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Andre Agassi & Steffi Graf bring new addition to their family, Denis Shapovalov has furious confrontation with umpire, & more

Jannik Sinner gets wild offer from Hollywood star Will Smith

October 18, 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

"Shohei Ohtani is above Jannik Sinner & Carlos Alcaraz" - Coco Gauff's ex-coach makes bold claim after Dodgers star's historic performance vs Brewers

Coco Gauff's former coach, Brad Gilbert, sang praises of baseball player Shohei Ohtani after his latest match. While praising him, the former tennis player issued a bold statement, comparing the baseball player to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

HAWKEYE

"Only made an exception for Rafael Nadal" - Daniil Medvedev gets real about not being invited to join Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner at Six Kings Slam

"Insulting to both Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner" - Fans slam journalist after Spaniard dismisses 'lazy' Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi comparison

WATCH: Controversial scenes as Denis Shapovalov furiously confronts umpire after being 'flipped off' while facing home favorite at Stockholm Open

BEYOND THE BASELINE

Coco Gauff in love with Angel Reese turning up the glamor at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in history-making ramp walk

PICTURES: Frances Tiafoe's girlfriend Ayan Broomfield turns up the glamor at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in stunning black dress & high heels

Martina Navratilova’s wife Julia Lemigova reveals where their marriage stands amid divorce rumors after cheating confession

SPILL THE TEA

"You are shameless" - Jannik Sinner fans call out Piers Morgan for posing with him & Alcaraz at Six Kings Slam despite previous doping ban criticism

"How brave of Jannik Sinner to move fingers" - Fans ridicule suggestion of Italian 'cheesing over' rumored girlfriend Laila Hasanovic

SERVE AND VOLLEY - OLD SCHOOL

"But as Black women, they know what their mothers had to go through" - When Martina Navratilova spoke about Coco Gauff & Naomi Osaka's 'privilege'

Martina Navratilova once shared her thoughts on Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka's activism in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Navratilova was especially appreciative of the duo taking a stand on the issue despite enjoying a privileged position in society.

SOCIAL SLAM

Tennis Fans USA

Final Showdown 🔥 Sinner vs Alcaraz — Who Takes the Six Kings Crown? 👑🎾 #fblifestyle

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Today's Top Quote

"Nobody did it for me, I did it because that is natural" – Novak Djokovic on guiding Jannik Sinner

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