The seven-time Major winner also recounted looking at several pictures depicting her backhand slice preparation, which she found eerily similar to that of her German idol's.

SOCIAL SLAM

Tennis Fans USA

Emma Navarro knocks out World No.2! 🚨 Stuns Iga Swiatek in Beijing R16 💥🎾

www.facebook.com/622439883250055/posts/1206155631545141

Today's Top Quote

"Novak Djokovic is in different league with everything, I'm just a normal 24-year-old" - Jannik Sinner

Player Spotlight